Friday, January 22, 2010

Kitchens Everyone's Favorite Room

By Amy Stevens

Every room in our home is important, but none more so than kitchens. It is the one room that everyone has to visit. The room where everyone gathers together on a regular basis. It may also be the room that gets the most thought and planning.

A lot of is spent on the meals we prepare in them. We want them to be enjoyed by our family members and to taste great. Even more time is spent on shopping for this food. The kitchen usually gets more are and cleaning than any other room. Both usability and quality is considered when we pick appliances.

The kitchen is the brightest room in our home. We would never dream of keeping them dark and unwelcoming like some other rooms. More of our effort is spent on getting them to look just right than what we spend on any other space. Everyone that walks into your kitchen feels warm and welcome.

They are often intended to to be the most notable room in our home. The color scheme and decor is very carefully chosen. Frequently, they are the one room we like to set apart, rather than tie-in with the rest. We give them a homey look, so people can relax while they are in it.

Maybe more than any other room, they must be easy to use and completely functional. No one wants to have to stop what they are doing to have to hunt for the item they need. Islands and cabinets are all placed carefully, with this detail kept in mind. They can have no wasted space, every drawer must serve a specific purpose.

Everything is chosen to provide years of service and look fantastic. We plan every purchase from the coffee pot and the refrigerator to the dishwasher and the freezer. You can get them in any color you like and make them all match the entire room. This is usually the room that gets the most personalization of any in our home.

Even our dishware speaks to people. Whether we choose something cheaper or the fanciest available, it speaks about what we like and who we are. They are just another expression our ourselves and our individual styles. Even the accessories we choose show off our taste and ideas.

This is why kitchens garner the largest percentage of our concentration. They are the hearts of our homes and our most vital room. No other space gets as much of our attention and dedication. It is the one room that you can always count on to look perfect and be bright and welcoming.

About the Author:

No comments: