People love to gather in the kitchen, so why not give them a seat? Keep guests happy by creating a comfy area where they can be part of the action, but out of the way. A lounge area in the kitchen is nice for aging relatives who don't want to sit on a bar stool for hours.

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Good social space to have sofa bear kitchen. Have the dinning table in front of the sofas. Have an L shape room. Opposite the kitchen should be a covered outdoor eating area.

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