Eat in kitchen layout ideas
40 Ideas to Create an Eat-In Kitchen in Any Space
Design Manifest
Although we're not prone to playing favorites, there's one particular type of kitchen that stops us in our tracks every time: an eat-in kitchen. While markedly more casual than a designated dining room, what an eat-in kitchen lacks in formality it more than makes up for in facilitating moments around the table with friends and family, which might help explain why the timeless kitchen layout is currently having a moment.
"I think eat-in kitchens are so important for the way we live today, a.k.a. always on the go," LeeAnn Baker of LeeAnn Baker Interiors LTD tells MyDomaine. "They provide a place for families to spend precious moments together while preparing meals and doing homework and they encourage us to sit for a moment to eat rather than just grabbing-and-going. They also offer a space for guests to gather when we are entertaining since everyone inevitably ends up in the kitchen."
Seeing as the ever-popular kitchen layout isn't going anywhere anytime soon, we've compiled a few of our favorite eat-in kitchen ideas, courtesy of some of our favorite interior designers. Scroll on for 40 inspired dining room alternatives.
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Design Manifest
In this small, galley-style kitchen, interior designer Naomi Stein of Design Manifest installed custom banquette seating to make the most of every square inch. Situated in the corner, the sleek built-in bench allows for plenty of space for a generously proportioned dining table.
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JH Interior Design
Interior designer Jessica Helgerson of Jessica Helgerson Interior Design also chose to forgo a kitchen island in favor of a long, rectangular dining table in this small, open-layout kitchen. Here, a rustic dining hutch provides additional storage that an island would otherwise offer.
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JH Interior Design
In this kitchen, also designed by Jessica Helgerson of Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, a statement art piece steals the spotlight. Hanging above the dining table, the abstract work sets the table apart from the rest of the kitchen, giving the space some much-needed dimension.
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Place Of My Taste
This small-space kitchen designed by Aniko Levai of Place of My Taste proves that you don't have to give up your kitchen island to have an eat-in kitchen. Here, a tiny island sits in the kitchen proper while a round dining table is situated just off to the side atop a round jute rug.
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Creekwood Hill
Interior stylist Lea Johnson of Creekwood Hill's eat-in kitchen has serious dining room vibes. With all the hallmarks of a traditional dining space (namely, a vintage-inspired area rug, a statement chandelier, and a display cabinet), it's easy to overlook the open layout that leads to the kitchen.
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Studio Life Style
Leave it to the designers at Studio Life/Style to design the eat-in kitchen of our dreams. In this space, a kitchen island not only boasts bar stools but also a built-in bench, making it the ideal space for both casual and formal dining. A statement pendant light fixture visually separates the two dining spaces, making the more formal dining area feel like its own unique space.
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Charlie Interior Design
This modern layout by Charlie Interior Design is beyond stunning. The gray and navy color palette, along with the uniquely shaped chairs and glass bulb statement lighting give a fresh, sleek feel that takes you to another time.
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Charlie Interior Design
We love the simplicity of this kitchen from Charlie Interior Design. The pristine wooden bench paired with the simple table and chairs gives a minimalist feel. Additionally, a curated selection of artwork creates a small gallery wall that brings a burst of color.
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Casa Watkins Living
While it can sometimes feel like you must choose between a kitchen island or a dining table, this space from Casa Watkins Living proves that doesn't have to be the case. The structure in the center of the room uses half to house cabinets and additional storage, while the other half is built to function as a table. The result? The best of both worlds combined.
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Burchard Design Co.
While there are plenty of arrangements you can choose to create an eat-in-style kitchen, most layouts involve keeping the table out of the way. However, this kitchen from Burchard Design Co. shows that sometimes allowing the dining spot to take center stage can be well worth it. The all-white table and chairs match the walls and cabinets, yet their placement contrasts nicely with the deep blue lower cabinets. The room feels spacious and oh so inviting.
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Brophy Interiors
This gray marble space from Brophy Interiors already has us swooning. The moody charcoal palette is already an attention grabber, yet the kitchen includes a dining space that pairs a gray marble table with wicker chairs. The pairing of different textures absolutely works here.
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Arbor & Co.
Working with a smaller kitchen doesn't mean you have to opt out of an eat-in kitchen. Arbor & Co.. gives us a perfect example here—the open space in the kitchen showcases a small table and four chairs.
The size of the set is in perfect scale to the rest of the room, so it doesn't feel cluttered or overbearing.
