Again I want to share a 'thank you all' note, for all the comments that flooded the facebook page of the tv show, my facebook page and blog. However I did have some unfavorable opinions about something I did on the show.
I consider a little more controversial, and in my view, relates to a cultural issue. In Portugal we still have some difficulty in facing this question, KITCHEN OPEN TO LIVING ROOM, YES OR N0!?!
It is obvious that in large villas, farmhouses, manor houses and large family homes, this question does not arise for many reasons. In homes where all the space is precious I advocate this option, and I will explain why.
1. I have lived in this format, and I was totally surrendered, is the only thing I regret is not being able to do it in my current home because I live in a building dated end of the 19th century, where the kitchen is at the opposite end of the house and far from the dinning room.
2. The kitchen should be part of the family picture. Consider to be the most enjoyable and a united family to be together at the end of the day, instead of having the typical scenario, the mother stuck in the kitchen cooking, the father watching TV and no conversation.
3. The kitchen should be a social space. It is the most friendly place to share with guests as they invariably go to the kitchen and the room they are chatting.
4. HOOD IS A GOOD FRIEND OF THIS OPTION. The smell is not an issue that arises when you have a good hood. In fact when you cook fried stuff at home, do not tell me that does not smell throughout the house, because even with the kitchen door closed and window open, it smells like fried everywhere! Solution, do not eat fried food is bad for health!
5. THE KITCHEN IS NOT TO HIDE. It can be more decorated, more integrated into the room decor and more beautiful! It is also a way to be always a tidy kitchen, just have a dishwasher where you can put all the dishes after dinner.
I leave you with some images of various styles but where the option open to living room 'makes perfect sense!
I consider a little more controversial, and in my view, relates to a cultural issue. In Portugal we still have some difficulty in facing this question, KITCHEN OPEN TO LIVING ROOM, YES OR N0!?!
It is obvious that in large villas, farmhouses, manor houses and large family homes, this question does not arise for many reasons. In homes where all the space is precious I advocate this option, and I will explain why.
1. I have lived in this format, and I was totally surrendered, is the only thing I regret is not being able to do it in my current home because I live in a building dated end of the 19th century, where the kitchen is at the opposite end of the house and far from the dinning room.
2. The kitchen should be part of the family picture. Consider to be the most enjoyable and a united family to be together at the end of the day, instead of having the typical scenario, the mother stuck in the kitchen cooking, the father watching TV and no conversation.
3. The kitchen should be a social space. It is the most friendly place to share with guests as they invariably go to the kitchen and the room they are chatting.
4. HOOD IS A GOOD FRIEND OF THIS OPTION. The smell is not an issue that arises when you have a good hood. In fact when you cook fried stuff at home, do not tell me that does not smell throughout the house, because even with the kitchen door closed and window open, it smells like fried everywhere! Solution, do not eat fried food is bad for health!
5. THE KITCHEN IS NOT TO HIDE. It can be more decorated, more integrated into the room decor and more beautiful! It is also a way to be always a tidy kitchen, just have a dishwasher where you can put all the dishes after dinner.
I leave you with some images of various styles but where the option open to living room 'makes perfect sense!
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Mais uma vez quero partilhar uma nota de agradecimento por todos os comentários que inundaram a página do facebook do programa, a minha página, e o blogue. No entanto gostava de partilhar algumas opiniões menos favoráveis a uma questão que considero um pouco mais polémica, e que a meu ver, se prende com uma questão cultural. Em Portugal ainda temos alguma dificuldade em encarar esta Questão; COZINHA ABERTA PARA A SALA; SIM OU NÃ0!?!
É óbvio que em grandes vivendas, quintas, casas senhoriais ou grandes casas de família, esta questão não se coloca por variadíssimas razões. Em casas onde todo o espaço é precioso eu defendo esta opção, e passo a explicar porquê.
1. Já vivi nesse formato, e fiquei absolutamente rendida, é a única coisa que lamento não poder fazer na minha casa actual por viver num prédio do final do séc. 19 e a cozinha fica na ponta oposta à das salas.
2. A COZINHA DEVE FAZER PARTE DO CONVÍVIO DA FAMÍLIA. Considero ser a forma mais agradável e unida de uma família estar junta ao final do dia, em vez de ter o cenário típico, da mãe enfiada na cozinha a cozinhar, o pai a ver o telejornal e não há conversa.
3. A COZINHA DEVE SER UM ESPAÇO SOCIAL. É a forma mais simpática de partilhar o espaço com os convidados pois invariavelmente elas vão para a cozinha e eles ficam na sala a conversar.
4. UM BOM EXAUSTOR É O MELHOR AMIGO DESTA OPÇÃO. Os cheiros é uma questão que não se coloca quando se tem um bom exaustor. Aliás quando se faz fritos em casa, não me digam que não cheira na casa toda, pois mesmo com a porta da cozinha fechada e a janela aberta, cheira a fritos em todo o lado! Solução; não comer fritos que faz mal à saúde!
5. A COZINHA NÃO É PARA ESCONDER. Pois pode ser mais decorada, mais integrada na decoração da sala e mais bonita! Também é uma forma de ter a cozinha sempre arrumada, basta ter máquina de lavar loiça onde se pode colocar toda a loiça a seguir ao jantar.
So what do you think?
Open-plan kitchen& living room or not??
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Então o que é que acham?
COZINHA ABERTA PARA A SALA; SIM OU NÃ0!?!
(Gostava de contar com as vossas opiniões)
Até Amanhã
Ana Antunes
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