Kitchen layout help?
Rehab newbie here. We started demo on one unit in our new fourplex today. The kitchen alone had 4 different types of cabinets, 2 mismatched counters (that were connected) and once we tore up the first layer of flooring we learned it has FOUR layers of flooring on top of the original hardwoods.
Anywho, this is our first rehab project. The kitchen is approximately 12x12 with doors on 3 walls and a large window on the 4th wall. Previously the fridge was by the back door with a mobile counter next to it in the corner, stove next to that blocking the window, corner counter connected to the sink. Really hate the stove blocking the window and I'm thinking we could get a 24 inch stove and put it on the same wall as the sink (right side in the photos below) with a small counter between them and then do the fridge in the opposite corner as the stove but I'm unsure what that leaves us for counter space. I suppose I could clean up and keep that butcher block they left behind and place it like an island... but is that really enough prep space to cook a meal?
On the wall where I'm standing the first couple photos there is a small wall with a pantry next to it (don't mind the mess the previous tenants left behind :( ). Curious what the experts here would do for a layout. How can I avoid blocking the window without just having a weird gap between counters?
Thanks for any suggestions!
If you are going with a laminate counter you can do a dishwasher under the sink(special sink needed). The space required is a 24", you can now increase the size of the cabinets next to it.
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*****UPDATE****
This reno has drawn out far longer than we ever expected but finally getting close on wrapping up the first apartment. Just thought I'd post a quick photo update with where we landed on the window and layout. We did end up resizing the window to fit above the stove. It cost $600. Got all new cabinets and appliances, refinished the floors. Just need a backsplash, some counters, install the sink, and finish the cabinets with some moulding and a kickboard. Open shelving will finish the wall between the upper cabinets and the window. Bathroom is currently down to the studs and it will take us a few more weeks to wrap that up and then we'll *finally* be ready to rent.... and then we can start on the next unit :/ Definitely planning to contract out more once we're cash flowing so we can turn these next 3 more quickly.
Progress! Window was a good choice! Like that lazy susan, I think it is the kind that spins into the cabinet which is so much better then the floppy door style when you get to tight spaces. Hopefully you are in the home stretch. Maybe you can start showing as soon as kitchen is done. People love newly redone kitchens and they can use imagination with a half done bathroom.