When it comes to today’s kitchen designs, there’s one design that will never grow old. The modern diner style kitchen has grown in popularity in recent years – and it looks like it’s set to stay. To help you start planning yours, we thought we’d share a few of our top tips…
When it comes to designing your diner-inspired kitchen, one thing that’s essential is an open plan design. A kitchen diner is all about space and socialising – so you’ll want to make sure there’s space for cooking, eating, entertaining, and family time.
When choosing an open plan design, you’ll still want to keep the work triangle in mind. This will ensure that everything flows smoothly within the design and that your kitchen space is easy and efficient to work in.
When you’re creating an open plan space, you don’t want chunky furnishings and cupboard handles ruining the sleek and sophisticated feel. Instead, maximise space with sleek handleless kitchen cupboards and smooth worktops. Corian is a great material for achieving this look and is available in a wide range of colour too, allowing you to really customise your kitchen diner.
In a kitchen diner, the right furnishings are really important; they help to create the different social spaces – like the casual breakfast area and a formal dining spot. In your kitchen diner, you’ll want to incorporate a breakfast bar for quick eats and a dining area that takes centre stage – perhaps set up by patio doors. If you have space, a kitchen island works wonders too and can connect to your breakfast bar for a slimline and efficient final design.
If you’re going for the American diner style look, why not add a pop of colour? While this isn’t an essential requirement for all kitchen diners, it does add that quirky 50s flair. At Kitchen Design Centre, we’ve worked with colour palettes that had included lime green, bright red, and bold purple. So, when it comes to choosing a pop of colour – anything goes!
If your kitchen is going to be used for a variety of purposes, you’ll want to make sure it’s well lit and bright. Natural light is great for opening up and brightening a space and is best achieved with large window or large glass patio doors, which open out onto your garden or terrace. You can also work in some atmospheric lighting too, to help you create the right mood for the different settings in your kitchen. We advise softer lighting, that can perhaps be dimmed, in the dining areas, and bright white LEDs in the work / prep areas.
Feeling all inspired? Why not take a look at one of our recent kitchen diner designs installed in the Moloney’s kitchen. Featuring a breakfast bar and island, corner seating dining area, and American fridge freezer, the final design was perfect for the family of five.
Introducing Beth Ainsworth to our Blackburn showroom. Beth brings fresh ideas and plenty of enthusiasm to kitchen design. Off the clock, I’m most likely in the gym.
We’re passionate about tailoring our designs to fit your lifestyle, so whether you want a space to entertain or a family-centric kitchen to spend quality time together, our designers know exactly how to make your dream kitchen a reality.
When you book an appointment, you’ll be introduced to your personal kitchen designer, who will sit down with you in our dedicated meeting space to discuss what you want for your dream kitchen. Then, when you’re happy with the final design, they’ll become your dedicated project manager as they oversee every aspect of the installation, guaranteeing exceptional customer service as we deliver the kitchen of your dreams.
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AS SEEN ON GEORGE CLARKE’S BEAUTIFUL BUILDS: FROM DATED LAYOUT TO DREAM ENTERTAINING SPACE
When Katherine and Andrew purchased their property, they always knew a full renovation would follow.
With both the outdated kitchen and untouched garden requiring significant transformation, the project soon became part of Channel 4’s George Clarke’s Beautiful Builds – it was an opportunity they felt perfectly aligned with their vision for the property.
While searching for a local kitchen specialist, Kitchen Design Centre immediately stood out thanks to its long-standing reputation, glowing customer reviews and welcoming showroom experience.
The brief focused on creating a sleek, contemporary kitchen that would feel open, social and highly functional, while complementing the wider architectural renovation of the home.
The finished design delivers a beautifully balanced space that combines clean lines with luxurious detailing.
One of the standout features is the striking worktop design. The waterfall edge peninsula creates a bold focal point within the room, while the continuation of the material across the side panels introduces a seamless, premium aesthetic.
Functionality was equally important throughout the design process, with carefully considered storage solutions and high-quality appliances helping to simplify everyday living. Among Katherine and Andrew’s favourite additions is the Neff oven, praised for both its versatility and pyrolytic self-cleaning function.
The completed result is a sophisticated contemporary space that completely transforms how the home looks, feels, and functions, perfectly reflecting Katherine and Andrew’s original vision from the moment they moved in.
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The kitchen isn’t just a place to cook — it’s the heart of the home.
At our Kitchen Design Centre, we believe your kitchen should be the centrepiece of your house, where style meets functionality and every moment matters. From morning coffees to family dinners and everything in between, your kitchen is where life happens.
That’s why we design spaces that bring people together — beautiful, practical, and tailored to you. Whether you’re dreaming of a sleek modern look or a warm, classic feel, we’re here to help you create a kitchen that truly feels like home.
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