This Arlington kitchen made it in the House Beautiful magazine

[Anonymous]

I think there’s too many wood tones and I like the stove to be connected to the sink by a counter top.

[Anonymous]

I think it is stunning.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:See top picture and then left second row. This is one of a handful of designs from DC area that made it in the magazine over the years. I wonder what was the budget - the range starts at 16K.

https://www.alisongieseinteriors.com/portfolio-unique-interior-design

Is this this one? The photos will stack differently on different screens.


I think the kitchen is nice but don’t forget that House Beautiful was completely changed a few years ago. This doesn’t mean it’s not a nice kitchen but the magazine itself is completely different than it was for decades before. It’s like Newsweek, but not as sad or evil.

All I think about is how disfunctional it is. Imagine having to fill a huge pot of water, then shlugging it all the way across the kitchen to the stove.

The article says that is the H's smoothie station. There must be a closer sink.

[Anonymous]

I think it’s gorgeous, and those wood floors are to die for

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:See top picture and then left second row. This is one of a handful of designs from DC area that made it in the magazine over the years. I wonder what was the budget - the range starts at 16K.

https://www.alisongieseinteriors.com/portfolio-unique-interior-design

Is this this one? The photos will stack differently on different screens.


I think the kitchen is nice but don’t forget that House Beautiful was completely changed a few years ago. This doesn’t mean it’s not a nice kitchen but the magazine itself is completely different than it was for decades before. It’s like Newsweek, but not as sad or evil.

All I think about is how disfunctional it is. Imagine having to fill a huge pot of water, then shlugging it all the way across the kitchen to the stove.

I agree with another PP that I'd like the sink to be connected to the range with a countertop. And I'm not in love with it. But I find that it is very rare that I need to fill a huge pot of water and then haul it to the stove. I'm glad I didn't do a pot filler in my kitchen because it just wouldn't have gotten much use.

[Anonymous]

Who takes a photo with a red purse on the floor by the stairs! There is nothing stylish or editorial about that photo!

What ethnic group doesn't know putting your purse on the floor is just letting money fly out of the purse/door!

[Anonymous]

Kitchen islands never seem the right height. Ir maybe it's the bar stools that are too high. Wouldn't the average person be hunched over trying to eat while sitting at the island?

Not a big fan of how spaced out the appliances are. Walking all around the kitchen to get stuff done. I like the refrig and oven adjacent (separated by a small counter) and the sink within reach or only a few steps away.

[Anonymous]

Agree with the PPs that the kitchen seems incoherent and too much, which undercuts the simple informality of the intended vibe. Also can't stand that they've mix inset and overlay cabinetry. Why?

[Anonymous]

I like the vegetable basket and the high ceiling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Who takes a photo with a red purse on the floor by the stairs! There is nothing stylish or editorial about that photo!

What ethnic group doesn't know putting your purse on the floor is just letting money fly out of the purse/door!

What? Why?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I *loathe* that shiplap wall and ceiling.

I absolutely love the rest of it, but could do without the shiplap. I’d actually question that choice, because it’s so specific and getting a bit dated already, and will be a big project to change out down the road. A lot of the color choices/fixture choices are specific as well, but much more easily swapped out if someone tires of them or the house is sold.

I like all of it aesthetically but it's not practical. For such a huge space there is very little storage. If I had that much space I'd have more cabinets and a walk-in pantry or at least a floor to ceiling pantry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s gorgeous, and those wood floors are to die for

I agree that the floors are nice, but I would not die for them. I would not even sustain a minor injury for them. Kitchen overall is fine. I feel bad that everybody is dunking on it. It’s definitely nicer than my kitchen, particularly after my toddler has had his way with it. Hate the weird shiplap though! Why can’t people stop doing that?

[Anonymous]

It's lovely and light and airy, but agree that it will be dated quickly. It's also way too big, but YMMV if you live in a 6,000sf house. PPs have pointed out that the sink and stove are pretty far apart, looks like the refrigerator is as well. A big kitchen is nice but it becomes inefficient walking all the way across a large room back and forth as you cook. I recall something about the design triangle for your sink, fridge and stove being desirable. This isn't that.

So, overall very pretty but not practical or timeless.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:See top picture and then left second row. This is one of a handful of designs from DC area that made it in the magazine over the years. I wonder what was the budget - the range starts at 16K.

https://www.alisongieseinteriors.com/portfolio-unique-interior-design

Is this this one? The photos will stack differently on different screens.


I think the kitchen is nice but don’t forget that House Beautiful was completely changed a few years ago. This doesn’t mean it’s not a nice kitchen but the magazine itself is completely different than it was for decades before. It’s like Newsweek, but not as sad or evil.

All I think about is how disfunctional it is. Imagine having to fill a huge pot of water, then shlugging it all the way across the kitchen to the stove.

The article says that is the H's smoothie station. There must be a closer sink.

The other sink is right next to the refrigerator. I also think the way they cut the photos make things look further apart than they really are.

[Anonymous]

I don’t see overlay cabinets, only inset.

I think it’s odd that the two sides don’t match. One side has light cabinets with shiplap, the other side is green.

No thanks.