[Coworking] No room for a kitchen--what do I do?

[AK]

Our space is small (under 1500 ft ) so we are thinking of foregoing a
kitchen and having a counter with a sink and small under counter fridge.

I seek ideas and photo of other spaces who have a similar situation ( no
full kitchen)

Thoughts on the whole idea are welcome.

Thank you.

[Carl Sullivan]

I have built kitchens that are only 4ft wide that worked. Some kitchens can
be super small and fit into cupboards.

[image: Premium Quality Compact Kitchen - Informative Kitchen Appliance ...]
Or go onto Pinterest and search "Tiny Kitchens"

Carl

Post by AK
Our space is small (under 1500 ft ) so we are thinking of foregoing a
kitchen and having a counter with a sink and small under counter fridge.
I seek ideas and photo of other spaces who have a similar situation ( no
full kitchen)
Thoughts on the whole idea are welcome.
Thank you.

[Alex Hillman]

I love this solution, Carl!

I have built kitchens that are only 4ft wide that worked. Some kitchens can be super small and fit into cupboards.
Or go onto Pinterest and search "Tiny Kitchens"
Carl

Our space is small (under 1500 ft )  so we are thinking of foregoing a kitchen and having a counter with a sink and small under counter fridge.
I seek ideas and photo of other spaces who have a similar situation ( no full kitchen)
Thoughts on the whole idea are welcome.
Thank you.

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[Alkaye Media / Al]

Thank you, Carl. My concern is less of a efficiency kitchen, but the WHOLE idea of making the kitchen a separate place for people to relax. It just seems that our space is too small for that.

The one you show is quite nice. More than we intend even.





From: ***@googlegroups.com [mailto:***@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Carl Sullivan
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2018 5:00 PM
To: Coworking
Subject: [Coworking] Re: No room for a kitchen--what do I do?



I have built kitchens that are only 4ft wide that worked. Some kitchens can be super small and fit into cupboards.



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Or go onto Pinterest and search "Tiny Kitchens"



Carl



On Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 8:36:00 AM UTC+11, AK wrote:

Our space is small (under 1500 ft ) so we are thinking of foregoing a kitchen and having a counter with a sink and small under counter fridge.



I seek ideas and photo of other spaces who have a similar situation ( no full kitchen)



Thoughts on the whole idea are welcome.



Thank you.

[Carl Sullivan]

I would highly recommend that you have somewhere that is not desks for your
team to hang, even if its just 2 x 3 seater lounges that are adjacent to
the kitchen.

I have seen and built many small spaces, and a commonality is that if you
are trying to maximise space build a small kitchen and place an 8 seater
kitchen table next to it. This zone can double up as open plan meeting room
space before and after lunch, and as a lunch zone during lunch hours.

It is also a golden opportunity to make a space that has tones of character
and photographs well for advertising and socials. Here is an example of a
space that I set up, sourcing this old red velvet lounge off ebay and
paring it with a couple of simple books, side tables and a plant made it
pop...

[image: entropico_space_7.jpg]


This space was 126m2 (1356ft2) and we fit space for 26 people, a kitchen, a
break out lounge area, 2 video editing studios and an 8 person meeting
room. Check out what I did
here... https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0Bz2RcnHfAvyvTWFKbHJwLW1sN0E?usp=sharing

Post by Alkaye Media / Al
Thank you, Carl. My concern is less of a efficiency kitchen, but the WHOLE
idea of making the kitchen a separate place for people to relax. It just
seems that our space is too small for that.
The one you show is quite nice. More than we intend even.
*Sent:* Monday, November 19, 2018 5:00 PM
*To:* Coworking
*Subject:* [Coworking] Re: No room for a kitchen--what do I do?
I have built kitchens that are only 4ft wide that worked. Some kitchens
can be super small and fit into cupboards.
[image: Premium Quality Compact Kitchen - Informative Kitchen Appliance ...]
Or go onto Pinterest and search "Tiny Kitchens"
Carl
Our space is small (under 1500 ft ) so we are thinking of foregoing a
kitchen and having a counter with a sink and small under counter fridge.
I seek ideas and photo of other spaces who have a similar situation ( no full kitchen)
Thoughts on the whole idea are welcome.
Thank you.
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[Carl Sullivan]

