# A Working Kitchen

**Published:** 2012-10-01  
**Author:** Michael Janzen  
**Categories:** Uncategorized  
**Tags:** functional kitchens, Julia Child's kitchen, Smithsonian

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Julia Child's Kitchen in the Smithsonian\[/caption\] When did we go from functional and useful kitchens to kitchens that look more like art galleries? ![](https://y2ez6helhgi126su.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/uploads/7Maple_Kitchen_by_dutdee4.jpg "7Maple_Kitchen_by_dutdee") Perhaps when we started eating out more frequently?  I'm inspired by Julia Child's working kitchen.  I wonder if there will be a turn back to making our meals more beautiful than our kitchens?  I hope so. \[caption id="attachment\_1163" align="alignnone" width="240"\]![](https://y2ez6helhgi126su.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/uploads/David-Tsay.jpg "David Tsay") photo credit: David Tsay\[/caption\]