Your kitchen dining space really is the heart of the home. A multi-functional hub where you can gather with friends, family, and your children, it provides a place for eating, socialising, and for some – work! With this in mind, it’s essential to get the layout of the space just right.
The size of your space will ultimately give way to the final design of your kitchen. Smaller kitchens are best suited to breakfast bars and small tables that are integrated with your cabinet design and storage space.
Is open plan your thing or would you prefer a partial divide? It’s also a good idea to zone off areas to ensure your kitchen has a good flow.
For more traditional kitchens, wood is a great option for your dining space. If you’re going for a modern breakfast bar, why not opt for Corian – for something sleek and stylish?
The lighting around your dining area also needs to be good. You don’t want it to be too bright – instead you want to create ambient lighting by layering your light. Layered lighting is also very useful if you’re using your space for other activities – such as work.
If you’re opting for a kitchen diner, you’re likely to have a lot going on in the space. With this in mind, it’s a good idea to conceal all your pots and pans and integrate appliances for a more relaxing, uncluttered, streamlined look.
If you’re still struggling to decide what you want your dining space to look like, why not be inspired by some of our customer kitchens?
In this modern kitchen, a 80mm feature breakfast bar was added for casual dining. This gave the room a more informal and sociable feel – but by using stylish materials like Corian, the final result was still modern and upmarket too.
A variety of dining spaces were included in this family kitchen. A small breakfast bar area was tucked on the end of the kitchen island and a large, separate dining table was added to seat the whole family. This really highlighted the size of the room and open-plan feel of the kitchen.
For this traditional style kitchen, getting the materials right were key to creating the perfect dining space. A stunning old, oak table was added for more formal dining, and a smaller, round table was cut into the kitchen island for quick eats and breakfast time.
This innovative kitchen design reveals that you don’t have to stick to traditional shapes and colours when it comes to your dining space. A curved island bar added real wow factor and has proven to be great for all those social events. The monochrome colour scheme and crisp white table top also throw something a little different into the mix.
If you’re feeling all inspired by today’s kitchens, why not come and chat to one of our design experts at a Kitchen Design Centre showroom? You can find the locations of our kitchen showrooms here. We’ll be able to talk you through all our latest designs and identify exactly the right style of dining space for your home.
TRADITION MEETS MODERNITY IN OUR LIVERPOOL SHOWROOM
In our Liverpool showroom, we’ve masterfully blended the best of traditional and modern design elements to create a unique, timeless kitchen display. This space is a perfect mix of classic elegance with contemporary functionality, and the focal point is the stunning L-shaped island, which serves as both a practical workspace and a social hub. Its clever design seamlessly links into a media wall and presentation area, incorporating the essence of modern open-plan living.
The colour scheme is a sophisticated mix of Concept130 Roma Graphite shaker cabinets paired with Montreal light fine oak handleless units and taupe trim handles. This combination offers a perfect balance between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design, perfect if you appreciate the classics but want something a little more updated.
Standout appliances:
Neff 30cm Wine Fridge
Neff 80cm Induction Hob
Neff Single Oven
Neff Tall Integrated Fridge
Neff Dishwasher
MODERN MINIMALISM AT ITS FINEST IN OUR URMSTON SHOWROOM
Our Urmston showroom display showcases a bold, modern kitchen design that effortlessly blends both form and function. The handleless units create a streamlined, uninterrupted flow throughout the space, perfectly complemented by the ultra-matt black finish on the worktops. This pairs beautifully with the elegant black ribbed-veneered door for the focal wall.
This minimalist design approach offers a chic, contemporary vibe, ideal if you love the clean, clutter-free aesthetic. To enhance this look, we’ve used warm accent colours that break up the monochrome palette, adding a sense of inviting depth and warmth to the overall space. The subtle, extravagant marble panels add a touch of quiet luxury, their natural veining providing visual interest and texture against the sleek black surfaces, especially when lit by warm LED lighting. This fusion of modern materials and timeless elements, such as marble, creates a display that is both stylish and practical!
Standout appliances:
Neff N90 Ovens with premium 6.8” touch screen display and Twist Pad Flex control
Neff Flex Induction Hob
Silgranit Blanco Sink
Quooker Tap
THE BARROWFORD SHOWROOM’S HARMONIOUS AND ELEGANT DISPLAY
In Barrowford, we’ve embraced a calming, earthy palette that combines functionality with elegance. The display features Hampton Ash wood doors painted in a Natural Umber shade, mixed with Scala Olive green flat doors, and completed with a mix of antique brass handles. The warm, neutral tones of the Natural Umber give this kitchen a wonderfully cosy feel, making it a welcoming space for both cooking and entertaining.
One of the key features of this display is the 30mm Vanilla Noir quartz worktop, which stands out with its dark, characterful design. The designer bench seating includes pullout storage to maximise space without sacrificing style. The bifold worktop unit and sliding doors on the island showcase smart storage solutions. Finally, the open shelves add a touch of rustic charm!
Standout appliances:
Neff Collection Oven
Neff XL Fridge Freezer
Quooker Classic Fusion Tap
Double Bowl Tartufo Sink
THE BLACKBURN SHOWROOM’S SLEEK AND MODERN MASTERPIECE
Our new Blackburn display is a testament to a modern, streamlined design. It features a bold black and oak colour scheme, seamlessly blending practicality and contemporary aesthetics. The tall units are clad in a Black Velvet Oak, adding depth and contrast to the sleek black wall units. The Toronto base units and matching worktops are finished in Natural Vintage Oak for a beautiful and cohesive end result.
One of the standout elements of this display is the quirky curved breakfast bar, a unique feature that blends functionality with style. Raised planters behind the bar add a touch of greenery; perfect if you love bringing natural elements into your kitchen.
Standout appliances:
Neff 60cm CombiZone Black Induction Hob
Integrated Design Hood
Neff Fully-integrated dishwasher
Neff Integrated Frost Free Under Counter Freezer
More from the team’s annual trip to Germany to the headquarters of Hacker Rodinghausen showroom.
Staff from all of our showrooms attended to view the new exciting ranges of kitchens and colours that are available from now. They were given a full factory tour & took part in product workshops. It was an intensive 2 x day trip however they had a fabulous time.
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