The Consequence of Kitchen Snobbery
When it comes to kitchens, I am very particular about what I like.
I have learned I am not a fan of the L kitchen.
The corridor plan drives me absolutely bonkers!
I think the perfect kitchen layout is the U.
You can be nice and cozy with everything around you, easy to see. It makes cooking happier, and I think it makes for a brighter kitchen. All the kitchens I have had in any other layout have been dark and dreary!
The kitchen I have currently is an L. Annoying. As I cleaned last night, I was irked with how little counter space I had. I decided to do something about it. Earlier that evening Jeffrey had joked about the microwave being used only for a clock. It was funny because it was true. Thinking back on that conversation, I decided to toss out the microwave.
Before you call me crazy, we are in a trial run right now. We basically only used it to heat up water for hot cocoa, but a tea pot works better for that. I am currently rejoicing in the amount of counter space I now have for cooking. I think the kitchen looks a lot brighter and airier (see yesterday's photos).
We did have leftovers for dinner tonight, but it was so easy to toss them into a frying pan and heat them up on the stove. I just stirred a lot, and it really wasn't a big deal. I think I may be sold.
Other happiness was the fact that it didn't get above 75* in my house all day today, and it wasn't even above 70* until around 4:00 P.M. Talk about the perfect weather. We spent a good chunk of the day in the coolness of the shade tree watching the afternoon lazily stretch into evening. Books, sunshine, cool breezes and a perfectly blue sky are ingredients for the most lovely afternoon ever had.
I have learned I am not a fan of the L kitchen.
The corridor plan drives me absolutely bonkers!
I think the perfect kitchen layout is the U.
You can be nice and cozy with everything around you, easy to see. It makes cooking happier, and I think it makes for a brighter kitchen. All the kitchens I have had in any other layout have been dark and dreary!
The kitchen I have currently is an L. Annoying. As I cleaned last night, I was irked with how little counter space I had. I decided to do something about it. Earlier that evening Jeffrey had joked about the microwave being used only for a clock. It was funny because it was true. Thinking back on that conversation, I decided to toss out the microwave.
Before you call me crazy, we are in a trial run right now. We basically only used it to heat up water for hot cocoa, but a tea pot works better for that. I am currently rejoicing in the amount of counter space I now have for cooking. I think the kitchen looks a lot brighter and airier (see yesterday's photos).
We did have leftovers for dinner tonight, but it was so easy to toss them into a frying pan and heat them up on the stove. I just stirred a lot, and it really wasn't a big deal. I think I may be sold.
Comments
Beautiful weather, sounds like a wonderful afternoon!
The weather sounds beautiful there! Yesterday was in the 90s but today feels like a cool Fall day and I hate to wish Summer away, but it's kind of nice. :)
=)
So it is kind of a cross between a u-shape and a corridor.
My microwave is in my laundry room...things could be better!!
I think I could have lived without a microwave when the kids were small but just to give you a heads up not many teenagers can live without one - although you have a few years before you need to worry about that!
Good luck on the microwave-free living! Whoever decided to put them up above the stovetops was truly a genius, they are definitely counter hogs!