momof5x They are all really stunning but the first one has my vote for various reasons which are based on what would suit me. I like the large island, great for both for making dough, same time enough room for anyone to sit around, and length wise it is facing cooking area. I love those little cupboards next to the cooking range area too.
Emily Hurley I would like one of each. I love all of them, but I voted for the Historic St. Paul Renovation. I love the different finishes and the chandeliers. LOVE.
mamallama Love none of them. Like Medina. The biggest flaw (in my opinion) is that the cooking and sink areas are so far apart. If I am cooking alone, I want them to be as close as possible while not having too little counter space between. The Medina has lots of interactive seating for entertaining. Ovens, fridges, and pantry cabinets can be more distant since I don't spend so much time there.
nethingsu I like that there is no woodworking that surrounds the stove from above the vent. When removing a pot from the stove I want to be able to slide it over the counter and not lift around any decorative woodworking or cabinetry that is too close. I also think that an area of about 12-15 inches of stainless steel surrounding the stove/or stove/oven on both sides would be great so a cook would not have to worry about burning the counter.
Diann loved lake Co so much and voted for it but if I lived in the right STATE I would have voted for sure Lake Country love the warmth that kitchen has but Medina seems to grab my eye as well love the eat in kitchen
Mona Ives fantastic - Martha O'Hara your kitchen stands out amongst the crowd. I was tempted to vote historic, but it seems less practical - while I love the crystal chandeliers and all the beautiful details, it seemed just a wee bit too fussy for a kitchen :) Martha's had the right mix of luxury and practicality for me.
lyvia I love the feel and texture of Lake Country, so I voted for that. But I hate barstools and so hope that trend dies before I fall off and hurt myself. Totally inappropriate for over fifty, or under five, or anyone with short legs, or a weight issue. That and I agree with Mamallama - a cook needs to be able to add or remove liquid from a pot on the stove without ballerina twirls. Give us a sink stove workspace, not a room with decorative pieces scattered throughout.
zsuzsikam I like 1, 4, 5, and 6 for their earth tones and simple color schemes. Rich wood tones paired with off white bring a lovely calm to the kitchen. Love the checker board floor in number 6. Subway tile backsplash is always stylish and beautiful symmetry in the cabinetry in number 1 pleases the eye.
zsuzsikam This house is breathtaking!!!!! The colors and textures, marble floors and soothing bedroom colors and lovely green accented sitting rooms are so warm and inviting!! Loved seeing it.
momof5x I was thinking same thing as Mamallama-which is a valid point, as if you want to drain some foods from hot water, you need sink close by for safety reason too as you don't want to be carrying hot water with others around you. Some food you want to put back in pan straight away and back on heat.
Although I voted for the first one, Woolman's win on the point regarding sink being closer to cooking area-but would prefer the sink a little higher.
Jason Shepard Lake Country is beautiful while also being "homey." I'm with lynnrww in that I despise sanitarium-style kitchens that feature white, white, and more white. Rich wood tones makes me want to downsize the Lake Country kitchen into my own home!
nethingsu I voted for Historic St. Paul. Cook's Paradise would have gotten my vote if they had not blocked in the stove with woodworking. As big and beautiful as these kitchens are, I do not see a baking station incorporated.
cdas I love the look of the Lake kitchen; however for greater efficiency and therefore a better experience every time I choose Martha's kitchen. The work triangle is very efficient. A sink in the island is a wonderfully practical feature. The window sink is perfect for musings, growing herbs, food prep on a perimeter wall. And it is pretty...lol, there's that.
Although I voted for the first one, Woolman's win on the point regarding sink being closer to cooking area-but would prefer the sink a little higher.