As one of the most utilized areas in the home, the kitchen deserves all the luxuries appointed to living and dining spaces-beautiful furniture, elegant artwork, even a blazing fireplace. Whilst fireplaces were once a basic need in the kitchen, they has become less popular as appliances became more widely available. These days a kitchen fireplace is no alternative to a Viking range, yet a hearth does bring warmness, style, and a spot to display art and collections. From city rooms to traditional cooking areas, these stylish illustrations display the reason why a cozy kitchen really is the heart of the house.