A new kitchen design has used stainless steel appliances to create both a practical space and a stylish finish.Easier Property took a tour around the Hughes style of properties at the Miller Homes Keepers Gate development in Glasgow. It found that the kitchen was both highly functional and an excellent communal living area. The well-planned and fully fitted kitchen of the Hughes is the hub of this home, with the adjoining breakfast room truly lending itself well to family life, said the property news provider.The report found that a contemporary feel had been established in the kitchen through the installation of a stainless steel hob oven and hood a feature which would be well complemented by a stainless steel Franke kitchen sink.A recent report by Kitchen and Bath Design News found that people had continued to add stylish upgrades to their kitchen despite the economic climate because of its importance as both a source of comfort and a central gathering place.