The Pros and Cons of An Open Kitchen

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The Pros and Cons of An Open Kitchen
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• If youre still in the design and planning phase
  of your kitchen remodel, or are simply throwing
  ideas around, youve likely thought about whether
  to have an open plan kitchen or not. While many
  more Americans are choosing this when having
  their kitchens built or remodeled, it isnt right
  for everyone.
• To help you determine whether your kitchen should
  be open plan or not, here are a few of the most
  common pros and cons.
• What are the advantages of an open kitchen?
• Some people who have open kitchens wonder why
  they hadnt opted for one sooner, and here are
  just some of the reasons why

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• You get tons more natural light
• Known to be an instant mood lifter, natural light
  in a kitchen is also great for prepping food and
  making your kitchen feel bigger, but the windows
  must be placed strategically in order to achieve
  the desired effect. In an open plan kitchen with
  windows and skylights in the right places, the
  entire space can feel so much more welcoming and
  spacious.

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• Your kitchen is made to look and feel, bigger
• As mentioned in the point above, an open plan
  kitchen combined with a ton of natural light, can
  instantly look and feel more spacious, and if
  your existing kitchen is small and dingy,
  extending the space and opening it up, will make
  you feel like spending all of your time in there!
• You can interact socially, while cooking
• Whether youre entertaining guests or preparing a
  family dinner, being able to cook and chat with
  others while you do so, is a wonderful thing, and
  can help you feel more connected to everybody
  present.

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• What are the disadvantages of an open kitchen?
• Open kitchens do have some disadvantages,
  however, so its important to consider the points
  below before deciding how to remodel your
  kitchen
• Cooking smells can permeate the entire home
• Open kitchens unfortunately mean that the aromas
  of whatever you happen to be cooking, can (and
  invariably do!) waft throughout the entire home.
  While this isnt a major con, some people do
  prefer the smell of cooking to be confined to the
  kitchen.

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• It might get dustier
• Due to the fact that the kitchen is open and
  exposed to the rest of the property, you may find
  that you have to dust and clean it a little more
  often. That said, kitchen cabinets can help
  protect much of the items in your kitchen,
  leaving you with just the surfaces to dust and
  sanitize.

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• Configuring may prove trickier
• When looking for cabinetry and appliances for
  your new kitchen, you may discover that some of
  the ones you want are designed only for closed
  kitchens, and simply wouldnt work in an open
  one. This could see you having to have certain
  items custom made, which could increase the cost
  of your kitchen remodel. Also, if you already
  have a closed kitchen, your appliances and
  cabinets may have to bought again to fit your
  new, open plan kitchen.
• Your local general contractor will be happy to
  discuss any concerns you might have as to the
  remodeling of your kitchen, and will work closely
  with you to ensure that you get a kitchen that
  fits all of your needs, perfectly.

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