Dear Home Building Enthusiast,

They say the kitchen is the beating heart of the home and it's hard to argue.

It's not just where food is prepared and cooked, it's where family conversations happen, kids ask permission to go to a sleepover, parents plan excursions, etc. The kitchen is the fulcrum around which the whole house beats.

Once seen as nothing more than a hive of necessary activity, renovations of kitchens have been focused on creating bright, functional and inviting spaces that are welcoming to all, not just the person chopping carrots for the dinner!

As kitchens got repurposed during the pandemic as part-time office spaces, it's worth looking at the various trends and features of the kitchen in the modern era.

Anna Hayes | Editor - Build | build.com.au

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