You can tell that my kitchen is straight from the 1980's: plain, oak cabinets and formica butcher block countertops. But that's OK - I love my kitchen anyway because there's enough room for a table and chairs, plenty of counter space for food preparation, and ample cabinet space. It's the place where family and friends gather when they visit, so as long as I make them feel welcome, that's the most important thing, right?
The only improvement we've done in the kitchen thus far was to install hardwood floors about 8 years ago. We said we'd do the under-the-cabinet trim ourselves (i.e., hubby was going to do it) but ummm...yeah. It's still not done.
I'm actually one of those people who prefer white appliances instead of stainless steel. Those painted red blobby prints by the back door? I experimented by taking the cut end of a bunch of celery, dipping it in red paint, and stamping it on the wall. Not my greatest idea...and I didn't have anymore light blue wall paint to cover it up. So it stays for now.
We found this small china hutch when we were first married. It was perfect at the time for the townhouse we were living in. Now, it's still right at home in the kitchen since it doesn't take up much space, and we don't have a separate dining room. The plate collection on the right is one I change seasonally. The bird plates were from Pier 1 Imports and and the flowered plates are Staffordshire (England), English Garden pattern.
"In the childhood memories of every good cook, there's a large kitchen, a warm stove, a simmering pot, and a mom" (Barbara Costikyan)
