Defining the classic kitchen..........

From the earliest open hearths to today's high-tech extravaganzas, the kitchen has always been the domestic center of any house.

 The kitchen is still where family and friends are most likely to gather. Modern living rooms often lie empty while the kitchen assumes the role of social gathering place. Everything - from marriage proposals to a child's first steps - is likely to take place in the kitchen, and (oh, yes) it is also where we cook and eat!

 The kitchen is a socially complex place to be sure, but it's also a physically complex one. A livable/workable kitchen must be ergonomically sensible, comfortable to work in, and visually pleasing. It's not surprising, then, that we place a great deal of importance on making this space as personally efficient and visually appealing as possible.

the classic kitchen is a timeless style from previous eras, using traditional carpentry techniques and being arranged in an ecliptic fashion - but there are no hard rules.