the mixer that’s always a tad too big
One of my main functional objectives when I designed our kitchen was to hide all of the appliances except for the Ilve range. I didn’t want a toaster, electric kettle, coffee maker, or any small appliances sitting out on the counter, and I wanted the fridge and dishwasher to be paneled. While necessary, those appliances almost always look modern and feel out of place in my aesthetic. The one exception is my Kitchen Aid stand mixer. Jeff bought it for me as a housewarming gift when we bought and moved into our first home, and through all of my different decorating stages, I’ve liked having it sit out. My plan in this kitchen was to store it under the freestanding antique kitchen island. I eyeballed it, and it looked like it would work, so that was the plan. In reality, it didn’t work. It was just a smidge too tall.
