Your kitchen is a gathering area.  No matter how wonderful other areas of your house may be, your kitchen WILL be the magnet. HOW TO: Create a Sociable Kitchen

So how do you make it more sociable while still being functional??

Try these tips!

1. Include a Casual Sitting Area:

Add a small sofa or grouping of chairs so guests will have a place to sit.

2. Create a Cozy Nook:

This can be apart of a table sitting area, and make it look cozy by adding

pillows and drapery!

3. Open up with Barstools:

Everyone loves to be eye level with the cook, and barstools help to get on “their level”!

4. Make it Bright:

No one likes a dingy space… make it light, bright and airy for happiness all around!