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An open kitchen with an island and the barstool in the center - Wirestock/Getty Images Open-concept kitchens have this magical feel to them. They seem ideal for entertaining guests, keeping an eye on ...

What you see is said to be what you get. The low-skilled cooking techniques and apparatus employed at branded fast-food restaurants, for example, are presented in full visibility to waiting customers.

The latest trend in kitchen renovation and design is to keep key parts of the kitchen—including appliances and storage—under ...