When it comes to kitchens, they should be inspiring and functional. I imagine a kitchen having granite countertops with an island in the middle for extra working space. The cabinets should be really nice, possibly dark wood. A kitchen should have all the necessities a person needs to cook. I am already not the best cook and want to leave the kitchen as fast as possible, but I wouldn’t mind staying in a beautiful space. Our 7th floor kitchen in South Residence hall is pretty much embarrassing.
Our kitchen an eyesore. It looks super cheap and is not very enjoyable. For starters, the kitchen has a huge ice maker in the middle. It stands out so much and forces people to walk around it to enter the room. Then, the kitchen doesn’t have a refrigerator. If I’m cooking, I’d like to keep some of the ingredients at a safe temperature until they are ready to be used. Our kitchen is also missing a trash can and an island. I know there is plenty of counter space, but it looks like the kitchen was built in a closet.
Another issue with our kitchen is the ventilation system… there isn’t one! The alarm has gone off now a few times because the steam and smoke have set off the alarm. When you are cooking, you are facing away from the entrance and get scared every time someone walks in on you. It’s creepy!
I wish the room had granite counters and really nice, or at least reasonable cabinets. The ones they chose are tan and look like closet space.. Terrible. Finally, there is no where to sit after you make the food. The space basically says go back to your room and eat alone.. There is definitely enough space in the front right corner for a round table and some chairs. I just wish Queens wouldn’t take shortcuts and think about how students will use the space. OR in this case, not use the space. It is important to listen and hear what people want.
Communication in My LIfe 