The owners of an award-winning kitchen have explained how they took their inspiration from a mosaic than hangs over their kitchen sink.Robb and Ann Steenwyk told Sheboyganpress.com that the cool azure and green hues of the mosaic set the colour scheme for the room which went on to win the Better Homes Gardens Home Improvement Challenge in the US.The website also noted that the couple had made a feature of their kitchen sink and food preparation areas by using smart but practical granite work surfaces.By removing an inconvenient wall and installing a row of windows to allow in more natural light, Ms Steenwyk also felt that she and her husband had succeeded in creating a room that was more welcoming to guests.We love to entertain so we wanted something more accessible, she told the news provider.Last week, interiors specialist Molly Madsen told wauwatosanow.com that creating an open plan kitchen and installing features like a central island for food preparation made kitchens more suitable for entertaining.