> an increasingly annoying trend is encountering them in private homes. Speak for yourself; I love open kitchens. For me, cooking is an enjoyable and relaxing

> an increasingly annoying trend is encountering them in private homes. Speak for yourself; I love open kitchens. For me, cooking is an enjoyable and relaxing hobby. If I could throw out the living room and television and replace them with more kitchen space, I would (but I’m concerned about the resale value of the home). The open kitchen is for entertaining guests and family members, and I like watching how others cook when I visit their homes as well.