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How to design an attractive dining area in your kitchen?

Almost any kitchen consists of a working and dining area: dining rooms in city apartments rarely appear. Therefore, it is necessary to somehow select and decorate the dining area both in a tiny room and in a studio apartment. The design of such a "dining room" in the kitchen can be very different.

A table and four chairs - classic version dining room. There can be fewer or more chairs, the table can be very small or quite decent, the shape of the table top can also be very different. The main requirement for this set is a higher decorative effect and brightness compared to a kitchen set.

A table, sofa and chairs are a fairly common option, usually used when the dining area is organized in the corner of the room. However, the sofa can be straight, but in any case, its dimensions are small, and the space under it is a storage compartment.
The bar counter and chairs are a traditional scheme for a small kitchen, but not quite suitable for family dinners. The narrow, long tabletop assumes a compact arrangement of several dishes, and the arrangement of diners in one row. Such placement is not very conducive to a leisurely table conversation if there are more than three participants in the meal. The second feature is high chairs, which are not suitable for older family members. The photo shows a dining area with a bar counter.

The bar counter can be very low, at the level of a regular table. But then its aesthetic appeal is lost.

Window sill table - the structure is integral with the window and is decorated with the window opening. Quite a good solution and pretty easy to draw up.
Folding table - the design value of this option is the lowest. The table top is simple; instead of chairs, stools are often used, since they are more compact. Such a "dining room", as in the photo, is extremely rarely made out, since it is temporary in nature.

Dining area furnishings

The furniture of the dining area emphasizes the chosen style, therefore its design includes either more bright color, or great stylistic expressiveness.
There are a lot of options here, but you need to remember that items are part of the interior.

The easiest and most unmistakable way to highlight the dining area in the kitchen is bright furniture, even unusual color... Moreover, the table and chairs can be different color and even made of different materials.

In classic styles wooden furniture is still the best option, and here the items are made from the same wood species. However, the tabletop, for example, can be made of glass or artificial stone, which, no doubt, immediately distinguishes the furniture ensemble.
In more modern styles the design involves another effective technique: a combination of a table and chairs made of different materials. Sheer chairs are a favorite, sometimes with intense colors. Moreover, their shape can be both the simplest and reproduce the complex carvings of the seats in the Baroque style. In the photo you can see such a dining room.

The color of the furniture or only the chairs can be matched to the color kitchen set... Reception is effective only if the facades are combined, or the countertop in a contrasting shade.

Colored finishes - If you cannot choose furniture, you can use another method available. The chair is brightened by the seat upholstery, and the table by the tablecloth. You can significantly transform the dining area by just using chair covers and a tablecloth in one color scheme... This method is typical for a Provence style kitchen: this solution is proposed in the photo.

The same technique is used to design a dining area with a sofa. Moreover corner sofa, as a rule, it is decorated more modestly, but the design of a straight sofa, standing with its back to the wall, should be as interesting as possible, since it is it that determines the attractiveness of the dining room.

Very important, especially for a small kitchen, is the absence of utensils and utensils on the dining table. The maximum that can remain here after a meal is a vase of flowers. All other items, up to the carafe of water, must be removed at all costs. The easiest way is to use a vertical row of shelves or ceiling shelves.

If the design of the zone is carried out by other methods - wall decoration, ceiling decor, then the furniture is selected in the simplest, light shades.

Wall and ceiling decoration

If the dining room is formed by stationary pieces of furniture, then it is recommended to highlight it with the help of other decorative means. In a small kitchen, the ceiling is often the only way to divide the room into zones. There are several ways to do this.

Color is the easiest method. An ordinary ceiling is painted, a stretch canvas is combined from two fragments of different colors or with a pattern. The shape of the zone can be either correct or curved, depending on the style of the room.
On a regular ceiling, especially when it comes to classic styles, zoning can be done with molding. Most often, they are decorated with imitation of ceiling niches.
A two-level ceiling is available even with the lowest ceilings, as it visually increases the height of the kitchen. The design is also matched to the concept. Its undoubted plus is the variety and the ability to install spotlights.

Color and tiered highlighting can be successfully combined. The photo shows an example.

If the style of the kitchen allows, then combining ceiling and wall design techniques will give the best results. Plasterboard figures - niches, planes, semi-columns, constituting, as it were, a single whole with the same structure on the ceiling, form a separate space, the working area in this case is perceived as a completely different area.

But the color consistency does not always look appropriate. In this case, it is better to use any one decorative element. For example, vertical stripes of color that match the shade of an element on the ceiling.

If the dining area is located along the wall, then the selection can be realized by finishing only the wall. The easiest way is a photo wallpaper with a corresponding image: as practice shows, the best is still a city landscape. Also, bright wallpaper is used in color palette kitchens.

