Closed concept kitchen

Open-plan kitchens may be all the rage, but one writer finds their flaws. They may boost property values, but a closed-off kitchen can save you some dough.

After years of open floor plans, homeowners are reimagining room separation in a modern way.

Open concept kitchens get all the glory these days and many of our remodeling designs feature this type of layout, but there are some situations where a closed kitchen is a better option.

Here are some tips for a closed kitchen makeover that'll make your dreams come true: - Install plenty of lighting for a lighter feel - Create an enclosure by extending your cabinets - Add windows for airiness

My life may be an open book but not when I’m cooking. There are some things in life that really need to be private, and my kitchen is one of them. Nobody needs to know about the time I let out a yelp as I yanked a cake out of the oven just as it was starting to rise — or rather should have been; I’d forgotten the baking powder. Or the time I lost my cool in the thick of making lasagna for 10.

you'll have a two story balcony six feet away from the master bedroom... so there's... "Honey, why did we buy this open concept floor plan home? Remind me.

Casey Keasler on Instagram: "Our Seattle Dutch Colonial Project — and the case for not creating a formal dining room! 🍽️ Homes from the 1900s, while beautiful don’t always function the way a modern family might want, they are closed off and compartmentalized, even dark, and most importantly, lacking connection. There were versions of open concepts in the 70s but the kitchen was often tucked away behind closed doors. It wasn’t until the ‘90s the thought was pushed to extremes with the fully…

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An open kitchen was on the top of our wish list, but there are a growing number of people who are looking for a more traditional closed kitchen.