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Twin Eagles, Naples
"in" and "out". Our earliest ancestors were
most definitely cooking "out", as they
huddled around the warmth and safety
of the family fire-pit. With the advent of
the chimney, cooking and congregating
moved indoors. Both Native A mericans
and pioneers alike gathered around the
now indoor family hearth. e shi in
k itchen placement continued, as by the
early 1900's the kitchen had moved to
a separate, oen comparatively smaller
place, to "work ". As our energ y sources,
and appliances that used them, became
more sophisticated our kitchens gradu-
ally moved back out into the open and
have become one of the central points of
focus again in a modern home.
e modern kitchen now takes central
stage. Today's open-plan design locates
the kitchen in a prominent dynamic spot,
where food prepared by and for family
"foodies" is ser ved and enjoyed. is
layout is oen made possible through
the use of an island, linking the kitchen
with adjacent living spaces. A n aspiration
of many is to have that mar velous living
space located in Florida.
Current upscale real estate portfolios
offer residences with kitchens that cater
to active Florida lifestyle requirements,
both culinar y and social. Dedicated chefs
will love the elements of convenience and
style, such as concealed sub-zero Cont.
Wood
Stone
One of these extraordianary kitchens
could be yours, since all proper ties
featured are offered for sale.
Top: Exquisite kitchen located in the highly
desired Estates at Bay Colony, Naples.
Represented by Bill Earls, Realtor®, John
R Wood Proper ties. BillEarls.com
Page 22: Stunning Siesta Key home with a
spectacular summer kitchen overlooking
the bay. Represented by Marcia Salkin,
Realtor®, Michael Saunders & Company.
Luxuryrealestateinsarasota.com
Page 22: Magnificent gourmet kitchen in a
lovely home on Siesta Key. Represented by
Karen Greco, Realtor®, Michael Saunders
& Co. KarenGreco.michaelsaunders.com
This gorgeous Bonita Springs
kitchen is a beauty from
every angle. Represented by
Lynette Grout, Realtor®,
John R Wood Proper ties.
NaplestoBonitaHomes.com
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