Kitchen Essential

To become the ideal host, it’s important to rememberthat success lies in the details: the niceties of setting a lovely table, extra attention to comfort, and adding those thoughtful little touches that surprise and delight your guests. Whether the occasion is a barbecue, tea or a children’s party, the table setting will set the mood. Choose white linen for a formal dinner; cutlery wraps and a quilted liner for a picnic hamper. Plan your centre-pieces and candleholders, and choose napkins that suit the occasion.

As a room where guests are received, the modern kitchen fulfils the role of living rooms in the 18th and 19th centuries, and so requires particular planning and decoration. More time is invested than ever before in the selection of kitchen materials and decor.

Today’s kitchens tend to be large and well-equipped. The new concept is to demarcate a specific area for each activity, in such a way that the kitchen is both functional and comfortably accommodating.

If your kitchen is too small to create a dining area, transfer these ideas to the balcony, patio or living area that is big enough to incorporate a dining room. This section shows you how to use linen to introduce color and pattern to enhance your pleasurable dining experience.

Cooking can be quite theatrical, so capitalize on the spectacle by providing guests a front row seat at a leveled island in the centre of the room. In a spacious kitchen a large island serves as a stage for culinary creations and allows the ‘audience’ cozy proximity to the chef. Your food and drink deserves the best possible backdrop, so here are some suggestions for ideal kitchen settings in which to create easy, spur of the moment recipes.

Warmth emanates from a kitchen that is fitted with a cozy and comfortable eating nook for guests and family. Entertaining in the kitchen must appear effortless. With an assortment of tableware you can alter the mood to suit the occasion. Switch between bright paper napkins or cheerful gingham for casual meals, to sophisticated damask or fine linen for a more formal feel.

Opposite East meets West at this smartly laid table. Witha little style, a functional kitchen can be turned into a setting of fusion delights. Earthy ceramics, natural materials and accessories all contribute to the Eastern look

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