Cottage Kitchen Layout: Designing for a Tiny Space

[@janehoward1950]

Slowly but surely it's all coming together nicely - your plan for the kitchen is probably the best layout - keep working one job at a time - one day at a time ❤

[@megmills4798]

Like whatever you choose look forward to it finished

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

Sean, I love everything about the kitchen you showed in the magazine. The style of the cabinetry and the painted furniture brightens up the space. It’s very nice. Thank you Sam for the recipe. ❤

[@mariagillinson8527]

Sean looking great!

[@mariagillinson8527]

Sam do a video for the chutney and pickles next time you make them.

[@smgreenartsprivate]

adding fruit to chutney is nice and basil/onion/garlic and use honey not white sugar :) great work on the cottage :) If you find a metal rolling portable kitchen might help make your outdoor kitchen a lot easier unless your plan is to make a permanent brick version with BBQ and pot stove :)

[@sandylee9564]

Every muscle I have is hurting right now after all that work. You and Sam are good people.

[@Seans_World]

Well done 👏

[@jeannamcgregor9967]

Green tomato chutney is lovely! I also make a Mexican green tomato salsa with chilis, garlic, coriander leaves, onion, cumin, and salt. 💚

[@mariagillinson8527]

Sean that’s a beautiful kitchen if you reclaim and paint them … could be done very cheaply.

[@HensOnly]

Beautiful plans for the kitchen! My kitchen is a gallery kitchen which leaves the other side of the room more open, particularly in a tiny home. I have stove range and refrigerator on either ends, and a sink in the middle. I have two drawer cabinets in between the sink. I have cabinets on top which goes all the way up to the ceiling. I can't wait to see you get the kitchen started!

[@lois4329]

❤😊 The natural evolutions that seem to follow all of your projects work so well and show in the end result of each stage throughout. Your experience and eye for making it all happen is super. So love watching each and every vlog you put together. Thank you. Time for all us is the challenge. Step by step you bring a lot. Sam….your recipe sounds delish. I cannot eat tomatoes so use beets, for the most part, instead. Thank you too. 🎉

[@Seans_World]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Supercheeseburger666]

The kitchen floor plan in the magazine looks like it would fit right in that spot in your cottage

[@lisajahn6839]

Fabulous plans for the kitchen! Be well, stay safe all. 😊❤👍🥰💖

[@mariagillinson8527]

Sean I’m sure you’ll be happy to see the back of all this digging. I can’t wait to see the tin shed at the end of the building gone and all that beautiful wall revealed and nice view when you drive in…

[@BA-ef4pr]

I love the idea of the kitchen area taking the entire back wall and in a small L. So much time is spent in a kitchen when there's seating.

[@monikastuckey8737]

Glad you have a vision for the space!

[@MK-Farm-Michigan]

Good thing your finishing the wall and floor before the cold weather comes.

[@gregbolitho9775]

Nice goin m8, Sams right on about vinegar, theres also a left behind smell when you foil it in a kettle. Like where your goin with that flat range cook top. Nice goin m8, keep up the ghood work, stay vertical Eh!

[@deannfausett3923]

I’m much preferring this plan for the kitchen as compared to when you first started this project. It’s great how things come together as you work on the project! Look forward to watching you work on this!

[@dyannejohnson6184]

I sure like that kitchen idea with the versatile use of wood stove

[@juliemix3373]

Sean, I like that you found a magazine picture that showed your Idea. Pictures are great for conveying to us what you were trying to say in words. I really can picture how it will be now. Too bad that you're running out of stones. Who would have ever thought that could hapoen. I'm sure you'll think of something and it will be brilliant!! Cheers

[@carolfaberpeake857]

The kitchen sounds great 🎉 Happy to hear the foundation is going well 🎉

[@lisajahn6839]

Wall is looking georgous! Super progress! The green tomato chutney sounds delicious! 😊❤👍

[@margielynch7196]

Love fried green tomatoes! Good luck with your chutney.❤

[@elf5012]

The back wall kitchen is a clever use of space.

[@normamurray4450]

You have the patience of Job Sean, rebuilding as you do. Sam your pickle recipe looks delicious! I will be making this soon.

[@dyannejohnson6184]

I used to do quick pickles but my recipe books are passed on to family at the other end of the country

[@loverizzato9081]

If the island with the stove could also accommodate a 2 seat breakfast bar it would give more options for space refinement and create, in mind, a bigger living space. You're doing a great job Sean!!

[@suehall3298]

Like the layout 🤗👍☕🍰💐☕🍰 See you in the next one Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@diannechapman5856]

Bit by bit Sean, this project is coming together. Well done!

