Could this kitchen cause our house to lose value?

[Anonymous]

Everything would be dusty. Little hands would be pulling items off the shelves. Not a good idea.

[Anonymous]

this is something I would expect in a studio or small apartmemt not in a SFH.

It would really limit potential buyers ar as someone else stated take a buyer who could afford to redo the kitchen.

[Anonymous]

B2 is very expensive.
But OP, either take it with you when you move and replace with a cheap IKEA kitchen or look at B3.
I would LOVE to be able to afford Bulthaup (lottery winnings would do it)

[Anonymous]

Would not buy a house with this. It looks awesome and all, but it is not practical for most families. Maybe a singleton or a couple with no kids.

[Anonymous]

It looks like a wonderful trendy photo. Not really a kitchen. It also looks very cheap. Stark poverty. And high maintenance. Nice photo though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

BTW, B2 was designed for Europeans who would take it with them when they move.

Oh, I'd totally forgotten that about German kitchens and I think you're entirely right! Also, they do tend to shop a little bit every day rather than a huge grocery shop once a week or so, making pantry storage less pressing.

I think it's cool looking (and love their kitchens in general), but think the layers of cabinets (the ones that have two sets of interior shelves on hinges) might be a pain when you're cooking and pulling things out of both and end up with doors swinging around. Plus, you'd need significant kitchen depth to make it work. Could you perhaps use some cabinets like that for dish and glass storage but more traditional ones for things like pantry storage?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Horrid. Truly. Maybe OK for a mtn retreat, but totally unworkable for a real home with kids, backpacks, coffee mugs, clutter.

Isn't that the point of a kitchen like that? to eliminate/prevent clutter?

Europeans have no clutter. I was truly amazed at how lovely and clutter-free my pals' homes were. They pay top dollar for good quality items that last. But they purchase so few items. That's their mentality - very unlike our "Walmart" mentality here.

I like it, OP, but you're bound to find criticism from this crew b/c there's just not enough space to house all their stuff!

If you sell, it will be to a single person or a couple w/o kids who appreciate keeping things simple.

And for as simple as the look it, I'm sure you're paying top dollar for that design!

Europeans hoard useless crap too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Horrid. Truly. Maybe OK for a mtn retreat, but totally unworkable for a real home with kids, backpacks, coffee mugs, clutter.

Isn't that the point of a kitchen like that? to eliminate/prevent clutter?

Europeans have no clutter. I was truly amazed at how lovely and clutter-free my pals' homes were. They pay top dollar for good quality items that last. But they purchase so few items. That's their mentality - very unlike our "Walmart" mentality here.

I like it, OP, but you're bound to find criticism from this crew b/c there's just not enough space to house all their stuff!

If you sell, it will be to a single person or a couple w/o kids who appreciate keeping things simple.

And for as simple as the look it, I'm sure you're paying top dollar for that design!

Europeans hoard useless crap too.

Yes they do, I'm married to a German pack rat, who comes from a pack rat mother.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Horrid. Truly. Maybe OK for a mtn retreat, but totally unworkable for a real home with kids, backpacks, coffee mugs, clutter.

Isn't that the point of a kitchen like that? to eliminate/prevent clutter?

Europeans have no clutter. I was truly amazed at how lovely and clutter-free my pals' homes were. They pay top dollar for good quality items that last. But they purchase so few items. That's their mentality - very unlike our "Walmart" mentality here.

I like it, OP, but you're bound to find criticism from this crew b/c there's just not enough space to house all their stuff!

If you sell, it will be to a single person or a couple w/o kids who appreciate keeping things simple.

And for as simple as the look it, I'm sure you're paying top dollar for that design!

Europeans hoard useless crap too.

Yes they do, I'm married to a German pack rat, who comes from a pack rat mother.

Probably excited to have a place larger then a euro apartment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

BTW, B2 was designed for Europeans who would take it with them when they move.

Oh, I'd totally forgotten that about German kitchens and I think you're entirely right! Also, they do tend to shop a little bit every day rather than a huge grocery shop once a week or so, making pantry storage less pressing.

I think it's cool looking (and love their kitchens in general), but think the layers of cabinets (the ones that have two sets of interior shelves on hinges) might be a pain when you're cooking and pulling things out of both and end up with doors swinging around. Plus, you'd need significant kitchen depth to make it work. Could you perhaps use some cabinets like that for dish and glass storage but more traditional ones for things like pantry storage?

Oh, those shelves swinging around drive me crazy. Ends up being somewhat wasted space. But in Germany, people live in MUCH smaller spaces than here, so they learn how to cope.

[Anonymous]

In answer to the subject line question, no, it will not cause you to lose value. In fact, the right buyers will probably pay close to value for it because they'll appreciate it and want it.

What it will do is severely restrict your pool of buyers to the small majority who like this style. So, once you find a buyer, you are likely to recoup a significant amount of bang for the buck. But, you'll have a much harder time finding a buyer who wants it.

[Anonymous]

PP needs to review the effect of lower demand on prices again. Fewer buyers want it = lower price.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In answer to the subject line question, no, it will not cause you to lose value. In fact, the right buyers will probably pay close to value for it because they'll appreciate it and want it.

What it will do is severely restrict your pool of buyers to the small majority who like this style. So, once you find a buyer, you are likely to recoup a significant amount of bang for the buck. But, you'll have a much harder time finding a buyer who wants it.

I actually agree with this. This kitchen will be worth it - to a right buyer. But that buyer will be one in a million, and if you intend to sell, you'd be waiting for him/her for some time. Everyone else will need another pressing reason to buy and will likely choose another comparable house with a traditional kitchen. This type of buyer will account for the majority of them in the market.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Horrid. Truly. Maybe OK for a mtn retreat, but totally unworkable for a real home with kids, backpacks, coffee mugs, clutter.

Isn't that the point of a kitchen like that? to eliminate/prevent clutter?

Europeans have no clutter. I was truly amazed at how lovely and clutter-free my pals' homes were. They pay top dollar for good quality items that last. But they purchase so few items. That's their mentality - very unlike our "Walmart" mentality here.

I like it, OP, but you're bound to find criticism from this crew b/c there's just not enough space to house all their stuff!

If you sell, it will be to a single person or a couple w/o kids who appreciate keeping things simple.

And for as simple as the look it, I'm sure you're paying top dollar for that design!

Oh please, not another "Europeans really know how to do XYZ better than anyone" poster.

And I so disagree with eliminating clutter as a purpose in itself. I'm all for eliminating needless things and cutting it down to the important stuff. But the thing is, being forced to live with too few things is as restrictive and hateful, and probably more so, than living with unnecessary abundance. I don't want to live with only three teacups. I want my countertop grill. I want a vessel blender AND an immersion blender. They add to my kitchen experience.

These kitchens with open shelves and perfectly symmetrical rows of spotless mugs you see lined up on them? They are staged for magazine shoots. No one wants to live with constant obsession with order and cleaning (which keeping it usable would require.)

[Anonymous]

Your sippy cups, tupperware, cereal boxes and cleaning supplies must be WAY more beautiful than mine, because there is no way this kitchen would work for me.