Probably the room in which a family spends most of its time together. It is also a gathering place when friends (especially close ones) tend to gravitate to when they visit. (In fact it often turns out to be the central gathering place during many parties ... even if unintentionally. It should be no suprise that this room becomes key in any revitalization of a family home. Functionality must be a key element in design and the person who 'works' in this room needs not only to like a design but to know it will serve for their method of working. It must likewise suite the family's needs ... and that is always a changing process. In short a kitchen can be eye catching, an enjoyable place to be and still be functional.