Kitchens may be the most functional rooms in the house, but the long hours logged in these spaces doesn’t mean kitchens have to be all work and no play. In fact, their role as the hub of the house means they need to be just as inviting as they are hardworking. From layout considerations that will make cooking, cleaning, and food storage a little easier to decorative touches that will make the utilitarian space more personal, these eight design tips will add cheer to any kitchen.