"One of the primary reasons for the change in kitchen designs is a major cultural shift influenced by the west. The space which once used to be tucked in the back, divorced from all social areas, now occupies the centre space, open and uninterrupted, amidst people and activities.Kitchens are now considered as extension of the living space and choosing the right one for a home has become a family affair" comments Manish Gulati on the changes seen in kitchen designing over the past decade.