A stool to rest your weary rear upon is a great thing in a kitchen. But you really need somewhere to put your knees. Perhaps when there’s a single stool as a temporary perch for the chief cook and bottle washer, the lack of knee-space is forgivable. Two or more stools imply sociable sitting, and ...
Clever island seating from Karen Williams and Robert Schwartz. The back of this bench matches the cabinetry, so it tucks into the island to disappear when not in use: You could even use the base of it for storage, so this could be a wonderful solution for giving kids a perch in a small space. ...
A kitchen is so much more than a place to cook. They can be the center of a whirl of activity on busy family days. The very best kitchens also offer a place to sit, just outside the hustle and bustle, and catch a few moments of conversation, or just peace and quiet. This kitchen ...
I’ve been hunting for that elusive cook’s chair again – I’ve always thought that a comfy place to sit with your cup of tea and a book right in the kitchen is such a great idea. Am I the only one who likes to read a few pages while my pot comes to a boil, ...
Something I always think of as an absolute luxury is space for big, comfortable armchair right in the kitchen. I don’t mean a great room, or combined kitchen/family room, where of course you can fit a nice seating area as part of the design – I mean a comfy chair right in the heart of ...