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Hello, Lemmy,

I had been posting here about my basement build for the last few years. I had been using a different account, but then that instance folded and I became a refug.ee.

The current phase of my man cave is basically done. Phase one is two bedrooms, a bathroom and a kitchen. I have this corner of the kitchen I am not sure what to do with. Its in between a sink base, an upper cabinet, and wall. Its about 20 in wide and there is 66 inches of clearance from the floor to the cupboard.

I already have a decent enough place for my garbage can. I was thinking maybe a tall thin cabinet for brooms? or maybe a chest of drawers for my kitchen implements?

Any ideas?

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[–] WoodScientist@lemmy.world 11 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] alzymologist@sopuli.xyz 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

does it have integrated vacuum/steam generator? Where would the exhaust go?

[–] WoodScientist@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago

Into the room of course! Will give the place a nice sauna vibe.

[–] Brutticus@midwest.social 2 points 3 weeks ago

Actually it's too wide, it won't fit :(

[–] poVoq@slrpnk.net 8 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I would just extend the tabletop for extra work-space or to put the hot water kettle, and use the space underneath for storing pickled veggies.

[–] alzymologist@sopuli.xyz 6 points 3 weeks ago

Looks like a place for fermentation vessel.

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Having examined the picture for several minutes, I can indeed confirm that it is a corner.

I'm not sure what size it is, as you're using mediæval units, but I think a cat tree would probably fit in there. If you don't have a cat, just put the tree, and leave the door open.

[–] Brutticus@midwest.social -2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

In my initial post I mentioned it is 20 in wide, with a 60 in clearance. I mean I guess inches are medieval, but I can't tell if you're being obtuse, European, or an asshole. Not that I can discern a difference between the latter two.

Cat tree is not a bad idea, except I live down here with my partner and he's allergic.

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

Well, since you're being so nice about it, my advice is to kick your partner out and get the cat you always secretly wanted.

[–] SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] Brutticus@midwest.social -2 points 3 weeks ago

my partner doesn't like dishwashers, he says they engender weakness XD

[–] Auster@thebrainbin.org 4 points 3 weeks ago

First thing I'd think to do in such a corner is also a thin and tall cabinet/chest/other storage unit. Unsure if brooms would be good there as they may carry dirt/dust around and seem to be close to a few storage places as well as the sink itself.

[–] alzymologist@sopuli.xyz 4 points 3 weeks ago

another suitably sized thing I wanted to build for some time is hot drinking water thermostat with zones for diffirent temperatures, like self-refilling gradient samovar column. To have fast and easy access to decent amounts of water of various temperatures in kitchen. Then you can instantly make perfect tea!

I wish I had more time for this project.

[–] Broken@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 weeks ago

Storage. Its awkward for almost anything else. Not sure what the rest of the room looks like but build a cabinet or shelving unit to place larger and/or infrequently used items.

[–] BarHocker@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Looks like a 3D Printer could fit there.

[–] alzymologist@sopuli.xyz 6 points 3 weeks ago

not a good idea in kitchen, gases and aerosols will harm things both ways.

Pool table of course.

[–] abcdqfr@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Perfect for Grundor