A kitchen sink overlooking the garden is just one element of a room made for entertaining, reports the Seattle Times.The publication reports on the work done at Margaret Bolgers Midcentury Magnolia home, originally designed by Ira E Cummings.Four years after moving in, the family decided to update the design, taking the kitchen from 146 sq ft to 267.Part of the process also saw the kitchen sink be relocated to face a large window and, beyond, overlook the garden.Ms Bolger tells the news provider Our main entertainment is having other families over.Were very informal - either were cooking in here or barbecuing, she adds.Lolade Ajai recently wrote of the advantages of open-plan kitchens in an article for 234next.com.The article author explained that food preparation areas are essential for living - and that a simple partition can add definition to the zone without closing it off.