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Expert Glance · Storage Optimizer add-on
This is a sample Expert Glance with the Storage Optimizer add-on, reviewed by Jesse. The plan is a real kitchen, shared as a sample with the customer's details removed, and the findings are the reviewer's own. A real review addresses your own plan in the same format: what we noticed on the drawing, what to do about it, and where cabinet inserts would make the biggest difference.
Changes are recommended before you order, and all of them fit within the current design.
Work through these in order. Your designer ranked them by what matters most for this kitchen.
What we noticed
An appliance drawn in the plan does not match the size you told us you own or are buying.
What to do
Confirm the exact appliance (make, model, width), then adjust the opening and adjacent cabinets to match the real appliance before ordering.
What we noticed
Space shown on the plan is only 1-1/2″.
What to do
Consider reducing one of the base cabinets to pick up more space for a wider filler.
What we noticed
It seems like this filler is placed in an unnecessary place.
What to do
Consider removing the filler and either put the additional space into the tall filler to the left of the fridge or pull the blind corner cabinet away from the wall an additional 1-1/2″.
What we noticed
Based on sizing the blind cabinet has a very small opening and not very useful in this application.
What to do
Consider having the blind cabinet be orientated along the peninsula wall so that it can be a larger more functional cabinet.
What we noticed
The cabinetry stops several inches short of the wall.
What to do
Consider extending the cabinet run so that it takes up more of the wall space.
What we noticed
A wall-diagonal cabinet has a small opening that leads to a larger space. That opening usually becomes a pinch point for getting items in and out.
What to do
Have your designer change to a square corner wall cabinet. The door bi-folds out (similar to a base susan cabinet) that will give you full view of the interior storage.
What we noticed
There is unequal space left and right of the window.
What to do
Consider adjusting the cabinet layout so that spacing is equal on the left and right of the window.
As part of your Storage Optimizer add-on, here's where cabinet inserts and organization products would make the biggest difference in your kitchen, based on the layout you submitted.
What we noticed
Keep sheet pans, trays, cutting boards, and platters upright and easy to reach.
What we noticed
Create defined sections for flatware and serving pieces.
What we noticed
Use swing-out shelves to bring corner-cabinet contents into reach.
Thank you for allowing us to review your cabinet layout. We identified one critical point: it would be beneficial to add a larger filler to the left of the fridge. This change will greatly enhance the functionality, especially when accessing the crisper baskets!
The other suggestions are mainly focused on improving functionality. You already have great countertop space, which is a significant advantage. To optimize this space, consider arranging key zones more effectively. For instance, placing the garbage pullout near the sink is ideal, as it facilitates easy scraping, rinsing, and loading items into the dishwasher, while also keeping an eye on the cabinet sizes the designer included in the plan (as pointed out in the report). Some rework and this kitchen can be dialed in!
Best of luck with the remodel!
Jesse
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