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@willsx2
2 жыл бұрын
The problem with smart appliances is that there are so many more things to break or become glitchy
@rosezingleman5007
2 жыл бұрын
Also, that chunk of money = an induction cooktop or toe kick storage….
@brendamcalpine1341
2 жыл бұрын
And you pay more for the unit.
@winstonelston5743
2 жыл бұрын
Corollary: The more times the word _smart_ appears in the name of an item, in a description of a feature of the item, or in ads for the item, the dumber the choice of that item is.
@valeriehowden471
2 жыл бұрын
Easy to clean is my motto. Whether it is an appliance (steam cleaning oven), cabinetry (flat slab doors) or casings/moulding(simple no detail) I want to be able to clean it quickly and efficiently.
@5610winston
2 жыл бұрын
I visited the home center with the big orange sign today, looked at a 12-inch-wide floor-to-ceiling pantry, drawers below breast height, doors with full-depth shelves above: an object lesson on the value of drawers for your pantry.
@MTKDofficial
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's a good way to do it. Though 12 is looking pretty narrow.
@mermaidswhimsy8601
Жыл бұрын
I like how you really think about the family and how the kitchen can be used for multiple purposes. I mean lots of people wash their dog or cat in the sink, they do work in the kitchen, they run businesses from the kitchen so it's great that you addressed that.
@MTKDofficial
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
@deborahgreenwood8254
2 жыл бұрын
You said "hob" and made me smile. Hi from Wales! I've been watching for some time ☺
@MTKDofficial
2 жыл бұрын
ha. Thanks Deborah. My chat with Michael from Kitchinsider has helped broaden my kitchen vocabulary! Thanks for watching!
@deborahgreenwood8254
2 жыл бұрын
@@MTKDofficial you've got Michael saying counter top!! 🤣
@MTKDofficial
2 жыл бұрын
ha.. too funny. Can't wait to chat with him again.
@LesaBear612
2 жыл бұрын
I have had open concept kitchens, and some with walls. As the sole cook in my household, I don’t like feeling trapped in my kitchen. I am in there a lot. I want to see my other living areas, the views outside, people, family, friends, whatever. I want to breathe! Open concept is my choice.
@richardhay645
2 жыл бұрын
I designed cabinets where I have 3 drawers rather than doors with fixed shelves except for the sink cabinet. But sink cabinet has a tiltdown with tray for sink tools in otherwise wasted space.
@jaxandmore440
2 жыл бұрын
I tend to prefer L-shape kitchens. They require the least amount of spinning in circles. I dislike an island in an L-shape kitchen though. Although they add additional counter and storage space, they add to spinning in circles and they confine the walking path, acting as an object to have to walk around to get from one end of the kitchen to the other, say from fridge to stove. I'm on the fence about open concept. I think it depends on the kitchen layout and the style of house. In some houses, it looks and functions well. In others, it looks and feels awkward, like the kitchen is built in the living room. I will say I do prefer a separate kitchen room to better contain the sights, smells, and noises. I have no interest in smart appliances. As long as they do their job to heat and cool properly, that's all I want and need. I value reliability and lifespan more in my appliances. Ease of cleaning is the reason I prefer slab-style doors and larger format tile or slab backsplashes. Cleaning food drips and splashes out of cabinet door crevices and backsplash grout lines is a chore. Crossover function in a kitchen can be a blessing or a curse. It all depends on the circumstances and design. For example, my mother remodeled her moderately sized L-shape kitchen with an island and added a dedicated small bar area and a separate built-in desk area. The bar area collected dust and was only used during holiday parties. The desk was rarely used because most of the time we sat at the island to do tasks that would normally be done at the desk.
@MTKDofficial
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the comment. Hopefully all these smart appliances are built to last. I agree, that the main function needs to be what they are designed for and not just connecting to wifi
@5610winston
2 жыл бұрын
I like the barn door in the background. My space is limited, and I want to open the kitchen (to the degree practicable) into my dining room, but to keep the ability to close it off when things get smoky. I want a French door look with the divided glass, two panels meeting in the middle over a forty-eight-inch wide opening, the maximum allowed by my galley lay-out.
@MTKDofficial
2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks for the comment. That is a great way to have the feeling and look of being "open". Glass divides are definitely on trend right now too!
@darlene19668
2 жыл бұрын
Love Info....but love my closed kitchen❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯
@MTKDofficial
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Darlene! That's the main thing!!
