So, I unplugged it and that was that. hahaha. I love the look of the unkitchen but would need a pantry or a wall of cabinets which look gorgeous to my eyes. The Coronavirus has forced many businesses to closely examine their practices and procedures. I’m always surprised by the number that still look fresh and classic. I don’t think a kitchen will look dated just because there are no uppers. Unfortunately I have a small U shaped kitchen so I need to keep my uppers . You can see more of this gorgeous home, designed by George Saumarez Smith here. Top the wall with a glass partition to reduce noise, yet allow light transmission.A range hood or downdraft unit ensures your cooking area is properly vented to the outside so that odors are kept out of living and dining rooms. I still think about those cabinets that are long gone. I realized that the seductive beauty of an un-kitchen was not for me. The other day, I was looking at my feed and noticed that there were some interesting images, so I went over to the profile (Jennifer Faulkner) and was incredibly touched to find out that the inspiration for her kitchen refresh came from all of the unkitchen posts! SusanReplyCancel, *I meant Cleveland green. :], Hi Laurel re a pastry/dough station; as usually in a standing position to either knead (using the heels of your hands) or roll (use of a rolling pin) what you basically want to avoid is a hunched shoulder position plus one that causes strain on the upper back, arms ‘n wrists reason why the work surface is often somewhat lower than standard counter height. Galley kitchens can be easier to work in and can be smaller than other layouts if space is at a premium.. What is a gourmet kitchen? Some of them are as much as 30 years old. One way that helps me figure out what’s classic or a fleeting trend is to look at past design trends. And yes, that is one stunning kitchen in a very unassuming way, if that makes sense.ReplyCancel, Hi Laurel, what do you see as the trend for appliance colors? Now that I think about it, it’s this one little detail, along with the draperies, that is a tip of the hat to the un-kitchen. The standard depth of wall cabinets is 12″, so they do not include that in the item number or code. P.S. How can her feet possibly be that tiny? Now it’ll look more like furniture, I can hide everything but the sink and plan to bring in a petite armoire I already own for the dish- and drinkware. It means that kitchen access is limited to doorways, and that food prep and cleanup is hidden from view.The most popular reasons for having a closed kitchen include: There are no dumb questions to ask a real estate agent. Sure, I guess one day. We donated the cabinets and some of the appliances. I never thought I’d tune in on Sunday and see my unkitchen on your site. Here is a post where I found several great Farrow and Ball colors for this type of English unkitchen. (meaning they helped me get rid of a lot of sh*t!) Would having a one located about fifteen steps away from the kitchen work area be acceptable or do you feel it is too far away? I think it looks classic and I can’t image ever not loving shiny subway tile, hardwood floors, marble and polished nickel. Technology aside, some of the older ones are actually quite charming. I looked up what it meant and it basically said that the jig is up. I truly it just depends who you’re marketing to. I happen to love the “unkitchen” concept. You see where I’m going. Others incorporate professional equipment within a more residential style. How many colors can live together in an unkitchen without killing it’s character???? I understand that this woman is killing it. There was no need to store all the processed food people eat today. Ideally, the best kitchen is a compromise: One that closes off the smells and mess, and yet doesn’t isolate the cook. No one understood what I meant because every kitchen had them. We had beautiful woodwork and wide plank flooring. Whoever dreamed this up should be, well… What IS that thing hanging there over the peninsula? Great kitchen post. By the way, every day, I want to kiss their feet that they came here and got my place all spiffy. I do love that look! Follow these seven strategies to get the most financial gain on your kitchen remodel. You have so much knowledge on many topics in the lifestyle/home-making realm. I think that you’ll enjoy that. Do not attempt to repair or use. The sixties. Kitchen Accessories- Everything In It’s Place. Thanks again for the terrific post!ReplyCancel. Of course, she’s right, but still… Thanks for sharing her amazing home!ReplyCancel. Whether you specialize in crafting specialty foods from scratch, you want to improve your ease of cooking, or you’re a downright culinary master looking for the setup to match your skills, a gourmet kitchen can do it all. Eliminates walls that reduce natural daylight. That’s the solution, I think. You’ll get more livable space while getting rid of clutter. The rug does not bother me. Is that because people are sitting? Most people do have a lot of upper cabinets. Maybe you simply want to become a better cook for your family and friends. -Brenda- Related: Why White Kitchens Stand the Test of Time. Similar cabinets painted off-white. Not so much. xoReplyCancel, Laurel, I agree that an ‘unkitchen’ is the way to go …if you have room for a large pantry! A flat-screen can be made to blend in with the other appliances instead of dominating the kitchen. I loved being in those kitchens full of delights and warmth. Interior Design, Furniture, Inspiring Ideas. XoxReplyCancel, Well, you deserve it Jennifer. This may very well be the last kitchen remodel we’ll ever do. There are a number of kitchen posts where we discuss what I call an “unkitchen.”