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After all, it’s the place where all the magic on JHE happens!As I’ve started to plan and create dream boards on Pinterest {because that’s what every girl does with her ideas}, the one thing I know that will stay the same is it will have GE Appliances. There is a reason the builder of our first home used GE as the choice appliance for all their homes: they last! It’s just a good quality product!GE Appliances is a company that has been a part of the American home since 1905; they make products for the American people, for individuals, for families, and they understand every family is different and unique, with unique needs and unique history and culture. After all, that’s what makes us American people isn’t it? Our diverse, rich cultures!
GE Appliances is putting together an inspiring documentary series about the diversity of the American experience through the kitchen. The series is entitled Our American Kitchen, and is a collection of stories from real GE Appliances owners of different cultures, different traditions, different styles, different needs, and varying family sizes – to see how they are living their lives. I’ve had a sneak peak at some of the families and let me tell you – I cannot wait for you guys to see this series!
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So… onto my Dream Kitchen!
What needs do I have for my kitchen? What’s important to me? What is something I grew up with that I NEED to have in my kitchen?
A.K.A. What does MY American Kitchen look like?
Well… let me tell you!
WHAT DO I NEED:
Because I’m a food blogger and all of my photos are taken inside the kitchen, LOTS of natural light is a must! Bright and vibrant is what I want in my kitchen. I want people to feel comfortable and welcome when they come in to that area of our house.
Lots of storage space for all my dishes, pots, baking supplies, utensils, glassware, serving dishes, etc. {and even more for my food props :)}
Lots of counter space because you can never have too much counter space. Right now our kitchen doesn’t have an island, but I would love to have an island in our new house. It’s great for extra space but also can serve as a place for people to gather with their wine glasses and munch on appetizers during a dinner party.
Top notch appliances are a must! I want double ovens for sure, no more of this timing things out perfectly or trying to figure out how to shove everything in the oven around the holidays. Two high quality dishwashers – because two is better than one. A large 6 Burner Gas Stove Range with optional Grill on the side. A big exposed Stainless Steel Vent above the range. A Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator with MORE storage! I have to admit I’m kinda hooked on the GE Café™ Series right now!
Can you tell I’ve thought about this a bit? haha! 🙂
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WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO ME:
I would love to have those cool custom organizer cabinets and drawers. You know the ones that help you store your pots and pans, Tupperware, and utensils so it doesn’t look like a hot mess every time you open the door/drawer.
We are wine and coffee drinkers, so I would love to have a little niche where all that stuff is housed.
I go through a lot of dishes during the week, especially when I’m recipe testing. A big Farm Tub sink is important; so I can actually fit all those cutting boards and baking sheets in it!
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FAMILY INFLUENCES ON MY KITCHEN:
Growing up, my mom had this one little built-in bookshelf area in the kitchen where she stored all her cookbooks. I can remember her walking over to look for an old family recipe in her boxes or skimming cookbooks to find dinner for that night. I would love to have a little built-in bookshelf in my kitchen so my kids can see the same thing.
My mom always involved my brother and I in the process of cooking. She loved the kitchen, food, and everything about it, and wanted to pass that passion down to us. Three in the kitchen is a lot, especially when they are all cooking. But with plenty of room between the counters to move around and not get in each other’s way, it’s not a problem. That is a must!
So, I’ve shared my idea of what MY American Kitchen looks like? How about you? What does your dream kitchen look like?
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If you need some inspiration head over to GEAppliances.com – they have a really cool Design Center with TONS of inspiration!
Or head over to my Pinterest Board –> Inside my Dream Kitchen
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MY American Kitchen has a ton of counter space with either marble or granite tops. Right now I barely cook because I have a tiny kitchen with almost NO counter space. Its beyond frustrting.
https://twitter.com/davisesq212/status/616107544206028801
My dream kitchen would come with a good cook! But I would settle for a dishwasher instead!
My dream kitchen has to have a dishwasher (because I have never had one). Thank you
It would have a country feel to it. I would love a big oak island, oak picnic type table and oak cabinets. Thank you!
https://twitter.com/ardy22/status/615990005178236928
My dream kitchen would have a dish washer!
https://twitter.com/c5519/status/615974918820270080
https://twitter.com/momsfocus/status/615975131534372864
cooking home made cookies with my grand mother
my #SweepstakesEntry tweet:
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oh wow, my dream kitchen would have an island stand complete with its own mini grill
KC
kacor7@hotmail.com
https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/615968466005303296
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
kitchen island, bar, place to hang pots and pans from the ceiling a double door refrigerator and a double oven
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Oh my dream kitchen! The list is long: a farmhouse sink, a tin ceiling, a professional grade stove with a grill, a window for growing herbs, a bit of marble countertop for rolling out dough, a big pantry….
https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/615885841739698176
We just bought this house last July and it already had my dream kitchen with updated stainless steel appliances and a functional work space. The only thing it needs is a fancy pull down sprayer faucet.
