Kitchen

Reply to: I am not a fan of the ovens next to the fridge because I like a landing zone for when I take things out of the fridge. I also like to have my "drink station" next to the fridge for easy access to glasses, ice and water. If you have seating nearby, I would not have seating at the island. I would do back to back cabinets for more storage. The usual work order is fridge to sink to stove with prep areas around each of those. I do my dishes left to right and I like my garbage disposal in the right sink and my dishwasher on the right of my sink. Personal preference. There is lots of information on Google about hidden island support brackets which you will need to use for your overhang. https://www.houzz.com/discussions/do-i-need-support-for-my-15-granite-overhang-dsvw-vd~4748246 Buehl has a very good website about new to kitchens which I believe has been updated. I also have a few others that you need to look at...... [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/new-to-kitchens-read-me-first-dsvw-vd~4306041[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/new-to-kitchens-read-me-first-dsvw-vd~4306041) http://starcraftcustombuilders.com/kitchen.design.rules.htm#.Wq1aeWrwaM8 https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/2767033/how-do-i-ask-for-layout-help-and-what-information-should-i-include https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/3638270/faq-kitchen-work-zones-what-are-they https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/3638304/faq-aisle-widths-walkways-seating-overhangs-work-landing-space-etc https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/3638376/faq-how-do-i-plan-for-storage https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/2699918/looking-for-layout-help-memorize-this-first [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/things-you-added-or-removed-that-you-love-regret-in-your-kitchen-renov-dsvw-vd~4273188[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/things-you-added-or-removed-that-you-love-regret-in-your-kitchen-renov-dsvw-vd~4273188) [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/10-tests-for-you-and-your-contractors-first-meeting-dsvw-vd~5332686?n=90[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/10-tests-for-you-and-your-contractors-first-meeting-dsvw-vd~5332686?n=90)

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Reply to: If you are not going to use a Kitchen Designer (KD), then I recommend the following links from the New to Kitchens read me thread: New to Kitchens? Read Me First! [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/new-to-kitchens-read-me-first-dsvw-vd~5500754[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/new-to-kitchens-read-me-first-dsvw-vd~5500754) . Kitchen Design Best Practice/Guidelines FAQ Threads: FAQ: Kitchen Work Zones, What Are They? https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5500762/faq-kitchen-work-zones-what-are-they FAQ: Aisle Widths, Walkways, Seating Overhangs, Work/Landing Space etc https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5500771/faq-aisle-widths-walkways-seating-overhangs-work-landing-space-etc FAQ: How Do I Plan For Storage? https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5500787/faq-how-do-i-plan-for-storage Kitchen Design & Layout Considerations http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/4306236/m=3/kitchen-design-and-layout-considerations . Asking for layout help: FAQ: How Do I Ask For Layout Help & What Information Should I Include? https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5500789/faq-how-do-i-ask-for-layout-help-what-information-should-i-include . Humorous discussion of workflow and other layout topics: Looking for layout help? Memorize this first. http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2699918/looking-for-layout-help-memorize-this-first

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Reply to: I bought a silicone potholder from the dollar store, cut air holes in the bottom and sides (use a razor to make pretty shapes on the side) and put it over the sink divider. Sponges, brushes and potholder can go in the dishwasher for easy cleaning. The suction cup baskets work too, but I found I knocked them off a lot. This one is a little more compact.

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