Behold, the dining room! That special place that blends laughter, good food, and occasionally even a culinary disaster or two (anyone who's ever baked knows that accidents can happen!). The dining room is the soul of the home and can be located in a separate room or be part of the kitchen. So, what’s the best way to combine your kitchen cabinets with your dining table to create the perfect ambiance? Let’s find out together as we peruse several configurations suitable for every style!
Do you appreciate clean-cut silhouettes? Does practicality come first and foremost? Then minimise your furniture as well as the distance between where you prepare your food and where you eat it: the kitchen island is the perfect solution for you. Again with a view to optimising space, you could consider using the counter directly instead of a kitchen table: all you need to do is to add a few additional stools to enjoy a refreshing cocktail or Sunday brunch together with your closest friends.
Things change if your idea of a perfect evening involves a glass of red wine and candle light. In this case, the kitchen composition needs to be more discrete, leaving room for the genuine star of sociability: the extensible kitchen table.
Rectangular or round? Both are perfect for cosy dinners, but also to accommodate a few surprise guests. To avoid being caught off-guard, fit a cupboard or a wall-mounted system as well so you always have plates and glasses at hand for special occasions.
Is yours more of an urban style with a slightly “rough around the edges” look that’s incredibly alluring? Then your dining room furniture could only be industrial: make way for materials such as brushed metal and unfinished wood, sturdy and capable of creating a contrast that is immediately impactful.
What’s the cherry on top? A large industrial style suspension lamp hanging over the kitchen table, with criss-crossing metal legs and large enough to accommodate the whole family and some friends too.