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/615876924649394176
My dream kitchen MUST have a center island and a dishwasher. Everything else is negotiable! LOL
it needs new counters.
https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/615851726873059328
I could use a bigger refrigerator and a little more cupboard space
my dream kitchen needs a high power dishwasher
It needs a double oven.
My dream kitchen would have lots of drawers, easy-reach cabinet shelves and a farm sink
It would need a lot of flat surface area.
https://twitter.com/slehan/status/615698623058186240
My kitchen hasn’t been updated in 30 years. Now that my mortgage is paid off I plan to update it.
Thanks for the contest.
https://twitter.com/Stephanie64030/status/615656557276061696
My dream kitchen needs to have lots and lots of space, cabinets, and drawers.
It would need a lot of flat surface area.
I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/615618873535021056
My dream kitchen has to have a double oven.
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/615545897871626240
i would love double ovens
My Dream Kitchen has to have marble counter tops.
tweeted
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/615341853848678400
My dream kitchen has lots of natural wood cabinets, an island, and new shiny appliances.
it needs more space and modern appliances
Tweeted š – https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/615250949360087040
My dream kitchen needs to have SPACE! My kitchen is SO TINY you barely have room to move. I’d love an open layout with LOTS of counter space! š
tweet https://twitter.com/iamdadtastic/status/615066509967134720
I would like a big kitchen with plenty of counter space and storage space and top of the line appliances
https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/615026345618317312
My kitchen needs a double stove. It would help out tremendously.
https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/614950374294822912
I need a bigger refrigerator mine has a bottom freezer and I never have enough space
My dream kitchen needs to start with more space. I have my dream fridge, I’d love a better dishwasher and maybe a newer stove, but their both pretty good.
My tweet https://twitter.com/AurelieRed/status/614880000517492744
A BIG kitchen with a red fridge ā„
My dream kitchen needs to be big with plenty of space for family and friends.
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/pixel_berry_pie/status/614457973981716480
My dream kitchen would be spacious, white cabinets, and with a stove-top grill.
I think about creating a recipe with my daughter for our family to enjoy.
double oven, huge fridge, prep island, and huge sink
tvollowitz at aol dot com
My dream kitchen has a bay window for the cultivation of indoor culinary herbs.
Hope to win!
tweet
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/614123298411139072
Mine would need more countertop space!
My kitchen IS my dream kitchen-i have a work island, and a walk-in pantry, which I have decided I cannot do without!
My dream kitchen needs to have lot’s of open space and ton’s of cabinets.
https://twitter.com/Attea2d/status/614074729817878529
If I had to dream…. you know those self cleaning ovens? I would like a self-cleaning kitchen š Barring that – a bigger dishwasher would be freaking awesome. Everything else would be gravy… double oven, a walk in pantry, wine refrigerator, lots and lots of counter space.
Tweet https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/614065553737707524
We are living in an apartment for now.
My dream kitchen would have lots more space and a center island.
thank you
My dream kitchen would be a farmhouse style with GE appliances, plenty of cabinets and countertops, double ovens and an eat in kitchen.
Tweet
https://twitter.com/clc408/status/614028387665977344
My dream kitchen would have top of the line appliances, beautiful surfaces and lots of natural light.
It needs a whole makeover. We moved into a home that needs a lot of work.
Lots of room, a walk in pantry, double ovens.
https://twitter.com/eliza_elliott/status/613849448855109632
My dream kitchen needs all the latest and greatest appliances and an add on main level laundry room – no more basement laundry!
OUR KITCHEN NEEDS A BIGGER BADDER FRIDGE! NOT ENOUGH SPACE, PLUS I’D LIKE ONE WITH AN ICE MAKER…. NICE….
https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/613233287281020928
i posted a tweet here: https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/612460800070955008
i like my kitchen it could just use a bit of a facelift – i’d like to replace my formica counters with quartz or granite and refinish my cabinets
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/612434250370031616
My dream kitchen needs to have an island, hard wood floors, granite counter tops, a big pantry, a dishwasher and lots of cabinets.
My dream kitchen needs a dishwasher.
Tweet https://twitter.com/Lindiac/status/611671366199160833
My dream kitchen needs to have a big picture window, granite counter tops, dark wood floors and white cabinets.
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/610918129636626433
My dream kitchen needs to have lots of counter space and a huge pantry!
My dream kitchen needs to have new stainless steel appliances, new cabinets, and needs to be large.
My dream kitchen NEEDS to have wood burning oven to breads and pizza.
