Just How Important Is The Kitchen To The Average Homeowner

Kitchens are indeed the most important section of a house for many folk.   In most households the kitchen is the hub of the family space; it’s where the youngsters congregate and chat to parents, siblings etc.  It’s where families very often sub consciously teach the youngsters how to cook and cater for themselves.  The feature islands in new style kitchens  is such an integral part of the scheme – it allows for cupboards all around and usually a hangover for stools to sit under.   Its amazing how tidily young folk can eat at an island when the stools are small and neat.   I like spending time in my neighbour’s house as their kitchen is a masterpiece in good design and fit.  They had the back of the house knocked out and almost doubled in size – so they could have a fully integrated kitchen built into the dsign, leading into an open plan living area.  They had to have a column to support the ceiling, so they have made a fantastic feaure of this with framed pictures and exciting decals.  They have a nice dining area that looks over the kitchen and it’s a real talking point.