Kitchens are the heart of the home, the hub of family activity. But modern family life demands much more from kitchens, with kitchens evolving from a food-prep-only area to allow for cooking, dining, entertaining and living – all in one space. Modern kitchens see a lot of daily activity. They have to work hard and look good doing it. Some of the tips are 1. Plenty of light · 2. Plenty of seating · 3. Surface area · 4. Moveable workspace · 5. Organized drawers · 6. Pot and pan (and lid) organization. Kitchen design essentials. From understanding key architectural principles to creating design plans and basic rules and fundamentals.