Kitchen Ideas

What is attractive about this kitchen is the layout.  This was a conversion of a colonial horse barn in Washington DC in about 1924.

• Large windows
• Big sink at the rear of the picture
• A wall with the latest appliances that can be changed as needed.  (The picture has a Vulcan gas range in the foreground and a Westinghouse 'automated' electric oven in the background.)
• A cabinet wall with ample storage
• Well organized cabinets.
• A central island that does not interrupt views
• High technology.  (The mixer is the first Kitchen Aid Model G, made then by Hobart.)

As an aside, I always like to see how planners first approached cord management for the new appliances.  Many had power from above, which has merits, especially around stoves.  It avoids dragging cords over counters. 

Another kitchen layout from approximately 1920.  Things to like about this:

• The open island with nothing obstructing the views.  This one may be too big, but the idea of two or more people working at the island are very common in our family
• Well organized cabinets.  I like the cabinet under the clock.  Shallower drawers to allow tools not to get bunched up.

 Now look at these

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All have about the same amount of equipment.  Which is more appealing?  

Option 1 is the preferred.  The surface treatments are warmer with an open feeling.  Option 3 is a famous restaurant in Amsterdam on a boat.  It appears 'cramped', which it is since it is on a boat.