From the verb coquere came the later Latin noun coquina, meaning “a kitchen.” With some changes in pronunciation, coquina came into Old English as cycene. This became Middle English kichene and finally modern English kitchen.

The main functions of a kitchen are to store, prepare and cook food (and to complete related tasks such as dishwashing). The room or area may also be used for dining (or small meals such as breakfast), entertaining and laundry. The design and construction of kitchens is a huge market all over the world.

It's the heart of any home, and a magnet for social gathering. Kitchens are the perfect space for living, socialising, eating, drinking, and even relaxing… all of the best bits in life! Did you know the average person spends 2.5 hours every day in their kitchen/dining room?