Edit: the office I linked to has 20 person capacity, not 26. and a better
link to see the other
photos... https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0Bz2RcnHfAvyvTWFKbHJwLW1sN0E?usp=sharing

Post by Carl Sullivan
I would highly recommend that you have somewhere that is not desks for
your team to hang, even if its just 2 x 3 seater lounges that are adjacent
to the kitchen.
I have seen and built many small spaces, and a commonality is that if you
are trying to maximise space build a small kitchen and place an 8 seater
kitchen table next to it. This zone can double up as open plan meeting room
space before and after lunch, and as a lunch zone during lunch hours.
It is also a golden opportunity to make a space that has tones of
character and photographs well for advertising and socials. Here is an
example of a space that I set up, sourcing this old red velvet lounge off
ebay and paring it with a couple of simple books, side tables and a plant
made it pop...
[image: entropico_space_7.jpg]
This space was 126m2 (1356ft2) and we fit space for 26 people, a kitchen,
a break out lounge area, 2 video editing studios and an 8 person meeting
room. Check out what I did here...
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0Bz2RcnHfAvyvTWFKbHJwLW1sN0E?usp=sharing

Post by Alkaye Media / Al
Thank you, Carl. My concern is less of a efficiency kitchen, but the
WHOLE idea of making the kitchen a separate place for people to relax. It
just seems that our space is too small for that.
The one you show is quite nice. More than we intend even.
Behalf Of *Carl Sullivan
*Sent:* Monday, November 19, 2018 5:00 PM
*To:* Coworking
*Subject:* [Coworking] Re: No room for a kitchen--what do I do?
I have built kitchens that are only 4ft wide that worked. Some kitchens
can be super small and fit into cupboards.
[image: Premium Quality Compact Kitchen - Informative Kitchen Appliance ...]
Or go onto Pinterest and search "Tiny Kitchens"
Carl
Our space is small (under 1500 ft ) so we are thinking of foregoing a
kitchen and having a counter with a sink and small under counter fridge.
I seek ideas and photo of other spaces who have a similar situation ( no full kitchen)
Thoughts on the whole idea are welcome.
Thank you.
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[Alex Hillman]

Big +1 to having *some* space for gathering. That's more important than the
"kitchen" facilities.

If you think of it as multi-purpose space, rather than strictly
kitchen/meal space, I think your options start to open up a lot!

-Alex

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Post by Carl Sullivan
I would highly recommend that you have somewhere that is not desks for
your team to hang, even if its just 2 x 3 seater lounges that are adjacent
to the kitchen.
I have seen and built many small spaces, and a commonality is that if you
are trying to maximise space build a small kitchen and place an 8 seater
kitchen table next to it. This zone can double up as open plan meeting room
space before and after lunch, and as a lunch zone during lunch hours.
It is also a golden opportunity to make a space that has tones of
character and photographs well for advertising and socials. Here is an
example of a space that I set up, sourcing this old red velvet lounge off
ebay and paring it with a couple of simple books, side tables and a plant
made it pop...
[image: entropico_space_7.jpg]
This space was 126m2 (1356ft2) and we fit space for 26 people, a kitchen,
a break out lounge area, 2 video editing studios and an 8 person meeting
room. Check out what I did here...
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0Bz2RcnHfAvyvTWFKbHJwLW1sN0E?usp=sharing

Post by Alkaye Media / Al
Thank you, Carl. My concern is less of a efficiency kitchen, but the
WHOLE idea of making the kitchen a separate place for people to relax. It
just seems that our space is too small for that.
The one you show is quite nice. More than we intend even.
Behalf Of *Carl Sullivan
*Sent:* Monday, November 19, 2018 5:00 PM
*To:* Coworking
*Subject:* [Coworking] Re: No room for a kitchen--what do I do?
I have built kitchens that are only 4ft wide that worked. Some kitchens
can be super small and fit into cupboards.
[image: Premium Quality Compact Kitchen - Informative Kitchen Appliance ...]
Or go onto Pinterest and search "Tiny Kitchens"
Carl
Our space is small (under 1500 ft ) so we are thinking of foregoing a
kitchen and having a counter with a sink and small under counter fridge.
I seek ideas and photo of other spaces who have a similar situation ( no full kitchen)
Thoughts on the whole idea are welcome.
Thank you.
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[Marc Bacayon]

How high are you ceilings. Ive seen some space build out a loft space.

