A couple ensured their kitchen was suitable for cooking tasks and family gatherings by opening up the sink area.Liz and Tim Knight showed the Montgomery Advertiser around their lakeside home in the US, which recently underwent an extensive renovation.They explained that one of their primary concerns was to have a spacious and functional kitchen that would allow them to accommodate guests and particularly their three grown children when they came to visit.To do this, the couple hired a local architect who designed a lengthy bank of windows in front of the kitchen sink.According to the news provider, this served to improve the flow of natural light in the area and draw attention to other new features like marble countertops for baking and food preparation.The plentiful space accommodates everyone when their children and family friends join them on weekends, it added.Last week, interior designer Patricia Warner told the Detroit News that homeowners can make effective updates to their kitchens without reworking the entire room.