Masculine Kitchen Design
“Me Tarzan, you Jane” is a quote wrongly attributed to Johnny Weissmuller in the film “Tarzan the Ape Man” released in March of 1932. That statement has no doubt raised the hackles of many women since it was first uttered all those decades ago. But admittedly, back in the days of stay-at-home moms, the scenario was pretty much the same for each family. The father trudged off to work each morning, after having a hot breakfast and a hasty peck on the cheek from his wife, who was then left to do such duties as send the kids off to school, the household chores and then plan, shop for and prepare the family meals.
Boys have the tables turned on this scenario! After the downturn in the economy beginning in 2008, many men either lost their jobs, their hours were cut or they were forced to find part-time jobs at a much lower rate of pay than they had been making. Some just swallowed their pride and allowed the woman to be the primary breadwinner and became “house husbands”. There is nothing wrong with that swapping of household positions, and, in fact, many men actually discovered just how hard their partners worked while they themselves toiled offsite in the workplace. The truth is that many men enjoyed this respite from the rigors of the workplace as they acclimated to their new role in the family.
Learning in the kitchen
While many men might have learned to “start dinner” if their moms worked, or after they landed their first apartment, it was not an experience they relished at all. Many men just followed simple meal plans or one-dish wonders. But, others have enjoyed being in the kitchen and with all the gizmos and gadgets available these days have turned into gourmet cooks and they have gone well beyond the “weekend griller” title they formerly held. Whether a man has left the workplace to return to the home on a full-time basis, thus assuming many of his partner’s household duties, or is a modern-day single men relishing his status and cooking is one of his hobbies, what exactly does today’s man want in the kitchen?
Kitchen for men
For the single man, the “man cave”, that room where he can technically disappear from the watchful eye of his spouse or significant other, is not necessary. He is free to allow the kitchen environment to become his domain if he so chooses. I guarantee you’ll not see any ruffley curtains or gimmicky slogans on signs hanging on the wall, but instead some nice artwork and shelves that line the walls for every single new gadget or appliance that comes out on the market as well as favorite cookbooks. There won’t be café curtains or ruffley Priscillas adorning the windows, but maybe simple shades to adjust and filter the sun into the room accordingly. There must be a knife set that has every sharp knife available for all types of food prep – that is mandatory.
So, does this fascination with knives and heavy-duty food prep appliances perhaps hearken back to the cave man days when man was out slaying beasts to feed his family? He’d drag the body home to the cave, rig it up over the fire and the first mouth-watering roast beast was discovered. A man’s kitchen will not contain cutesy cupcake holders or icing flower formers, but you might find such manly appliances as a meat grinder or slicer… well, nothing changes there as men do like their gadgets - just look at the garage and the toolbox.
Finally, as to wall color, you will not see the traditional pastel or sunny yellow kitchen walls, but perhaps more gender-neutral colors, such as sage, tan or even gray – gray to complement the stainless steel state-of-the-art appliances that are everywhere. A masculine look in the kitchen is to have darker shades predominate the wall colors with lighter accent colors to complement the look. Your best bet in determining the perfect color for a man’s kitchen would be to consult a top house painter in Bel Air to help pick the perfect paint color and get that project done for you posthaste.
Men are certainly in their element tooling around in the kitchen, and, you certainly don’t need proof of that with the parade of celebrity chefs we have watched on “The Food Network” through the years.
If the man wants to cook the meals, by all means indulge him and allow his creative meal prep to shine throw. Cater to his passion by throwing away the old coffee maker and purchasing such fun appliances as a combo espresso and cappuccino makers to create the ultimate coffee bar. While you’re at it, why not buy a food dehydrator and a stone pizza maker – oh such fun, but um… where do you store it all?
Design the perfect kitchen
Spending more and more time in the kitchen requires an overhaul, and the must-have today is more storage space. Having a kitchen renovation will allow the storage space to be tailored to your needs as a cook – a small nook to tuck a computer in to consult recipes during food prep, an island for added storage and additional counter space. The trend today is for multiple food preparation stations in the kitchen if space permits as it makes for expedient meal preparation and clean-up. Another must-have is a huge pantry storage area with moving shelves on tracks to store spices, pantry items, and yes – more small kitchen appliances. Before these wonderful kitchen ideas become a reality, you must consult with an expert in kitchen design and create the kitchen of your dreams now.
