The kitchen has been called the heart of the home for as long as anyone can remember. The utilitarian room is where newly arrived family members gather before being reluctantly ordered out by the self-proclaimed family chef & where children spend the pre-dinner homework hour. Whatever it is to a home, the importance of a well-designed kitchen is obvious. On the flip side, it’s also notoriously difficult to make your own. Less-than-attractive appliances, food preparation utensils and laundry items, although essential, rarely communicate a stylish space. When dreaming about your ideal space, be sure to consider functionality as well as beauty.