The purpose
Build the kitchen around daily routines, then bring material choices into that layout.
Design decisions to explore
- An island brings preparation and conversation into one zone.
- Natural finishes create a coordinated material direction.
- Cabinet storage should be designed around what the household actually uses.
Questions before the next step
- Where do groceries, recycling and appliances belong?
- What should be visible from nearby rooms?
- Which decisions need to happen before cabinetry is ordered?