The primary aim of a kitchen remodel should be to ensure it makes the room easier to use, it has been suggested.Writing for the food section of Gather.com, interior design expert Owen Jones argued that functionality has become increasingly important due to the kitchens status as the heart of the homeAfter all, everyone in the family makes use of the kitchen, even if not everybody in the family can cook, he observed.Mr Jones suggested that all members of a family should participate in the designing process to ensure all needs are met by the renovation.In addition, he urged homeowners to carefully consider which kitchen items and appliances are most important to them before having a possible clear-out.Meanwhile, a report by International News this week claimed that homeowners can be more efficient in their water use by developing new ways of using their kitchen sink and taps.