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/sazzyfrazzy/status/604167102811897857
sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com
My dream kitchen needs to be sleek and modern with lots of cabinet and counter-top space.
sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com
tweeted:
https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/600534565581533184
amy [at] utry [dot] it
My dream kitchen need to have lots of counter top space and a huge walk-in pantry! I currently don’t have a pantry and my kitchen is quite messy. š But I still hang out there the most! More than rest time.
amy [at] utry [dot] it
tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/600311153638649857
My dream kitchen needs to have a double over, a large island with granite countertops, and a touchless faucet.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com
My dream kitchen needs a big, open island!
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/596442982561218561
White cupboards green countertops tile floor subway tile backsplash and lots of light
My dream kitchen would have a double dishwasher. Theres always tons of dishes in this house
Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/592684293266264065
My dream kitchen needs to have a pleasing aesthetic, counter space, storage space and updated appliances…and space for a table/chairs for the family to eat.
tweeted https://twitter.com/thepryfamily2/status/591687451841830912 pryfamily5@gmail.com
it needs a gas stove, double ovens and lots of counter space pryfamily5@gmail.com
Hopefully someday I will have a kitchen full of stainless steel appliances.
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/590725705647947778
My dream kitchen needs to have granite counter tops farmhouse sink and my five burner gas stove and I will be all set!
I’d love to have my sink be in front of a window. It’s in a corner right now, which is just bleh.
I get it… we don’t even have a window in our kitchen which is really irritating.
My dream kitchen would have a double oven for large family gatherings!
tweeted
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/589906263003172865
My dream kitchen needs a really nice gas stove, good, practical storage, lots of counter space, natural light and ideally a view (for washing dishes!)
Wow, I think we could be sisters from different mothers. Practacial your entire post could have been written by me.
I am a foodie and love to experiment, prepare, cook and eat it.. I love kitchen design mags and cookbooks. I collect lots of vintage dishes, cutting boards and tools/gadgets. I tend towards beach cottage with vintage tropical..bright colors for all my vintage Fiesta etc..I need bright light, friends, family and pet..Hahah.
I need a place to put it all..
You should see my kitchen pinterest board as we are about to remodel the whole house.
haha.. Love it Vickie! And the description of your dream kitchen sounds dreamy… vintage tropical with bright colors!? Yes please. I totally need to check out your pinterest board, I need all the inspiration I can get as we are going to be building soon too!
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/588146134616506368
lots of storage and open concept!!
I’d love for my kitchen to have quartz countertops.
Well, there is nothing from my childhood kitchen that I would want in my current one. But I do need a lot of updates done — new cabinets, floors and appliances.
Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net
updates are always a good thing
I love your white kitchen — the one thing that I would love is a large refrigerator with a matching large freezer — same brand, style, etc., but with a left handle on the ‘frig and a right handle on the freezer. Heard of this idea a few years ago and it is extremely cost effective and looks and acts very upscale and commercial.
Oh.. love the idea of the matching freezer and the design!
Cabinet space! Lots of it!
chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com
OOOOH Love the all white kitchen! It always looks so fresh and clean! I would love to win the appliance package because we are redoing our old (and i mean seriously OLD) kitchen in stages because that is the only way we can afford to do it!!
I hear ya on that. White always makes things shine more and makes them look cleaner. Hope you win it Shelley, would be awesome to redo your kitchen with brand new free stuff! š
White cabinets, bar stools & a coffee bar!
Dishwasher! Dishwasher before fridge!
https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/585082521156722688
Enough counter space to allow two people to cook in the kitchen at the same time!
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/585049972254605312
My dream kitchen would have a double oven range and a French door refrigerator.
I to dream of a white Kitchen! White subway tile, Gunstock hard wood flooring, white cabinets, butcher block island, new appliances! Can you tell I have been dreaming for a while? Just discovered you on Pinterest, love your site!
haha.. yup and I LOVE it! I think the two things women dream about are weddings and then dream kitchens. š
so pumped you found me on pinterest girl! Hope you are able to find some tasty recipes that will become staples in your family!
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/584928328387272704
My Dream Kitchen NEEDS to have a Dual-Fuel Range and large counter space.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
Tweeted https://twitter.com/MomOF2Boysz/status/584928171675484161
My dream kitchen needs to have a black granite counter top, double oven, a large fridge.. basically fully loaded with appliances and spacious! Oh, and self cleaning.
I tweeted. https://twitter.com/NikiJohnson8/status/584783011939487745
My dream kitchen NEEDS a dishwasher, double sink, large island for prep and definitely windows to let some light in.
https://twitter.com/KRISOTTO2276/status/584519912510660608
My dream kitchen needs a large work/socializing island, great lighting, two garbage cans, and plenty of space for my two mixers and all my baking pans!
Shared on twitter: https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/584213002968117248
My dream kitchen needs to have large sinks, stainless steel for all the appliances, granite counter tops, big table, and a huge stove.
https://twitter.com/leighanne000/status/584198064426082304
I would love an island–marble countertops!
