The traditional image in some societies of a mans place being anywhere but at the kitchen sink is being increasingly challenged, it has been suggested.Men are spending more time in the kitchen to unwind and as part of their social lives, reports the Times of India.Media professional Jeremy Claudious told the newspaper After a long day at work, its extremely good to return home and unwind by cooking. I often invite friends for a get together and cook for them. When I have a lady over, I prefer to cook up some mutton, a nice side dish and open a good bottle of wine.The article notes the preponderance of famous male chefs in relation to this new trend and wonders if they have changed the image of what goes on in the kitchen.Along with cooking, the image of kitchens themselves has changed too thanks to the modern designs of the latest fixtures and fittings, meaning a wider range of tastes can be catered for when picking a sink or set of taps.Items such as fragranite sinks which combine contemporary styling with innovative construction could appeal as much to the men in the household as anyone else.