[matthewb0051]

The old lady and I watch several shows on HGTV. I think its because we've lived all over and owned a bunch of houses.

Just wanted to get the temperature of you all on whether you like or loathe open concept floorplans.

I literally can't stand them. I want separation and don't want my kitchen in my living room. Partly because my wife has an issue with the kitchen sink faucet and generally being noisy in there without ceasing.

I also don't get the need for the kitchen to be twice the size of the living room and ditto having gigantic master bathroom. (oops, saying master bedroom or bath is grounds for getting kicked off HGTV)

I get a kick out of hearing the homeowners on HGTV saying stuff like, "we want to open the kitchen up so we can see the kids in the living room" or "we like to entertain and don't want to be cut off from our guests".
A. what are your kids doing in the living room? Crack?
B. no way you entertain soooo often that you need to put your kitchen in your LR and if that is a problem have a menu that isn't so overwhelming that you need to stay in the kitchen 24/7.

Rant over but I'd love to hear what others think. If my wife hears me say it one more time I may get a black eye