I have no personal probelm with stainless, as long as I don't have too much of it
LadyLorraine Send a noteboard - 08/10/2010 09:39:33 PM
Okay, this will probably be the most boring thread ever, but I seem to lack the ability to make up my own mind on this topic.
So, my partner and I have been looking at pretty old houses and found one that we are now trying to buy. It's in good shape, except for the kitchen.
To me this is fabulous, because it means I get to design my own beautiful dream kitchen (that we can't possibly afford for at least five more years and maybe not even then. shhh! It's the design part that I love, anyway).
My problem is that most kitchen inspiration looks the same these days. Everyone wants cherry cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances.
Oh, those appliances.
Why are they so popular?! Why does everyone HAVE to have them?
I get that they look GORGEOUS and gleaming and shiny and modern in certain kitchens. But not every kitchen. The one I have in mind is very simple, warm, and cozy. So to go and throw in an element of steel... I don't know that it would work.
Plus, I've worked in some of those restaurant kitchens that inspired the whole look to begin with. And I know how much of a pain they are to keep gorgeous. Every Tuesday night, crawling around and inside appliances wielding the stainless cleaner...
Memories.
But what are the alternatives?
(Here's the survey part.)
1. What kind of appliances do you have in your kitchen?
I have a juicer, a toaster, a microwave, and then the usual stove and fridge
2. How do you feel about them?
I love my juicer, no real feelings on my toaster and microwave, fridge is fine (Although I don't like white fridges. They're hard to keep looking nice. I prefer black ones) and I'd really prefer a more up-to-date stove. One that tells me when it's on.
3. How would your dream kitchen be equipped? (If you are the type who thinks about these things, I'd be happy to hear about the whole picture, not just the appliances.)
I have thought about this a bit, but I decided that it really depends on what sort of room-design I'm initially working with (and I have no real preference). The one thing I like to have is a LOT of counter space. When I cook, I'm usually working on many things at one time, which is hard when you don't have space to work on.
4. Do you think white can ever look good? (I'm thinking of some floating glass appliances I've seen... link at bottom.)
I think white looks very clean (a bit sterile and unwelcoming, imo), the trick is just keeping it that clean. Which is a pain in the ass.
5. Which do you consider more important in home design: resale value, or personal tastes/comfort? Would it change if you were planning to sell about 10 years down the line?
Personal taste/comfort. Provided that you do not get excessively individualistic, the personal comfort improvements tend to be appealing to at least one other family who might want to buy your home.
6. Are there any home design fads you really hate?
I really hate that white-wall "everything perfect in its place" contemporary look. I think it's stark, uninviting and sterile.
7. Any you love?
I really like some of the asian themes that are encorporated, particularly the Japanese stylings. They're simple, but still warm and home-y.
8. Have you ever liked something, then pulled away from it just because it was a fad?
not that I can think of.
9. What do you think is going to be labeled the "'00s" look in a few decades?
I really don't know...mess?
everyone I know has a MESSY house...10. What's your favorite feature of your kitchen?
My. Juicer. <3
Still Empress of the Poofy Purple Pillow Pile Palace!!
Continued Love of my Aussie <3
Continued Love of my Aussie <3
About those kitchens. (I think I'm allergic to fads.)
- 08/10/2010 07:40:57 PM
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LOL, the link takes me to a stainless steel range on a stainless steel page background
- 08/10/2010 08:19:42 PM
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- 08/10/2010 08:19:42 PM
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Re: LOL, the link takes me to a stainless steel range on a stainless steel page background
- 08/10/2010 08:28:22 PM
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- 08/10/2010 08:28:22 PM
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I have no personal probelm with stainless, as long as I don't have too much of it
- 08/10/2010 09:39:33 PM
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Wow, your buying a house? It seems like yesterday you were wotmanias cutest 13 year old. Congrats *NM*
- 08/10/2010 11:07:52 PM
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Oooooh, kitchens 
- 11/10/2010 02:21:49 PM
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- 11/10/2010 02:21:49 PM
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