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Alvin Wayne
While kitchens are often home to neutral color schemes, that doesn't mean you can't step outside of the norm. This eat-in kitchen space from Alvin Wayne is one we are obsessed with: the colorful nature wallpaper, plush velvet bench seating, and the eclectic plate gallery wall all come together to create a space that's fresh and bold. We would love to eat here every morning.
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Erin Williamson Design
Allowing your dining and kitchen experience to exist together in one room allows for an effortless flow from one space to the next. Your dining doesn't have to be separated in a corner where no one can see it well. Erin Williamson Design proves our point here—the extended bench seating and table exist at the very end of the room but are still facing the kitchen without any obstructed views.
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House 9 Interiors
Keeping your dining table parallel to your kitchen island can help create cohesiveness in your space that can be much needed when working with multiple pieces of furniture.
This kitchen from House 9 Interiors achieves this well—despite the dining table being separate to make room for the rest of the kitchen, there is still a sense of connectedness.
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House 9 Interiors
We love a sleek, neutral-style space–and the kitchen is no exception. This gray and white color palette sweeps across the entire kitchen designed by House 9 Interiors. While the kitchen island is the focal point of the room, the countertop has a bit of an overhang that is perfect to serve as a makeshift table.
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Jessica Nelson Design
If you have the option, try to position your dining area in a place with plenty of natural light. Jessica Nelson Design did so perfectly here—the cozy corner is bathed in lovely light that floods through the windows.
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Jessica Nelson Design
Creating an eat-in kitchen can have its challenges. Especially if you're working with a smaller space, it can feel difficult to fit in a dining option that won't overpower the entire room.
Rather than choosing a bulky table, try finding one uniquely shaped to suit your needs—like this long oval version in this kitchen from Jessica Nelson Design. The table still provides plenty of room to dine, yet its sleek shape allows it to comfortably fit into the designated space with no trouble.
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Katie Hackworth
Your dining area doesn't necessarily have to be in the center in order to capture attention. The kitchen shown here by Katie Hackworth has distinct placement visibly seen from the sink, island, and stove without obstructing any areas. We also love the chandelier light fixture hanging above—an elegant touch.
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Katie Hackworth
Kitchens aren't solely a place for dining—they can be used for a variety of purposes. This kitchen from Katie Hackworth shows a combination kitchen and workspace in a modern, open setting. The table shown here functions as a place to eat or a place to get some work done.
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Katie Hodges Design
Add some extra comfort to your bench by including a few throw pillows.
This nook from Katie Hodges Design has plenty of seating, gorgeous hexagon floor tiles, and an assortment of art hanging above the space. The added pillows add some additional coziness for any extra guests that may come over—or just for yourself.
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Katie Hodges Design
Make the most of your nook space by adding some shelving. We love this dining area from Katie Hodges Design and how the corner floating shelves hold the perfect amount of dećor to spruce things up. Add a few pillows and a couple of chairs to round things out—who wouldn't want to eat here?
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Kate Marker Interiors
Feel like you're seeing double? This kitchen from Kate Marker Interiors includes both a kitchen island and a dining set—the only thing distinguishing the two is the four chairs that are ready for guests. This also means that if you ever need extra island space for prep, the table can be converted into a second island.
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Kate Marker Interiors
This island dining area from Kate Marker Interiors already matches the entire kitchen's white and warm wood color scheme.
Take a closer look, though—the island and the dining chairs are a perfect match! Proof that this dining area was meant to be rather than thrown together.
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Kate Marker Interiors
If you opt for bench seating, you don't have to reserve it solely against a wall or a corner. This kitchen by Kate Marker Interiors brings the bench seating center stage, with a crisp white color surrounded by a wooden table and four matching chairs. With plenty of space to walk around, it looks like a natural extension rather than a random placement.
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Kate Marker Interiors
While the table and chairs are an essential part of the dining area, the dećor surrounding it also creates an impact. This eat-in kitchen area by Kate Marker Interiors has gorgeous pillows adorning the bench seating. Yet the eye-catcher is the geometric statement lighting hanging above the table. The dećor truly helps tie the whole space together.
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Kate Marker Interiors
If you want to keep things close, try pressing your bench flush against your kitchen island.
This setup from Kate Marker Interiors showcases the idea here. The result is a dining area that doesn't take up unnecessary space without losing the function of either the island or the dining space.
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Kate Marker Interiors
An eat-in kitchen isn't impossible to create—especially once you take a look around your space. Kate Marker Interiors proves this here, by creating nook seating between two built-ins that store plenty of kitchen items. Placing a table and a couple of chairs around it creates ideal seating for any meal of the day.
