What Makes These Kitchens Great?!

[@maureenmcdonald8841]

I have a white kitchen from 1988 and I still love it. White is timeless in my opinion and you can do a lot with it.

[@MimiH1959]

White is timeless and pretty but the problem I have with it is this…….my colour scheme throughout the house gets dictated by all that white woodwork. I wouldn’t actually put that much white woodwork/panelling anywhere else in my house. If I’m doing a house on the coast or on a Caribbean island, something that’s tropical and warm, I get it. Somewhat. But with open concepts I found all that expanse of white is too strong and commanding. I for one am glad that softer whites or off whites and wood tones are in favour again. Even colour woodwork….not my first choice but I get that too. I’ve always gravitated towards the woods even coming from the Caribbean.

[@wendylang2360]

Good to see kitchens on screen long enough to get a good look, rather than flashing by. 😊

[@bellaherna1]

Shaker doors are simple & clean and just nice. Keep it simple!

[@trinaroe5132]

I love Shaker doors. The style has been around since the Shakers, so timeless, and they work with both traditional and contemporary spaces.

[@teresev1435]

I've loved the shaker door since I was in my 20s which was in the '80s, still love it today. As long as you keep asking us to weigh in on questions, I'll keep giving my two cents. Love the corner drawer concept because you can use all the space; yes? Full-extension drawer glides? I don't see the downside. I share your disdain for corner sinks and cabinets so much so we designed our kitchen to not have any dead corner spaces. We'll also have an 11' or 12' island, seating on one side, drawer storage on the other and the seating goes down one side and wraps around to the end and over to the drawer/storage side for one seat.

[@valeriehowden471]

I used to want a pot filler however, I changed our kitchen plan to have a second sink. It's bar sized, about 24 inches from the stove top, + close to the door leading out to the backyard garden. Multiple functions - fills pot, empties pot, wash garden produce, wash dirty garden hands etc.

[@Les0613]

I was thinking of a pot filler and my brother made an interesting observation. He said, "you fill your pot on the stove but you still have to carry it to the sink to dump/drain the pot. Seems like a expense that doesn't really give you much benefit". So, no pot filler for me.

[@MTKDofficial]

Yeah, that's a pretty common sentiment about pot fillers. I'm still on the fence with these.

[@Caliabra]

Yup I keep making that point myself. I think it’s an hgtv luxury cult thing ….people make up excuses why they need to use them to make their luxury purchase “worth it.”Maybe if your sink is far away from your stove top, people use them as an additional faucet for like water bottles and coffee…to which I say - why not just have a second sink if your faucet/sink is so backlogged; people also claim to be cooking soup, making pastas, and jamming for the masses- maybe I’m just a city girl but I know no one who has this time. Also it’s going to get greasy being over the stove, and you now have plumbing behind most likely a backsplash - think about how many times a kitchen sink leaks - that’s an expensive repair. I don’t get it

[@arcnline360]

I like to think that one third to half the water evaporates during cooking.

[@monagatens2321]

As we get older, 50% less havy lift and carry is totally worth it.

[@478cookies]

They are great for canning because you fill in the water *after* the (heavy) jars are in the pot. Also, you remove the jars when the canning time is up, so the pot is much lighter when you go to dump the water. I don't have a pot filler and don't want to carry a massive pot with jars of food - so I just use a water jug from the sink to the pot. I've heard a mom of many kids say she likes her pot filler because her husband is home by the time the pot needs to be moved. These specific instances seem too rare to justify a trend. Especially because I can't imagine being okay with the additional work it takes to keep that faucet clean.

[@caroljeannephillips8794]

Hey Mark, would you please make a video about backsplash options: types, designs, and pro & cons?

[@kristinnelson-patel442]

Watching the replay - great episode! I think I really like the color schemes that mix cream and white - light and airy but more interesting and warm.

[@MTKDofficial]

Thanks for watching!!

[@grateful7420]

Cabinets to the ceiling: A wealthy friend of mine has a tall kitchen like this. She chose to put cabinets to the ceiling with cupboard doors on them. She stores special items like holiday & party dishes, decor, extra table linens, etc that she only uses periodically. She has a special ladder she uses in the kitchen for these items and it’s better than storing them in the garage where they can get dirty. You’ll for sure need a friend or family member to help you get these items down but it’s sure nice if you can.

