A memory: We knew someone who inherited a house and some significant $$$ from his mother. The first thing he & his wife did was renovate the kitchen. It had all of the latest & greatest in terms of cabinet wood, counter tops, and appliances. It was truly a dream kitchen. We were invited over for an “unveiling dinner”…but the entire meal was microwaved! Neither of them could cook, and that gorgeous kitchen was not used for much beyond being a holder for various pizza boxes.
A house few doors down was selling, and I went to see it during open house. They had the dream kitchen that I would like: corner units, dishwasher in the right place, fridge just a step from the sink, stove in the right place, modern enough in coloring, etc. Yet it was called a fixer upper. I couldn’t believe it. We haven’t done much except maintenance, as I said a few days ago. So to me that kitchen would have made the sale, if we were moving, that is. As it is, that house sold within days, $100,000.00 above asking.
While I’ve been involved in building and/or remodeling projects for kitchens and bars , I have always been a strong proponent of the strongest design input coming from the head chief or head bartender – they are the professionals and know what they need to make it optimally workable. Designers, way too often, favor form over function.
Home kitchen are no exception. The person who spends the majority of the time there, putting out the meals, should be the major contributor to the design, so that the end product is ergonomic and comfortable for them to work in.
That said…most home cooks, when confronted with remodeling choices, are no better than the professional designer and opt for looks over practicality.
Ha ha ha! This is part of Elly’s revenge for that fat joke yesterday and “the” wife. Only part I hope, since what he did yesterday deserves MAJOR punishment!
The trouble with design books is…they all seem to think you live in a tidy environment. They seem to overlook the fact that a space has to be lived in, and living means junk and clutter. I needed storage. Lots of it!
Templo S.U.D. over 7 years ago
A FEW books? Looks like she took the whole home maintenance and remodeling section from the library.
Argythree over 7 years ago
The never-ending project…
oddhumor over 7 years ago
At the risk of sounding like John…That’s not a few books, that’s a whole library.
Wren Fahel over 7 years ago
A memory: We knew someone who inherited a house and some significant $$$ from his mother. The first thing he & his wife did was renovate the kitchen. It had all of the latest & greatest in terms of cabinet wood, counter tops, and appliances. It was truly a dream kitchen. We were invited over for an “unveiling dinner”…but the entire meal was microwaved! Neither of them could cook, and that gorgeous kitchen was not used for much beyond being a holder for various pizza boxes.
sandpiper over 7 years ago
Nothing like a ‘little’ research to get a project off the ground.
A R V reader over 7 years ago
Encouraging Jon to call a professional ?
ladykat over 7 years ago
John, don’t you dare make one snide comment! A kitchen renovation has obviously been on Elly’s mind for a long time.
JennyJenkins over 7 years ago
A house few doors down was selling, and I went to see it during open house. They had the dream kitchen that I would like: corner units, dishwasher in the right place, fridge just a step from the sink, stove in the right place, modern enough in coloring, etc. Yet it was called a fixer upper. I couldn’t believe it. We haven’t done much except maintenance, as I said a few days ago. So to me that kitchen would have made the sale, if we were moving, that is. As it is, that house sold within days, $100,000.00 above asking.
Linguist over 7 years ago
While I’ve been involved in building and/or remodeling projects for kitchens and bars , I have always been a strong proponent of the strongest design input coming from the head chief or head bartender – they are the professionals and know what they need to make it optimally workable. Designers, way too often, favor form over function.
Home kitchen are no exception. The person who spends the majority of the time there, putting out the meals, should be the major contributor to the design, so that the end product is ergonomic and comfortable for them to work in.
That said…most home cooks, when confronted with remodeling choices, are no better than the professional designer and opt for looks over practicality.
tuslog1964 over 7 years ago
deja vu a recent Liberty Meadows strip – girl was considering marriage and within minutes mama shows up with a huge pile of bridal mags.
alondra over 7 years ago
Ha ha ha! This is part of Elly’s revenge for that fat joke yesterday and “the” wife. Only part I hope, since what he did yesterday deserves MAJOR punishment!
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member over 7 years ago
We brought home 8 sheets of tiles to try, Yay! one made the cut! And we’re painting the cabinets……pray for us……
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 7 years ago
She should have narrowed it a bit. No library would lend out so many books anyway. But for comic effect we get the exaggeration!
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 7 years ago
Lynn’s Notes:
The trouble with design books is…they all seem to think you live in a tidy environment. They seem to overlook the fact that a space has to be lived in, and living means junk and clutter. I needed storage. Lots of it!
Nicole ♫ ⊱✿ ◕‿◕✿⊰♫ Premium Member over 7 years ago
Viva the internet! No more book/catalog clutter.
UpaCoCoCreek Premium Member over 7 years ago
Ooh, now John has some real “home” work!