How to create a delicious family dining hub fit for all occasions

Sleek kitchens with storage walls melting into broken-plan living styles can incorporate stunning seating as well as display areas

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Nothing beats gathering to eat, chat, gossip, and above all, to laugh about the world outside your little realm. If your family hovers over trays while watching TV, consider returning to the communal challenge of facing each other, once a day, or even once a week in 2024. 

There’s every chance to establish Sunday lunches with mobile phones and media blare banished for a precious half hour. Nurture bonding inter-generational exchanges and with practice, you can dial the numbers up when you’re feeling more hospitable.