Even in the days when formal dining rooms were standard, many people used those spaces mostly for Sunday dinners and holidays, preferring to gather around the kitchen table instead for everyday breakfasts, coffee breaks, after-school homework and cozy family dinners. Today’s home are often small and lack those dining rooms, so an eat-in kitchen is a must, and even those open plan kitchen with a massive kitchen island with seating for everyone is only the latest iteration of the eat-in kitchen. There are eat-in kitchens for every budget and taste, and if you are going to make one, here are some ideas!
Styles
An eat-in kitchen can show off any style you want, from minimalist to whimsical vintage, from rustic to mid-century modern. Keep in mind that if you have a small space, the fewer items you use, the larger and welcoming it will look, as less is more. In such a case a good idea is to stick to minimalist and modern styles as they are less cluttering than others. If you have a large kitchen, such an issue doesn’t exist for you – go for whatever you like.
a bold kitchen in black and white, with a tiled floor, a tiled backsplash, blakc chairs and a round table, metal pendant lamps
a chic kitchen with farmhouse cabinetry, a striped curtain that echoes with the floors, a round table and acrylic chairs with yellow upholstery
a contemporary kitchen in black and light-colored wood, with pendant lamps, black leather stools and bright yellow touches
a contemporary kitchen with black and white cabinets, wooden countertops, mid-century modern lamps and a dining zone with a round table and chairs
a cottage kitchen with white cabinetry, stone countertops, a brick wall, metal appliances and a vintage wooden table and white chairs
a cozy farmhouse kitchen with white lower cabinets, a rough wood dining table, black chairs and black pendant lamps
a graphite grey farmhouse kitchen with wooden countertops, a wooden table and a bench, black chairs and pendant lamps
a minimalist kitchen in white, with a black countertop, a small wooden table for a contrast and a soft touch and metal chairs
a minimalist kitchen with green cabinets, a grey backsplash, a round wooden table and black chairs
a minimalist kitchen with white and wood cabinetry, pendant lamps, a wooden table and grey chairs is very chic
Layouts
There are different layouts for eat-in kitchens, and they mostly depend on the size of the space. A large kitchen with a kitchen island that includes a dining space is an edgy and modern idea to rock, if you have a small kitchen, think of going for a traditional galley layout and a dining zone in front of it. Get inspired by various ideas below and enjoy creating your own space!
a neutral contemporary kitchen with white cabinetry, a plywood storage unit that continues to the ceiling, stools at the table
a neutral farmhouse kitchen with grey and white cabinetry, a pendant lamp, a large round wooden table and chairs
a neutral farmhouse kitchen with white cabinetry, wooden countertops, a brick backsplash, a wooden table and chairs
a neutral minimalist kitchen with a terrazzo backsplash, a round table, whimsy chairs and a minimal chandelier over the dining space
a neutral modern farmhouse kitchen with a pendant lamp, a round table and grey chairs is a very welcoming space
a Scandinavian kitchen in white, with stone countertops, a metal pendant lamp, a rough wooden table, white chairs
a small bold kitchen with white cabinetry, a skinny tile backsplash, a quirky pendant lamp, a black and white floor and a small dining zone
a small farmhouse kitchen with neutral cabinets, a brick wall, a round table, acrylic chairs and pendant lamps
a stylish blue kitchen with a white tile backsplash and a dining zone with a round table and wooden chairs with striped cushions
a stylish contemporary kitchen in white, with grey, green and neutral hex tiles, green chairs and a small hairpin leg table
a stylish Scandinavian kitchen with white cabinets, wooden countertops, a brick backsplash, a floral chandelier, white chairs and a wooden table
a vintage kitchen with black and white cabinets, a crystal chandelier, a wooden table, vintage chairs and candleholders plus a modern clock
a vintage-inspired neutral kitchen with light colored wooden cabinets, a cozy dining space with a windowsill seat, wooden chairs and a table
a white farmhouse kitchen with vintage wooden cabinets, a vintage wooden table, chairs and pendant lamps plus artworks
an elegant farmhouse kitchen with taupe cabinets, a rustic dining space with a round table and chairs of wood is very cozy