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I am really sorry I missed all of the original discussion about my kitchen, I could have answered some questions in a more timely manner. If you'd like to see the other 1/3 of the kitchen, there is a photo on my blog: http://www.mark-leslie.net/to-refrigerate-or-not-to-refrigerate. I took the photo about 6 years ago.
For everyone who is concerned about how well this kitchen holds up...it is over 10 years old at this point and it works well for parties of 2 or when I cook for a party of 200. There is no "staff" that cleans the house or the kitchen. It is just us. I posted a more descriptive comment of the kitchen on the original blog post on thekitchn. Please check out that response and my blog to see the rest of the kitchen.
Thanks for all of the comments, both pro and con. It is great to share ideas back and forth.
Ciao~
Mark

Hello Everyone,
I visit this blog often, but I have been so busy recently that I missed all of the discussion about my kitchen.
There is a view of the rest of the kitchen, which shows the location of the fridge and the dishwasher, on my blog: www.mark-leslie.net. Here is the direct link to the photo: http://www.mark-leslie.net/to-refrigerate-or-not-to-refrigerate.
As for storage: pots and pans are in drawers on the bottom left side of the sink cabinet. Cooking utensils are in the top left drawer. On the opposite side of the sink cabinet is the silverware drawer and below right is the measuring cup/bowls and storage containers. The island (under the marble slab) holds the dishwasher, and to the right of it is a line of drawers containing oven mitts, cooking knives, parchment/plastic wrap, foil, Zip-Locks, and kitchen towels. Food storage is in the left side of the armoire (fridge) cabinet (canned food, cereal, potatoes, onions, crackers, rice, pasta, etc), while the right side holds everyday dishes...glasses, plates, bowls, cups, saucers, cooking sheets, cutting boards, platters. Spices, flour, sugar, extra cooking oils, and the like are all in the below cabinet section of the niche to the right of the stove.
The original "old" kitchen, which was a slim galley-style has been converted into a butler's pantry and contains dishes that we don't use everyday...crystal, china, certain baking dishes and pans, the toaster, the microwave, food processor, vases, candles, cleaning supplies, etc. All are very close and just a few steps away from the kitchen.
Sadly, there is no "staff" that cleans the house or the mirror, it is just us. The kitchen is tighter or cozier or smaller than it seems in the photos, which makes it a more manageable space than one would think.
I am flattered by all of the comments and opinions...even the ones that don't like the kitchen. I think it is always important to remember that good design is only good if it works for you and this kitchen works for us. I am glad that the article is letting people expand their idea of what a "kitchen" is and could be.
Again, thanks for the comments and I hope by seeing the other 1/3 of the kitchen on my blog, everyone will have a clearer idea of the space.
Ciao~
Mark