What are the latest trends in the modern escape home? More importantly, how can you transform your home into a safe haven with Connect with both style and smarts?

The Kitchen is the Hub of the Home
Kitchens have come a long way in the past several years, and they continue to evolve more into the family gathering place than ever before. “The kitchen is the center of connectivity for today’s family — not only physically, but also digitally,” says Riley. “The kitchen is where we socialize, check email, surf the Web, watch television and charge everything from the cell phone to the iPod.”

With the kitchen as the home’s nucleus, it’s important to incorporate design elements that fit this specific purpose. Today’s kitchen lends itself to a more flexible, open plan than ever before, with ample counter space and wiring to support all of the family’s gadgets. It also requires more seating. Kitchen counter stools do not take much storage space and provide extra seating when you need it.

As the most frequented space in the house, it’s important to incorporate items into your kitchen that fit your family’s personality — items that are both functional and fashionable.