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]]> By: Joseph http://hookedonhouses.net/2008/07/12/i-cant-get-enough-of-1950s-kitchens/#comment-3428 Joseph Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:55:21 +0000 http://hookedonhouses.wordpress.com/?p=1928#comment-3428 Ah, the fifties. I just don't think it is a time I would care to go back to, nor are those kitchens for me. It would be fun to build a kitchen like that, I think, but it's just not something I would want for myself. I actually find myself becoming increasingly interested in modern European design, although again, it is not something I want for myself. My tastes actually run to Shaker and the Greene and Greene brothers. My partner and I are cabinetmakers, and we have set up a website in which we look at ideas for homes--mostly kitchens and baths, although we're talking about entertainment centers and home theaters this week. We really just try to call them like we see them. If anyone's interested, you can find us at www.cft411.com. Ah, the fifties. I just don’t think it is a time I would care to go back to, nor are those kitchens for me. It would be fun to build a kitchen like that, I think, but it’s just not something I would want for myself. I actually find myself becoming increasingly interested in modern European design, although again, it is not something I want for myself. My tastes actually run to Shaker and the Greene and Greene brothers. My partner and I are cabinetmakers, and we have set up a website in which we look at ideas for homes–mostly kitchens and baths, although we’re talking about entertainment centers and home theaters this week. We really just try to call them like we see them. If anyone’s interested, you can find us at http://www.cft411.com.

]]> By: At Home Redesigns http://hookedonhouses.net/2008/07/12/i-cant-get-enough-of-1950s-kitchens/#comment-3427 At Home Redesigns Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:06:49 +0000 http://hookedonhouses.wordpress.com/?p=1928#comment-3427 How fun! This would still work today...with a few adjustments... How fun! This would still work today…with a few adjustments…

]]> By: Bonnie Morscher http://hookedonhouses.net/2008/07/12/i-cant-get-enough-of-1950s-kitchens/#comment-3426 Bonnie Morscher Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:40:41 +0000 http://hookedonhouses.wordpress.com/?p=1928#comment-3426 I've watched both shows (I'm an HGTV junkie) and don't care much for either. David did one or two makeovers that I liked (one of them an arts and crafts living room where he did a 3-D mural). Kim's carpenter, Anthony, is more fun to watch than anyone else on either show (he tells everyone that they are the best helper he's ever had). These two designers just don't reach the heights of my favorite TV designers, Candice Olson and Debbie Travis. I actually prefer each of the Designed to Sell designers to either of the Design Star winners. Also, I don't care for the Design on a Dime designers, either. I would say David and Kim are on a par with them. I’ve watched both shows (I’m an HGTV junkie) and don’t care much for either. David did one or two makeovers that I liked (one of them an arts and crafts living room where he did a 3-D mural). Kim’s carpenter, Anthony, is more fun to watch than anyone else on either show (he tells everyone that they are the best helper he’s ever had). These two designers just don’t reach the heights of my favorite TV designers, Candice Olson and Debbie Travis. I actually prefer each of the Designed to Sell designers to either of the Design Star winners. Also, I don’t care for the Design on a Dime designers, either. I would say David and Kim are on a par with them.

]]> By: Robin http://hookedonhouses.net/2008/07/12/i-cant-get-enough-of-1950s-kitchens/#comment-3425 Robin Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:56:31 +0000 http://hookedonhouses.wordpress.com/?p=1928#comment-3425 I've watched 4 episodes of each (that's about all I can take). I find his show to be better than hers. I like his style better and I think he is a better (although not great) host. I find that Kim is too camera-concious, overly fake chipper and "won't this be fun", and the whole "its in the bag" thing is too gimmicky. In one episode she recently did the home office of a work at home couple and the wall color was a shade of yellow that guaranteed I would get o work done. She did improve the furniture layout and tuck a mini-kitchen into an otherwise useless corner, but hello, they work from HOME, why make two areas to make coffee/clean up. I think my big disappointment stems from the whole selection process. The winners are chosen more for their reality TV histrionics and likeability than for their design skills or host-ability. Just because everyone votes for one contestant is no guarantee of a successful show (or album or whatever - look how many American Idol winners have NOT made it. Paging Taylor Hicks). I’ve watched 4 episodes of each (that’s about all I can take). I find his show to be better than hers. I like his style better and I think he is a better (although not great) host. I find that Kim is too camera-concious, overly fake chipper and “won’t this be fun”, and the whole “its in the bag” thing is too gimmicky. In one episode she recently did the home office of a work at home couple and the wall color was a shade of yellow that guaranteed I would get o work done. She did improve the furniture layout and tuck a mini-kitchen into an otherwise useless corner, but hello, they work from HOME, why make two areas to make coffee/clean up.

