Originally Posted by
ube quilting
I never understood the clear counter tops phenomenon. What are they there for?
I have to agree with you there. I have a large kitchen with a lot of counter top space. When I had the counter tops/backsplash redone, I had everything off. When it was done before I put stuff back it looked so awful. Not freiendly and welcoming at all. More sterile and foreign. I have a lot of antique jars with rice, beans, scrapers, measuring spoons, spatulas, large spoons and whatever else in them. I think it makes my kitchen look homey and cozy. I love that look!
One thing I have that you don't see much anymore is a trash compactor. Best appliance ever! I love that thing. Its small and fits right between the sink and stove top. It holds a ton of stuff. I only have to take trash out about once a week or less. I'd hate to have to be without it after having one.
And I agree about the pantry and cupboard space in general. I have a ton of cupboard space and it's really nice. There's a place to store everything out of the way. Plus I have a fairly large pantry which holds a lot.