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/584022896298893312
I would love to to have an island in our kitchen
me too girl!
Gorgeous kitchen choices, Krista! I love the idea of a bright white kitchen!
thanks Cathy! š
https://twitter.com/LauraBessy/status/583707184040554497
I would love a nice backsplash, granite countertops, and a gas range.
love your taste! š
Oh how I love these dream kitchens!! My dream kitchen needs to be WHITE!! And have those open shelves š So pretty!
Open shelves are a totally must, especially for all the food props. š
https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/583636026234646530
My dream kitchen would have a kitchenaid mixer, a double oven, lots of space and granite countertops!
definitely double ovens!! love it! š
I need LOTS and LOTS of cabinets for storing all my dishes and cutting boards and serving pieces!
YES please!
tweet
https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/583483554048249857
I would love white cabinets and gray granite. just something bright.
My dream needs to have a GE range and a fireplace.
Oh.. love the fireplace addition!
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/583437113724706817
My dream kitchen has to have a nice backsplash and an island.
Totally agree!
Your dream kitchen sounds just like mine! White cabinets, tons of storage space, and great light! And – with all the dishes we do…TWO dishwashers! š
Right! Two dishwashers is mandatory!
OMG where do I START! Granite counter tops, white cabines- stainless steel appliances… I could keep going but that’s about it for now ! !
Thanks!
haha… I know! Us girls… we have everything planned out! š
LOVE your dream kitchen! And this post came at the perfect time. We just bought a house and are moving at the end of April. We are in the fun stage of buying new things for the house, including new appliances! We were unsure what brand we wanted to go with, but after this I am definitely considering GE!!!
And we are also restaining the kitchen to be all espresso (it is currently oak). While I love white, we thought to stain first because once we paint, we can’t go back. Surprisingly, I am actually really excited to have all espresso cabinets!
And best of luck designing your house! I can’t wait to hear more about it š
Yes, so do GE. Honestly its all we have! š
I’m so excited for you guys. The stage you are in is my favorite part about buying a house! You HAVE to post pictures!
Your dream kitchen is pretty much my dream kitchen. I love all the light flooding in, the stone, the tile, sigh. I just wish it were mine.
haha… I knew we were friends for a reason. Same taste! Love it Tanya!
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/583367407361650689
My dream kitchen needs to have lots of cabinet space for all of the appliances we like to collect.
AGREED!
The main things my dream kitchen needs to have is great lighting, lots of counter space and lots of storage space!
Amen to great lighting!
We are still in our starter home 6 years later, but the overhaul we have done to the kitchen is amazing! White cabinets, white subway tiles, just put in rustic bamboo floors, butcher block counter top! It has become my dream kitchen š Of course, when the time comes to move, I will have an even more amazing kitchen (if that is possible!)
Oh… I so love bamboo flavors and that butcher block counter top!
Jealous!!
YES to all of this! I think we have the same dream kitchen! š
haha.. great minds think alike!
I’ve got kitchen envy over here! I have zero natural light in my kitchen. Boo.
haha… hey me too girl! š
On a side note you take some pretty awesome photos for zero natural light! Photo magician! š
my dream kitchen HAS to be bright and white with LOADS of windows – and a desk would be the cherry on top
oohhh.. love the desk idea Heather!
Tweet Entry
https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/583296615508656128
My dream kitchen needs to have a new GE Range, mine is getting old, and new GE refrigerator-it is also very old, and a bigger table for my growing family!
GE is the best in appliances.. I’m totally with you on both of those girl! š
https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/583293875780976640
my dream kitchen needs to have an island, hard wood floors, solid counter tops and back splash, dishwasher, lots of storage.
love it lisa!
Love love love!!!!! Funny enough I haul all my creations up to the studio because it has more light than the kitchen. So if we ever bust out a wall & expand the kitchen even more – my dream would be even more natural light & adding a second island – maybe double the size of the pantry & fridge too. Just sayin’…….
LOVE that… Bust down that wall girl! Do it Do it!! š No more running up and down the stairs… thats crazy talk!
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/583282082035736576
My dream kitchen needs to have the newest appliances and lots of light
Every Single one of those kitchens would be my dream Kitchen!!!
haha.. right! š
I agree on the space…lots of storage and counter space! My apartment is just not cutting it. I also really really really want a pellet ice machine someday…and a deep freezer!
Oh… apartment life can be rough on the storage front! And how fun would a pellet ice machine be!!!
Growing up, my mom’s entire kitchen was white. It always looked so pristine and sophisticated so I am feeling all of these designs. Beautiful.
Oh… love that! there is just something about a clean white kitchen ya know. And its nice for us food bloggers who need lots of light. hehe š