. Then, the rest of the storage pretty useless being the lowest shelf in the lowers are near the floor. As a matter of fact, it often means MORE cabinets. And what do I do with nice maple shaker cabinets which leave a huge gap to my nine foot ceilings? ***PS: And, please check out the special edition Labor Day Hot Sales. CaseStudy® is our proprietary process to deliver all of the information you need to make the right decisions during your remodel. Alas, how many people still make their own dough. I love the dark DeVOL kitchen and how they took the color all the way around the room. It works by holding water at the bottom of the curve to block the gases from going the wrong way. post that discusses current kitchen trends like shiplap, You can see the results of that makeover here. Buying a house is exciting. I guess I’m actually one of the few people that still clips articles and pictures from magazines. I hear you. But what I think is not good design, is a kitchen with a boring row of cabinets which wraps around and then wraps around again.ReplyCancel, Great post. This community is much more artsy. Last but not least, your gourmet kitchen must be designed around you. "The kitchen is still the hub of family life," says Landon. hmmm… Another kitchen design trend from circa 1900. hmmm… Here’s a post that discusses current kitchen trends like shiplap and whether they are good or bad. Lacking that, consider rearranging the kitchen altogether to accommodate a prep kitchen. I have also saved photos from the last 30-40 years. Oh, I know, I’m sure a lot of blog readers do. This is an excellent post on storage solutions for the new unkitchen. 40’s-50’s. sort of) ;]. A good kitchen design won’t go out of style, and you can’t please everybody anyway, so build what works for you and enjoy it. In this photo and the one above, imagine removing all of the upper cabinets (and the plaid balloon shade). But, of course, there’s nothing wrong with doing it the old-fashioned way. The Surprising Thing That Nate Berkus Said About Design Trends, 6 Serene Green Paints That Aren’t Called Green, Ben Pentreath And The New Guard Of Classical Architects. Cooking odors are confined to the kitchen. When the virus came to our area, we immediately implemented a …. Keeps the family in touch by integrating meal prep with nearby activities, such as watching TV in the family room. A fisherman needs a place to gut and filet while an artisan cheese maker requires the tools to contend with the curds and whey. Especially if you’re going to be in your home for quite a while. It really was a “non-kitchen.” As in non-existent. We've got the answer. As for relaxing. You are awakening my forgotten dreams about my kitchen! !ReplyCancel, I am in the moon right now!! Yes, these are all kitchens. But, for more beautiful pantries, click here. I love so many of these kitchens. haha. The cabinet color looks a lot like Farrow and Ball Down Pipe. It is mainly black with trellis pattern and lots of color. We had the kitchen completely redesigned in the unkitchen style. The 70’s. And more recently, she designed a smaller, “little sister” unkitchen for Melissa T that you can see more about that here. Bob Williams (of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams) fabulous retro inspired kitchen. I especially love the look of the one from Hayman Designs instagram page, but I love anything that brings the outdoors inside. I’m about to have a deep valance made for the window, and full-length draperies alongside the exterior door, in an airy printed damask. Another DeVOL beauty with a gorgeous a black Aga. Hope that doggie didn’t drag something in…. There’s truth in the concept of the intense kitchens of hospitality, but the fast pace doesn’t have to mean chaos. A Girl Chopping Onions by Gerret Dou 1646. Doesn’t that already look better? There is often artwork and sometimes there’s even a little lounge seating. I do love white appliances, but mostly the very high-end ranges that have small amounts of brass, or nickel. Regarding the kitchens featured in the artwork before the 20th century, folks lived off of food that was fresh. I too have a 12″ gap on my nine-foot ceilings. Of course, both colors are in the Laurel Home Paint and Palette Collection. Yours was the only site that wasn’t “make your house look like every other pinterest/instagram house”.ReplyCancel, Thanks for this post, Laurel, and for the whole concept of the unkitchen. Drawers are the answer to having to bend over and “dig.” And yes, to counter-height islands. A perfect example of upper cabinets that make sense within the composition. I guess time will tell if it looks like 2010 but I can’t imagine a future when I won’t still love these materials!ReplyCancel, I actually don’t mind uppers on a small u-shaped kitchen. I don’t think that stainless will every have harvest-gold designation. It would need to be a rustic, very old house– maybe by a lake. Maggie I never made pie crusts because it makes me nervous. I could see that.ReplyCancel. A Houzz commenter posts: "I prefer a closed off kitchen. And there is nary a cabinet, much less an overhead cabinet! Also, given the back issues, counter height islands seem perfect to me as they can provide limited seating and a huge prep space which my spacey brain needs. Ditto for a second dishwasher.Related: Prep Kitchens Make Life Easier.