In any given discussion on design, the living room tends to get the most attention, but everyone knows that the kitchen and the dining room are the true gathering places in a household. Cooking, eating, and drinking bring a family together on a daily basis and are frequently the centerpiece of a gathering with friends. For this reason, the relationship between form and function play an especially important role in these rooms. This lavishly illustrated book features over 100 ideas for making these gathering places beautiful, organized, and the welcoming heart of any home.