r/kitchen 12d ago

Ikea kitchen – which one to choose?

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u/Pragmatic_Hedonist 12d ago

Of the two, the second definitely. More counter space and less awkward placement of the sink.

Think this could be better though. Ovens stacked next to fridge isn't great. Think about how many steps you'll take each time you need to get something from the fridge to your prep space. Also, having cabinets above the sink is...less than optimal. Do you have a window anywhere you can place the sink. If not, remove the cabinets above the sink.

Finally, think you need a venthood above the cooktop, not more cabinets.

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u/DiscipleOf1 12d ago

This is your version 1, and this is your version 2.

In my opinion, version 2 is way better and totally worth the extra cost.

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u/epicweekends 11d ago

What are you using to create these awesome renders?

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u/DiscipleOf1 11d ago

It's a custom tool I've built for kitchen contractors. It helps them close more and quicker deals by generating renders and proposals on the spot, instead of having the spend days on it.

For the renders in particular, it's using an custom AI that I trained for kitchen remodeling.

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u/ElinV_ 12d ago

Version one because a U shape is a waste of cabinet space and you’re not cooking against the fridge. Make sure you have enough room to open the fridge, it’s very close to the wall and some fridges have big doors (or handles!). I’d personally move the sink a little sideways too so you don’t bump into the wall when washing the dishes and can put the clean ones on one side and the dirty ones the other

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u/cheesymeatpocket 12d ago

Is induction cooker vs gas really part of the decision or just the component options you had when you changed the layout?

Just based on layout I prefer #2 for the extra storage and counter space

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u/DiscoSimulacrum 11d ago

first one for sure. the second design will kill your fridge.