When it comes to the kitchen, efficiency is the key. In this day and age, when food is often grabbed on the run, our kitchens are often overlooked. A well designed kitchen can actually make life much easier. With microwaves, dishwashers, garbage disposals, indoor grills and programmable ovens, your kitchen can be an enjoyable part of your active lifestyle.

A well designed kitchen should include:
• Modern appliances
• Accessible cabinets
• Food preparation area
• Pantry or food storage area
• Convenient small appliances
• Casual dining area
• Desk with computer/TV/stereo
• Wall mount portable phone
• Smooth layout and flow pattern
• Durable counter tops and floors
• Smoke alarms/fire extinguisher
• Oven and stove exhaust
• Easy to clean and maintain

Interior Spaces knows when it comes to entertaining guests you don't want any surprises. A formal dining area should be comfortable and convenient for serving your guests.

Keep flexibility in
mind so you are
ready for a buffet
when you face an
expanded guest list. Small formal dinner parties are less intimate at a large dining table, so consider removable leaves in your table.

The dining area is a great place to show off the family china in a china cabinet. The convenience of having your tableware in the dining area also makes setting the table easier.

Proximity to the kitchen is a plus but allow plenty of room to maneuver with serving dishes.

Things to consider in a formal dining area:
• Guest seating capacity
• Tableware storage
• Unobstructed kitchen entry/exit
• Casual dining sidebar or buffet
• Adjustable ambiance lighting
• Stereo entertainment system