Kitchens have long had a reputation for feeling cold. Hard edges, glossy surfaces, clinical finishes — it's no wonder they're rarely the room we instinctively gravitate towards when it's time to unwind. In fact, if you were to choose one room in the home to relax in, it would probably fall near the bottom of the list, but that doesn't have to be the case.
Ask any interior designer, and they'll tell you that most kitchens lack personality or detail. "A kitchen is often the most used room in the house, but it can easily lean a little hard or utilitarian if every surface is sleek and new," explains interior designer Christopher Boutlier. The good news? With a bit of thoughtful, intentional design, you can completely shift that feeling.
