Kitchen Design Alternatives?

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We have a tight space for a kitchenette and the layout below is what IKEA said is the only feasible design. But I'm wondering does anyone here think we could viably get the seating area (space for 2 stools and 30cm counter) on the same wall as the sink? or swap the seating area with the sink? Might be quite dark where seats are at present. We need the fridge, cooker and washer but could consider stacking the fridge on washer if that was doable?

 

We can move the water supply and waste pipes no problem.

 

Last thing, if we do go with this layout would you switch the fridge and washer? the washer has hinge on the left which means its a bit awkward to access under the overhang. But the fridge will be used much more so is it better to leave it where it is unemcumbered by the overhang? Interesting to hear peoples opinions...

 

Thanks for any input

 

 

 

 

[NailBiter]

The wall unit above the sink and next to the window really closes the space down. Is there any way to avoid putting that in?

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Shop around 

You May get a design that includes what you want Rather than what they think you want 

[torre]

Try units and appliances on only the window wall and the 1340 wall opposite so they're left and right as you walk in. Then maybe on the facing wall you can have something that folds out.

 

Fridge, sink, WM on window wall. Cupboards either side of cooker on 1340 wall. All with cupboards above

[-rick-]

Given the space restrictions you have I guess the answer is no, but is there somewhere outside the kitchen where you could put your washing machine? Might open up more options in the kitchen.