In my opinion, the most important room in the house is the kitchen. As the member of the family that prepares a majority of the meals, I spend a lot of time in the kitchen. It has to be big enough to move around in and have enough storage to accommodate all of my small appliances, dishes, pots, pans, etc. But in addition to those practical attributes, the kitchen has to feel like home to me.
Most families tend to gather in the kitchen and breakfast nook areas for almost all activities. Not only do you eat your meals here, but the typical family will gather here to visit with friends, play games, have family meetings, or do homework and work projects. It is actually a multipurpose room. That is why you need to make sure the kitchen and breakfast nook feel comfortable and open.
There are several ways you can accomplish this goal. First, make sure you pick a table that is the largest possible for the space you have available. You want to be able to accommodate as many people as possible. Think about using benches instead of chairs for the same reason. Second, install window treatments so that there is no glare or direct sunlight in your eyes when sitting at your breakfast nook table. And third, think about putting fresh flowers as a centerpiece to brighten this space and add a touch of color.
The morning room and kitchen can be a make or break point when selling your home so it is very important to make this room feel as large and comfortable as possible.
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