Only a part of the wall can be pasted over with wallpaper: in this way the compactness of the zone is emphasized and the impression of structuring is enhanced. It is possible to divide the floor into two zones only in an extensive kitchen-dining room or studio. V small room a separate floor surface visually greatly reduces the room.

If the dining table is located in the center, then placing a large beautiful chandelier is a completely natural and completely correct solution. An excellent reception - a lamp located as low as possible, up to 0.8 m above the table top. The cone of light that it forms over the dining table creates an amazing sense of coziness.

If the zone is offset to a corner, and the main light source is located in the center of the ceiling - in classic style, for example, only such a solution is possible, then it is distinguished by one or two wall lamps of the corresponding shape. As a rule, these are more modest versions of the chandelier.

In modern styles, where central lighting is not necessary, the design can be very diverse. A bus with several lamps above the table is a common technique for minimalism and hi-tech, rows of spotlights on the ceiling or wall are classic for modern or techno. Light of an unusual shade - bold decision for futuristic styles.

The light panel looks great both on the wall and on the ceiling. This technique is suitable for any urban style - from loft to minimalism. The photo shows a light panel in the dining area.

Some difficulties are caused by the design of the option where the dining table is combined with the windowsill. Here, the window opening is the main decorative element, but it also acts as a source natural light... In this case, they try to either place the lamps in a row above the center of the table so that they seem to continue lighting from the opening, or form a second ceiling level above the zone and install spotlights.

If the room is very elongated, and the window, along with the dining area, is at the end of the room, then a standard technique is used: the installation of a large beautiful chandelier above the table. The dining area in the apartment is a special place. Often it is only here that the whole family gathers as a whole and is engaged in one thing - eating. So its attractiveness should be given maximum attention.

Everyone loves to spend their free time eating in the family circle, since only at the dinner table can all the inhabitants of the apartment gather. Relaxing conversations over a cup of aromatic green tea have a beneficial effect on the mental state of the residents of the house, relieving stress and strengthening family relationships. Especially if all this takes place in a comfortable and visually attractive dining area.

Naturally, not every homeowner has the opportunity to allocate a separate room for the dining room, so the only correct way out of this situation remains - this is kitchen zoning.

What is the zoning of the kitchen space for?

The separation of the dining area in the kitchen, the design photo of which can be seen below, is most often used to isolate, and, if possible, isolate a separate space for eating. At the same time, such a design approach allows maximum to equip the place functionally and comfortably where the whole family gathers for dinner.

Thanks to this original solution all residents of the apartment will feel comfortable and protected, having lunch, dinner or simply drinking a cup of strong morning coffee. The divided kitchen space is a modern approach to individual design.

Kitchen decoration as a design option for space zoning

Probably one of the most popular ways of zoning any room is dividing the space by using a combined finish on various surfaces:

Furniture items for space zoning

Very often in apartments, when decorating the zone where the inhabitants of the dwelling eat, not only visually highlight it, but also separate it from the working part using pieces of furniture:

I would like to note that the use of corner furniture in any room saves usable space as much as possible, since it takes up very little space. At the same time, very often small functional boxes are built into corner sofas, which are a component of this type of furniture.

Dining area design options

To create the necessary mood in the kitchen, it is not enough just to allocate a place for eating, along with this it is very important to choose correct design style spaces and interior items:

To create the design of the dining area in the kitchen, you need to arrange the central part of the table, where a flower vase with a living bouquet, a wicker basket filled with fruits, or an old samovar can look harmonious. Everything will depend on the preferences of the inhabitants of the apartment.

Making a dining area in a small kitchen

Even v small apartments old

multi-storey buildings need a dining area for a small kitchen. At the same time, the lack of free space greatly complicates the procedure for dividing the room. Often, to compensate for small dimensions, unimportant items of a kitchen set or household appliances are removed. Although this approach partially solves the problem, it runs counter to modern ideas about the design of premises.

The placement of the dining area is considered very convenient in small kitchens, a photo of an example of which can be seen below, on the territory of the windowsill... In this case, the latter will be used instead of the countertop. In order to increase the number of seats, it is advisable to place the entire area allocated for the dining room in close proximity to the window. This arrangement allows you to increase the space between parts of the kitchen that are different in functionality.

You can also use universal folding furniture or equip the dining area in the form of a bar counter. At the same time, regardless of the option chosen, you need to use tabletops with rounded edges, which allow you to increase the usable area of the dining table.

