Anonymous wrote:I despise open floor plans and couldn’t care less about tons of light. If I want bright light, I’ll go outside. I do not want to wear sunglasses in my house, nor do I want my $5,000+ sofa to smell like halibut or bacon without a separate kitchen area. And the previous comment about hearing and seeing everyone in the house is spot on. One’s home should be a sanctuary and privacy is part of that. Also, why do builders assume everyone is always entertaining dozens of people?! I don’t need a home that has space for 75 people... I don’t even KNOW 75 people I’d want to invite to my home anyway!!!
Get a proper hood and smell problem solved. If you want privacy, go to your bedroom or office or maybe the basement would suit you best, as you obviously hate light. Not sure why you need to be so angry anyway. I love open floor plans and don't care that you don't. Just get a house that does not have one.