Boys have the tables turned on this scenario! After the downturn in the economy beginning in 2008, many men either lost their jobs, their hours were cut or they were forced to find part-time jobs at a much lower rate of pay than they had been making. Some just swallowed their pride and allowed the woman to be the primary breadwinner and became “house husbands”. There is nothing wrong with that swapping of household positions, and, in fact, many men actually discovered just how hard their partners worked while they themselves toiled offsite in the workplace. The truth is that many men enjoyed this respite from the rigors of the workplace as they acclimated to their new role in the family.
Learning in the kitchen
While many men might have learned to “start dinner” if their moms worked, or after they landed their first apartment, it was not an experience they relished at all. Many men just followed simple meal plans or one-dish wonders. But, others have enjoyed being in the kitchen and with all the gizmos and gadgets available these days have turned into gourmet cooks and they have gone well beyond the “weekend griller” title they formerly held. Whether a man has left the workplace to return to the home on a full-time basis, thus assuming many of his partner’s household duties, or is a modern-day single men relishing his status and cooking is one of his hobbies, what exactly does today’s man want in the kitchen?
Kitchen for men
For the single man, the “man cave”, that room where he can technically disappear from the watchful eye of his spouse or significant other, is not necessary. He is free to allow the kitchen environment to become his domain if he so chooses. I guarantee you’ll not see any ruffley curtains or gimmicky slogans on signs hanging on the wall, but instead some nice artwork and shelves that line the walls for every single new gadget or appliance that comes out on the market as well as favorite cookbooks. There won’t be café curtains or ruffley Priscillas adorning the windows, but maybe simple shades to adjust and filter the sun into the room accordingly. There must be a knife set that has every sharp knife available for all types of food prep – that is mandatory.
So, does this fascination with knives and heavy-duty food prep appliances perhaps hearken back to the cave man days when man was out slaying beasts to feed his family? He’d drag the body home to the cave, rig it up over the fire and the first mouth-watering roast beast was discovered. A man’s kitchen will not contain cutesy cupcake holders or icing flower formers, but you might find such manly appliances as a meat grinder or slicer… well, nothing changes there as men do like their gadgets - just look at the garage and the toolbox.
Finally, as to wall color, you will not see the traditional pastel or sunny yellow kitchen walls, but perhaps more gender-neutral colors, such as sage, tan or even gray – gray to complement the stainless steel state-of-the-art appliances that are everywhere. A masculine look in the kitchen is to have darker shades predominate the wall colors with lighter accent colors to complement the look. Your best bet in determining the perfect color for a man’s kitchen would be to consult a top house painter in Bel Air to help pick the perfect paint color and get that project done for you posthaste.
Men are certainly in their element tooling around in the kitchen, and, you certainly don’t need proof of that with the parade of celebrity chefs we have watched on “The Food Network” through the years.
If the man wants to cook the meals, by all means indulge him and allow his creative meal prep to shine throw. Cater to his passion by throwing away the old coffee maker and purchasing such fun appliances as a combo espresso and cappuccino makers to create the ultimate coffee bar. While you’re at it, why not buy a food dehydrator and a stone pizza maker – oh such fun, but um… where do you store it all?
Design the perfect kitchen
Spending more and more time in the kitchen requires an overhaul, and the must-have today is more storage space. Having a kitchen renovation will allow the storage space to be tailored to your needs as a cook – a small nook to tuck a computer in to consult recipes during food prep, an island for added storage and additional counter space. The trend today is for multiple food preparation stations in the kitchen if space permits as it makes for expedient meal preparation and clean-up. Another must-have is a huge pantry storage area with moving shelves on tracks to store spices, pantry items, and yes – more small kitchen appliances. Before these wonderful kitchen ideas become a reality, you must consult with an expert in kitchen design and create the kitchen of your dreams now.