Home
Log in / Sign Up
    Private Messages   Advanced Search   Rules   New User Guide   FAQ   Advertise   Contact Us  
Forum -> Household Management -> Kosher Kitchen
Is 5 feet too much space from wall oven to island (counter)



Post new topic   Reply to topic View latest: 24h 48h 72h

amother
OP


 

Post Wed, Dec 22 2021, 10:35 am
The wall oven is on a wall with a tall pantry and fridge freezer
The closest counter is the island behind it, which is 5’ apart.
Is that too far?
Back to top

zaq




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Dec 22 2021, 11:31 am
Probably, though it depends on your dimensions and the kind of cooking you do. Try this test: Fill a roasting pan with water to within 1/2 inch of the top and place it in the cold oven. Put on oven mitts, then pull the pan from the oven and try to carry it to the island without bracing it against your midsection and without spilling. If you succeed, the distance is probably OK; if you spill, fuhgeddaboudit. Consider that when the pan will be hot from the oven, you won't be able to hold on to it, even with oven mitts, for as long as you can hold it when it's cold.

If you never roast meat or poultry or cook cholent or stews in the oven and use it just for baking cakes and challah, the distance is less critical because you can move faster and get the pan to the counter before your hands start to burn.
Back to top

cbg




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Dec 22 2021, 11:41 am
What’s the distance with the oven door open

I think 5ft is fine
Back to top

cupcake123




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Dec 22 2021, 12:05 pm
I love extra space! I have I believe 3-4 feet but I hate squishy islands. Love the flowy airy feel (although I don't know about practicality)
Back to top

Rubber Ducky




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Dec 22 2021, 12:09 pm
I think you'll be OK although 4 feet would be better.
Back to top

amother
OP


 

Post Wed, Dec 22 2021, 12:12 pm
The other side of the island has 4 feet from island to counters. That side of island has dairy dishwasher, and the counter has dairy oven and cooktop and sink
So should I center the island so each side had 4.5 feet?
Back to top

Rubber Ducky




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Dec 22 2021, 12:23 pm
1) How wide is the island?

2) Does the main traffic pattern through the kitchen go through one side?

3) Does your island have seating on either side?
Back to top

amother
OP


 

Post Wed, Dec 22 2021, 12:37 pm
Rubber Ducky wrote:
1) How wide is the island?

2) Does the main traffic pattern through the kitchen go through one side?

3) Does your island have seating on either side?


Not sure the width of island - it has 2 cabinets back to back if that says anything?

Main traffic will probably be where the ovens are - that “aisle”

No seating at island

Thank you!
Back to top

Rubber Ducky




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Dec 22 2021, 12:51 pm
If the perimeter counter on the other side is an L shape and the island end lines up with it, keep as is. Otherwise, either center the island or you can make the island deeper. It sounds like it's 51" now — 48" + 3" counter overhang. Making the island deeper by adding some "dead" space between the back-to-back cabinets could make outlet placements a lot easier — but there are some unknowns here, like what is going to cover the island sides.

Ok, gotta get back to the K family's basement plan revision and then Mrs. S's 1A kitchen plan. Smile
Back to top

amother
OP


 

Post Wed, Dec 22 2021, 2:44 pm
Just rechecked the plans
The island is 48” wide
The kitchen has an L shape counter and then one wall is the ovens fridge
The remaining - 4th - wall has nothing - the table
Is there
Hope that’s clear!
Thank you!
Back to top
Page 1 of 1 Recent Topics




Post new topic   Reply to topic    Forum -> Household Management -> Kosher Kitchen

Related Topics Replies Last Post
Dekel counter covers for Pesach
by amother
6 Today at 2:46 pm View last post
Smelly feet - 10 year old girl
by amother
4 Yesterday at 9:45 pm View last post
Sneakers for 10 year old girl with narrow feet
by amother
7 Tue, Mar 26 2024, 12:42 pm View last post
Sukka - rigid wall type 0 Mon, Mar 18 2024, 9:41 am View last post
Anyone know of space planner in Monsey?
by amother
4 Sun, Mar 17 2024, 11:19 pm View last post