[@MTKDofficial]

It's great for extra storage, but I wouldn't want to be using a ladder too often.

[@carolbohlmann2265]

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[@toin9898]

This is exactly my plan-- cupboards for the birthday cake pan I use once a year and stupid stuff like my ice cream machine

[@likicanoe3305]

Pot Fillers are good but what I would love is a Pot Emptier!

[@peter2327]

You know about clear PVC hoses and how to syphon? watch DIY wine making videos, there are little ball pumps for starting a syphon, if you do not want to start with a water filles hose (it wouls dilute the liquid in the pot). *Always* rinse the hose *at once* !

[@mgertp]

A pot scrubber assistant is even better!

[@lisaaustin4561]

Love the crown molding in the first kitchen! That’s the first thing my eye was drawn to.

[@BeckyLundberg]

My biggest takeaway? Slab for the shallow drawer, shaker for the deeper ones. Brilliant! This answers a conundrum I've been struggling with in our remodel. Thank you.

[@MTKDofficial]

Sweet, glad to help!

[@jkp62]

@MarkTobin- I agree about the all white kitchen with the exposed appliances- it’s “almost” perfect for me- it just need to warmed up with a wood counter on the island- a kitchen is a place to not just work but come together with family and friends and I want a kitchen where no one has to guess where my fridge or dishwasher it- I like that this kitchen looks like a “real” kitchen vs a showroom kitchen. Give me function and purpose before all the pretty or AD kitchen. When it comes to cabinets, counters, floors- my first question is ALWAYS “how easy will it be to clean and maintain?” which is why I prefer flat panel or simple shaker cabinetry, no knobs only handles, no marble or granite surfaces (too much upkeep and I don’t want stains I can’t get out if I don’t see it happening) prefer slab or tight tiles to eliminate the amount of grout on backsplashes and with the new LVP flooring that is water resistant, I will go with that in our kitchen remodel while still paying homage to the age of our home (1938 box flat roof popular in south west farm communities because they were easy to build). And pretty subtle backsplash because I have visual issues so busy marble and granite or any stand out pattern makes my brain go nuts. As for lamps in the kitchen- not a fan- again it comes to visual clutter and cleaning for me 😅

[@MTKDofficial]

Great point on maintenance and clean-ability. It's not something that is usually highlighted in the planning stages. But really important.

[@signespencer6887]

Farmhouse sinks are MUCH more comfortable to use, as the front is thinner so you don’t have to lean over so much. You also get a deeper space at the back for soap, etc. Or plants.

[@teresev1435]

I am right there with you on the apron-front or farmhouse sink pluses. I'm 5'4", so yeah, I'm short. Add to that the now higher standard kitchen counter height, my back kills me trying to reach over the 4-6 inch counter depth between me and a standard undermount sink and then down into the sink to work under a faucet that doesn't reach far enough into the center of the sink. I'm taking all advice if you care to weigh in. I've seen fireclay, cast iron, composite sinks. I saw some uncertainty on Mark re: fireclay (not sure what that's about). What's your vote on the type or material of what my new farmhouse sink should be. I have been looking at a Kohler Whitehaven cast iron, but I'm open to all opinions, experience and thought processes. I really don't know what to do.

[@signespencer6887]

@@teresev1435 mine is white over cast iron. Have to be a little careful not to leaving staining foods for long. Otherwise, in the past I have like stainless steel but I haven’t seen that in farmhouse/apron sinks

[@teresev1435]

@@signespencer6887 Understood. Thank you for the information 😁👍🏼🩷

[@lennyl6856]

@@teresev1435I’m 5’3”. My non-farmhouse undermount sink’s bottom is 9.5” below countertop surface and the sink is set back 3.75” from the front edge of the counter. My Brizo articulating faucet has a 10” reach which makes a big difference compared to other faucets with less reach. One thing to note about undermount farmhouse sinks is that their lower front edge height *might* mean greater likelihood of water splashing on you. (At least what one sales guy told me about the pros and cons.)

