I think that the ideal space must contain elements of magic, serenity, sorcery and mystery.
Save room for dessert ;)
Season everything with classy details
A kitchen must combine the poetic and the mysterious with a feeling of serenity and joy.
We work on the assuption that a house is successful if it's plesant to live in.
It's not hard to make a space that looks good by itself. The trick is to create a space that's even more attractive when it's occupied. That's when all your effort becomes worth it.