@tealkerberus748
3 ай бұрын
I always preferred an open kitchen ... until I became disabled and then we got two kittens. They're 3yo cats now, and nobody has ever had the energy to train them to stay off the bench while it's in use. The long-haired cat even gets so close to the stove that he singes his tail fluff routinely - it's so long and woolly he doesn't even notice, but the whole house will stink of burnt hair. He also likes sleeping on open shelves 6' off the floor, and will push off anything that gets in his way. My disability isn't going away. The next house will have a walled-out kitchen, and zero open shelves anywhere. We need it for our sanity with these and all future cats that will probably be just as badly trained.
@aroundthewaygirlnextdoor
2 жыл бұрын
I love the idea of a stove/oven that shuts off or a self powered fridge
@Kiki-uu6pc
2 жыл бұрын
I must admit that seems a bonus. When my kids were very small I was terrified they would accidentally turn on the stove and hurt themselves. Our stove was turned off at the wall and at the main switchs.
@TMB62
2 жыл бұрын
I only added a small island but I did remove a wall in our kitchen remodel.
@cs4849
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t get the giant island trend. I use my island all the time for food prep, but I want it narrow enough that I can easily reach across it.
@richardhay645
2 жыл бұрын
The big island is related to eating at the island in addition to food prep. It can also reflect whether cabinets are on both long sides of the island or only one.
@TwentyMinuteGuitarPlayer
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Your content is really high quality! Love all the kitchen pics! I like that dark blue kitchen! Where can I get one!! That charger drawer is really cool too!
@653j521
2 жыл бұрын
How is it a consumer choice when nothing else is available? That's true for anything manufactured. I've lived long enough to have times when I can't find any clothes I like. Same with cars. Same with kitchens.
@petersmyczek2297
Жыл бұрын
That video is just brilliant! All of what you just said resonates with me (being a User Experience Designer) to 100%! Form follows function will never get old, thank you so much for these amazing use cases.
@MTKDofficial
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter. I appreciate the comment. Glad the video is useful!!
@marylut6077
Жыл бұрын
With hindsight 1 yr later, L shape is still “in”, islands do seem to be getting bigger, open floor plans are still “in” even though a home office is trending due to covid-19 and remote work, even nightstands are including charging stations, regarding storage - there is a trend to get rid of upper cabinets so I guess they need the bigger island to replace the lost storage, seems the trend is for a white stone countertop with light veins regardless of cleaning/maintenance concerns.
@MTKDofficial
Жыл бұрын
Spot on
@dianeleone1634
Жыл бұрын
Spot on🎯
@pollyanne9808
Жыл бұрын
Hi mark, I have just spent two weeks watching your channel to give me fresh ideas ready to design my new kitchen. I would just like to say a big thank you for all the tips, advice and pitfalls that I may have made without your advice. One question though, is it ok to put a built in oven next to a built in freezer? As I want to keep all the tall units together. Thank you again for your advice. The show is natural and informative. Paulina. UK
@MTKDofficial
Жыл бұрын
Hey Paulina. thanks so much for watching my content! Normally having these appliances together is not an issue. Sometimes I would put a panel between them, or a tall narrow filler to create a little air space. Also, check the specs on the appliances to be sure.
@Card_Crazed
2 жыл бұрын
it is interesting that a L shaped kitchen is trending. I have a galley style, but one side runs along an "outside" wall in my condo. Hubby is thinking, when we get around to kitchen renos, to "move" the fridge back to its original space (currently situated for apartment size, but we want to adjust to make it situated for full size), and put in a full size stove. This will shrink the one usable counter space I have for food prep, but will extend the countertop/cabinets along the outside wall to make a L shaped kitchen. It would add a LOT of countertop space and storage space.
@MTKDofficial
2 жыл бұрын
It is interesting. In fact the L shape is more popular than all the other layout types put together (according to surveys and data). It would be an interesting experiment to see what layout has more storage and countertop space overall. Thanks so much for the comment. I appreciate the live stream interaction too!!
@exhalemeditation9767
2 жыл бұрын
Another super informative video thanx mark... this dedicated charging unit will be in every kitchen whether as a surprise or wether i pitch it to a client its defs getting implemented thanx a million.
@MTKDofficial
2 жыл бұрын
Hey! So glad you watched. Appreciate it. The charging option is one that is really becoming popular.