Post by Alex Hillman
Big +1 to having *some* space for gathering. That's more important than
the "kitchen" facilities.
If you think of it as multi-purpose space, rather than strictly
kitchen/meal space, I think your options start to open up a lot!
-Alex
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Better Coworkers: http://indyhall.org
Weekly Coworking Tips: http://coworkingweekly.com
My Audiobook: https://theindyhallway.com/ten

Post by Carl Sullivan
I would highly recommend that you have somewhere that is not desks for
your team to hang, even if its just 2 x 3 seater lounges that are adjacent
to the kitchen.
I have seen and built many small spaces, and a commonality is that if you
are trying to maximise space build a small kitchen and place an 8 seater
kitchen table next to it. This zone can double up as open plan meeting room
space before and after lunch, and as a lunch zone during lunch hours.
It is also a golden opportunity to make a space that has tones of
character and photographs well for advertising and socials. Here is an
example of a space that I set up, sourcing this old red velvet lounge off
ebay and paring it with a couple of simple books, side tables and a plant
made it pop...
[image: entropico_space_7.jpg]
This space was 126m2 (1356ft2) and we fit space for 26 people, a kitchen,
a break out lounge area, 2 video editing studios and an 8 person meeting
room. Check out what I did here...
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0Bz2RcnHfAvyvTWFKbHJwLW1sN0E?usp=sharing

Post by Alkaye Media / Al
Thank you, Carl. My concern is less of a efficiency kitchen, but the
WHOLE idea of making the kitchen a separate place for people to relax. It
just seems that our space is too small for that.
The one you show is quite nice. More than we intend even.
Behalf Of *Carl Sullivan
*Sent:* Monday, November 19, 2018 5:00 PM
*To:* Coworking
*Subject:* [Coworking] Re: No room for a kitchen--what do I do?
I have built kitchens that are only 4ft wide that worked. Some kitchens
can be super small and fit into cupboards.
[image: Premium Quality Compact Kitchen - Informative Kitchen Appliance ...]
Or go onto Pinterest and search "Tiny Kitchens"
Carl
Our space is small (under 1500 ft ) so we are thinking of foregoing a
kitchen and having a counter with a sink and small under counter fridge.
I seek ideas and photo of other spaces who have a similar situation ( no full kitchen)
Thoughts on the whole idea are welcome.
Thank you.
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[Alkaye Media / Al]

9 ft ceiling height





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Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2018 11:10 AM
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How high are you ceilings. Ive seen some space build out a loft space.



On Tue, Nov 20, 2018, 12:06 PM Alex Hillman <***@gmail.com <mailto:***@gmail.com> wrote:

Big +1 to having some space for gathering. That's more important than the "kitchen" facilities.



If you think of it as multi-purpose space, rather than strictly kitchen/meal space, I think your options start to open up a lot!



-Alex



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The #1 mistake in community building is doing it by yourself.

Better Coworkers: http://indyhall.org <http://indyhall.org/>

Weekly Coworking Tips: http://coworkingweekly.com <http://coworkingweekly.com/>

My Audiobook: https://theindyhallway.com/ten





On Mon, Nov 19, 2018 at 7:37 PM Carl Sullivan <***@yourdesk.com.au <mailto:***@yourdesk.com.au> > wrote:

I would highly recommend that you have somewhere that is not desks for your team to hang, even if its just 2 x 3 seater lounges that are adjacent to the kitchen.



I have seen and built many small spaces, and a commonality is that if you are trying to maximise space build a small kitchen and place an 8 seater kitchen table next to it. This zone can double up as open plan meeting room space before and after lunch, and as a lunch zone during lunch hours.



