Where they can socialize with others
Apart from its functional purpose, the kitchen is also a hub where people get together around the table, refilling their glasses while catching up with the latest gossip. It’s where the action takes place, with a different vibe than that in the dining room, where the main activity takes place.
However, if people enter the kitchen only to get out a few seconds after, that’s because something made them feel unwelcomed. According to Yasmine El Sanyoura, home designer at the real estate website Opendoor, “depending on your kitchen, set up a drink station by the countertop edge, a small charcuterie board on the island or peninsula, or some chip bowls on a nearby table” to allow guests to enjoy a short but enjoyable break.
