Kitchens are typically open, connected and viewable from another aspect of a house. I understand that that’s a pro for ventilation however, if a kitchen fire were to start, wouldn’t it be better to have it be in a closed off room that you can just easily shut a door too? For example, if a kitchen was placed in an area that could be used as a bedroom, wouldn’t that be good for stopping the spread of a fire if one were to occur?
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Most houses in the UK tend to have standalone kitchens. It’s usually remodeled or new build homes which have an open plan layout.
Personally I prefer maybe a kitchen/diner but would like them to be separate from the living space.
I hate the noise of the dishwasher or washing machine when I’m in the living room, so having a home with a standalone kitchen is ideal as many houses do not have a utility.
This house is a new build and the kitchen is separate, but two doors down its fully open plan and it’s pretty, but I’m so glad it’s not my space.
I also think it’s easier to keep tidy 🙂
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