Feminine Kitchen Design
Who had the audacity to proclaim that “a woman’s place is in the kitchen”? Many women would take their largest, cast iron frying pan and clobber the person who uttered those words today. Unless of course they were a world-class chef… and then they would not take exception, but revel in the glory of their craft.
Actually the phrase “a woman’s place is in the kitchen” has been misconstrued through the years, as statements often do get twisted around along the way and through the years. Actually, the attribution for this phrase goes to the playwright Aeschylus, in Seven against Thebes, 467 B.C., who wrote: “let women stay at home and hold their peace”… sigh, well that was a long time ago.
Women definitely command way more respect today, whether in the workplace or the world in general. Here in the U.S. women are excited about the “Women on 20s” organization which seeks to exchange President Andrew Jackson’s face on the $20.00 bill with that of a woman. Yeah for that!
Meanwhile, the kitchen can and will be a domain for many women. She might be a single woman, or perhaps her partner is just disinterested in learning the difference between such sweet delicacies as crepes and cannolis or goulash from grilled cheese.
Women and the kitchen
Perhaps it is testament to a woman’s femininity or her willingness to please her man, or her family that keeps the woman hunkered down in the kitchen. Some women remember the sheer pleasure that her mother or grandmother had after preparing and serving the family meal and presiding over each eating event, whether it was the daily dinner meal or such occasions as a traditional major holiday such as Thanksgiving. There was pride, there was joy and it was important to a woman’s self-esteem. It is no different today if the woman traipses off to work every day, just like her significant other, and factors in child-care duties as well as meal preparation which includes planning, shopping and actual meal preparation. A woman may use the kitchen on the weekends as a form of relaxation, and a chance to visit with her family as they gather around and hopefully assist her in meal prep and clean-up as well as enjoying the tasty food that she prepares for them.
A single woman is free to decide whatever style of kitchen colors or accessories fill her with happiness and joy in the kitchen, while a married or a woman with a partner may opt to choose more gender-neutral colors like sage, tan and dove gray for her domain. These light-colored neutrals may be paired with dark-colored accent shades for a look that wows. Many men may even express a disinterest in being associated with the kitchen or simply don’t care, but if new wall colors are in the cards.
In conjunction with a new paint job to freshen up the kitchen, this fabulous cook might want to consider some minor renovations to include additional storage space and food preparation stations if the kitchen can accommodate these popular decorating trends. And who doesn’t need additional storage spaces, whether directly in the kitchen area or in a pantry area adjacent to this room?
Kitchen for foodies
There are always new recipes to try, as well as preserving the favorite dishes, which preparation is committed to memory or stashed away on slips of paper carefully written out through the years by beloved family members. There may be a treasure trove of new cookbooks, but no recipe is as important or sentimental as those cherished tried-and-true family favorites.
But if today’s woman wants to expand her horizons in the kitchen, there is a wealth of state-of-the art appliances to purchase. Some of these small appliances will only come out of their box or storage area occasionally, and thus, adequate storage areas are needed. This is where the addition of storage via moveable tracks or shelving is handy as is having a large island which can function as the perfect place to house all those unwieldy appliances or odd-shaped must-have pots and pans. An island can also serve as a meal preparation station and double as a breakfast bar to feed family members on the go. Another great meal preparation option is to have a butcher block counter area put into the kitchen. It can be a stand-alone butcher block storage solution or built right onto an existing counter top. It is a great spot for pounding meat, slicing and dicing up veggies or just added storage space and requires minimal maintenance.
The kitchen today is not just a place to slave over a hot stove while meals is prepared… the stove, while still as important as it ever was, now has counterparts like the microwave, the convection oven and even mini-grills or hot rock grills.
Kitchen design trends
If upgrading the kitchen is on your to-do list, you should consult with a kitchen designer because there is more remodeling to achieve the perfect kitchen than simply increasing the storage space. Your “want list” may include upgrading existing appliances to the stainless steel variety for a modern and trendy look, or replacing the Formica counters with the natural stone variety. Finally, give your tired cupboards and cabinetry a face lift by either refacing them or having new updated ones installed. A professional remodeling contractor along with a professional house painter can make any time spent in the kitchen definitely a more fun and friendly time.
