Kitchen layout dilemma
randa_e
5 years ago
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oklouise
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agomy suggestions include removing the partial wall in favour of a central post with back to back tall cabinets to create some screening between the kitchen and family but there's not enough space to have the free standing island and separate room and still leave enough circulation space for a full size dining table so there's a 900 x 2700 breakfast bar and, if it's not too late, there's some changes for the laundry and bathroom that creates more privacy and separation and also allows for more wall space in the dining area
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