Kitchen island with dining table: features and design options

Every housewife dreams of a perfectly equipped kitchen, where it would be convenient to cook various dishes. For this, designers recommend installing a kitchen island with a dining table. It will become not only an excellent place for placing kitchen utensils, an additional work surface, but also a comfortable area for eating.

A kitchen island is a multi-functional space located in the center of a room, allowing free movement in a “work triangle” that usually consists of a cooking area, sink and refrigerator.

That's why it is considered one of the main pieces of furniture, thanks to which the kitchen becomes more comfortable. This design option is especially well suited for small rooms where it is important to be able to plan every centimeter. Even in Khrushchev houses, where the kitchen is very tiny, a convenient bar counter can serve as an island, which will visually expand the limited square meters.

Thanks to these kitchen islands, the working area is created separately from the wall. To install such a structure, the correct layout is required even at the stage of building a house. This will significantly save money on additional communication systems. As for the arrangement of this zone itself, attention should also be paid to it, taking into account the general style of the room and personal preferences.

The decor and color scheme of the kitchen island may vary. Today, there are many design ideas, thanks to which even the smallest room turns into a comfortable and multifunctional area. Most often, when creating a kitchen island, the following stylistic directions are chosen: modern, country, minimalism, hi-tech.

• Modern... It is characterized by straight and simple shapes. This design can be used to decorate rooms of any size. Its main feature is considered to be the use of materials such as glass and metal in decoration.

• Country. Differs in the presence of wicker boxes, chintz curtains and a variety of decorative elements.

• Minimalism... This style provides simplicity, ergonomics and versatility. In addition, all places intended for storing equipment, dishes and products should not have handles.

• High tech. It is considered the most popular style, which is represented by glossy and metallic surfaces. This direction has a little resemblance to the classic design (in general terms) and the presence of rounded shapes close to futurism.

The main component of any kitchen-island is a set. The models presented on the market may differ from each other not only in functionality, appearance, but also in size. Therefore, before purchasing furniture for the kitchen, it is important to take into account its dimensions, shapes, the number of users and the general style. In order to avoid mistakes when buying, you should be guided by a number of rules.

• Corner room. For its arrangement, it is best to choose L-shaped modules equipped with household appliances, a work surface and storage systems for food, kitchen utensils. Thanks to corner sets, it is possible to get free space, since they can be rationally placed in areas of 9 m2.

• Spacious premises. In the case when the kitchen is large, you can place a U-shaped island with a dining table in it. Additionally, you can place a small central unit for storing household appliances. It is best installed at a distance of 1.2 m from the main structure. Thanks to such headsets, the kitchen space becomes efficient.

• Medium sized kitchens, square or rectangular. Today, it is in vogue to carry out a single-row straight layout of rooms using classic headsets. Straight-line modules allow you to conveniently arrange all items, they are equipped with work surfaces and storage systems. In addition, straight-line headsets combine ease of use and comfort at the same time.

Most houses have old layouts in which the kitchen area is too small. In order to create a multifunctional and beautiful area from a tiny place, designers recommend installing islands. For their arrangement, you can choose several design options, ranging from creating a working area combined with a dining area, and ending with combining a cooking area with a sink. At the same time, the option in which the kitchen-island is complemented by a dining table looks especially interesting.

If the space of the room is limited and every centimeter is important in it, then it is recommended to install small islands on wheels. Such models can be taken out of the kitchen as needed, then returned.

Such a kitchen island will make it possible to efficiently use the useful space and increase the aesthetic appearance of the room (the hob will be hidden behind the bar). Different floor finishes will help to diversify the design, which will play the role of zoning.The combination of ceramic tiles and laminated boards looks good in modern design. If you wish, you can highlight the dining area with lighting, for this you will need to install several LED sources.

Modern design involves the use of light colors, so if you decorate the kitchen in white, you get an attractive look. A washbasin, white furniture, facades and a kitchen apron look three-dimensional in a similar design. To slightly dilute the paints, it is recommended to complement the white color with coffee or maroon. As for the flooring, it should be laid out in the "domino" style. It is best to use marble or natural stone to decorate the working area, this also applies to the dining table.

The main touch in this design will be arched shelves and various overhead decor elements. If the island has a built-in hob, then it is recommended to install a fireplace-type hood above it. Do not forget about the lockers, it is best to arrange them in two rows.

Next, watch a video with designer tips for choosing a kitchen island.