15 Small, modern and practical kitchens

Integrate a dining room in a small kitchen Whatever this is, I think it's a great idea to take advantage of space, optimize it and not set the table in the living room every day.

The most appropriate place to eat in a house is in the kitchen. At least, that's the way I see it.

And, even if you have a very small kitchen, you can almost always make room to integrate a dining room and have a small but practical eat-in kitchen.

How are you 15 modern and practical small kitchens with dining areas that we are going to see next, so that you get inspired and see how you can integrate a dining room in your kitchen.

Some examples cannot be called a dining room, since they are practically an added office, since the space does not give for more.

Let us begin.

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If the kitchen is open to the living room, if it is a studio apartment, the dining table becomes the element that separates and divides the kitchen from the living room area.

Above these lines we see a small kitchen with an integrated dining room. It is the dining room in this case that separates, as I said, the kitchen area from the living room.

Naturally, it all depends on what the floor plan is like. If it is long and narrow, then the table will probably act as a room divider.

However, if it is as we see above these lines, the table does not divide, but is integrated into the small kitchen, resulting in a small kitchen with an integrated dining room and everything open.

Another example of a small modern kitchen-dining room that shares space with the living room. All in one plant.

In this case, it was decided to put the dining table in a round format to make better use of the space and let the passageways flow.

A square or rectangular table defines the space better, but also makes the spaces seem more closed.

If you opt for a round table for a small dining kitchen, opt for those with a central foot. They are lighter and more comfortable for small spaces. Just like the chairs.

Design and photography Linda Johansen

This other small dining kitchen has a rectangular floor plan, so, as I said before, in these cases the dining table can be used to divide areas, as we see above this paragraph. Let's look at another example:

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The small kitchen at one end, the dining room below, defined by a large square rug, and the living room at the other end.

If you notice, the dining table also has a central foot. As I told you, when it comes to taking advantage of space, tables with a central foot are the most appropriate.

Get a table of this format to optimize your space.

Although it is not the rectangular kitchen-dining room, in some cases the dining table can also be used to divide spaces, just as we see above.

It is not the best option when it comes to a small dining kitchen, but it must be recognized that the table with the matching benches is perfect.

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Sometimes, if there is a bar or peninsula in the kitchen, we can add the dining room below, regardless of whether the kitchen is open to the living room or not.

Thus the "work" area is defined and closed and the dining area is somewhat more independent.

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You can also create a structure that acts as a kitchen bar, and for the part of the dining area add benches and a structure for the top of the dining table, as we see above and also just below:

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One of the best ways to make the most of space and create a small, modern eat-in kitchen is by customizing everything.

Of course, if one day you get tired and want to change, you will probably have to do the work again if you do it this way.

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If a table is too much, you can replace it with an office, which are more practical and versatile and still have a dining kitchen, open or closed to the living room.

Photography by Jennifer Hunter for Apartment Therapy

Do you have a small corner in the kitchen? Add some custom-made benches, a table with a central foot and one or two chairs also with a central foot and you will have a cute and pretty small kitchen-dining room that is very modern and practical.

Here you can buy this type of tables perfect for small kitchens. With the central foot, in white and wood.

Let's keep going.

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Transparent polycarbonate furniture, as well as glass tables, are visually much lighter than wooden furniture.

If you are going to create an integrated dining area in a small kitchen, you can consider this option.

You are not going to gain space but you will visually lighten the kitchen. If you add a rug, you define and mark the spaces, in addition to giving some color to such an insubstantial material.

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Add a table with a central leg, two beautiful chairs and a bench attached to the kitchen wall and you will create a beautiful integrated dining room.

I know, it's not always possible, sometimes it's impossible, but for those who can, just add four elements to match your kitchen and your style to introduce a charming dining room.

Design and Photography Brady Tolbert

As I was saying before, if you add a round table in a small kitchen, you will make access to it more comfortable and fluid, especially if your kitchen is very small.

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Add a folding table to the wall at a height of approximately 1.20 to create a small dining area inside the kitchen with two stools, and also as a support area to work.

If you are left wanting more, check out this other article with 20 ideas to integrate a small kitchen into the living room, or these other 10 solutions to open the kitchen to the living room.

And if you have any questions, leave a comment or stop by the Decoration Consultancy where I can design your space.