New Delhi, May 31 -- Gone are the days when kitchens had dedicated rooms which were only used for daily chores like cooking and washing. With the on-going migration into urban centres the concept of micro-living as a trend is now gaining importance among city dwellers. Separating walls disappear, living spaces merge. These spaces flow into each other and therefore integrating family and living space with kitchens remains a very popular design option especially in upcoming cities.

An open kitchen layout comes with multiple advantages. It transforms your kitchen into the pulsating hub of your home enabling easy conversations between your guests and you as you cook and prepare dishes. It also adds a sense of volume to your kitchen. With th...