Degrees of Separation
This little collection of photographs by the awesome James Sliverman reveals a variety of ways the kitchen can be separated from, and yet connected to, the nearby living spaces:

Translucent Barn Doors

A serving window

Visible, but in a separate alcove

Raised counter hides work area
What’s your preference – one big loft-like living/cooking/eating space, or do you prefer to keep the kitchen more separated? As a messy cook myself, I prefer it when my dinner guests are not confronted with the scene of the crime as they sit down to eat! ( found here)