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Kate Marker Interiors
An open concept layout gives you the ability to work with different arrangements. This kitchen from Kate Marker Interiors contains a nook space that also blends into the living room. The flow from one room to the next allows for an open, airy atmosphere.
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Kate Marker Interiors
As important as the size and shape of a dining set can be, its placement can be just as important.
Kate Marker Interiors plays with this idea by ensuring the table and chairs can be viewed through the arched doorway.
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Liljencrantz Design
Eat-in kitchens don't have to stick to lighter tones. This moody kitchen from Liljencrantz Design is a stunning example—the dark wood and black accents pair perfectly here. Along with the light fixture and gray island, the space feels extremely modern.
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Design: Lindsey Brooke Design/Photographer: Amy Bartlam
Having an eat-in kitchen, especially in the center of the room, doesn't mean you have to keep things small. The kitchen shown here by Lindsey Brooke Design has a full-size table and chairs, yet still maintains a spot in the middle of the room.
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Design: Lindsey Brooke Design/Photographer: Amy Bartlam
Placing your bench seating directly by your countertop can really connect everything together. This white kitchen from Lindsey Brooke Design has an almost seamless transition from the bench to the counter.
Add a potted plant to the table for decoration, and you're set!
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Design: Lindsay Brooke Design/Photographer: Amy Bartlam
Don't have the space for a dining room table or an island? Don't fret—just make use of your counter space instead! This setup from Lindsey Brooke Design uses a countertop to serve as a table while leaving a small open space underneath to store a few stools. Bonus points if you are able to look out at a stunning view like this one!
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Mary Patton Design
We adore this translucent dining set featured in this kitchen by Mary Patton Design. The gorgeous powder blue cabinets painted with white accents already feel like a dream. Adding a set like this one gives the appearance of a larger space without sacrificing a dining area.
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Michelle Boudreau Design
Who doesn't love a retro look? The vibes radiating from this kitchen my Michelle Boudreau Design are immaculate—the tile backsplash and gold accents are perfection.
To add to the throwback vibes, the dining set is located in the kitchen—which we agree is the perfect place for it.
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Design: Mindy Gayer/Photographer: Vanessa Lentine
Working with a small space? Try opting for a smaller island that can also be incorporated into a dining table when needed. This space from Mindy Gayer proves that your smaller kitchen doesn't have to do without a place to eat.
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Design: Pure Salt Interiors/Photographer: Vanessa Lentine
If you have the space, try upgrading your kitchen island from the usual size to something on a grander scale. This island in a kitchen by Pure Salt Interiors certainly captures your attention—and leaves plenty of room for a large group to dine together without any issue!
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Design: Mindy Gayer/Photographer: Vanessa Lentine
While built-in bench seating is an incredible option, there are others you can take. Look at this kitchen from Mindy Gayer, and you'll notice bench seating, a wooden table, and a few white chairs.
Look closer, though—the bench is actually a sofa! This option can be great to move the dining set somewhere else, yet still hold onto that coveted bench seating.
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Design: Pure Salt Interiors/Photographer: Vanessa Lentine
Rather than choosing a longer option, try getting cozy with your bench seat by scaling it down a bit. This gorgeous kitchen from Pure Salt Interiors creates a designated dining corner within the kitchen by using the small white bench against the wall. The seating feels intimate and refreshing.
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18 Great Eat-In Kitchen Ideas and Designer Examples
A good eat-in kitchen incorporates strategic seating arrangements, multifunctional pieces, and a thoughtful layout. So, to make a kitchen double its use-case as a functional cooking space and dining room, you have to think like a savvy designer—throw a connecting living room into the eat-in kitchen mix and you've got yourself a real Rubix cube of a decorating project on your hands.
But have no fear! We're here to help you do so with 18 eat-in kitchen ideas for every size, style, and layout. Whether you have a small apartment that doesn't have a separate dining room or you want to make the most of a large kitchen with a casual counter snack zone or a sunny breakfast nook, these designer spaces will provide you with all the inspiration and direction you need to make it happen. Keep reading and take notes of the eat-in kitchens ahead to start mapping out your own vision.
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Dress It Up
Thomas Loof
"What I really wanted was a kitchen that felt like a library,” says designer Brittany Bromley of this space. The dark wood stain creates a more formal atmosphere that is still down to earth enough for casual family meals. If you want to build a banquette by a window, work around the existing frame instead of blocking light or messing too much with the bones of the space.
