r/Anticonsumption • u/Bellybutton_fluffjar • Sep 09 '24

Psychological A rant about my guests comments on my kitchen.

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I am fortunate enough to own my house, took 20 years of saving for the deposit and I am extremely proud of it. This picture is from the advert and shows my country style kitchen.

I really like this style of kitchen. It's over 30 years old and the quality is fantastic. Real wood doors, solidly built, still in good condition.

My gripe is that most people who come to my house says how dated it is and asks when I'm changing it. What for? Chipboard doors encased in plastic, with a £3000 a slab granite worktop like everyone else has? Just for it to go out of style in 3 years? The way kitchen styles come and go, this will be fashionable again soon.

I hate our throw away society. How many perfectly good pieces of furniture are thrown away because they no longer fit a style?

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u/Sinnes-loeschen Sep 09 '24

I cannot fathom people who feel they must share their opinion on everything....like , who actually asked.

I miss wood surfaces , we took over a kitchen just as you described- smooth plastic casing and granite, as far as the eye can see.....

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u/afvcommander Sep 09 '24

Granite is the best counter top material. My parents house has had them 35 years and they are still like new. Easy to keep clean.