I have this corner in my basement

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 · 12 pts · 1y (3 replies)
Brutticus@midwest.social · 3 pts · 1y

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

alzymologist@sopuli.xyz · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

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

WoodScientist@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y

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

poVoq@slrpnk.net · 8 pts · 1y

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.

AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 1y (2 replies)

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 mediƦval 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 pts · 1y (1 reply)

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 pts · 1y

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.

alzymologist@sopuli.xyz · 6 pts · 1y

Looks like a place for fermentation vessel.

alzymologist@sopuli.xyz · 4 pts · 1y

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.

Auster@thebrainbin.org · 4 pts · 1y

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.

SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Dishwasher?

Brutticus@midwest.social · -2 pts · 1y

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

Broken@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 1y

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 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Looks like a 3D Printer could fit there.

alzymologist@sopuli.xyz · 6 pts · 1y

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

SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.world · 3 pts · 1y

Pool table of course.

abcdqfr@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y

Perfect for Grundor