When Kitchen Remodels are Overdone

I've often said that all or most of the cost to redo a kitchen can be recouped when the house is sold, but when does a homeowner go too far? I guess that the key is not to over improve for the size and location of the house.
We see the so-called "monster homes," with kitchens that dwarf the living rooms. Often the only cooking that will be done there is in the microwave oven.
Things you can probably do without: (even if you do like to cook!)
1. Professional-style ranges that are expensive to repair and perform no better than those that cost thousands of dollars less.
2. Multimedia refrigerators. Do you really need a TV in the door?
3. A turbocharged dishwasher. Many regular models clean efficiently, have shorter cycle times, and run quietly.
4. Trendy concrete or limestone counter tops that damage easily.
5. Thinking green may sound good when you are choosing a kitchen floor, but some types of eco-friendly cork, bamboo and linoleum may not hold up with regular use.