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Mirror the Walls
Peter Murdock
You might not have room for a breakfast nook, but you can probably make some space for a counter bar, especially if you place it strategically. This one in a glam kitchen designed by Amir Khamnejpur scores double points for a counter-height dining table that moonlights as a kitchen island. Mirrored walls make it feel bigger.
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Strive for Symmetry
Madeline Stuart
This eat-in kitchen in a beautiful Spanish Revival Southern California home by Madeline Stuart is all about symmetry. The central skylight illuminates a casual dining area while steel and glass French doors open up onto a terrace. The open kitchen has counter stools for even more casual dining, too.
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Float a Counter
Gil Schafer
Gil Schafer created a dining nook perfect for a morning coffee brainstorm session, thanks to its placement by the window.
There's enough surface space on the floating counter to get a little work done, enjoy a meal, or do some cooking prep.
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Call On a Table Cloth
Winnie Au
Throw a tablecloth over a bistro table to dress it up or leave it bare when using it as extra surface space for kitchen duties. Anthony Dunning turned his small kitchen into a stylish and efficient space, thanks to this simple styling trick.
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Separate With an Area Rug
Robert McKinley Studio
In this small dining space in a great room designed by Robert McKinley Studio, an area rug helps delineate a separate, intimate setting. The round dining table further highlights the area, which is accentuated by the round rice paper pendant and rattan tray.
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Use Durable Materials
Read McKendree
Bright sky blue paint gives this eat-in kitchen designed by Elizabeth Cooper an undeniably cheerful quality.
Aside from ensuring that everyone's day starts off on the sunny side, using the same paint for all the appliances (that's the fridge peaking out on the right) and the walls behind the banquette ensure a cohesive look. Vinyl upholstery also means no tears wasted over spilled milk: just wipe down crumbs and spills!
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Mix Casual and Formal Pieces
Stephen Karlisch
Dallas-based designer Jean Liu made this room a triple threat: kitchen, formal dining room, and casual breakfast nook. She opted for super sleek cabinets with understated hardware complements the pendants over the dining table perfectly. The caramel leather banquette cushion is both polished and approachable and adds just enough contrast with the black dining chairs and attached gray island.
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Deck Out a Desk
Peter Murdock
In a narrow galley kitchen designed by Ashley Whittaker, a small vanity desk stands in as a pop-up spot for kitchen prep work or dining when all other surfaces are taken.
She installed tall upper cabinets to add storage while keeping the countertops clutter-free, and then introduced a colorful stool for functional fun.
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Maximize For Living
Eric Piasecki Photography LLC
Designed by Ruard Veltman, this room does it all. Part living room, part kitchen, part dining room, it's designed to be a high-functioning gathering space that occupants can really live in. A Dutch gable provides a decorative touch while also serving as a durable backsplash, thanks to the easy-to-clean oil paint that covers it all.
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Honor Your Style
William Abranowicz
In this industrial kitchen designed by Kathleen McCormick, the steel table can function as a casual breakfast spot, a bonus workspace, or a classic island. Hidden storage compartments in the forest green cabinetry make up for the streamlined design.
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Use the Table to Break Up the Room
Heidi Caillier Design
Heidi Caillier gave this kitchen a bright coat of paint (white on the exposed brick and blue on the cabinets and hood) and then contrasted with dark wood furniture and flooring. The small table provides extra counter space and a place to dine without blocking the pathway.
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Build It In
GRT Architects
The single-seat banquettes and built-in metal table in a kitchen by GRT Architects are reminiscent of a classic midcentury diner—perfect for this inky and sophisticated kitchen in a midcentury modern home in New York's Hudson Valley.
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Customize a Console
TARA STRIANO
New Yorkers know how awkward those one-wall kitchens can be: They're tiny yet somehow manage to take up an entire wall in your living room.
This chic and simple kitchen designed by The Brooklyn Home Company proves that there are ways to redeem them. A console functions as a narrow kitchen island and a dining spot without breaking up the room's flow.
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Use Versatile Furniture
Paul Raeside
You don't need to cower your table in a corner! Sometimes putting it smack-dab in the middle is the best thing you can do for your eat-in kitchen. This rustic farmhouse table grounds a modern kitchen designed by Les Ensembliers and makes the room feel much more airy and open than a bulky island might. But that's not all: It can be used as a kitchen island, a desk, home studio table, dining table, or more. Plus, it's on wheels, making it easy to move around for entertaining needs. Pro tip: Wheels are great, but a folding table is even better for a small space.
