By an outdated definition, at least for home kitchens, a kitchen is a room or part of a room used for the preparation of food. By today’s use and expectations, a kitchen is a gathering place for family and friends where stories are shared and memories are made. And because the kitchen is the heart of the home, it should reflect the personality and needs of the family inside. That’s the core belief behind Cindy Kelly Kitchen Design LLC.

Cut off from the rest of the house in the mid-20th century era, kitchen design was long ago rethought with the intent…