The green kitchen inside the house of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Frick, Arvin, California | Architect: Whitney Biggar

 



Kitchen has connected areas for laundry, bulk storage, cooking and eating. Washer-dryer is beyond sink area. Large freezer, broom closet and case-goods storage are in a walk-in closet behind wall ovens. Pans are kept in two-way cabinets between ovens and sink. The breakfast corner in foreground has a grill built into the counter-top. Sliding glass panels beneath hanging china cabinet permit serving to terrace.

Breakfast corner extends the kitchen counter space and links it to the living and dining rooms. The tiled counter zigzags around the wall, ends beneath two-way storage cabinets and pass-through which serve the dining room. Living room and breakfast corner share a two-way fireplace, pass-through bar and sink. Wood, glasses and liquor are stored by the bar.

Cooking center  is arranged in a wide bay with a triangular island to keep it free from busy traffic. Sink with disposal is next to refrigerator. Counter has a big built-in chopping block.





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source: House and Garden Magazine | February 1956

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