Open-plan kitchens have always struck me as impractical. It can be difficult to create a cozy, warm atmosphere in a cavernous space. I’ve long preferred the idea of a kitchen tucked away from the living space: somewhere to cook without worrying about leaving dishes or clutter on display to the rest of the home.
Then I saw Barbara Corcoran’s Upper East Side solarium kitchen idea. Suddenly, the thought of an open-plan layout feels far more glamorous than I ever imagined.
