The kitchen has been described as the new living room by one interiors expert.Writing for the Manila Bulletin, Carlomar Daoana argued that while kitchens were once solely devoted to preparing and cooking food, they are now a hub of family activity in the home.It was also suggested that the growing popularity of open-plan living spaces has meant that todays kitchens are often visible from other parts of the house, such as the dining room and the living room.Now that the kitchen is in full view from any vantage point, it doesnt make sense to keep it staid and clinical, said the writer.In fact, there is now a conscious effort to bring the kitchen in resonance with spaces overall design theme.Such design additions could include adding a stylish kitchen sink or set of taps. A recent article by Readers Digest claimed that sinks are the workhorses of homeowners kitchens and bathrooms and as such should rank highly on peoples list of maintenance chores.