At the Heart of Every Home

Innovative ideas for kitchens that enjoy pride of place

- Kohelika Kohli

FOOD IS A central aspect of good living. For centuries, mealtimes have brought people together and with every generation our engagement with food evolves. We have gone from cooking on coal or wood, to multiple electrical appliances that enable us to cook in different ways. The last few years in particular has seen a transformation in our relationship with food: home cooks and budding chefs boomed during the lockdown years, and mindful choices for nutritious eating became a staple in every household.

With more and more people developing a hands-on approach to cooking, kitchens have found a new avatar in Indian homes and new-age designs have adapted to allow for this reignited relationship. But it's not enough for our spaces to accommodate the bare essentials. While function is a must, it cannot be the only thing on offer.

Here are some clever features that can turn any modern-day kitchen into a space that's both practical and a source of pride: