Should you put a couch in the kitchen? Interior designers weigh in on whether it's a good idea to create a 'living kitchen'

Should you have a couch in your kitchen.

A phrase that is perhaps a little overused in interior design is that the kitchen is the "heart of your home". But while a little corny, it's certainly true. As the hub in which we all naturally gravitate, the kitchen is typically the biggest, warmest, and most inviting room of the home. So while it feels a little unorthodox, should we all be making room for a couch in the kitchen?

Barstools, banquettes, and dining sets have all had their time in the limelight as the most popular kitchen seating ideas, so placing a sofa in your cooking space seems like an indulgent but natural next step.