Beyond cooking.....

Kitchen have evolved from the once typical galley space dedicated to cooking and cleaning.  Throughout the years, lifestyle and design trends have significantly impacted the way we design and layout kitchen space.  There are multiple functions that kitchens accommodate in today's custom design, and getting this space right largely impacts the liveability of a new home.

We encourage our clients to envision all the family/friend functions that will take place in their kitchen.  It seems universal that people congregate in this space during everyday family gatherings, holidays, and parties—so the space needs to accommodate meal preparation in combination with these unavoidable congregations.  Homework also happens frequently at the kitchen island, as well as craft projects, coffee breaks, and casual meals.  So islands can be designed with these activities in mind as well.

We are seeing office spaces close to the kitchen, as well as open family gathering and conversation rooms that adjoin the kitchen as well.  When the design is open to other living spaces, distinctive architectural details such as ceiling treatments and arched openings help define and add interest to the spaces.

Kitchens definitely need to cook—and so much more.  When the design takes into account your lifestyle, your lifestyle flows seamlessly in your new home.