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9 of the Best Eat-In Kitchens, Big and Small
Here are gorgeous and clever kitchen cum dining spaces that will have you longing for mealtimes
There is something so comforting about eat-in kitchens; they usually become the heart of the home, drawing the family in with the promise of food and lots of TLC. From perky breakfast nooks to cosy benches, check out these nine layouts where dining spaces have been successfully integrated within the kitchen areas.
2. Here, the central kitchen island doubles as a dining space. Two distressed-wood chairs in grey tie in cohesively with the colour scheme of the rest of the kitchen. The pared-down silhouette is offset with a white marble tabletop and is a cosy solution for smaller or nuclear families.
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3. This kitchen is inspired by an open design layout. There’s a wine counter on one side and the long island cum table features a sink so the area can be used as a prep workstation too. Bar stools give way to high chairs with back support for added comfort.
4. In this space, an oval table and contemporary chairs with sleek legs add a comfortable dining area to this kitchen. It embraces the concept of eat-in tables in closed kitchen layouts so that food can be served hot right off the stove.
5. This tall breakfast table on wheels is made of wood and metal, giving one the flexibility to move it to other parts of the living room or even outside on pleasant days. The complementing barstools lined up on both sides keep the line of vision open and accentuate the connection between the living and dining spaces and the verandah outside.
6. Don’t believe that an eat-in area can be possible in a galley kitchen? Well, sometimes it can. Here a classic dining table is set up with space-saving contemporary stools instead of chairs. Four sturdy and sleek legs support the table, giving ample room to tuck the stools right in and give the home chef enough room to move around with daily chores.
7. One of the charming aspects of this kitchen is the breakfast nook that family members can use on an everyday basis. It is tucked beautifully away at the end of the kitchen but is hardly forgotten. With its comfy upholstered seats and vibrant cushions, this intimate corner makes a happy space for all meals.
8. This eat-in seating arrangement includes a small sofa against the wall and bar chairs along the length of the table. The black-and-white table is supported by a trendy glass base at one end. Colourful cushions infuse vibrancy and character to the cosy nook, while providing some added seating.
9. With urban homes getting more and more compact, a makeshift eat-in area is a clever way to utilise the kitchen space. The upholstered benches with wheels show how neatly a dining table can fit into a small kitchen with room for everyone. Simply roll away the benches when not required – and you still have a kitchen counter for prep work or grab a quick meal on-the-go.
Read more:
10 Design Tips for Planning a Family Kitchen
How to Design a Happy Home for a Joint Family
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Which of these eat-in kitchens do you want for your home? Write in Comments below.
Read more:
10 Design Tips for Planning a Family Kitchen
How to Design a Happy Home for a Joint Family
Tell us:
Which of these eat-in kitchens do you want for your home? Write in Comments below.
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