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WOMAN-CENTRIC? Regarding that, Debb Janes commented on Part 2 of this series on woman-centric design choices- kitchens:-
“Don't we all love kitchens? The heart of the home in my opinion. My dream kitchen includes a husband (preferably mine) who cleans up after himself. :)”
After I finish this post I think I will take up the idea of a Man in the Kitchen! (Look for that in Part 4)
In the meantime, it seems we are in general agreement as we sit around the kitchen table here in Asheville that the Kitchen can be the hub of activity.
Possibly, the energy efficient Kitchen is “by far the most treasured room in a home. I like how Judi Boad put it::
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“ The kitchen is one of my favorite places to highlight in a home, for buyers and sellers...
particularly when there are industrial grade appliances, like the subzero refrigerator, six burner gas range, with pot filler and warming lights in range hood,
energy efficient dishwasher, convection oven microwave, over-sized pantry, bread warmer, small appliance garage, granite, wine cooler....”
Of course, I, "Greenolina" have been known to expound on the theory that we all deserve excellence in functionality that comes along with eco-friendly kitchen innovation.
Recently I have been pondering the theme-planned and designed Kitchen. How does it supports the way family members create meals, dine, entertain, and sit to relax with friends and neighbors?... And, is there a connection between the sense of place, atmosphere and personal style?
To explore that connection, and how it might play out for buyers and sellers, I selected several photos of 
theme-based kitchens from House Beautiful Magazine’s collection for this post.
As you can see, these KITCHENS are NOT your everyday, ordinary gourmet kitchens... and so you may wonder if, possibly, such kitchens can be an added bonus theme-based kitchen can offer....
Is there "magic" here for those who design a Kitchen to coordinate with the overall style of a home?
Here are three (3) examples...Let me know what you think about the heritage theme… the second and/or vacation cottage by the sea theme…and cozy mountain cabin ....
NOTE: It seems to me that excellence in functionality that comes along with eco-friendly kitchen innovation holds true in new construction and/or in the “green” remodel, and whether the design space is large or small.
In case you missed the earlier KITCHEN considerations, check out the following links...and please do let me know what you think…
Part 1 Who Makes 90-% of New Home Decisions? Women
Part 2 Focus on Appeal! Women
(These posts are inspired by my friend/client SUE, who is busy designing a theme kitchen for her log home here in Asheville, NC.)
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