ᐅ Open Plan Kitchen: Regretted Choice or the Ultimate Solution?
Created on: 2 Nov 2021 20:49
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BauFamily
Hello everyone,
Is there anyone who would advise against an open-plan kitchen? Especially homeowners who previously had a closed kitchen and now regret having an open kitchen after building a new house? Or do the positive experiences clearly outweigh the negatives?
Thank you!
Is there anyone who would advise against an open-plan kitchen? Especially homeowners who previously had a closed kitchen and now regret having an open kitchen after building a new house? Or do the positive experiences clearly outweigh the negatives?
Thank you!
Georgian2019 schrieb:
Nothing more to add! I have cursed every open-plan kitchen so far. The kitchen is for cooking and working, with frying smells, and the living room is for relaxing, being neat, and not smelling like a fast-food place... and I have yet to see a ventilation system that truly removes 100% of cooking odors (and grease particles) when frying. You are overestimating doors; odors, whether good or bad, still pass through them.
haydee schrieb:
By the way, my food smells but does not stink. Good range hoods and ventilation systems prevent any issues. Exactly. However, I rarely use the range hood because it really gets in the way. This is a minor downside that can be overlooked since my food doesn’t smell bad either.
Tolentino schrieb:
For example, my wife can’t stand the smell of about three-quarters of the dishes I cook; sometimes it even makes her feel really sick. Can she at least stand your personal scent? 🤨
BauFamily schrieb:
Therefore, we would like to use the momentum of this discussion to get feedback on our considerations, especially from supporters of open-plan kitchens. Your examples don’t reflect your question. Your opinions relate more to the issue of having an open hallway or not.
Tolentino schrieb:
Fortunately, she likes garlic....Phew, that’s an underrated stroke of luck 😀Tolentino schrieb:
Definitely not from me. Seriously, if garlic were a problem for her too, she probably wouldn't be my wife... 😱 I know the situation of finding a life partner 😎
BauFamily schrieb:
What would be your proposed solution??I would swap the living area with the kitchen. In summer, without children, you usually spend a lot of time outside, and with children even more so. Shorter distances to the outdoor dining area mean fewer sand dunes tracked inside.Regarding the stairway being open or closed, I would prefer a compromise between the two.