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Shrink Down Furniture
Chris Mottalini
Here's another cleverly designed galley kitchen.
Nanette Brown extended the backsplash all the way up every wall in the room for a jewel-box effect. And because the room is so narrow, she opted for a skinnier dining table and narrow bench that doesn't eat into the pathway when not in use.
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Use Color Wisely
Stephen Kent Johnson
Custom back cushions that match the seats create both cohesion and comfort. The wooden wall paneling warms up the darker elements and also reflects the more casual chairs across the table in this eat-in kitchen designed by Studio Shamshiri.
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Set It Apart With Interior Glass
MIKHAIL LOSKUTOV
Crosby Studios used glass interiors to frame a tiny breakfast nook off of a gallery kitchen. It makes the eat-in kitchen feel a little larger and more distinct since it separates the cooking and dining areas—but the transparent arch ensures that the two spaces can still share the light.
Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.
20 photos and design ideas
Linear, corner, U-shaped - the three most common kitchen configurations, but there can be nuances everywhere: the location of the working triangle, storage functionality, the number of drawers and household appliances, combination with the rest of the furniture. In this review, we have collected 20 photos of already implemented kitchens with convenient layouts - here it is easy to peep an idea for your own.
Linear kitchen hiding a washing machine
#1. The set is located in the dark part of the kitchen-living room, without a window and designed linearly, with two rows of wall cabinets, the middle row being narrower than the third one, which creates a cozy niche for cooking. The noble dark brown shade of the facades is in harmony with the aesthetic panel in the dining table area.
#2. The length of the kitchen allows you to place even a washing machine under the worktop: it is installed next to the sink and hidden behind the facade. As the designer of the Kitchen Factory explains, in this case, a corner set would be superfluous - a linear one would be enough. In addition, the linear kitchen provides maximum space for the dining area - you can comfortably receive guests.
Kitchen without upper cabinets
#3. This corner suite was designed for a small, 7 sq.m. classic kitchens. The designer suggested abandoning the upper cabinets - the technique allows you to make the space as light as possible.
#4. The fronts in white wood were ordered with panels to give the furniture the necessary retro touch. The short apron and table top are matte grey: a discreet option that does not distract attention. Comfort is emphasized by two hanging lamps above the working area.
U-shaped kitchen with breakfast bar
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Modern kitchen with matte gray-beige and white facades and a compact bar counter - it is convenient to drink coffee or serve breakfast. The short side of the headset was freed from hinged sections and a hob with an accent inclined hood was placed here.
#6. The second side of the headset is stretched over the entire wall, 4 meters long - two columns fit under the built-in appliances with sections for storage and an additional cabinet-pencil case, where there was a convenient place for a coffee machine.
#7. The kitchen turned out to be super spacious and stylish in a European way: such a set will not get bored and will not become outdated over time.
Corner set that merges into living room furniture
#8. Brutal kitchen with dark stone look fronts with light wood accent section. The set continues with a narrow but roomy chest of drawers, which is used as a base for a home theater. Above the chest of drawers is a wood-like panel: it rhymes with hanging kitchen cabinets.
#9. A free-standing refrigerator is fitted into a niche: it also has a storage section above it. Due to well-chosen textures, the interior looks solid.
#10. An interesting detail: in the corner section there is a convenient pull-out storage system - a deep cabinet is not empty and no mess accumulates there: you can get and put any thing in one motion.
Kitchen with dressing room behind it
#11. The owners of this studio dreamed of a dressing room where they could hide all the storage and free up space for life. The designer of "Kitchen Factory" found an elegant solution: a compact kitchen with a full set of built-in appliances, behind which a dressing room is hidden - the door for it was made of the same facade material so as not to violate the integrity of the picture.
#12. The compact set has everything you need for cooking, and in the dressing room you can place everything, even, for example, large winter sports equipment.
The apartment looks stylish and modern - and remains functional at 100%!
Compact kitchen niche without window
#13. In this apartment, the builder defined a dark corner without a window for the kitchen, where, moreover, the protrusion of the ventilation duct is located. Therefore, they decided to make the headset compact, in two lines, in order to smooth out layout errors. A light classic combination was chosen in the design: matte white with a wood texture.
#14. The kitchen, however, turned out to be very functional: hanging sections up to the ceiling, 7 drawers and even a small coffee table on the right (there will be a refrigerator in the niche next to it).
Long kitchen leading to the living room
#15. Another typical layout for new buildings: a place for a kitchen is located at the entrance to the kitchen-living room. In this case, it is important to make the kitchen furniture not bulky so that the visual emphasis is on the guest part of the room, and not on the utilitarian cooking area.
