The Un-kitchen

Kitchens have long been referred to as the gathering place of the home.  Un-kitchens bring these gathering places to a new level.   They lean in to more of a living room style.

Un-kitchens ususally have few, if any, upper cabinets over countertops and some might not have any built-in cabinets at all.  Often, instead of cabinets, they'll have open shelves or use pieces of furniture for storage.  In my un-kitchen I have an antique armoire that I use as a pantry.  Artwork is often times used in the un-kitchen decor, and sometimes there's even some lounge seating.  I have a small area to sit and enjoy looking up recipes in my cookbooks, as well as a nook with an antique table for mail, keys, etc.

The un-kitchen trend invites residents to explore their creativity and have fun designing the gathering place that reflects their personal style and be surrounded by the things they love most.

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