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August 21, 2008
What's a "Hollywood" Kitchen?
Just saw this term in a rental listing. What would this mean?
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I vaguely remember the term meaning a kitchen laid out in a straight row, but I might be wrong--I haven't seen it used since the '50s.
Posted by: Bob Marvin at August 21, 2008 8:33 PM
A straight row along a single wall (stove, refrige, sink). Usually along an inside wall (no window over the sink). Many times recessed into a wall (think 6 foot wide closet/framed opening). Covered with a curtain, door or not at all.
Think: the I Love Lucy Episode with Harpo Marx:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7Th2dnSsXw
Posted by: SenatorStreet at August 21, 2008 9:33 PM
It's a kitchen that is done with the finest materials and appliances and looks amazing but if you walk behind it you see that it's all painted onto plywood and being propped up by 2x4s.
Posted by: SamHall at August 21, 2008 11:23 PM
Jenna Jameson is selling her Hollywood home. Kitchen photos at this link. http://www.1618sunsetplaza.com/
Posted by: IMBY at August 22, 2008 12:36 AM
A "Hollywood" layout usually refers to a studio efficiency where the apartment is one room and a bath. The kitchen (or kitchenette) faces the living room, sometimes behind folding doors. It often has a Hollywood bed, a bed that can be made up to function as a sofa.
Hollywood apartment complexes are all over Hollywood. They're kind of like motels by-the-week. When I was a musician I used to spend about six weeks every year in one off Sunset while doing recording work or playing in the clubs.
Posted by: Steve at August 22, 2008 10:50 AM
Hollywood Kitchen" was a term used in real estate ads years ago to denote a modern kitchen such as those seen on TV and in the movies. I haven't seen the term used for at least 25 years.
Posted by: GUESS at August 22, 2008 12:47 PM
Thanks for the answers. Hopefully it wouldn't look like Sam's hollywood kitchen; )
Posted by: spnder at August 22, 2008 1:18 PM
I actually loved the I LOVE LUCY clip. It made me smile (and made me happy that I don't have that kind of kitchen, though I wouldn't mind the VIEW).
Posted by: newsloper06 at August 22, 2008 2:58 PM
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