Fireplace + Kitchen

When imagining my dream kitchen I sometimes picture a cozy seating area that includes a fireplace that doubles as an oven. I'm usually not thinking about the smell or the clean-up, but that is the point of a dream kitchen, right?

I'm still not sure how I feel about the whole table connected to the counter approach, but I find it intriguing enough that I want to remember it.

I might have already added this to my list of kitchen musts, but open shelves for frequently used dishes, books, etc. are a must.

scanned via May '08 BH&G