Feeling overwhelmed with our first renovation – any advice on how to work around a 17″ space between stove and wall for our kitchen layout?
Hey everyone! So, we’re in a bit of a pickle and could use some help. The hubby and I decided to take on our first ever renovation project, even though we’re more into books than power tools. And let me tell you, it’s been quite the ride so far!
Long story short, we made a little oopsie with the kitchen measurements and now we’re dealing with a tight 17″ gap between the stove and the wall. Hubby is adamant about not moving anything else, and honestly, I don’t blame him. It was a big deal just to get to this point.
Originally, we had planned for an L-shaped layout, but now it looks like that won’t work with the limited space for cabinets. And to top it off, my dreams of a cute peninsula or island are now out the window. Any suggestions or ideas on how we can salvage this situation?
We decided to hire a general contractor, and we’re really glad we did!
Install a false cabinet in that area and extend the countertop.
Totally, more space for prep!
Opt for a 15-inch cabinet, grab a three-inch spacer, and trim it down to two inches. Extend the countertop accordingly.
Is there any chance you could shift the stove to the opposite wall?
I’d consider purchasing an old hutch and giving it a fresh coat of white paint. It’ll provide you with plenty of storage. Check out some hutch makeover ideas on Pinterest. Place it in the spot where your microwave stand currently is.
Can you please bring over the little wheeled cart for me?
Can you fit a 15″ cabinet in there?
Are you thinking about bending the L shape around that corner?
Let’s check out the layout/floor plan.
I’ve created countless kitchen designs.
You know, you could try using upper cabinets as shallow lowers along that wall, and leave some corner space next to the stove empty and cover it with counter. That way, you can still have a peninsula where the microwave cart is.
Check out the Menards website for a cool 3D layout tool to visualize your design. It’s compatible with standard cabinet sizes, so feel free to choose any brand. We found it helpful for our DIY project!
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Thanks everyone! I really value your input. I was looking at it last night and it hit me, I’m definitely overthinking this (which happens a lot). I’ll follow ‘s suggestion and void off that corner space. Then I can cover it with the counter and still keep my peninsula. Woohoo!!! Can’t wait for the weekend to start working on this 🙂 I’ll share a picture once we’re finished. Thanks again everyone. LOVE THIS ROUP!!!
I typically don’t recommend closing off a corner, but in this situation, it will actually increase your workspace and storage more than if you left it open.
Based on the photo you shared, it looks like you can place a cabinet in the corner to the left of the stove and add a countertop to the right (not shown). I’m assuming you could also have a small countertop with a sink, then extend the counter to the corner and continue it to the refrigerator.
I think we should install a base cabinet to the left of the stove, along with a countertop. We also need a wall cabinet above, to the left of the vent. It looks like you still need to add electric for the vent to work.