It is also a golden opportunity to make a space that has tones of character and photographs well for advertising and socials. Here is an example of a space that I set up, sourcing this old red velvet lounge off ebay and paring it with a couple of simple books, side tables and a plant made it pop...







This space was 126m2 (1356ft2) and we fit space for 26 people, a kitchen, a break out lounge area, 2 video editing studios and an 8 person meeting room. Check out what I did here... https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0Bz2RcnHfAvyvTWFKbHJwLW1sN0E?usp=sharing






On Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 10:22:08 AM UTC+11, AK wrote:

Thank you, Carl. My concern is less of a efficiency kitchen, but the WHOLE idea of making the kitchen a separate place for people to relax. It just seems that our space is too small for that.

The one you show is quite nice. More than we intend even.





From: ***@googlegroups.com <mailto:***@googlegroups.com> [mailto:***@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Carl Sullivan
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2018 5:00 PM
To: Coworking
Subject: [Coworking] Re: No room for a kitchen--what do I do?



I have built kitchens that are only 4ft wide that worked. Some kitchens can be super small and fit into cupboards.



<https://i.pinimg.com/564x/bb/d4/c5/bbd4c54a4eecb9c6a3a959536570a189.jpg>

Or go onto Pinterest and search "Tiny Kitchens"



Carl



On Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 8:36:00 AM UTC+11, AK wrote:

Our space is small (under 1500 ft ) so we are thinking of foregoing a kitchen and having a counter with a sink and small under counter fridge.



I seek ideas and photo of other spaces who have a similar situation ( no full kitchen)



Thoughts on the whole idea are welcome.



Thank you.
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[AK]

Attached is our current space allocation. There is a wall adjoining the
bathroom sink wall. Thus plumbing is not a problem for the kitchette. We
do have space just outside the bathroom which could be a space to
congregate...but who would really want to that...there? Not sure what to
with that area --more ideas welcome.,

Al

Post by AK
Our space is small (under 1500 ft ) so we are thinking of foregoing a
kitchen and having a counter with a sink and small under counter fridge.
I seek ideas and photo of other spaces who have a similar situation ( no
full kitchen)
Thoughts on the whole idea are welcome.
Thank you.

[Steve Suard]

Mine is tiny and coworkers happy (fridge, microwave, coffee..) Simple bur
useful.

[image: kit.jpg]

Post by AK
Our space is small (under 1500 ft ) so we are thinking of foregoing a
kitchen and having a counter with a sink and small under counter fridge.
I seek ideas and photo of other spaces who have a similar situation ( no
full kitchen)
Thoughts on the whole idea are welcome.
Thank you.

[Jeannine van der Linden]

So here's the thing. You have to work with what you have of course, and my
experience has been that the coworkers solve this problem for me if I
approach it in the right way.

Our basic motto (loosely translated) is "where the space changes to suit
you and not the other way around"

This has a pun in Dutch which is untranslatable I am afraid.

So we provide the basic amenities and the coworkers can: bring in their
own furniture, move the furniture, ask for this and that from the furniture
budget, ask to have furniture moved or removed.

It does help that I have a background in theater :-)

One of the more interesting things is to see the space change as the micro
communities change within the space. At one time we had a catering company
as a coworker and our largest conference room became a large, eat in
kitchen complete with baking cookies which was very homey. We also had a
yoga/meditation space for a while as we had a coworker who did mindfulness
courses; at one time we had a near art gallery because the artist in
residence was a whole group of painters who were quite prolific.

I give them the ground, the coworkers have to seed it.

All of this is to say, if they want a kitchen and they have to tools and
agency to make a kitchen, they will make a kitchen.

Warm regards,

Jeannine

Post by AK
Our space is small (under 1500 ft ) so we are thinking of foregoing a
kitchen and having a counter with a sink and small under counter fridge.
I seek ideas and photo of other spaces who have a similar situation ( no
full kitchen)
Thoughts on the whole idea are welcome.
Thank you.