[@nonamenoname1133]

​@teresev1435 5'3" here, farmhouse is not my jam but I think tackling some of the problem at the faucet is worthwhile. A good pull down hose is going to pay off real quick and it's become mandatory for me.

[@2chipped]

Micro shaker is a new trend in doors,but like any trend ..its reign of terror is unknown lol. As a cook and baker I love a commercial ss setup for easy cleanup. As a woodworker, I love satin finish wood. For older homes, running uppers to the ceiling... highlights sagging ceilings . New construction offers custom designs, standard refrigerators recessed into a wall ...or partial recess to flushing side panels to existing countertops. Typically 27 inch deep sides for standard,while countertops are 25 ish. This needs to work with flanking closets on the other side of the wall. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,existing space always offers challenges. Really enjoy you sharing your thought process! Production of your videos is 🥂

[@MTKDofficial]

Thanks so much for watching! Love your input and you're probably right about the micro shaker.

[@angelamurphy3331]

Mark! I know that Shaker door style is popular but personally I think they are dust and dirt collectors 🍀🍀🇮🇪🇮🇪🐱🐱💚💚🍀🍀

[@lyndy9072]

I just finished a total Reno of my kitchen this fall. I had a fairly modest footprint to work with so my goal was function and best use of the space. I watched a lot of your live streams on playback and appreciated your insights. Totally agree with your opinion of OTR microwaves lol! I am still using the microwave I bought in 1983 , they don’t make appliances that last like that anymore and I dread the day I have to look for a replacement. Enjoy your content! ❤

[@MTKDofficial]

I appreciate you watching and glad my content was helpful. About the microwave, mine just kicked the bucket and it's only 4 years old. Be gentle with the '83 model.

[@lauriebutler9032]

Just finished kitchen reno and found that costs limits what design elements can be added. Kept my OTS microwave but instead of a 2 tone blue cabinet, I decided to use vicostone thunder blue quartz counter top in a white kitchen. I enjoy seeing what others have created in their spaces.

[@grateful7420]

49: Putting coffee area in a cubby under beautiful wood cabinets is looking for trouble: steam, pouring water into coffee maker, pouring a cup of coffee for that matter! Lol. I agree with live comment: this kitchen is for Lookin’ not cookin’.

[@smpayne2]

I have cabinets that were damaged by the steam from coffee makers. Didn’t help the upper cabinets were lower than standard (my mother is very short).

[@cwcobo]

Mark, I've featured stumps in my kitchen (and every other room of my house) for years. My general philosophy is the bigger the stump the better. Also, if you can find a half burned/charred stump (perhaps from one of our many California wildfires) all for the better. I'm a newcomer to your channel, but loving it so far. I appreciate good design and those with an eye for it. Creating beauty is hard work.

[@MTKDofficial]

That is cool. I never knew stumps were a thing.

[@rickr2837]

I was so glad to hear to say "I want to see my dishwasher. I want to see my fridge." I'm with you, do not hide everything. Please. I also really like the floor in the "cultural" kitchen.

[@ruthpreast9858]

Thanks for sharing all your knowledge about kitchen design.

[@grateful7420]

Love the “corner bar” seating. More conversational, especially good with children 💝

[@trinaroe5132]

Love the first kitchen! Symmetry, colors, especially.

[@pecanthecat]

i missed the live, but watching the replay. love the slim shaker door with frameless or inset cabs. getting closer to remodeling my tiny kitchen. would be awesome if you highlighted super small kitchen ideas one day. love your content. thank you!

[@MTKDofficial]

Thanks, I appreciate you watching!

[@ninawernick6501]

That green kitchen is life. Also really appreciate the drop ceiling design. It's not for me, but it is very well done. And then that marble one! At 39mins? Wowzers.

[@mariannerobards706]

Love... love that 1940's floor! One could replicate the floor design -- with paint.

[@mariannerichard1321]

For the double islands kitchen, I would have made the social island without the sink, to have a full solid rectangle to work on. That being said, I would think a simple table would be more comfortable and fill the same fonction. Kind of like a breakfast corner, without the corner. Although I understand the island is higher and probably gives a better view of what's going on in the kitchen. About double hang windows, another advantage is you can leave the top one slightly open, so you have a air draft without fearing rain. Sure, it's more useful in England or Vancouver, where it rains a lot and people often don't have AC.

