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What is this cut out bit in this kitchen for?

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welcome2021 · 17/08/2021 18:27

I've been browsing a catalogue today and found this picture of this kitchen. What's the cut out bit in the island for do you think?

What is this cut out bit in this kitchen for?
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Theworldisfullofgs · 17/08/2021 18:29

To store a large appliance like a food mixer?

WeAreTheHeroes · 17/08/2021 18:30

I'm going to guess it's for some sort of appliance - a stand mixer or slow cooker, etc.

Baystard · 17/08/2021 18:30

No idea but I want to hang around and find out!

Bed for the cat?

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2tired2bewitty · 17/08/2021 18:31

Artfully arranged basket of fresh produce?

Artesia · 17/08/2021 18:31

Is it like a built in step stool so little kids can be up at counter height? Like this but incorporated into then island.



Whinginadeville · 17/08/2021 18:31

Looks perfect for a toddler

KatherineJaneway · 17/08/2021 18:31

Microwave

sueelleker · 17/08/2021 18:32

Would it take an oven?

Artesia · 17/08/2021 18:32

Gah- thought had included a photo.

What is this cut out bit in this kitchen for?
SW1amp · 17/08/2021 18:32

That whole section of kitchen looks really unfinished
The strange cubby hole for drinks, the strange gap next to the cut out bit…

purpleme12 · 17/08/2021 18:32

@Baystard

No idea but I want to hang around and find out!

Bed for the cat?

This is so perfect!
BikeRunSki · 17/08/2021 18:33

I’m thinking toddler platform

Bimblybomeyelash · 17/08/2021 18:33

My first thought was a place for a child to stand and help cook.

Galassia · 17/08/2021 18:34

Microwave

HollowTalk · 17/08/2021 18:41

A friend of mine has a missing cupboard (designed like that) which was for the dog's bed, so that she didn't have to use a crate. She said the designer told her a lot of people did that. I'm not sure what that one would be in the photo, though - you could still have the island covered and fit a KitchenAid or something in there. It looks ugly, I think.

NeverDropYourMooncup · 17/08/2021 18:43

Square wicker basket, cushion in suitably Modern Country print, cat supervising proceedings or just relaxing in perfect, sheltered repose.

MoiraNotRuby · 17/08/2021 18:44

Maybe it's a built in naughty step. What does the caption say?

FlamingGoat · 17/08/2021 18:45

Drinks fridge maybe

Galassia · 17/08/2021 18:47

I did a reverse image search and found out it’s a house in Berkshire with this info -

Not much else though!

What is this cut out bit in this kitchen for?
MichelleScarn · 17/08/2021 18:49

Ginormous ice bucket space?

Random789 · 17/08/2021 18:50

Must be for the oranges, then.

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welcome2021 · 17/08/2021 18:53

No caption with it. It's bothering me.

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CuriousaboutSamphire · 17/08/2021 18:55

The gaps at the back surely mean it is for something fitted. A kid up on there woud be forever dropping things behind/inside.

Maggiesgirl · 17/08/2021 18:58

Toddler step, my niece has one in her kitchen ( it was suppose to be for large cook books but her DD took it over as soon as they moved in.

GreyhoundG1rl · 17/08/2021 19:00

@CuriousaboutSamphire

The gaps at the back surely mean it is for something fitted. A kid up on there woud be forever dropping things behind/inside.
Something fitted would still look a lot better under the worktop than just sitting there like an afterthought, though? It looks really ugly to me.