[@catherinekilgour2563]

My mum used to make green tomato and ginger jam. It was my favourite spread growing up.

[@viewfrommylensjane]

You need to start planning, great idea! Why I love magazines. Love upcycling furniture with character

[@janiceappleby4538]

My Mum used to make something called green tomato Chow-Chow, i craved it when i was pregnant.

[@clairegledhill2497]

I bet you and your back are glad to be near the end of the digging! Great layout of the kitchen x

[@apoco_lips9957]

It would be awesome if a solar panel company would sponsor you and send some panel to power the cottage, I bet you would use them in a clever way and get some extra value out of them like making an awning or small lean to with them

[@KatherineAlfaro-zf2gk]

The kitchen is coming together beautifully. It will be cozy and practical. We will all be pinching ourselves with the great layout of the cottage. I can't wait until Sam puts her pickle recipe for all of us to copy. No cook pickles are fabulous. Hello from Yakima, Washington, USA

[@cecoya]

That kitchen will look nice and usable at the same time. Hope that Sam will like it too. Have a great day

[@MarianneInmarsilia]

My great grandmother was from Prince Edward Island in Canada and she made her mothers recipe for Piccalilli with green tomatoes, onion and green pepper. I live in Provence now and I make her recipe every year . We had it as kids with Boston baked beans and sausages. Or in a ham sandwich. Yum 😋

[@Seans_World]

Sounds delicious 😋

[@autodidactin]

Enjoyed hearing your plans about the kitchen layout Sean.

[@lorispencer2046]

My little cabin is 16'x26', and my kitchen is laid out exactly like you are talking about. My staircase is even in the same spot. I think your layout idea is spot on. I love my little cabin, and your little cottage as well.

[@twistagain1964]

Good to see the al fresco cooking! Indoors we have an electric hob (which I hate!) so when I need some decent heat (such as cooking with a wok) we break out the camping stoves! Also for outdoor cooking, a camp stove and electric grill plate or wok make for some sociable summer meals. 😊

[@charmees6637]

Love the kitchen plan Sean it’s going to be amazing

[@lindagaga72]

I'm loving your ideas for the kitchen Sean. And you don't need an oven for sure. With electricity prices through the roof these days I never use mine. I bake if need be in my airfryer. Airfryers are very economical as they cook in half the time.

[@shirpaten]

I think the hob should be against the wall as it would make that freestanding island more flexible for use.

[@karenstuart2225]

I was just thinking the same thing! More like an island for the fridge and socialising - and the hob would be nearer to water.. with hanging space on the wall

[@DEEDEE-cn1ud]

For our green tomato chutney, we put spices in cheese cloth bag to cook the pickles. Before jarring the pickles we remove the bag of spices. Finished pickles then have consistent texture of cooked veg. with all the flavor of spices and seasonings.

[@Helen-l3i]

Fried green tomatoes taste good with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese too!

[@Micknan]

I tried frying ripe tomatoes & they were spectacular! You really need to eat them hot, right out of the skillet for the best flavor.

[@Ruth-uj1dm]

Could you imagine that. Fresh from the garden fried and served on a bun with a fried egg. Yummm.

[@Micknan]

@@Ruth-uj1dm Now you’re making me hungry for that sandwich!

[@bettyloftus9917]

Sam, my mom used to can & pickle green tomatoes. We always had it with Sunday roast beef, it goes well together and very delicious!

[@inkmetal1]

Sean, that"s what you need a couple of dwarves to help out. Isn't the rock garden ready for picking yet? In the summer I cooked everything on the grill. If I couldn't cook it on the grill we didn't eat it. Way too hot in the kitchen. I am sorry green tomatoes go to the pigs. Never too early to plan a kitchen.

[@debshipard1664]

Green tomato pickles/ relish with corned beef sandwiches . yum!

[@nelleg152]

The plan for the kitchen looks good ❤

[@Ruth-uj1dm]

I think your plan for the kitchen is spot on. Also something I've never tried but I understand it is very tasty is fried green tomatoes. I think it's a very easy recipe, peel, dip in egg wash and fry. Good for a side for any meal.

[@Ruth-uj1dm]

Don't peel.

[@chillnophone2024]

No peeling. Cornmeal after egg. Sea salt n pepper your Cornmeal. ❤🎉

[@annekabrimhall1059]

I taught myself how to make them after watching the film Fried Green Tomamtoes

[@kathiefilkins445]

@@Ruth-uj1dm I am from the southern US. I love fried green tomatoes. I have recently discovered that peeling them allows the flour to stick better, also I don't use egg wash. Personal preference.

