Who likes open concept when the kitchen is open to the living or family room?

[RadishRose]

I call that a pass-through window. I have one, too.

I call it a pass-through also. I have one between my little kitchen and dining area. I've never heard it called a hatch before.

 

[Sunny]

I have one, I didn't particularly ask for it, it was part of the apartment design. But I like it a lot. My kitchen is small, just barely large enough for a small table and a couple of chairs, and it would feel claustrophobic without that opening into the dining room. It also makes it a lot easier to move food, dishes, etc. back and forth.

 

[StarSong]

Haaa...I hear you loud and clear @StarSong. Too many people in the kitchen drives me nuts. I would often announce "If you're not part of the solution in this kitchen, you're part of the problem."

I love chaotic parties - they're my specialty! So lots of people in the kitchen usually works for me, but if they're in my pathway between the oven and the counter I push them to the bistro side.