Fitted A Kitchen

[j0nb0y]

I am fitting a kitchen at home. I have a gap between two units of 225mm which I need to fill. I can get an 150mm unit, which would leave me with a 75mm gap. Any ideas what to do with this gap? I have thought of colour matched panels of equal size, but don't know if this would look odd. It is between an oven base unit and 500mm base unit. Any kitchen fitters or builders who fit kitchens that can give me any tips or ideas would be much appreciated.

thanks in advance

[boxtops]

I'm a kitchen user rather than a professional fitter - what about installing a pull out rail in the small slot, for over gloves, towel etc? There is often no space identified for these things, and they are vital to keep handy near the cooker!

[jagjag]

A Wine rack , or is it too near the stove .Okay for reds but not Whites.

[Old_Jim]

The professionals would leave a gap, put in an offcut of board on top of the plinth and tell you it's a shelf rack.

I'd suggest taking the side off the 150mm unit, and extending it sideways with board and a piece of plinth. If the units are the type where you buy the carcass and the doors seperately, buy a wider unit and cut it down to fit with a 150mm door and a filler made from plinth.

[Old_Geezer]

I got a 150mm wide unit from http://www.diy-kitchens.com/ when I wanted to leave a space for a compact dish washer (still not purchased) but allow the option to put in a normal width one later if needed. I'm sure they can't be that difficult to find though. Gaps are filled with chipboard covered in the same finish as the rest of the units and accept one isn't likely to be able to utilise every little bit of space.

[Butterbun]

Space for chopping boards?

[The Builder]

I usually make sure there are one or two "end panels" available. Essential for filling odd spaces.
Either cut the panel to 75mm, or cut two panels at approx. 30mm each, and fit the each side of your 150mm unit.

Each 30mm piece can be fixed to the 150mm unit with simple steel "L" shaped brackets . This has to be done before the unit is placed. No fixings visible then

[true2k]

If the gap is near your oven, why not take advantage of that location and use the space cleverly for storing utensils or even spices, oils, etc? I'm sure there are far more creative people who could think of other uses but I don't think that's a bad idea. If you're looking for any kitchen worktops, I would highly recommend HC Supplies http://www.hcsupplies.co.uk/kitchen-worktops/