Interior design requires a fine balancing act. As designers we need to find the right balance between functionality and aesthetics. However in some areas of the home, one eclipses the other, at least at the start. This can be a challenge for many homeowners because emotions lead them to focus on the more exciting and glamorous part of the design process the style, the materials and finishing touches. A kitchen is one of those spaces in the home where function must take precedence over for...