Moving away from a fitted look could be a good way of inspiring a boring kitchen, it has been claimed. People are beginning to spend more time in their food preparation areas and so creating an original space is becoming important, the Seattle Times reports. According to the news provider, homeowners are becoming less interested in the fitted look of continuous counters and are opting for more interesting options. It said Look for more free-standing pieces of furniture or features with furniture-like qualities, such as a cabriole leg holding up a kitchen counter.Environmentally-friendly kitchen appliances are also gaining in popularity, the information source claimed, with water-saving dishwashers available for those who prefer not to use the kitchen sink. Experts recently asked for their opinion on green upgrades for the home they would recommend by North Shore Magazine pointed to energy-efficient kitchen taps. Low-flow models can help to reduce water consumption levels, they advised.