Having the kitchen and lounge in the same room

Andrew_Ryan_89 · 10 October 2016 at 11:23AM

Does anyone else really hate this? It's a common feature in new build flats and mostly down to the lack of space. However, I recently done a viewing at some new build homes down the road from me. All at least 4 bedrooms and have a garage. Floor space is quite decent but again they the kitchen and lounge are in the same room.

I just can't understand why anyone would have this. My main gripe is the noise if wife is cooking and I'm watching TV or smells lingering after you have cooked.

I remember one viewing we done and you could open the oven from the sofa!

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Waterlily24 · 10 October 2016 at 11:25AM

I really hate that too, kitchens should be separate IMO.

Rain_Shadow · 10 October 2016 at 11:30AM

I had a works flat like this in Dublin. I hated it.

TeamPlum · 10 October 2016 at 11:34AM

Andrew_Ryan_89 wrote: »

I just can't understand why anyone would have this. My main gripe is the noise if wife is cooking and I'm watching TV . . .

Hi. 1953 calling . . .

lewishardwick · 10 October 2016 at 11:49AM

The developers are selling a lifestyle. The glossy brochure showing someone cooking while a (small) group of friends are nearby, chatting, drinking wine all having a wonderful time!

Then 5 minutes after all is finished in the kitchen, the group are constantly !!!!ed off with the noise of the dishwasher (if you're lucky enough to have room for one!) and the smell of the pots and pans left to be washed up.

Basically they've gained an extra few square meters per flat, just enough to squeeze another one bed onto each floor to sell at an over-inflated price.

Also, if you're in a city centre, there's the argument many people don't cook at home often so there's no need for a separate kitchen.

EssexExile · 10 October 2016 at 12:00PM

I quite like the all-in-one living space, of course it helps if it's a big space & you have the quietest appliances & a utility room for the washer & dryer.

giraffe69 · 10 October 2016 at 12:20PM

My main gripe is the noise if wife is cooking and I'm watching TV or smells lingering after you have cooked.

what's her view as and when you cook?

phil24_7 · 10 October 2016 at 12:35PM

Friends of mine have an open plan downstairs and it looks and feels really nice. I don't think I could have it though as I like a nice cosy lounge.

scottishblondie · 10 October 2016 at 12:41PM

I would love to have a big open plan kitchen/diner/living space for entertaining in. However, I would also want another living area as well

Grenage · 10 October 2016 at 12:47PM

There are benefits to having the living-room and kitchen open, but I prefer having a living room that's closed off to the rest of the house; I'm big on compartmentalisation - I like the living-room to be a sectioned-off place to relax. Kitchen-diners I like.

If I had kids, I might like the option of using the kitchen while keeping an eye on the sods.

glasgowdan · 10 October 2016 at 12:52PM

Yawn to the people suggesting that your wife cooking belongs in 1953... whatever, she tends to cook, he tends not to, who are you all to judge? Everyone is different.

My opinion of open plan is that I like it, but I would also like a separate cosy lounge from the open kitchen/dining room. The kitchen really is the centre of a house and having space for guests or family to stand/sit and chat/drink/play while one or two others are cooking is wonderful.

what's her view as and when you cook?

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Hi. 1953 calling . . .

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Having the kitchen and lounge in the same room

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