@exhalemeditation9767
2 жыл бұрын
Funny story so i told you about posting ur chanel in local woodworking chat forum or chat group wat ever u want to call it so i sent a msg about 30mins ago saying guys how about a charging station in the kitchen not know 6 or 7 watched this vid before me and they were like some one was watch not your average kitchen trends... hahahahaha plans foiled.
@rosezingleman5007
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, even in our 2015 remodel, every single kitchen outlet had a charger set up. When we sold last year it turned out to be a big deal. But in the new house we absolutely don’t want wifi enabled appliances. I think it’s overkill. I keep saying this- 1973: I think my place is bugged! 2021: Alexa, order my favorite pizza. Uh no thanks.
@MTKDofficial
2 жыл бұрын
@@exhalemeditation9767 haha. Well, that is very cool.
@matthewfunk6658
2 жыл бұрын
Lots of great info Mark, thanks!
@MTKDofficial
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Matthew Thanks so much for watching!!
@brendaunsworth8336
Жыл бұрын
What do you think of boiling water tap as your sole tap - like that it eliminates kettle on countertop, water for pasta that you normally would boil on stove as well as cold water for drinking. It would save steps.
@MTKDofficial
Жыл бұрын
Yeah. I would love one myself! Definitely a good idea.
@Kiki-uu6pc
2 жыл бұрын
When you have kids - easy to clean is super important. My son will just grab a chair and climb onto the counter so that he can grab the snacks that were put out of his reach for a reason.😖
@MTKDofficial
2 жыл бұрын
Haha. no place is safe if you're a snack! Thanks for watching!
@kerry9107
2 жыл бұрын
Great info BUT... Please don't use background music throughout the entire video. It is an accessibility issue for neuro-atypical people like those with TBIs, Autism, ADD etc... It causes the brain to have to fight to focus on the content you are trying to deliver. It is more common than you think!!! Please consider this. I would greatly appreciate it as would MANY others.
@MTKDofficial
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Kerry. Thanks for the input on the music. I will definitely consider that and have been experimenting with no music and trying to find a balance, so that is not distracting. Appreciate you watching!
@light-yi2me
2 жыл бұрын
Is that your tv on the wall? If it is then it’s too high up , just saying ;) I really enjoy your channel cause you are the real expert in the kitchen . 🙏🏻
@MTKDofficial
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks so much for watching. No, that's just a cabinet on the wall. My TV is lower. Thanks for the advice though!
@georgemohr7532
2 жыл бұрын
Well done, my friend.
@MTKDofficial
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks George. I always appreciate your comments!!
@cmcguire5810
2 жыл бұрын
Good!
@gammytobin7754
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@MTKDofficial
2 жыл бұрын
👍🏼
@zvjezdanahorvat9255
2 жыл бұрын
What hight for a big island do you recommend? (Let's discard the hight of user for this question for a imaginary ideal hight:)
@MTKDofficial
2 жыл бұрын
36” (including countertop)
@tealkerberus748
3 ай бұрын
Adjustable height, like those sit-stand desks that are getting so popular now.
@vickiehorowitz1934
Жыл бұрын
Dont know if it is a good idea to follow trend advice from someone who still has barn doors.
@MTKDofficial
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha. Burn. Thanks for the laugh.
@user-xg6zz8qs3q
2 жыл бұрын
You lost me. I feel like I'm hearing sales pitches 😅
@MTKDofficial
2 жыл бұрын
Well, sort of... sales pitches for function. lol
@user-xg6zz8qs3q
2 жыл бұрын
Staying on topic, I believe that laminate countertops may have an antibacterial treatment similar to linoleum flooring. But it's not clearly communicated anywhere. There's no need for expensive ceramic/quartz/stone countertops if hygiene is a concern. And who the frack bleaches their countertop? Just use white vinegar like a regular person. Sheesh.
@rosezingleman5007
2 жыл бұрын
No, I disagree. For comparison look at Matt Risinger’s channel. He’s *heavily* sponsored, and definitely into the “latest” (usually priciest!) thing. Mark’s my fav by far. Like Nick Lewis for all over interior design.
@MTKDofficial
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-xg6zz8qs3q Well, I mean those cleaners like Clorox. Not straight up bleach. That'd be nuts. I mentioned in another video a while back about the antibacterial properties of laminate. To the degree that it is non porous in comparison to natural stone. Plus it is very easy to clean, especially the high gloss laminates (which I've owned); very on trend! ha.
@MTKDofficial
2 жыл бұрын
@@rosezingleman5007 Yeah I like Nick Lewis a lot too. I watch him for interior design advice. ha.
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