5 Reasons I'll Never Put a Command Center in My Kitchen — Strong Opinions

The kitchen is the de facto command center in most homes. This is where families gather for breakfast and dinner — and homework and work work, too — every day, and it's the spot to catch your kids or your spouse if there's something you need to communicate about your day. So no wonder companies and bloggers make a big deal about putting a command center in the kitchen. It sounds so good: a designated spot, bulletin board and all, for controlling your household.

The quintessential command center, IMHO, starts with Pottery Barn's Daily System, a selection of wall-mounted organization accessories including whiteboard calendars, bulletin boards, file holders, and the like. The premise is, you kit out your designated nook with all these things, and your kitchen is outfitted, office-level, with everything you need to manage your days.

And yet, I won't be putting one of these in my kitchen. Here are my reasons — do you agree?

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