A kitchen is a room used for food preparation. A modern kitchen is typically equipped with a stove or microwave oven and has a sink with water on tap for cleaning food and dishwashing. Modern kitchens often also feature a dishwasher. Some installations to store food usually also are present, either in the form of an adjacent pantry or more commonly cabinets and a refrigerator.
Although the main function of a kitchen is cooking, it can be the center of other activities as well, especially within homes, depending on its size, furnishing, and equipment. If a washing machine is present, washing and drying laundry is also done in the kitchen. The kitchen may also be the place where the family eats, provided it is large enough. Sometimes, it is the most comforting room in a house, where family and visitors tend to congregate.
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Hometime: Kitchen Remodeling - Collection of articles, tips, and diagrams for remodeling kitchens. Topics include the kitchen triangle and work stations; demolition, re-framing, and plumbing and electrical concerns; cabinet, countertop and backsplash installation; flooring; and fixtures and appliance installation.
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Renovating Your Kitchen - Article discussing kitchen renovation costs and ideas, including suggestions for feature dimensions to improve efficiency.
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The Sociable Kitchen - Article with tips on how to design a kitchen to improve its social atmosphere and usability.
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This Old House: Kitchens - Collection of articles with tips, suggestions, diagrams, and steps. Topics covered include hanging cabinets, design, maximizing efficiency, working with contractors, budgeting, hardware, and lighting.
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HGTV: Kitchen Products/Designs - Several short articles and program synopses highlighting a variety of kitchen design and decorating ideas. Includes articles on colors, fixtures, backsplashes, and kitchen islands.
Meta Description: [ Ideas and inspiration for new, kitchen designs for practical, contemporary kitchens with HGTV Kitchen Design. Kitchen design videos, interactive kitchen design center and information about products for the kitchen will inspire anyone building a new home or remodeling a kitchen. ]
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