Several beautiful options dining area in the kitchen

For many of us, having a separate dining room is a space we can only dream of. And until these dreams come true, we can create a small dining area in our, albeit small, kitchen. Here are five smart and creative ways to create a complete eating space without cluttering your kitchen.

1. Bar counter

If a full-size table that can easily accommodate all your family members takes up all the space in your kitchen, a bar counter is the perfect solution. It will allow you to separate the work area from the dining area, creating a secluded and cozy corner, while not taking up too much space.

The bar counter is ideal for a narrow elongated kitchen. With a few brackets and a piece of wood, you can create the perfect window-side dining spot for your morning coffee.

2. Dual functionality

If space in your kitchen is a scarce phenomenon, it is best to choose pieces of furniture that serve several purposes at the same time. For the most versatile option, get a kitchen table that can be used for cooking, storing kitchen utensils, and as a dining surface.

All you need for a family dinner is a few stools or chairs from the living room. This way, you have a small dining room right in the middle of the kitchen.

3. Hidden furniture

For the smallest kitchens, having a dining space that can be folded down compactly when not in use is a great compromise. A folding table or a tabletop that slides out of the wall will help to bring this idea to life.

Firstly, furniture of this design is available at low prices, and with minimal skills, it can be easily designed independently. Secondly, it is very easy to install and is an original addition to the kitchen interior.

4. Corner

If you have a corner to save space, set up a dining area in it. Use a bench with kitchen utensils or a seating area.

This will provide you with more seating, but will take up less space than regular chairs. With minimal skills and great imagination, such a corner can be designed independently from wooden boxes or boards. And to add some comfort and coziness to the kitchen, decorate the corner with soft pillows.

5. Bistro style

To add a Parisian touch to your kitchen, add a simple table and a couple of chairs, possibly folding. Even the smallest side table can help add more living space to your kitchen.

Bistro style is perfect option for an apartment in which only two people live. In addition, it is a very romantic and original way to decorate a kitchen interior.

Eating is an important part of everyday life, so you need to have a space to sit down and fully appreciate the food, rather than standing in front of the kitchen table and balancing with a plate on your knees or eating while lying on the couch. By creating a separate dining area (even if it's just one square meter) you can sit down, relax and enjoy your meal in peace!

A cozy dining room, conducive to a leisurely meal, is not found in every house or apartment. It is replaced by a dining area in the kitchen or part of the living room kitchen. A cozy dining area for the kitchen with a table decorates the room, streamlines it, and makes it homey.

Zoning of premises is the most logical way of decoration; in the kitchen, a work and dining area is usually distinguished. If the workspace is organized for the convenience of the hostess, then the dining room should be comfortable and appetizing.

In large kitchens, a small decorative partition is erected to highlight the dining area; its role is sometimes played by a kitchen island, a bar counter, a rack with dishes or herbs. In the living room kitchen there is a sofa with a high back. Regardless of the presence or absence of a divider, they try to decorate the zones in the same style, but with a clear difference. In the dining area, the wall is often decorated with panels, photo wallpaper, brick decor, cork, a natural stone... This part of the room is called the accent wall.

The dining table is best placed by the window

We combine the dining area with the living room - we win space

The decoration of the dining area for the kitchen depends on the general style: mosaics, decorative tiles, and in the living room kitchen you can arrange an imitation of a fireplace. Making the zoning even clearer with different ceiling finishes, the dining area for a small kitchen can be highlighted by a ceiling design - a beautiful suspended structure above the table. Equipped with lighting or lamps, it follows the shape of the table top. This part can be stretched or stained.

For zoning, in addition to walls and ceilings, floor coverings are also used. Practical tiles are used in the working area, and laminate or parquet in the dining area. This technique is very popular, it adds decorativeness and comfort to the room. Floor panel from tiles or parquet - an accent for the design of the dining area in the kitchen, if you are not satisfied with the price, you can buy several fragments of tiles or laminate of a different color.

If the kitchen has a niche or bay window, the dining area can be placed there. A table placed in a small recess helps to effectively zone the space and does not create inconvenience. Sitting under the window, a low window sill that turns into a bench is an idea of saving space and good zoning for a small kitchen. Pencil cases or tall sideboards set to the sides of the window limit the dining area.

The dining area in the bay window will be romantic and cozy.

Many people complain about the inconvenience of kitchen corners, but for a small family this is a perfectly acceptable option.

Lighting

The highlighting of the dining area is done with the help of lighting. If there is a chandelier in the center of the ceiling, you can hang a small lampshade or wall sconce above the dining table if the table is against the wall. An arched floor lamp, slightly overhanging the table, is also suitable. Spotlights - option for pendant or stretch ceilings... A group of lamps forms a light curtain above the table; designers often use this method of delimiting zones in studio apartments.