[nda227]

The wall with my oven and fridge hasn't changed much during the design process. But as I'm nearing the point where I need to start buying cabs, I am starting to worry about the 24" pantry next to the entryway from the dining room to the kitchen, and a second one near the side door that leads to the dog run.

I used to have a base and wall cab in both corners, so I didn't think it was a big deal, but I have concerns about it feeling a bit claustrophobic when you walk into the room.

If you need to see more pics of the room to formulate an opinion, they're on my blog A Single Mom's Adventure in Kitchen Remodeling (I'm waiting to start the cabinet process to post pics in the gallery).

Also, to explain the current setup...The base b/t the fridge and pantry is there so there's a landing in b/t them and will be my coffee/toaster oven station, but will only have the drawer. Under the drawer will be a step stool (thanks for the inspiration susan!) and the microwave wall cab will be doorless and used as a bookshelf.

I even thougth about a 12"D instead of a 24"D so I could use for everyday staple good like cereal and snack foods, but worried it would look wired next toa 24"D base.

I wish I could stop second guessing everything! ugh

[DesignDiva]

Second guessing is perfectly natural. Ask anyone who has had their kitchen for more than six months if they can remember what they were obsessing about during the planning, and I doubt you'll get anyone who can even remember!

As far as feeling claustrophobic, that's really very subjective, but it appears you have a huge space so I doubt it will feel tight in reality.

[laurie]

I don't know if this helps or not, but my current outdated kitchen is only 11'7 x 12'7" and not open to other rooms. The 30" deep refrigerator is on your right as you enter, and a wall on your left. It feels extremely claustrophobic. However, it's 6" deeper than a 24" pantry, so hopefully that would make a difference. The kitchen is small, so I'm sure that makes a difference as well.