[@mariannerobards706]

I love the green, kinda busy kitchen. Esp. that window. How did they do that color in the walls? So pretty.... softness!

[@roxanneherrman2107]

When I had a 3 bdrm rambler, I was "bit by bit" converting the 1964 cubbards with Ikea cabinets. I got shaker style for the upper cab's and smooth for the bottom units.

[@alisonsmith7162]

Just looking to redo a 1950s kutchen

[@laurieclarkson9180]

I am so ready to see the next cabinet face. I liked the ones in that navy blue uppers (in small doses) and the shutter doors wouldn't be that bad in small doses too in a coastal design perhaps?? hmm.

[@marilyntremper3871]

I love the glass cabinets on the left. Helps make it look open.

[@joycemagann4227]

Louvered door in kitchen: cleaning nightmare. 🤪

[@MTKDofficial]

I tried.

[@compassandradio6261]

"Is there a reason to do it?" Yes. They have a housekeeper. 😏

[@mariannerobards706]

Huge, beautiful space with a somewhat delicate area. Lovely!

[@susangoodwin8067]

Love the first 3 tone kitchen. The wood paneled refrigerator is beautiful

[@auggiedoggiesmommy1734]

What happens when the fridge breaks and they no longer make the model and the new fridge is 1/4” smaller or bigger? 🤔

[@mariannerobards706]

Love the cabinets with glass! Stunning... I'm in Keller, TX North Ft. Worth and remodeling a 1920 house in Sherman TX. It's been a rent house since 1970 and has great character but needs lots of work!

[@joycemagann4227]

That Layout w "second kitchen" in the back might be a utility/laundry space. Reminds me of a dream potting space for plants.

[@swesttttt]

It’s a Scullery. I’m sorta shocked no one knew that. Looks like they might be using as more of a mud room type thing, but it’s possible that they fitted it out as Butler’s Pantry/Pantry/Catering kitchen. But since that is almost certainly a UK kitchen in a historic home, it’s a scullery.

[@jenniferkannapel9450]

Kitchen#2- love all the drawers but they need at least 1 base with 2 deeper drawers instead of the 3. The marble backsplash is beautiful. Love all the uninterupted counter space. Not a fan of the corner drawers. Give me a *lazy susan* there (upper and base) every day. There I said it:-) LOL

[@MTKDofficial]

haha. Well, you can have them. lol

[@mariannerobards706]

Like how you point out... doors! I had to look close and love them! I love different...but calming too! Every thing is cool and unique and my favorite kitchen of them all. I also...want that backsplash! A W.O W.

[@rupachenthil]

Love to see different unique options. Especially the Japandi one

[@mariannerobards706]

Love the light and windows! Different style... but very swave-like!

[@mariannerobards706]

Great lights... nice to see the way they use different stools; seating.

[@MoonthistleHouse]

I used to make windows for a living, and I can answer some of the chat questions about windows: Mark is right, double-hung is when both of the glass elements are "vent units" and can move. In places where central AC/heating aren't the norm, having an opening window behind the sink can be nice. As for casements, they're super energy efficient (and I spent a bunch of time building them), but I don't actually like them. The hardware is often barely enough to support the heavy weight of the glass, having to use a crank to open and close it is slow and onerous, and they're a liability in windy conditions. Personally, I'd do a single-hung, vertical window that opens from the top if it were me. That prevents the bottom "track" area of the frame from getting grimey but still gives the ability to ventilate. Plus, a window that opens at the *top* is far more effective at venting out smoke when the kids decide to try cooking!

[@angelamurphy3331]

Hello from Dublin Ireland. Only watching this video now. Thanks 🍀🍀🇮🇪🇮🇪💚💚🐱🐱🍀🍀

[@mariannerobards706]

Love looking at the ceiling! And... feel a lower end design could come from this!

[@joycemagann4227]

Two dishwashers suggest a possible kosher kitchen...same if there are 2 fridge...

