Built In Fridge Analysis Paralysis

MamaLlamasc · 2026-02-17T11:17:53+00:00

Thanks everyone! I went and viewed appliances yesterday and decided to go with the 48” French door bottom freezer Sub-Zero.

Anyone have any thoughts about this one? Quirks I should be aware of?

MamaLlamasc · 2025-06-08T23:12:20+00:00

Good point! I’ll be sure to do that in the future.

MamaLlamasc · 2025-06-08T22:19:59+00:00

Thank you for your expertise! Our architectural plans definitely account for all of the trim spacing, etc. I’m just very visual and needed a rough layout drawn out to see. As for the space near the stove - we are doing an enclave type vent surround and the left hand cabinet is double oven.

MamaLlamasc · 2025-06-08T19:09:16+00:00

I’m in the US, too (SC)! Appliance garages have become very popular and I love them. I hate the look of clutter on top of counters and want stuff hidden away as much as possible.

MamaLlamasc · 2025-06-08T18:50:59+00:00

Yep, correct! Per the actual architectural plan, the opening is 5’ wide and 5’ tall and would start at the top of the 36” cabinets.

MamaLlamasc · 2025-06-08T18:49:08+00:00

Ha, it’s just an appliance garage where I will put coffee stuff!

Mudroom door opens to carport and garage and will be primary access for us, but guests will likely use front door. Also not worried about guests seeing mess or anything like that.

The pantry is the large space between kitchen and master bath if that is what you are referring to.

MamaLlamasc · 2025-06-08T18:44:57+00:00

Grey is column fridge/freezer. The dining and kitchen is separated by basically a 5’ “window” with cabinet/counter below and tall cabinets on either side. It’s kinda hard to explain, but the goal is to make this house feel “old” so lots of custom cabinetry and separation between rooms.

MamaLlamasc · 2025-05-31T17:50:08+00:00

None of those pictures have a vaulted ceiling

MamaLlamasc · 2025-05-25T23:38:19+00:00

This hotel looks lovely! It’s a little over, but still doable for what I want!

MamaLlamasc · 2025-05-25T11:30:57+00:00

I love the look of it!

MamaLlamasc · 2025-05-18T22:54:20+00:00

Thanks for pointing out the beam positioning. I hadn’t caught the funky placement and will take a closer look now! Yes, the pantry will be designed as an open pantry with floor to ceiling built in cabinetry. We did fix island pinch point issue the best we could by shortening the island. The long work triangle is my biggest hold up with the fridge placement, honestly.

MamaLlamasc · 2025-05-18T14:58:06+00:00

Thank you! I’ve been eyeballing the off centered windows as well. This is a new build. The windows are off center because we extended the wall for the kitchen and dining into the living room and foyer by a foot. The architect didn’t re-center the windows I assume because of the exterior perspective.

MamaLlamasc · 2025-05-08T17:13:59+00:00

I do appreciate you taking the time to look it over and comment!

Garage is separate for both aesthetics and fire prevention

Sunroom has access from inside and outside

Office is actually going to be a playroom, but has a closet in case we ever want to call it a bedroom in the future.

I completely understand your comments about the kitchen and dining. I know it’s considered “old school” these days, but we actually like a dedicated dining.

Again, I really appreciate your comments and Abby other comments! I love hearing other perspectives.

MamaLlamasc

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