[@Ruth-uj1dm]

Thank you. I only lived in the south a short while, so I was unsure about the preparation.

[@lindagage7315]

It's going to be Lovely! Well done

[@shirleyw8531]

I used to make green tomato chutney with my dad’s leftover tomatoes,onion,apple and sultanas.I have only made it once since he passed when a friend had a lot of green tomatoes and it really brought back nice memories

[@SandyD2022]

Fried Green Tomatoes are amazing. That's what my Mom would do with all the green tomatoes that we knew where not going to ripen in time for fall. Many recipe on Google for them.

[@greenacresbloom]

You make this kind of work seem accessible. I have begun wondering about building a fieldstone retaining wall at my Dad's place.

[@Seans_World]

Go for it

[@peterwhite9261]

The green tomatoes chutney will be delicious. I love fried green tomatoes. I just dip them in a little flour or very fine bread crumbs and fry in a little butter. Yummy. Sean, that plan for the kitchen sounds great.

[@kimchatwin-smith891]

Green tomato chutney is awsome ... If you use a standard 4x4 buttercake recipe, replace the sugar with parmesan cheese, and then add a 1/2 cup of blended fresh basil and cook in a loaf tin ... when it cools use it as a bread substitute heaps with shaved ham and chutney ... yummy oh!

[@kathibrooks1401]

I have a very old table just like the one in the magazine. It was from a butchers shop. I had to have it but was to large to use in the house. So now it's in the garage with our saws and other things. I think that is a fantastic idea for the kitchen.

[@janetmackinnon3411]

That chutney is going to be good.

[@patriciamoore348]

I'm from Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦 Here in the maritime region, we make green tomatoe chow-chow. We eat it with fish cakes, ham, eggs, mash potatoes, whatever. Definitely my favorite pickles.

[@sebastianyoung4688]

Simple is always better with small spaces that can be still cosy. Not sure if you ever seen his shows in uk or via online etc but theres a show here in Aus that George Clarke does that involves small spaces. Some of the ingenious ideas people have created are pretty interesting and creative just a thought as you make you way through this fun journey of building a cabin in the countryside.

[@Seans_World]

Yes love it 😀

[@MiriamMNewby]

Does your farmer neighbor have some rocks that you can have? Looking great!

[@katherineleavitt7275]

I can't wait to see how the little cottage turns out, it just seems too small to turn into an apartment. Kathy USA 🇺🇸

[@Seans_World]

Me too 😃

[@michellemonksfield2171]

My grandmother used to make green tomato pickle & it was delicious with cheese on sandwiches.

[@mariagillinson8527]

Sean why not use for the last top row antique tiles (not shiny) that match in colour and design with what you’ve already used.

[@katiaclaire3071]

Hâte de voir votre projet se réaliser ❤ Bon courage 😊

[@Seans_World]

Merci

[@cathyp4342]

Kitchen plan looks great. Maybe the farmer has some stone ,since you are giving him the clay ...Great idea cooking outside too. I know what you mean about the strong vinegar smell.

[@dyannejohnson6184]

I love chutney…now you have tempted me…recipe please

[@mkv1783]

You could make fried green tomatoes. Yum.

[@andreamalik2961]

Just an idea but how about moving the hob against the wall & an island/table where you've currently planned the hob as food prep space?

[@Seans_World]

Possibly it's flexible

[@lisajahn6839]

I hope someone can buy you the back brace adjustable belt.😊❤❤

[@MK-Farm-Michigan]

I like to can Roma tomatoes because they are thicker meatier tomatoes. I like mine for Chili or spagetti sauce. We make tomato juice as well.

[@BettyKoehler-zg5sv]

It’s amazing how some stones just fit together! You are a master Mason, Sean! Nice job! I have never tasted green tomatoes, but hear they are delicious fried, for chutney, etc. That is a nice little camping stove! What is a hob, Sean? Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻

[@deniseharriskeough6605]

I like to make Chow Chow (relish) and Salsa with green tomatoes. I have made both a spicy and non-spiced version of the salsa.

[@athomeinfrancewithsam837]

You can find the recipe for the chutney on my channel community post 😊

[@Ruth-uj1dm]

Hi Sam. The one thing I forgot to include in how to prepare the Fried Green Tomatoes is they should be sliced about a quarter inch thick. Fry till they are tender and a golden brown.

[@athomeinfrancewithsam837]

​@@Ruth-uj1dm ooh will give those a try Ruth, we have many green tomatoes to use, Sean will have some for breakfast tomorrow. Thanks for the recipe 😊

[@Ruth-uj1dm]

Sorry one more ingredient. Breadcrumbs to dip into after the egg.

