Making the kitchen look more like living space than working space continues to be a popular trend. People are incorporating more furniture, color, and decorative materials to make the kitchen welcoming and comfortable.

A sophisticated cottage style sets an airy, upbeat tone in this kitchen. White cabinetry and woodwork are a crisp complement to the red range, island, and barstools—bold choices with rewarding results. A window seat completes the stay-a-while setting.