#16. The kitchen was made, in fact, linear, with a small (1 meter with a refrigerator) side part. Matte white fronts with minimalistic handles, a light backsplash and countertop helped to visually “dissolve” the kitchen in the walls. At the same time, the functionality of the headset is impressive: evaluate it in the photo with open cabinets.
Kitchen with ample storage under the window
#17. When it turns out to use the window zone, the headset always looks non-standard. In this case, a large corner kitchen with almost equal sides (3 and 2.5 meters) was designed so that storage sections were placed under the window, and a wide window sill served as a tea and coffee table.
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Kitchenette with island
#19. In compact kitchen-living rooms, it is very important to distinguish between recreation and cooking areas so that there is enough space to move around the room (extra furniture will interfere).
In this project, the designer of the Kitchen Factory found an elegant solution: the kitchen was built in two parallel lines.
#20. In this case, the peninsula has three functions: it is a delimiter of zones, an additional surface for cooking and serving dishes, and a place for storage. Thanks to its compact yet smart layout, this kitchenette even has room for a dishwasher!
A word to the designer of the Kitchen Plant: “A non-standard approach to the layout of the kitchen set allows you to get the most out of the advantages of the room and level out its shortcomings. Use our successfully completed projects to peep something for yourself and make sure which solutions will be most convenient for you - and do not forget that we are always ready to offer something new that suits your needs and the parameters of your kitchen.”
planning ideas, choice of interior style
Content:
- Kitchen interior style
- Modern planning ideas
- How to create the perfect floor plan
- Ergonomic triangle in the kitchen
- How to create a functional interior
- Choice of functional home appliances
- Repair ideas and choice of materials
- Color solutions
- Lighting in the kitchen
In a kitchen of 8 square meters, it is important to place all the necessary appliances for cooking, as well as furniture for storing cutlery and utensils.
The key to success in this case will be proper planning and careful study of interior design.
8 square meter kitchen decoration
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The kitchen is an important place in the apartment and private house. In the kitchen they arrange friendly gatherings in the family circle, receive guests and relatives. That is why it is important to create a cozy, stylish and functional interior.
Modern and stylish interior of a small kitchen
Kitchen interior style
In prefabricated high-rise buildings, the kitchen of 8 square meters often becomes the center of life for the whole family. Here, while cooking, the hostess can chat with the rest of the family, check the lessons of the children, watch the next episode of her favorite TV series and have a cup of tea with a close friend.
Scandinavian style kitchen interior design
In addition to the necessary functionality, the design of a small kitchen strives for family comfort and fashionable interior trends.
These trends are common not only for small kitchens in old houses, but also for modern apartments with a small area.
The upper and lower facades of the kitchen set can be made in different colors
Consider the main recommendations for choosing a style for an 8 square meter kitchen:
- The limited area of the kitchen does not allow you to create a comfortable interior in a loft style or in a classic design. A small kitchen needs to precisely fit all pieces of furniture to the size of the room. The ideal option is to order a headset according to individual sizes, as well as the rejection of unnecessary decor.
- A functional and stylish interior in a small room can be decorated in high-tech or minimalist style. These areas are focused on ultimate practicality and comfort.
- Fans of a spectacular interior with bright accents are advised to pay attention to the Art Nouveau style. Some of its elements, with the right approach, can be organically combined with a high-tech concept.
- A good solution would be the Scandinavian style. The dominant white palette and open shelves will visually enlarge the space. Finishing elements made of natural wood will help create a cozy and stylish interior.
- A light color palette without bright spots, combined with closed facades and modern built-in appliances, will balance the atmosphere in a small kitchen.
- To create a practical interior, it is recommended to pay attention to folding or transformable furniture. You can use the window sill as an additional work surface.
Dark colored furniture will look contrasting in a bright kitchen
Vertical rails for storing kitchen utensils should be considered as modern and functional solutions. You can use wall niches in the interior.
Modern kitchen can be completed with stylish lighting
Microwave oven can be placed on the upper deck You can also find a place for her next to the refrigerator.
Dark brown furniture in harmony with white tiles in the kitchen
It is recommended to fix the compact TV to the wall using the swivel bracket. This will allow you to watch broadcasts from anywhere in the kitchen.
TV in the kitchen can be placed on a bracket with a swivel mechanism
Designers are advised to abandon the traditional magnets on the surface of the refrigerator. They can be replaced with compact shelves for various original souvenirs.
