I've been looking at real estate lately, and one thing that baffles me is why houses are designed a certain way.  I understand why you might want a small spare bedroom that you could use as an office, or a combination living room and dining room because you don't see the need for the two to be separate.  But I feel like there are a few things everyone can unilaterally agree on:  A bathroom with a shower, some good closet space, and a decent-size kitchen.  Our current house has a tiny kitchen, and like seeing a fly on the wall, once you notice it, you can't ignore it.  Every problem in life and every conversation is about that stupid fly.  My point is, what kind of person wants a tiny kitchen in their house?  People who never cook?  Even they would probably admit that it's nice to have at least, say, five feet of open counter space.  Maybe enough room to fit two people who happen to cohabitate and whose feeding times often coincide.  And it's not just our house.  Lots of people have tiny kitchens, and it makes no sense.  No one wants a small kitchen.  That's certainly never a selling feature.  What's wrong with these people who design our houses? #lifestyle