tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post6578224870016646587..comments2024-03-27T03:11:58.288-04:00Comments on Kitchen and Residential Design: Reader question: can you help me with a small kitchen layout?Paul Anaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-85764825928821143942010-01-20T01:53:26.046-05:002010-01-20T01:53:26.046-05:00Speaking of questions and who really knows, I have...Speaking of questions and who really knows, I have wondered why in the English alphabet do we even bother having the letter "C" when "S" and "K" has the same sound. Trust me though, I am not loosing any sleep over it. SMILES <br />-Brenda-mrsbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490065292054880863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-6823368168360303792010-01-19T13:07:51.113-05:002010-01-19T13:07:51.113-05:00Of course this is pure philosophy, but oh how I lo...Of course this is pure philosophy, but oh how I love this kind of thing. I don't think there are real answers to questions like that, it's just a matter of which perspective can put together a more compelling proof. Discussion like this challenge me to see the world from another perspective and believe me, that's always a welcome exercise.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-51970019945523164332010-01-19T11:48:50.477-05:002010-01-19T11:48:50.477-05:00I realize I didn't word it quite properly but ...I realize I didn't word it quite properly but being the clever lad you are, you understood what I meant.(The unconditional love of a Mother for her child and it being ....FREE.) <br /><br />As far as Mother and child are concern I believe it is instinct. NO, "just because or because it makes them feel better".<br /> <br /> Your question is a good one, as I heard of people who have said they 'love' their car and they really do. So who really knows. <br /><br />SMILES -Brenda-mrsbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490065292054880863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-57261688223265522742010-01-19T11:00:17.225-05:002010-01-19T11:00:17.225-05:00Ahhh, but here's a conundrum for you. Do peopl...Ahhh, but here's a conundrum for you. Do people love just because or because it makes them feel better?Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-66199015281744602132010-01-19T10:55:13.989-05:002010-01-19T10:55:13.989-05:00Oh Paul, as a Mother I beg to differ. There will ...Oh Paul, as a Mother I beg to differ. There will always be unconditional love between a Mother and her child which is....FREE. <br />SMILES -Brenda-mrsbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490065292054880863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-43512455108386333042010-01-19T10:22:09.740-05:002010-01-19T10:22:09.740-05:00Actually Brenda, nothing's free. Ever.Actually Brenda, nothing's free. Ever.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-3311405381253157032010-01-19T10:13:14.638-05:002010-01-19T10:13:14.638-05:00I hear you Paul. What ever happened to 'the ...I hear you Paul. What ever happened to 'the old school of thought', "there are few things in life that are free". -Brenda-mrsbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490065292054880863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-45198876686272678422010-01-18T12:22:41.658-05:002010-01-18T12:22:41.658-05:00Thanks Julie, now if I could just get more people ...Thanks Julie, now if I could just get more people to hire this expert I'd be all set!Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-69852927905524247612010-01-18T12:18:45.240-05:002010-01-18T12:18:45.240-05:00I love your response -- and your philosophy: Good ...I love your response -- and your philosophy: Good advice is never free, and free advice is never good.<br /><br />Save headaches. Save money. Hire a specialist!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-35500562573070574832010-01-18T11:20:23.111-05:002010-01-18T11:20:23.111-05:00Thanks for weighing in, it's good to see you a...Thanks for weighing in, it's good to see you around these parts again.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-30399998728130482922010-01-18T11:09:24.606-05:002010-01-18T11:09:24.606-05:00Now...I've gotten a lot of good advice for fre...Now...I've gotten a lot of good advice for free over the years....but good designs - that's different. ;)Selah Design Serviceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10724067303522916614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-72959504696522719592010-01-17T23:03:48.481-05:002010-01-17T23:03:48.481-05:00I used to work in one of those establishments too....I used to work in one of those establishments too. "free" anything is a myth and pretending otherwise is a mistake. And you're right, something that doesn't cost anything can't have any value.