Actually the phrase “a woman’s place is in the kitchen” has been misconstrued through the years, as statements often do get twisted around along the way and through the years. Actually, the attribution for this phrase goes to the playwright Aeschylus, in Seven against Thebes, 467 B.C., who wrote: “let women stay at home and hold their peace”… sigh, well that was a long time ago.
Women definitely command way more respect today, whether in the workplace or the world in general. Here in the U.S. women are excited about the “Women on 20s” organization which seeks to exchange President Andrew Jackson’s face on the $20.00 bill with that of a woman. Yeah for that!
Meanwhile, the kitchen can and will be a domain for many women. She might be a single woman, or perhaps her partner is just disinterested in learning the difference between such sweet delicacies as crepes and cannolis or goulash from grilled cheese.
Women and the kitchen
Perhaps it is testament to a woman’s femininity or her willingness to please her man, or her family that keeps the woman hunkered down in the kitchen. Some women remember the sheer pleasure that her mother or grandmother had after preparing and serving the family meal and presiding over each eating event, whether it was the daily dinner meal or such occasions as a traditional major holiday such as Thanksgiving. There was pride, there was joy and it was important to a woman’s self-esteem. It is no different today if the woman traipses off to work every day, just like her significant other, and factors in child-care duties as well as meal preparation which includes planning, shopping and actual meal preparation. A woman may use the kitchen on the weekends as a form of relaxation, and a chance to visit with her family as they gather around and hopefully assist her in meal prep and clean-up as well as enjoying the tasty food that she prepares for them.
A single woman is free to decide whatever style of kitchen colors or accessories fill her with happiness and joy in the kitchen, while a married or a woman with a partner may opt to choose more gender-neutral colors like sage, tan and dove gray for her domain. These light-colored neutrals may be paired with dark-colored accent shades for a look that wows. Many men may even express a disinterest in being associated with the kitchen or simply don’t care, but if new wall colors are in the cards.
In conjunction with a new paint job to freshen up the kitchen, this fabulous cook might want to consider some minor renovations to include additional storage space and food preparation stations if the kitchen can accommodate these popular decorating trends. And who doesn’t need additional storage spaces, whether directly in the kitchen area or in a pantry area adjacent to this room?
Kitchen for foodies
There are always new recipes to try, as well as preserving the favorite dishes, which preparation is committed to memory or stashed away on slips of paper carefully written out through the years by beloved family members. There may be a treasure trove of new cookbooks, but no recipe is as important or sentimental as those cherished tried-and-true family favorites.
But if today’s woman wants to expand her horizons in the kitchen, there is a wealth of state-of-the art appliances to purchase. Some of these small appliances will only come out of their box or storage area occasionally, and thus, adequate storage areas are needed. This is where the addition of storage via moveable tracks or shelving is handy as is having a large island which can function as the perfect place to house all those unwieldy appliances or odd-shaped must-have pots and pans. An island can also serve as a meal preparation station and double as a breakfast bar to feed family members on the go. Another great meal preparation option is to have a butcher block counter area put into the kitchen. It can be a stand-alone butcher block storage solution or built right onto an existing counter top. It is a great spot for pounding meat, slicing and dicing up veggies or just added storage space and requires minimal maintenance.
The kitchen today is not just a place to slave over a hot stove while meals is prepared… the stove, while still as important as it ever was, now has counterparts like the microwave, the convection oven and even mini-grills or hot rock grills.
Kitchen design trends
If upgrading the kitchen is on your to-do list, you should consult with a kitchen designer because there is more remodeling to achieve the perfect kitchen than simply increasing the storage space. Your “want list” may include upgrading existing appliances to the stainless steel variety for a modern and trendy look, or replacing the Formica counters with the natural stone variety. Finally, give your tired cupboards and cabinetry a face lift by either refacing them or having new updated ones installed. A professional remodeling contractor along with a professional house painter can make any time spent in the kitchen definitely a more fun and friendly time.