What should I do with this space after my dishwasher is gone?

Do you Iron ? How about a pull out ironing board with Iron supplies under and beside that a drying rack

Brillant idea love it

Since you have pets, why not make it a pet storage station for their food, treats, leashes, brushes, shampoo, blankets, etc? Have your contractor make two sets of shelves along both sides and the back. Make or purchase bins to place all the little stuff in to keep it tidy. Add a door to match the rest of your kitchen. Or just add a door and when you get a deal on paper towels or toilet paper, or anything bulky, you have a great place to store.

Our 1938 house had a dishwasher but we didn't want the look. We have a white bin for recycle and a stool in front. You can also put a fabric door in front or have another cabinet made for more storage.

I would use it for recycle trash area. two bins on roll out shelf. nice lookig cans and no curtain needed

All wonderful ideas!, I actually decided to take some of your ideas. First I will have the contractor finish walls inside the space with beadboard. I have some flooring left over when the floor company installed the kitchen floors. I am going to put trash and recycle under there. ALso dog food bin, with there food/water bowls. Again thank you for the ideas. I stash extra toilet paper under the guest.

I flip houses and I had a similar issue. I removed a dated trash compactor and this is what I did in its place: https://bachelorettepadflip.com/2014/05/18/pinterest-inspired-addition-to-the-kitchen/

I can't imagine giving up my dishwasher, but we have a trash compactor we don't use, because we recycle everything. I turned it into a recycle stop and let it fill up before taking recycling to the big bin outside. I used a label maker to make a neat easy-to-read label so nobody mistakes it for a trash bin anymore.

love the idea, thank you

storage we all need more storage space maybe pull out drawers

I removed a dishwasher and replaced it with a wine station

We put in a 3 shelf metal rack that holds my crock pot, electric fry pan. This frees uo my under counter place. Fits perfect.

My first choice would be to have the carpenter dress it out with boards suitable for painting, add some molding around the edges and put in a shelf to divide the space vertically; then put in dowels as dividers to make a spaces to stand up cookie sheets, platters, casserole dishes, pot tops, etc. that you never have a place to store.

Small TV & stereo center !

Lots of ideas.Book shelves for kitchen items.Shelves for plants that do not need tons of natural light.A fish tank.Music center or TV center.

Here's a perfect new one !

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Have the carpenter finish off the area as though it was always an open area in your cabinets then if your pets are small, place pet beds in that area so they can keep you company while you work in the kitchen and not be underfoot.

Or if you have cats, have a door that opens/latches built to coordinate with the existing cabinets, with a pet door cut into the bottom, it would be the perfect space to hide a litter box.

Why not make it a hideaway trash can cabinet that pulls out, could make the kitchen look nicer.

I'd leave/replace the dishwasher. It's key for resale purposes. You may not use a dishwasher, but future buyers will be looking for one.

Not going to worry about resale, my two neighbors have the exact same kitchen neither has a dishwasher, thanks for input

I was thinking you could put in a table-top that pulls out and make a bit of office space for letter writing and perhaps put a bank of drawers down one side to hold pens, paper, etc. That way, a stool could slide in under the sliding table-top. Coffee and a letter to a friend. Soothing.

Get a matching door and turn it into a cabinet for larger appliances. On sliding shelf?

I had a cabinet made that can be taken out if I ever decide to put the dishwasher back. I have two pull out shelves behind the cabinet doors. On the top pull out shelf I have a dish rack with a cookie sheet underneath to catch the water drips. This is my dish dryer. I can push the rack back in to hide it and my counter top is clear of dishes. I use the bottom shelf for my mixing bowls & strainers. I love it.

If you do any baking at all, REV-A-SHELF at Lowe's is a great storage unit if you have a large mixer. It lifts out of the cabinet as a table at counter height. Then you could use the rest of the space inside for storing your baking items. I would love one of these for my KITCHENAID mixer because it's so heavy to move around, but all my cabinets have drawers above them! Hope ya find what you're looking for. GOOD LUCK!

if you are a wine drinker you could put in a wine rack. See photo. The drawer above is to hold wine opener, accessories, etc. I love having this.

How about a dedicated dog nook? You could do a pretty little wood treatment on the walls, or something to match current decor and put a dog bed in there. It's off the wall lol but the idea came to me because my pooch is always begging when I cook! Although dog bed in kitchen might not be the cleanliest. How about an herb garden with grow lights?

I'd add built in tray/platter / cookie sheet storage area with dividers. Seems there is never the right spot for them, and having moved into a new home that has this as a part of the kitchen design(mine is in the space above the micro/oven), I can't imagine being without it. Good luck!

The kitchen in my condo is no bigger than a minute so I decided to remove two upper cabinets one was skinny, and the other a lazy susan corner cabinet (I replaced these with open shelving). I also finally removed my dishwasher that had been broken for years. I painted the skinny cabinet and placed in under the counter it's perfect for all my cookie sheets, cupcake pans, etc. I also added a slim line garbage can next to it. Hope this helps.

Use it to store trasn cans and recycle bins, just add door to hide them.

I say put a stool or chair that allows you a comfortable position and use that for a work space. I spend enough time in the kitchen that it would be awesome to pull up a chair when I'm prepping for meals. How cool would that be to pull out everything you need, pull up a seat and chop some stuff up for dinner? I would be ALL over that!

Great idea, I have a countertop round pedestal table in the kitchen with stools that I could pull up. I will post pictures after the work is completed

Hang a curtain and hide your trash can . Old fashioned houses use to have curtains under counter tops.

good idea with the trashcan or make a spot to put cookbooks in

Do you have a built in trash cabinet? I think that's what I would do. It's close to the sink and the work area. Might be very handy.

