Open kitchens not only make homes feel bigger than they allow for easier interaction within the home, since the person cooking is no longer shut away from everyone else.
Kenyan homeowners are building 'wet kitchens' because open-plan layouts, a Western trend, don't fit local culture and cooking habits. This market correction shows global design trends fail without cultural adaptation and practical household functionality.
By
Marion Sitawa
Correspondent
Nation Media Group
A substantial number of Kenyan homes priced above Sh45 million now feature open-plan kitchens. The design concept was borrowed from Western interiors and increasingly used by developers targeting discerning, well-travelled buyers while maximising space.
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