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Old cottage reno. Small odd shape kitchen. Need help

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Have a very small kitchen in an old cottage renovation diy project we're doing and need some guidance on what to put where and what sizes will we get away with.

In Pic 1&2 is an image of one side and measurements. On the right hand side of the facing wall were hoping to get a small integrated fridge below the sockets. A 4 ring hob in the center and a washing machine. If possible some wall units. If not, some shelves.

Pic 3 and 4 I'm hoping to get a Belfast sink(wishful thinking) and if possible some base units and wall units.

Head is wrecked trying to work this out.

Any pics of odd shape smsll kitchens like this cottage style.


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As an amateur, I'd recommend kitchen planning software - I found IKEA's version easy to use
 
Do you need that patio door? Lovely as they are they do take up a lot of usable wall space, and the number of times you use door 2 in your life, you might get more out of another couple of cupboards with door 2 being a window instead

Otherwise maybe don't be afraid to toss traditionalism out- you mention washing machine but I've always thought it's somewhat ludicrous to have a washer in a kitchen when you then have to take clothes off in an upstairs bathroom, carry them downstairs, wash them, carry them back upstairs to store them.. I put my washer upstairs and the only time clothes come downstairs is when I'm wearing them
 
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Do you need that patio door? Lovely as they are they do take up a lot of usable wall space, and the number of times you use door 2 in your life, you might get more out of another couple of cupboards with door 2 being a window instead

Otherwise maybe don't be afraid to toss traditionalism out- you mention washing machine but I've always thought it's somewhat ludicrous to have a washer in a kitchen when you then have to take clothes off in an upstairs bathroom, carry them downstairs, wash them, carry them back upstairs to store them.. I put my washer upstairs and the only time clothes come downstairs is when I'm wearing them


This is a one bedroom cottage. One bathroom. The front door is the living room/kitchen. To the left of that room is bedroom and to the right is bathroom. There is a vaulted ceiling in bedroom and living area. No upstairs.

The patio door i agree with you but it's staying. Brand new and cost a few pound it did. It will be used alot thou.

Just need to come up with some plan for kitchen.
 
I would fill left hand wall floor to ceiling with full height cabinets , you could put built in oven, microwave and fridge in it.
Right hand side ( can’t see any dimension for it ) but washing machine , hob (extractor hood)and upper and lower cupboards.
Free standing or mobile island for some workspace and additional storage .Also can double as seating area, dining space .
 
Got any floor plans with dims you can share?

Mother in law has her laundry in the former outhouse, covered walkway to it but it's outdoors, as her kitchen is also tiny
 

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