Reply #2: i was lucky in my 30's. I got to design and build my own kitchen in a [View All]

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new house my ex husband and I built

20 years ago, it had all cherry cabinets, a large island with a hood less gas stovetop that included a gas grill/griddle with a HUGE pot rack above filled with copper pots and bowls with seating for 4 on the back side.

Corian counters (brand new technology then) on all surfaces with masses and masses of counter/work space

it had a large sink by the bay window and a small bar sink opposite by the pass thru to the living room

double ovens and a big walk in pantry with the refrigerator placed so the "bartender" and the seated guests could access it without getting into my "cooking" space.

I could feed 20 people with 3 hours notice at any time.

the kitchen was a dream come true, the husband wasn't......

now with my simple needs, the only thing I would change is electric for gas cooking. I learned on gas and really still don't have the hang of cooking with electricity LOL