A comfortable corner bench for guests can be placed in the kitchen. You can decorate the kitchen in high-tech style, apply the Scandinavian style, laconic minimalism and cozy country. A large selection of design directions will allow each owner of a small kitchen to find the perfect solution to your liking.
Walls can be painted white for a modern interior
Metal stools are the perfect complement to modern interiors
Modern planning ideas The secret to a successful 8 sq. Built-in appliances are a modern interior solution. The refrigerator must be placed so that the hostess has convenient and quick access to it. It is important to create a clear layout of furniture and appliances in the kitchen in advance When creating a kitchen layout, several of the most traditional schemes are used: Combination of a small kitchen and living room If the apartment has a living-dining room in addition to a small kitchen, then the dining group is moved there. In the kitchen, you can place a compact bar counter with a pair of neat stools. A dining table can be placed near the kitchen window A small sofa and a table with a rounded top can be placed in the corner of the kitchen. More guests can be accommodated on a compact corner sofa than regular stools. A bar counter with high stools will look stylish in a modern kitchen interior. As an option, you can consider hanging furniture that is attached to the wall. The backsplash in the kitchen can be decorated with tiles in the form of brickwork Folding and pull-out countertops, built-in appliances, niches and drawers will make the kitchen more functional. Original kitchen interior design in Provence style Various zoning techniques will make the interior more stylish: White and blue in the interior of a modern kitchen Adding a balcony to the kitchen will help make the room more comfortable and functional. A round dining table can be placed in the center of the kitchen Tips from experienced designers will help you avoid planning mistakes: Stylish pendant lights can be used to highlight the dining area in the kitchen. Variegated or large patterns will visually reduce the area of \u200b\u200bthe kitchen. Interior decoration of the kitchen in beige and white shades The microwave oven is placed in a separate niche at hand height. You need to take care of the gaps along the edges of the device within 2-3 cm for ventilation. The use of orange in the interior design of the kitchen By planning the kitchen according to these recommendations, you can get a cozy and functional interior. Original decorative greenery can be placed above the kitchen fronts Creating a comfortable ergonomic triangle is recommended for a small kitchen design project. With such a layout, the cooking zone, the working surface with the sink and the refrigerator are placed at a distance convenient for the hostess from each other (within 1.2-1.5 meters). This reduces the time spent in the kitchen, as unnecessary movement between functional areas is reduced. Creating an ergonomic triangle in the kitchen However, if the main goal of planning is to create a working triangle, then the overall interior of the kitchen may suffer as a result. You can decorate the interior of the kitchen with houseplants and fruits L-shaped layout is the best way to realize the idea of forming an ergonomic triangle. In this case, the sink is placed in the corner, and on both sides of it they put a stove and a refrigerator. It is recommended to place the sink and stove next to each other. Modern household appliances significantly simplifies the labor costs for cooking and washing dishes. For this reason, it is necessary to decide on the need to comply with the triangle rule at your own discretion. Sheer curtains with a floral pattern will help to add coziness to the kitchen The layout of an 8 square meter kitchen can be turned into an exciting creative process. An accent wall in the kitchen can be decorated with original photo wallpapers You can use a few simple tricks to create a functional interior: For you a special offer for upholstered furniture and beds from OneAndHome! Black kitchen facades are well combined with a light apron The area of the windowsill can be decorated with a tabletop and used as a dining table 9000 9000 9000 9000 9013 
m. is the correct placement of the most necessary items of large size. These include a kitchen set, a table with seating and a refrigerator.
Furniture at the same time is located at the side walls. 
How to create the perfect layout
It is recommended to abandon unnecessary decor and various kitchen utensils that will be rarely used. 
The facade of the bright red kitchen set will irritate the eyes. Ergonomic triangle in the kitchen
How to create a functional interior
When thinking over the details of the interior, it is recommended to pay attention to the shape and size of the furniture.
Selection of functional household appliances
The list of the most popular household appliances includes:
- fridge;
- coffee maker;
- microwave;
- multifunctional food processor;
- Dishwasher.
It is imperative to place a powerful extractor above the stove in the kitchen
Built-in appliances free up space and give the interior a more modern and stylish look. The dishwasher is selected in small sizes (45 cm). It is able to provide a comfortable life for 2-3 people.
The stove can be matched to the color of the hood
For a small kitchen, you need to choose a small refrigerator that can be hidden under the countertop. This will significantly save space.
An oven can be built into the kitchen set separately from the hob
Modern ovens can also successfully cope with the functions of a microwave oven. This allows you to replace two bulky items with one technique, while saving space.
