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Could this be more impractical?

house_cat — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 01:59:01 GMT

I've been studying cottage design kitchens, which seems to be the look I favor. I came across this one and sat shaking my head.

Really?

I can hardly think of anything less practical than this frilly skirt in a busy kitchen.

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grandma r — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 02:05:12 GMT

@house_cat. Definitely not practical. It would need to be washed and ironed almost daily.

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OutofMadison — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 02:10:27 GMT

OMG - thank you for the laugh! I can't even imagine trying to keep it clean and spotless if you actually cook anywhere near it. And even if you don't it's just a giant dust catcher. Just YUK and No Thsnk You!

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spiderw — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 02:10:29 GMT

Not practical or fitting for a kitchen, a big no for me!!!!

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Kachina624 — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 02:15:32 GMT

I don't know which is worse, skirts or shelves. I saw a realty ad for a house in my neighborhood where they'd removed all the upper cabinets that were replaced by shelves. As dusty as it is here in the desert, that would be an automatic deal killer. You'd be washing dishes before and after a meal. It was a dumb, dumb move by the owner.

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January121 — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 02:36:57 GMT

WOW!! .... I can’t even imagine trying to keep the “skirt” clean!!!!! ..... definitely not something that would appeal to me 👎

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Twoaces — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 02:37:19 GMT

That is hilarious, and not even attractive. I’m with you on liking the cottage kitchen look, but I don’t think that’s it! It’s more like a vanity table skirt. Especially funny because I very rarely cook, but it still wouldn’t work for me. Who thought that was a cute idea??

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froggy — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 02:43:13 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I don't know which is worse, skirts or shelves. I saw a realty ad for a house in my neighborhood where they'd removed all the upper cabinets that were replaced by shelves. As dusty as it is here in the desert, that would be an automatic deal killer. You'd be washing dishes before and after a meal. It was a dumb, dumb move by the owner.

Yeah I don't get open shelves either.

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ECBG — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 02:43:21 GMT

@house_cat

All of those white ruffles are a disaster waiting to happen!

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smoochy — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 02:45:14 GMT

My folks had carpet in our kitchen and bathroom in the sixties. The indoor outdoor type. It was a thing back then. Truly gross.

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Carmie — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 02:45:17 GMT

Back in the 50's-60's sink shirts were really common. Most of the homes in my neighborhood had them.

I don't remember seeing any that were frilly though. They were mostly a printed or solid gathered cotton fabric with matching window curtains.

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smoochy — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 03:39:05 GMT

@Carmie wrote:
Back in the 50's-60's sink shirts were really common. Most of the homes in my neighborhood had them.

I don't remember seeing any that were frilly though. They were mostly a printed or solid gathered cotton fabric with matching window curtains.

Yes. I remember well. They hid the pipes.

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sunshine45 — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 03:40:24 GMT

probably someone who never uses the kitchen.....and there are many people like that these days!

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Flatbush — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 07:46:58 GMT

Looks like an old fashioned dressing table.

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mintedrose — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 07:56:51 GMT

Its trying to integrate a bit of country style with contemporary which isnt working. The kitchen itself above the counter is contemporary. The curtain give it that country feel and look. But you're right, its not practicle at all.

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godi — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 12:16:11 GMT

I would have that ruined in no time.

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Imaoldhippie — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 12:33:14 GMT

I dont care for ruffles, so its a no for me. I can vision that with spaghetti sauce all over it.

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Marp — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 12:40:13 GMT

If I did something like that my cat would think she was in kitty heaven.

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Still Raining — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 12:54:59 GMT

The only way it could be more impractical is if it needed dry cleaning.

Wouldn't last a hot second in a normal house.

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Yahooey — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 14:06:17 GMT

you silly people - this is phase 1 of an interactive artwork installation

you go about your daily life and then take out the skirt and frame it

there are 12 in the series - Jan Feb Mar - you get the gist

they are a month in the life series - you will see how the stains reflect your life

the artist started sink skirt following the raves of a month in the life White TableCloth