Kitchens Designed By Non-Cooks

As I look at homes for sale in the Dnver area I notice that many kitchens which look lovely are not practical for real use. Someone who does not cook has had their hand in designing kitchens for people who do not cook. All fluff and appearence. Gourmet kitchen? Chef's kitchen? Nope. Sharon and I cook. We use our kitchen every day and appreciate the layout and know what we would enjoy and use in a kitchen design. I just wish we could get a self cleaning kitchen!