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-2659054584517443182010-01-17T22:55:06.775-05:002010-01-17T22:55:06.775-05:00Yay Paul - perfect answer. I used to work in a &qu...Yay Paul - perfect answer. I used to work in a "we don't charge for design" establishment, and of course we really did, it was just hidden in the cost of the products. And then we'd get frustrated when we did redesign after redesign for no additional compensation. People don't value something if you give it away for free!ClarityK (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16851859161326760677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-77983461706689993762010-01-17T15:55:30.565-05:002010-01-17T15:55:30.565-05:00Hey Lizzie, thanks for the compliments. I'm gl...Hey Lizzie, thanks for the compliments. I'm glad you're around. If you'd like to talk about working together, just shoot me an e-mail @ p.anatergmail.com --thanks!Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-89094910923859861382010-01-17T15:27:56.656-05:002010-01-17T15:27:56.656-05:00Hi Paul... I love your blog & love your answer...Hi Paul... I love your blog & love your answer to the above question! So... how much do you charge for your services? I have a 13 x 13 kitchen in a 180yr old cottage in the UK that needs some TLC. LizzieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-16969463082920266212010-01-17T14:50:07.054-05:002010-01-17T14:50:07.054-05:00Your atelier is the first stop in my whistle stop ...Your atelier is the first stop in my whistle stop speaking tour. Coming soon!Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-36002605125098337622010-01-17T14:22:19.972-05:002010-01-17T14:22:19.972-05:00YAY PAUL! the designer's hero!YAY PAUL! the designer's hero!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12158141401821966937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-88127595630916483382010-01-17T14:10:13.541-05:002010-01-17T14:10:13.541-05:00Oh, that's not her kitchen, that's a photo...Oh, that's not her kitchen, that's a photo from a vacation rental in the UK. I should have labeled that more clearly.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment and I couldn't agree more. Would you take free legal advice? I can't imagine that anybody would, so why take free advice about your home?Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-74418454560994111352010-01-17T13:10:41.963-05:002010-01-17T13:10:41.963-05:00Paul, from the looks of that kitchen, she really d...Paul, from the looks of that kitchen, she really does need to hire someone. Too often people take advice from so many that they have no idea what they are doing, and there is no rhyme or reason for anything. Better to hire a pro, start with one plan, and work from that.sophiedahydesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17651739350795815067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-38636225607413925952010-01-17T12:25:00.903-05:002010-01-17T12:25:00.903-05:00Hurray! A testimonial! Thank you Rae, you were a p...Hurray! A testimonial! Thank you Rae, you were a pleasure to work with and I cannot wait to see your completed bathroom.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-40766955037491637742010-01-17T12:22:40.016-05:002010-01-17T12:22:40.016-05:00Having worked with Paul remotely on our bathroom, ...Having worked with Paul remotely on our bathroom, I recommend him whole-heartedly. Paul, you did more for us than I imagined, working within our budget, managing our questions, and delivering quickly and efficiently. I'm thrilled with the vision you gave us.Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02255913758088921326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-18372830585863465172010-01-17T11:49:38.997-05:002010-01-17T11:49:38.997-05:00Thank you, and it loves you back!Thank you, and it loves you back!Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-53866652900883181552010-01-17T11:47:32.509-05:002010-01-17T11:47:32.509-05:00Paul, I love your blog!Paul, I love your blog!Sharon Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374987332093426718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-14014279799880354252010-01-17T11:44:59.209-05:002010-01-17T11:44:59.209-05:00JoAnn you can borrow that quote and call it your o...JoAnn you can borrow that quote and call it your own all you want. There's a profound difference between those two things and that sentiment has to be spread far and wide.<br /><br />Home: Go for the Monogram and no, they haven't paid me anything to say that. I cooked on the Monogram Pro 48 for two days and the experience made a real believer out of me. And I actually cook. The Monogram is more intelligently designed and it's easier to use and to keep clean. You will not be disappointed. Monogram's refrigerators leave something to be desired, but that Pro 48 is tops.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-21431029073067016162010-01-17T11:37:24.511-05:002010-01-17T11:37:24.511-05:00Taking the other fork in the kitchen road you offe...Taking the other fork in the kitchen road you offered up, I am about to commit to ordering my 48" duel fuel. Like you I have been a Wolf fan, but your post on GE Monogram has me confused. Will I regret the GE? It sounds like a better buy.home before darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272062955786414729noreply@blogger.com