aem wrote:
> wrote:
> > Nothing half-baked
> > Living well in small spaces requires thinking big. That is
> > particularly true when it comes to designing kitchens, where
> > the size of most major appliances is a primary concern. [snip]
>
> Unless you're talking closet-sized kitchens this is a solution in
> search of a problem. Our kitchen is very small -- one step from
> refrigerator/freezer to sink to stove/oven. Counter space that
> requires discipline to keep working space open. But all the
appliances
> are normal size and that presents no problems. I very much prefer it
> this way and will never willingly have a large kitchen. Just stay
out
> of my way as I step and turn from one place to the other. -aem
That's how real working kitchens are supposed to be (no wasted
motion)... consider the space to food prepared ratio in shipboard
galleys... an amazing volume in a very short time from a very small
space (next time yoose go on a luxury cruise check out the galley).
Most modern kitchens in homes nowadays are like three times larger than
they need to be, they're poorly designed functionally but great for
display/snob appeal.