[@creativitybycarilyn6634]

Very helpful video!! I'm searching for ideas prior to designing my next kitchen. As someone who has cooked and baked a lot, for decades, cleaning and maintenance is just as important as function. While I like the beauty of many cabinets, I now recognize how much flour, cocoa powder and other things can settle into the recesses of cabinets. My next kitchen will have modern plain cabinet doors and the least amount of grout lines possible. It also has to be timeless because I will not redo it. My current kitchen lasted 30 years. I like the white kitchen you featured with stainless appliances instead of paneled. For me, I refuse to pay the upcharge or be limited to exclude appliances that are not paneled if they are the best functionality. I will sacrifice some beauty for more flexibility in function. TFS

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

I hadn’t considered the exposed brick until I worked with someone who had lived in one. He said they were very cold because the brick has no insulation - said he’d never live in one again. As for those huge islands that are a huge slab, interior designers refer to those as morgue tables.

[@amydelpiere9315]

Yeah, eeew. That is also the feel when there is too much stainless steel.

[@margaretputnam3679]

The pot filler is handy for those that do a lot of water bath canning. You do not have to lug a big pot of water full of jars of food to the stove from the sink this way. It saves a lot of heavy lifting.

[@MonicaMiller-fk8dn]

Shaker doors will become the defining kitchen style of the 2020s. It will date your home. I'm gettting ready to remodel and looking at other door styles. We have classic 1990s white cabinets now. The style dates them, so I am trying to avoid anything trendy.

[@trinaroe5132]

I have French casements in my kitchen (they open in instead of out). I think people choose double hung because they don’t like inside screens when casement windows open out and roll screens over sinks are even harder to reach then a double hung window.

[@mariaboivin1840]

Thank you for the pic of kitchens my question is bc the area is so large what is the walking distance between the fridge, sink and the stove? Unsure about the kitchen island in the middle. Could you please talk about this design, why? Looking for more info 😊

[@ThisIsNotAVideo]

We have the same G shape double peninsula as at 17:00. I didn't find other examples of this shape and thought we might be nuts for reminding our kitchen that way haha. Glad to see someone else do it. Island wouldn't fit and it's more space than a typical peninsula. Is this countertop shape something you see often? Only downside is 3 corners... But two of the corners can be salvaged by having cabinets face both ways.

[@MTKDofficial]

It's not something I see very much of recently. When I was first starting out, that shape was a little more common. The main thing is that it's working for you!!

[@mariannerobards706]

Perfect for... big family-oriented

[@lkhfun6575]

Great variety!

[@mariannerobards706]

Different... great window!

[@mariannerobards706]

My fav... color of island!

[@JanetLibell-pb7pv]

Your Work

[@cindyknapp6498]

What do you think of doing a 15 ft island but haven the setting at one end?

[@two_hands7455]

Even though corners are tricky to deal with, I would prefer to have the option to store a large canning pot over corner drawers. Granted, I'm still mobile. If I weren't, I'd need a helper to fish it out. To keep the corner drawers, I'd need a pop-up kitchen corner appliance through the countertop (like tvs moving vertically up from furniture). But that may not work if there is a power outage. I enjoy shaker doors. If needed, one could paint just the perimeter of the shaker doors, or just the door panel. I'd need picture frame shaker doors to protect the paint though.

[@trinaroe5132]

OMG! The final one! 😂 Noooooo! More money than taste! 😂

[@trinaroe5132]

Do the inset doors with barrel hinges have any level-plumb adjustability like hidden hinges do? The old ones in hand built kitchens did not and that’s part of why inset doors fell out of use in favor of partial overlay doors in the 30’s/40’s. Without the ability to adjust, doors could get out of whack over time and stick. Also was very dependent on the carpenter installing the hinges absolutely perfectly in the first place.

[@MTKDofficial]

I'm not sure if the barrel style do. They never did in the past, but maybe they are making them different now days. That's a great question.

[@didomilan1725]

Two island kitchen, huge, no uppers in that kitchen so useful for storage. Enjoyed the video, lots of good ideas.

