AGREE! And part of the plot was about creating her "dream" kitchen - what was not to love about that one??

Eliz

I agree too! I couldn't imagine what needed improving in that kitchen. Plus, if she needed a bigger oven or something, she could always go to her store/restaurant/catering place and use the pro equipment there (they were true pro, not wannabe--ooh those croissants!).

I'm with you guys. i thought it was fabulous, although I've read comments that were quite the contrary. I couldn't imagine replacing it.

I haven't seen the movie but you had me so curious I had to Google it. I am going back for another look.

Here is a link that might be useful: Kitchen

Movie kitchens are great inspiration. This link has a lot of detail.

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I haven't seen the movie, just looked at the photos provided. (Thanks!) That kitchen has a lot of great features and a nice feel, but wow, the clutter! SO MUCH stuff sitting on the counters, I'd hate to try to work there or even just wipe them down...It'd take so long to move everything and put it back. The only clear spot was 3 ft on the island. Even the stove had stuff on it. I guess I'm the kitchen grinch here...But I could love a cleaner version! ;-)

Can't wait to see the movie now. I love stories with architects and home design going on in them.

Rhome, I agree with you, it's cluttered, though I still absolutely love the kitchen. I would clear those counters if I were lucky enough to have that kitchen! I think though that in the context of the movie's plot the clutter reflects a little the main character's (Meryl Streep) life. She has a lot going on, and seems to be juggling a lot of balls with her career, private life and kids (hence the movie's title), and that's some of what makes up her character. So the clutter kinda reflects her life. In contrast is the "Something's Gotta Give" kitchen (same director), which had a very spare kitchen, but the owner also had a quieter, less hectic, life.

I thought the marble was beautiful but I'm not a "lotta stuff" girl. I like uncluttered counters. I don't mind the stuff I use often out, (mixer and food processor) but too much stuff, though historic and homey; would be too much for me. Wouldn't mind my own private set designer though!

I would steal elements of that kitchen-I loved it when I first saw the photos a couple of months ago. It gets a "A" from me for style and a "C-" maybe a D for usability and clean-ability.

I love the appearance of the shelves holding the dishes and the electric soldiers lined up underneath, but because the dishes are so far back anything beyond the first shelf would be ladder time. I like the narrower alcove made from pantry shelving. I would love the big honking stove - even tho it total violates clearance guidelines. I would move the pots to another location and get rid of 3/4 of the stuff on the counters.

I like the palette of neutrals and its implementation with shades in the same scope in both hard and soft textures. I like the way they used black as a color. It makes the food be the "pop" of the kitchen - you see the oranges, the herbs, the bread, etc. I enjoyed the mixed materials and styles of the various bits.

The black pendant lights had me looking twice. I would like to find something similiar so I can get a closer look. They just add a perfect pop!