A small TV can be hung above the dining table
Mixer, grinder, blender, coffee grinder and juicer are included in the multifunctional food processor.
It greatly reduces the amount of storage space for all technical accessories.
Kettle, toaster and coffee machine can be placed in the corner of the tabletop
It is recommended to place a small TV at the eye level of a seated person. This is much more convenient than the screen under the ceiling.
Sleek, handleless kitchen fronts are a stylish interior solution
Repair ideas and choice of materials
When preparing for a renovation, it is important to choose the right materials and colors. Kitchen renovation is an interesting and creative process.
In an old kitchen, you can create a modern interior by painting the walls white and making the tiles on the backsplash plain
When choosing finishing materials, you should take into account the advice of experienced designers:
- Moisture-resistant wallpaper with a blurry or small pattern will make the space more voluminous, and vertical stripes will visually increase the height of the ceiling.
- Ceramic tiles are used to finish the apron. A small area of \u200b\u200bthe kitchen requires the use of small elements. A mosaic, imitation of brickwork or natural stone is well suited for such a design. Stylish solutions include glass panels with the effect of a three-dimensional image.
- For finishing the floor, the best solution would be a durable laminate or ceramic tile with a small textured pattern or a plain design.
- Paint is good for the ceiling. This simplifies not only the repair work, but also the cleaning of the premises. You can also use a stretch fabric, but complete with a powerful hood. This will avoid the formation of an unpleasant residue in the form of fat on the surface of the PVC sheet.
- Plinth on the floor and ceiling, matched to the color of the walls, will help increase the height. Wall murals will make the interior deeper and more expressive.
It is not recommended to decorate the backsplash with colorful bright tiles.
It is replaced with an arched opening or a sliding model. If there is no door to the kitchen, then it is necessary to consider the design of the opening.
Stylish pendant lights can be placed above the kitchen island
Color solutions
The size of the kitchen influences the choice of colors. For an area of 8 square meters, a light palette is needed to visually enlarge the space.
In a small kitchen, it is recommended to use light shades, and make one of the walls dark as an accent
To create the illusion of a spacious room will help:
- white ceiling;
- glossy furniture facades;
- apron reflecting light.
White smooth facades make the kitchen visually larger
A kitchen apron can become a bright accent that enlivens the interior.
It is not recommended to use too many bright colors in a small kitchen
Living plants will fill the interior with cosiness, make the atmosphere in the kitchen more comfortable for all family members.
It is better to choose 2-3 shades for a stylish and modern interior design
It is recommended to abandon linen curtains in favor of light organza or compact roller blinds.
In a small kitchen it is better to use light curtains made of translucent material.
Kitchen interior design in beige and brown
Lighting in the kitchen
For the convenience of using the kitchen, it is important to provide high-quality lighting in all functional areas. The kitchen usually has two zones: working and dining.
It is recommended to place separate lamps above the work surface and above the dining table. To achieve good and directional light will allow:
- built-in spotlights;
- LED strips;
- halogen bulbs.
Two pendant lamps in white color perfectly complement the modern kitchen interior
They are placed above the worktop.
Light should fall on the stove and sink.
Stylish black and white lamps can be used in minimalist and high-tech style
For a dining area, you can use additional ceiling lights placed above the table. Usually the ceiling chandelier is shifted towards the dining group. Wall sconces are also used for lighting.
It is recommended to move the ceiling chandelier towards the dining table
The light in the dining area should be diffused and soft, but sufficiently intense. This creates the necessary atmosphere of comfort and tranquility. Alternatively, you can apply:
- ceiling lights placed low enough above the table;
- additional lighting fixtures with the ability to adjust the luminous flux.
Black and white interior design of a small kitchen
Additional lighting will allow you to distinguish between the area where they eat, communicate with guests and drink tea from the working area in the kitchen.
The ability to adjust the intensity of lighting will help, if necessary, create a private environment for confidential communication.
The dining table can be used to separate the kitchen from the living room.
If there is a stretch fabric on the ceiling, then you can plan the use of built-in spotlights in advance. The scheme of their location is planned taking into account the arrangement of furniture in the kitchen.
Stylish gold lamp perfectly matches the style of the kitchen interior
Pendant lights can be placed above the kitchen island
At the stage of developing a kitchen design project, it is important to perform the following actions:
- think over a color palette;
- pick a style
- Decide on a minimum set of furniture and household appliances.
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The correct lighting scheme, which includes sockets for connecting units of functional household appliances, is of great importance.
