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"1. Natural Light Look for ways to maximize light, from eliminating cabinets next to windows to using transparent or reflective materials like glass and stainless steel. 2. Comfort I like to incorporate soft seating, a TV, and \u2014 when I can \u2014 a fireplace, to make the kitchen the coziest place in the house. 3. Visual Texture It&amp;#039;s the mix of woods, countertop materials, and finishes that creates warmth, personality, and mood. 4. Stainless Steel The consummate neutral, it looks great with everything and will never go out of style. I love its organic quality \u2014 it develops a well-worn patina over time. 5. An Island If space allows, an island is essential. It&amp;#039;s the social center of the kitchen. 6. A Great Sink Accessories such as an integrated colander and a sliding cutting board make working there more efficient. 7. Integrated Refrigeration Creating cabinet facades to hide refrigeration units gives me a tremendous amount of design freedom. By eliminating a large, boxy element, I can make a kitchen feel more room-like. 8. High-Performance Appliances Today, high-efficiency burners and ovens with convection and self-cleaning are really indispensable. 9. A Hook Every great kitchen has a hook, that one unique element that just pulls you in. It could be a hood, a sink, a pot rack. 10. A Kitchen Designer  Kitchen design is complicated, and the landscape is constantly changing. Hiring a professional is perhaps the most valuable investment you will make. 11. Ice Cream In my opinion, no kitchen is complete without it. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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