Excerpt from The ABCs of a Functional Kitchen

Today, for many families, it has become the central hub of the home, rivalling the living room for bringing families together. The traditional kitchen has spawned a number of variations that have forced us to redefine our way of thinking about this area: Kitchen Cabinets breakfast nooks, lunch counters, islands, new appliances (dishwashers, wine fridges, mini-ovens, additional sinks, televisions, etc.). ...