Pretty Doesn't Always Mean Practical in Kitchen Design

I really shouldn't say “goofs” but certainly design elements to ponder. Looking at this kitchen, which is actually very pretty except for the area's I have circled.

Why would a kitchen designer add that awkward shelf area where the rooster is? The cabinets are non functioning and it's just a shelf to collect odd decor such as roosters and plants. How often will you be going up there to dust? I'm thinking the bill for this kitchen would have been considerably less if that area was utilized a bit better or just eliminated. 

The other area I have circled is the bottom of the cabinetry. Again, this is a great example of something that looks pretty but is not practical. Can you imagine all the dust bunnies and other “collectibles” that will be gathering under those cabinets? 

Look where the hinges are on the cabinets. There's no way you can have full swing of the door without hitting the range. Poor design.

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Never liked a white kitchen. This kitchen (actually belongs to Courtney Cox) looks like a doctors office. I'm pretty sure there are no children in this home because that white sitting area would be filled with black footprints in a heartbeat if there were. 

I don't care for this kitchen design for several reasons. Since the kitchen is so very white, the black island sticks out like a tank and it's not even an attractive island. It has an awkward design with those two legs looking like they're about to run away.

The tile floor has some color but the pattern is too busy for this small room. I do like the stainless appliances though.

See, it just goes to show you, pretty doesn't always mean practical.