OPEN KITCHENS PROS AND CONS
/The open kitchen may be trendy nowadays but it took awhile before people began embracing the concept. This layout was a result of the more open and casual mindset during the post-World War II era. The result was a revolutionary open floor plan design that took the kitchen from the backseat to the epicenter. Family gatherings and social functions started to revolve around the kitchen space.
In most cases, the open floor plan was a large open space that consisted of the kitchen, living room and dining room. This layout sustained the family together even as they did separate activities on their own.
While there is a lot to love about the open layout, it’s also garnered plenty of sound criticisms that are hard to shake off. The great debate on open vs. closed kitchen, particularly, has not lost its steam.
Check out the rundowns on the open kitchen as well as the following alternative configurations for your kitchen.