[@MTKDofficial]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@cherylbebbington5835]

Love your channel! We just downsized to a condo- pretty good sized kitchen but needs a renovation- I don’t want upper cabinets- would love to see your ideas for no uppers kitchen

[@susangoodwin8067]

You will miss no uppers

[@teresev1435]

25:06 I see the stove hood in front of the window here…thoughts? 27:12 love the white kitchen, too. I won’t be paneling our fridge, but we will be paneling the dishwasher. Don’t judge me too harshly 😁 1:16:23 Okay. So, two islands, seating smooshed together on one side. Put four people in that seating area and explain to me how that works in any way, shape or form. Can you work at the counter? Can you converse? Is there a tv to watch or a window to look out of? The light fixtures…where’s the pool table? Where’s the salad bar. This entire kitchen vexes me 😂 Omg, I can’t shut the hell up! 1:17:55 I love CT, and the sink right across from the cooktop. I almost like the green cabinet color. I’m not a fan of the idea of having to clean those upper cabinet doors, but I love the texture. i’m not happy with all the gold/brass that’s going on in the world today in fixtures, nor am I a fan of having to open two doors for one small upper cabinet. Backsplash…okay, now I’ll shut up 😂 1:30:40 but wait, there’s more! Liberace? Yes, but it’s actually one of Vladimir Putin’s kitchen, fo sho 😜

[@MTKDofficial]

Love the input. lol I can't imagine Putin making a casserole though. lol

[@teresev1435]

@@MTKDofficial 👍🏼🤣🤣🤣; right?! I saw Putin on a video clip walking through these massive gold double doors with guards, it was the same style as the kitchen. I’ll be on the lookout for your next live video and for the next best cabinet face, as I think you’ve ruled out the shaker-louver door 😉

[@lesliev7874]

Kitchen #3 is clean and simple.

[@Linda-bj3qc]

I'm very tired of shaker, and loved the look of the bifold doors, but immediately thought of dust settling in the slats.

[@shar7508]

So the cream colored country style kitchen… are those raised panel cabinet doors? Thanks!

[@josephinenutter2732]

i know 18 inches is standard counter to uppers, but what is max if you're trying to reach ceiling with the uppers. so i have about 12 inches using 42 inch uppers with the 18 inch gap. how much higher can i go? will have to use a step stool any way so that's not a worry.

[@kristinnelson-patel442]

Oh goodness- the kitchen at 1:04:30 is the most horrendous kitchen I’ve ever seen in so many many ways. Still, I really appreciate the opportunity to see all of these different ways to make a kitchen. Both to see new things I like, and to maybe get a clear idea of what I’m not going to do.

[@JoanCrabtree-by1gn]

Personally, I don't like paneled appliances or waterfall island countertops. I know you don't like the lazy Susan in the corner, but I really find them useful. Moral of story, we all have our likes and dislikes and as long as we are happy with our choices, then all is well, and it is the right kitchen for you.

[@trinaroe5132]

I’ve seen some IKEA kitchen pictures where they obtained an inset door look with their full overlay doors by how they trimmed the cabinets out.

[@rogergleason]

The louvered doors are very cool and going into my coastal kitchen in the upper cabinets. Not hard to clean if you have a maid in once a week :)

[@MTKDofficial]

That's good to know!!

[@susangoodwin8067]

Inset cabinets might be the way to go for years to come with simple shaker or double shaker cabinets. My vote for cabinets.

[@tinawilliams3395]

I believe at 47:47, where you say there is no landing area for the oven. I think there is a shelf directly under the coffee station. What do you think?

[@MTKDofficial]

Could be? That would be helpful for sure.

[@trinaroe5132]

The wall ovens without landing space in the modern kitchen looks like the shallow pullout beneath the coffee station might be a pull out shelf rather than a drawer. Maybe not, might just be a drawer shallow enough it just holds coffee pods.

[@trinaroe5132]

I really like the DeVol shaker doors with the cut outs. (4 circular holes in a Diamond shape).

[@MTKDofficial]

I'll have to check them out.

[@flufwix]

I really like the possible modern japandi. I don’t have the space to make lower open shelves work sadly. I also like the open shelves in front of the window. Will be stealing that idea

[@roxanneherrman2107]

The blue lamp shade unit, looks like a funeral home corador.

