Kitchens are now the centers of the home and command a huge chunk of the home's value and livability. Take a look at the counter prep and display space and especially cabinet storage capacity. The average kitchen should be able to store about 800 items and have an ample amount of task and preparation space. Be critical of things like appliance locations and their relations to these food prep areas, appliance door and cabinet door clearances, and whether the kitchen offers you a vista of either a living area, the backyard, or some other pleasant sight. And don't forget lighting, overhead, under-counter and directed task lighting.
Dining rooms are show-off rooms or areas that have become a huge statement in new homes.
Sometimes they are located in plain view as you enter, offering a permanently neat and formal appearance each time. A dining room that contains direct access from the kitchen is the most practical, unless the room will exist for fluff purposes only. Measure the room to be sure that the area is large enough for a hutch, curio or china cabinet, in addition to providing ample room for dining chairs to back up. Mastering the Master Suite Visually empty the master bedroom of all furniture. Now scrutinize wall space.