I think my big disappointment stems from the whole selection process. The winners are chosen more for their reality TV histrionics and likeability than for their design skills or host-ability. Just because everyone votes for one contestant is no guarantee of a successful show (or album or whatever - look how many American Idol winners have NOT made it. Paging Taylor Hicks).

]]> By: Pat http://hookedonhouses.net/2008/07/12/i-cant-get-enough-of-1950s-kitchens/#comment-3424 Pat Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:39:22 +0000 http://hookedonhouses.wordpress.com/?p=1928#comment-3424 When Friends of the Library have the annual book fair, decorating books from this era are always available. I might pick a couple up next year. You would love these books! Pat When Friends of the Library have the annual book fair, decorating books from this era are always available. I might pick a couple up next year. You would love these books!

Pat

]]> By: hookedonhouses http://hookedonhouses.net/2008/07/12/i-cant-get-enough-of-1950s-kitchens/#comment-3423 hookedonhouses Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:16:50 +0000 http://hookedonhouses.wordpress.com/?p=1928#comment-3423 Robin-- I've only caught a couple of episodes of "Myles of Styles," and I wasn't really impressed with the results in either one. Her color choices have also confused me a bit. But I should probably watch more than two episodes before judging too harshly. However, I have to say I've received at least three e-mails now from readers who have said they were disappointed in her show. That can't be a good sign for HGTV if that's any indication of viewer sentiment in general! I liked David Bromstad when he was a contestant (I voted for both him and Kim, actually), but he's not the best host in the world, is he? I do think he does a pretty good job with the makeovers, though. (At least the 2-3 episodes I've seen.) What do you guys think? Have you been watching them? If a show isn't on my DVR schedule, I don't see much of it. I hardly ever watch live TV any more. Maybe I should tape a few of their episodes to see if they're doing any better now that they've had a little more practice at it. -Julia Robin–
I’ve only caught a couple of episodes of “Myles of Styles,” and I wasn’t really impressed with the results in either one. Her color choices have also confused me a bit. But I should probably watch more than two episodes before judging too harshly.

However, I have to say I’ve received at least three e-mails now from readers who have said they were disappointed in her show. That can’t be a good sign for HGTV if that’s any indication of viewer sentiment in general!

I liked David Bromstad when he was a contestant (I voted for both him and Kim, actually), but he’s not the best host in the world, is he? I do think he does a pretty good job with the makeovers, though. (At least the 2-3 episodes I’ve seen.)

What do you guys think? Have you been watching them? If a show isn’t on my DVR schedule, I don’t see much of it. I hardly ever watch live TV any more. Maybe I should tape a few of their episodes to see if they’re doing any better now that they’ve had a little more practice at it. -Julia

]]> By: Andrea http://hookedonhouses.net/2008/07/12/i-cant-get-enough-of-1950s-kitchens/#comment-3422 Andrea Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:09:08 +0000 http://hookedonhouses.wordpress.com/?p=1928#comment-3422 One of my kids asked me today why nobody on HGTV likes bright colors for kitchens. He said he thinks it looks better when they leave the kitchens colorful. I guess he was born in the wrong era. Or maybe he's just ahead of his time. He could be a future "design star!" One of my kids asked me today why nobody on HGTV likes bright colors for kitchens. He said he thinks it looks better when they leave the kitchens colorful. I guess he was born in the wrong era. Or maybe he’s just ahead of his time. He could be a future “design star!”

]]> By: Marilyn http://hookedonhouses.net/2008/07/12/i-cant-get-enough-of-1950s-kitchens/#comment-3421 Marilyn Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:40:26 +0000 http://hookedonhouses.wordpress.com/?p=1928#comment-3421 Oh Julia, how do I love your blog - let me count the ways? Some day I'll do a post with my 1940's bamboo "Florida" trays and we'll swap retro post comments. Love that kitchen! Oh Julia, how do I love your blog - let me count the ways? Some day I’ll do a post with my 1940’s bamboo “Florida” trays and we’ll swap retro post comments. Love that kitchen!

]]> By: Angela http://hookedonhouses.net/2008/07/12/i-cant-get-enough-of-1950s-kitchens/#comment-3420 Angela Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:46:45 +0000 http://hookedonhouses.wordpress.com/?p=1928#comment-3420 Okay, Julia, I'm in love. How can I resist your retro posts? Have I already told you that I used to spend hours at the art and architecture library in art school pouring over all the 50s home magazines in the archives? That was me on the floor in the middle of the rows of shelves dreaming myself away in one of those canary yellow or turquoise kitchens. Thank you for a fun post...and your advice/thoughts on smarty pants children on my blog! Okay, Julia, I’m in love. How can I resist your retro posts? Have I already told you that I used to spend hours at the art and architecture library in art school pouring over all the 50s home magazines in the archives? That was me on the floor in the middle of the rows of shelves dreaming myself away in one of those canary yellow or turquoise kitchens.

Thank you for a fun post…and your advice/thoughts on smarty pants children on my blog!

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