Install shelves for large items and hide behind a pretty curtain on swing out rod. I did that in my kitchen, the swing arm rod makes for easy access. I bought large storage containers that fit my shelves, easy to pull out and select needed items. I have large mixing bowls, other odd sized pieces and a bin of large Tuppereware pieces on the other shelf in mine.

;put in shelves and buy baskets to put in the shelves. great for storage and looks stylish

I like the stool idea. :)

What about a wine rack or wine refrigerator?

trash and storage for trash bags.

A pull out shelf (like a breadboard) for a little bit of extra space and a place to chop while sitting on a stool. Recycling center, shelves with decorative baskets.

You mentioned you have pets. Why not make it a feeding area for your pets.

I'm curious - did the old owner tile the front of the dishwasher or is that contact paper?

A pull out cabinet or shelves on wheels.....the top can be additional counterspace when needed, the cabinet for storage. Here's the inspiration for it (fourth picture down): http://tinyhousetalk.com/kathys-16-x-28-tiny-cottage-in-texas/ ;

The bottom shelf could be made as an additional pull out for pet bowls...useful with the unit pulled out or tucked under the countertop.

Wine Refrigerator would be my 1st choice, trash compactor, ice machine.

If you cannot match your cabinets, put some shelves in it or a wire rack of shelves and use a tension rod with a pretty curtain to hide the contents.

I have the same issue & these are the solutions we are weighing.

1) Wine fridge!

2) Pull out garbage/recycling area. The kind that would pull out on rolling tracks or casters, probably casters given the weight of glass.

slide in a small freezer.

Well, something I have always wanted to do for my pets is a dog bed in the cabinetry. You didn't say if your pets were dogs or not but I am sure you get the idea. This link shows several ideas - all of which I want! Since it is just you and the pets, you have enough storage, this might be it. Oh, if this is not "it" and you are a reader, you could do a pull out library unit!

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1831415/list/renovation-detail-the-built-in-dog-bed

My plan for mine is a desk, top rack for mail, lower rack for file folders, silverware basket for pens, pencils, scissors, rulers, etc. I too never use mine since my husband died.

Like many others, I'd use it for a recycling bin on wheels with a door to 'cover it up' to match the existing or new cabinetry.

I PUT IN A 24" WIDE BUTCHER BLOCK TABLE. IT STICKS OUT ABOUT 12" SO YOU CAN USE IT DAILY. IF YOU NEED MORE WORK SPACE I JUST PULL IT OUT IT'S FULL LENGHT 36" FEED THE CATS UNDERNEATH IT.

put some pretty molding around the outer edge. use space for pets feeding area if they are small pets. Cover with a tension rod and curtain. This could be great storage for off season items of any type!

my dogs like to hang out in the kitchen,(for some reason),😉. I've always liked the look of tucked in dog apartments in an old dishwasher space OR! A trash/recycling drawer which is on my wish list

Well I wish I didn't need storage space. I would see what is behind the piece of would at end one left side I don't see a handle if that's the case that it's just a filler I would remove it as well and I would put place a piece of wood on floor to make it same height as rest of floor unless they put flooring underneath which would be a blessing. Ifor you have to put flooring down just paint that piece grey gloss so you can clean it. Now do you have a designated place for pets to eat if not this would be a good space for that since you don't need more storage. They can eat as you do dishes or place a bed in there for them while you are in the kitchen cooking. That floor looks modern I hope you have some left over planks to continue floor in that area. I would not cover area up I would also paint it white like cabinets. That way it looks like it was meant to be there and doesn't draw your eye to it. If you have cats you can place litter box as well since you have to clean t daily and you have the garbage can in the kitchen.

make shelves.. for bottles of water and other drinks. Store to go coffee cups and other reusable bottles. I f no panel to match hang a curtain to match kitchen or table cloth

Some great ideas here. My favorites are a pull out trash/recycling station, but I like the idea of a place to tuck the dog feeding station out of the way, and maybe have a bed in there, if the pets are few enough or small enough. I LOVE the idea of leaving the unit, and turning it into a cabinet for the desk....You can remove the door for easier access, but do you want the clutter of it all in the open? I fyou are determined to take it out, Do you have any large or bulky items that need a home? You said you don't needs storage, but that would be an option for many of us. In my own home, it would definitely be the recycle/trash station. I've seen tutorials for making them hinged so they fold out and back. Maybe design it so the dog dish goes under in a "drawer" or just on the floor under a shelf, and the trash can/compost/recycle bins sit above. This post made me laugh. When I was a kid, my dad got and installed a used dishwasher, but it never worked, so we used it to store the draining rack (the roll out bottom rack we actually used to drain dishes on) and mom put plastic bags in the top rack. When someone made a comment about a dish washer, Mom said she had a total of 8...each of her 4 daughters equipped with two. After we all grew up and moved out, he bought and installed one that DID work in that same space.

A wine fridge🍷

Thanks for the awesome ideas here is what I decided , I am putting trash/recyling bins, dogs food and water bowl. It is a 35 width space , I live simply wth the basics I have at least one cupboard and closet wth nothing in it. I have a designate office area. I can't drink wine any longer food allergies.

we made a beautiful coffee bar with one large drawer then four divided areas below to hold cook books and wicker basket for coffee products love it.

I'd keep the dishwasher in there, because most home buyers expect to see a built-in dishwasher when they walk into a home. Not having a built-in could make your home seem less appealing to a buyer.

put in a 3 drawer cabinet that is what I did fits the space exactly

Replace it with a Fridge or Freezer, or remove and add shelves or leave it open as a feeding area for your animals or a Bed area?

I would remove it and add shelves or a wine cooler.

You mentioned you have pets. Why not some pull out drawers to hold pet stuff (like bowls, treats, etc.)?