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

Love the plans of the kitchen, can't wait till we get started. Thanks for sharing. I was wondering if you received my message from yesterday, about the T-Shirt?

[@Seans_World]

Hi there, no sorry didn't see it. I will gladly answer your questions regards Sean

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

@@Seans_World thank you so much. it greatly appreciated.

[@brendabear839]

I’ve been watching your KZbin videos since you started maybe I missed what you were doing with this is it for you and Sam to live in or for something else ? I don’t always write on any of the KZbin channels I watch because I never get the answers to my questions but your doing an amazing job Sean 💜💜

[@Seans_World]

The cottage will be flexible accommodation friends family and maybe paying guests

[@petercousins4767]

Great job keep up the good work

[@BettyKoehler-zg5sv]

Hmmmm, you answered my question….a hob is like a working cupboard?

[@margielynch7196]

I thought a hob was a burner on a stove.

[@annettesharrock1236]

Nice job as always . Sams chutney I am sure will taste yummy😘

[@brandyjean7015]

Time to go stone hunting!

[@judithburke1539]

Maybe Sam might have some insight into the plan for the kitchen as it seems like she usually does most of the cooking. It wouldn't hurt. ☺️

[@lisadurban3525]

Kitchen plan is much better for the small footprint of the cottage.

[@earthope6168]

I’d consider putting in a camper oven and stovetop or make an upper big enough for a large convection oven.

[@cherylstraub5970]

Please for the sake of the folks who will be living in this cottage, keep a space on either side of the sink. One side will be for clean dishes to drain and dry and the other side would be for dishes that need washing still. I know this probably is impractical but it would be very nice if there were a window above the sink, so the person who is washing up had a view to look at while working. It would also give nice cross ventilation with the front door.

[@christinecasselberry5060]

Hello!!

[@Seans_World]

Hi

[@ShelaghKordwig]

Hello Sean, the cottage is coming on really well, but as you have a bad back you-should be wearing a belt for the heavy work. The kitchen layout is also very workable. Chutney is also something I miss here in Germany. I love watching the videos. Keep them coming.

[@Helen-l3i]

What about extending the shared wall between the cottage and barn and putting your hob there and where the hood is planned to go put an island to eat at?

[@tinalopez1522]

My only comment is a sink w/a window to look out is the best, bc who wants to look @ wall!

[@si_vis_amari_ama]

Re kitchen design: why not continue the base cabinets along the internal wall all the way to the stone steps? Access would not be a problem if the step-up from the kitchen was exclusively from the adjacent step-up (as shown; in line with the front door). Thus any high cabinets could be excluded from that internal wall side, adding to the aesthetic when viewed from fireplace or the stairs.

[@lesfenner]

Swap your place for the fridge and stove plates. As a cook, it will work better. Consult your wife before planning a kitchen, she uses them the most and knows what will work.

[@dragonflyhill5748]

Have you ever had fried green tomatoes?

[@Seans_World]

Yes 👍

[@megmills4798]

Hello😊

[@wendygarrity218]

Sean I think you might need a new SD card for the camera . There are distortions coming up on this vlog .The card might have corrupted files Just letting you know

[@coby6417]

👏👍🌟🍀💐

[@SweetOne.]

don't you have to vent the gas cooker to the outside for carbon monoxide? I would put both the cooker and the sink on the back wall and build a small island for counter space, storage and eating space. If using a small fridge it could go under the Island.

[@sjohnson9202]

👋👍❤️

[@ansis86]

Do you need to have access up the stairs from the kitchen as well as in the entryway? It would only be a few extra steps to get to them from the entry and you’d gain a considerable amount of cupboard/bench space for an already small kitchen area that probably doesn’t need three entries.

[@carolnicholas7790]

Looks really good Sean - would a small high window looking up to the sky bring more light into the back of the cottage?

[@jillfrancis8380]

I'm not sure, but I don’t think the space is big enough for a permanent island; it may be better to have the hob on the back wall (better for venting/power source) and a movable table at counter height could double up as workspace and eating area. My parents had a chopping board which sat snugly on top of the sink to increase preparation area too....just an idea.

[@lindacushing7780]

Sean, I was wondering if you are going to plaster the walls like you did to the fireplace.

[@Seans_World]

Mixture of wood and lime plaster

[@lindacushing7780]

I can't wait to see the progress. ​@Seans_World

[@carolynmaccord3635]

Use your imagination! I say that a lot when talking about our home