Kitchens Play Hide and Seek

Fifty-nine percent of consumers consider the kitchen the hub of the home. The new trend is to hide high end appliances in fancy cabinetry in the kitchen.   Large and small appliances seem to all have a specific hiding place.   Most families gravitate toward the kitchen whether eating dinner or entertaining.   We are seeing more keeping rooms or comfy places   This interesting article entitled "Kitchens Play Hide and Seek"  from the Wall Street Journal  shows several areas of the country and different styles of kitchens:  http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704132204576190583636061262.html?mod=WSJ_RealEstate_LeftTopNews   The trend in the new luxury kitchens is to have a significant item as a theme in the kitchen area; an antique piece of furniture, a special sink, high-end TV's or beautiful fireplaces.