[@karenbryant9391]

I have a small galley kitchen and would like to hear about ideas that makes them great... if that's possible

[@pamelacrooker9274]

I am watching this on replay. I would love to make a comment or two about a specific kitchen, but being able to describe it well enough for you to know which I am speaking of would be tough. Would you consider numbering them for future reference? I really like the hutch style cabinet on the left in the kitchen you love the granite farm style sink in. Also, the “kitchen” in the back right, appears to me to be a utility room for potting plants. The laundry may be in there as well. I just found your channel and am enjoying it.

[@MTKDofficial]

Good input. Yeah, I numbered them in one I did after this to help keep it organized. Thanks for mentioning this.

[@mariannerobards706]

The windows... bring in excitement!

[@cjvp2268]

Does on island on the sink HAVE to be centered?

[@logicalblueberry]

What about white upper cabinets with black or gray lower cabinets? Good idea or is it better to keep all of the cabinets the same color? Opinions? Thank you.

[@MTKDofficial]

That totally works. It's not a rule, but I like the lowers to be the darker color. So the white tops and grey lowers looks great to me.

[@lisabrown-t2y]

What type of flooring, cork?

[@construxi]

I know it,s not related to this live, but can you make a video/live where you comment on your followers kitchens?

[@3larsons]

Loved this video!

[@skitcat1235]

Do u recommend flowered wall tiles in the kitchen?

[@MTKDofficial]

No. lol.

[@bellaherna1]

@@MTKDofficial😂😂😂

[@teresev1435]

55:27 ??? Mark, can you or anyone tell me the name of the countertop product, offhand? It’s probably beyond my budget or the wrong tone/colors for my kitchen, but I think I’m in love ❤❤❤

[@MTKDofficial]

It looks like a quartzite. But hard to say for sure. It's a natural stone of some sort.

[@teresev1435]

@@MTKDofficial thank you

[@JanetLibell-pb7pv]

Love ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ 3:37 3:38

[@jeme7339]

The seating at those islands look impossible to access, esp. the heavy stools. Can 4 people actually get on the seat at the counter? They are too close together.

[@MTKDofficial]

You need 24" per person. But that is still pushing it IMO.

[@whiskybrush3219]

Those shutter cupboard doors are mental! Just looking at them i can imagine the grease and lint buildup on the inside edges. It's enough to give Ghandi anxiety attacks! Oddly enough i didnt hate the base open shelf. Would never have that in a million years, but practicality everyday use wise, less annoying than most base cupboards. That said, its a worse dust and hair repository than top open shelves. Would catch a whole more of what a broom can kick up.

[@mrtalleymon]

Two dishwashers are great in vacation rentals with a dozen people in it.

[@trinaroe5132]

I saw a kitchen where the decorative toe kick was removable because it attached with magnets to ease cleaning. I think a better option would just be to paint the toe kick dark and install a thin wood shaped toe kick or brackets painted to match the cabinets. Has the look, but not a crumb collector.

[@KNine417]

I have a slanted ceiling any thing on here today for that ?

[@louiseogun1486]

No induction cooktops yet?

[@logicalblueberry]

In the kitchen photo with the navy top cabinets and black drop ceiling, could it be that the drop ceiling originally housed fluorescent lighting? If so, this was a great way to make it look cool and probably less expensive than tearing it out?

[@MTKDofficial]

Agree, though I don't think it's the case in this kitchen.

[@madonnahagedorn5649]

Some of these designer kitchens are meant to be a showpiece. Not for everyday practical use like my kitchen. Can you imagine carrying a turkey from that wall oven to the island? No. There's space to put a second island for cooking, baking, and buffets. Otherwise, these are quite enjoyable to look at and you can take elements from them and gather inspiration.

[@cs7717]

16:00 The 60s called. They want their kitchen back! Ugg. So many of these have a low oven. As someone in a chair, these are very difficult to use. You have to roll all the way back to open the oven door. Then you get to take the hot food out with two hands and try to roll forward while closing the oven with your chair which never works because the rack never smoothly slides back. All you can do is try to use your body to close the oven door. If you are even more unlucky like me and do not have an area that can accept hot pots, you are left with only putting it on top of the stove, which in my case, is right above the open oven door. Oven placement is worse than microwave placement because they are not designed for aging in place. Ovens should be at a natural reaching height and none of this bending over stuff.