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A fridge with an internal freezer ('icebox') is fairly common over here in the UK. You're right, it doesn't hold much - maybe an icecube tray, a pizza and some frozen veggies - and they usually have a lower star rating than dedicated freezers, meaning you can't store things for so long. But OK if you don't need much freezer space.

This is still a blog - the blogger can post anything they want (that's legal), no? This post might not be design related but that's the blogger's choice.

Agas have been discussed in the press over here in the UK recently regarding their eco-(un)friendliness. The spokesperson pointed out that they last several lifetimes and can eventually be recycled. The can also be used to run the central heating as well as cook, and there are different models that run on different fuels. They are so heavy that they retain heat for a long time, so it's not like running a regular stove 24hrs. However, I'm not convinced, given the efficiency of modern ovens and heating systems in the UK. I once moved into a house that had a large gas-fired Aga. True, it was great to have a cosy kitchen all year round - especially when the electricity went off for five days at -20C - but other than that it was a bit of a nuisance to use and expensive to run. And the Companion models, which are just regular stoves styled to look like Agas, look twee and have ovens with poor energy efficiency ratings.

JoanneM

Bravo. And I second that with a loathing of 'heart', I believe meaning 'love' ("I heart that sofa" etc.). When did heart become a verb?

I've noticed the Expedits in a few design books/magazines/architect's portfolios recently. So now it's becoming iconic...

First pic is excellent - the colour, pattern and floor-to-ceiling length are all spot on.

But the second one...??!!

But wait, it's not April 1st yet....

I'd think the pots and utensils would get greasy.

Those are Kartell Componibli tables, no? Or did Ikea 'take inspiration from' those too?

And beautiful photography.

I'm wondering about the description as 'rustic', as that would be quite a different style over here in the UK. Is it because of the style of the antique pieces?

Same arguments over here in the UK. Many planning departments are now actively encouraging modern designs to avoid pastiche, but there's still lots of opposition to this approach. My local area has beautiful Georgian architecture with a few very contemporary gems in infill spaces and modern conversions of small mews houses. If well designed I personally think the new additions work very well and add to the richness of the built environment.

I would have preferred to see a well designed contemporary house on this site rather than one in this Greek revival style, but at least the architect appears to have put a lot of thought into replicating the local style authentically. So it's better than pretty much all the 'Vicwardian' efforts that developers throw up here in the UK!

Interesting debate.