Spent some time piecing together IKEA stock cabinets today to fit our conceptual layout. After arranging the cabinets, I overlaid our custom elements to test if they are compatible. A few questions that these drawings raise:
- Are the high cabinets at the dining area better off as custom elements due to the complicated condition at the corner of the room (intersection of bench, shelving, etc.) and also to ensure perfect fit to wall height?
- Should the wall cabinet that is in alignment with the central island be featured with glass doors?
- Should the wall cabinet start out with open top and bottom shelving as shown (far right of perspective image)?
- What exactly is the total wall height we have to work with (to be determined after selective demolition of the existing soffit by the contractors)?
- Should we install open shelving at the curved side of the island? Should that face of the island be curved like the edge of the countertop above, or remain straight?
