Purchasing kitchen countertops in different materials can help make cooking areas seem more inviting. That is the opinion of interior designer Cheryl Ryan, who stated that the kitchen is the heart of the home and experimenting with work surfaces can inject life into food preparation spaces, wauwatosanow.com reports.According to Ms Ryan, she used this technique in a home she decorated in the US by picking walnut, Mocha Caesarstone and statuary marble for different zones in the kitchen. This brought warmth to the new space when combined with wooden flooring and cherry cabinets, she added.Homeowners were also advised to purchase a farmhouse kitchen sink if they wanted to bring a more traditional feel to the room, while installing under-cabinet lighting could also help to brighten areas. Earlier this month, Cincinatti.com reported comments made by designer Shelley Klingelsmith that mixing different elements in kitchens can work well if done correctly.