Best of the Week: 30 Kitchen-Dining Areas From Around the Globe
Kitchens and dining areas have become one in contemporary homes the world over for reasons both practical and pretty
Joanna Tovia
9 August 2018
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With kitchens now serving as the heart of the home, it makes sense that dining areas are being incorporated into their design. As these fabulous kitchen-dining set-ups reveal, there are endless ways to bring the two areas together. Here are some of our favourites.
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1. Location: London, UK
Features: A sunny nook with a garden outlook.
Features: A sunny nook with a garden outlook.
2. Location: New York, USA
Features: This is one of the most-saved kitchens on Houzz. It has ‘gorgeous’ written all over it.
Features: This is one of the most-saved kitchens on Houzz. It has ‘gorgeous’ written all over it.
3. Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Features: A tiny kitchen that’s big on style.
Features: A tiny kitchen that’s big on style.
4. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Individual Design & Construction
Features: Casual dining in the heart of the action.
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Designer: Individual Design & Construction
Features: Casual dining in the heart of the action.
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5. Location: Paris, France
Features: A scattering of splashback tiles and an oversized blackboard sets this kitchen apart.
Features: A scattering of splashback tiles and an oversized blackboard sets this kitchen apart.
6. Location: Luxembourg
Features: A foldable table for two makes an awkward corner useful.
Features: A foldable table for two makes an awkward corner useful.
7. Location: Sacramento, USA
Features: An island that steps down to a dining area – sheer brilliance.
Features: An island that steps down to a dining area – sheer brilliance.
8. Location: Valencia, Spain
Features: Moody black kitchens are up-to-the-minute cool.
Features: Moody black kitchens are up-to-the-minute cool.
9. Location: Sacramento, USA
Features: Space is no issue in this kitchen, and that dining nook is just the spot for a leisurely meal with friends.
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Features: Space is no issue in this kitchen, and that dining nook is just the spot for a leisurely meal with friends.
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10. Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Features: Exposed brick is the shining star of this eat-in kitchen.
Features: Exposed brick is the shining star of this eat-in kitchen.
11. Location: Washington DC, USA
Features: Mid-century style makes its mark.
Features: Mid-century style makes its mark.
12. Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Features: An oval table can add welcome curves to a kitchen, and facilitate conversation too.
Features: An oval table can add welcome curves to a kitchen, and facilitate conversation too.
13. Location: Japan
Features: The benchtop stops short to allow room for a dining table. A bench on one side and chairs on the other adds a novel touch.
Features: The benchtop stops short to allow room for a dining table. A bench on one side and chairs on the other adds a novel touch.
14. Location: Noosa, Queensland
Designer: Luna Constructions
Features: A black-and-white dining setting is the perfect match for this kitchen.
Designer: Luna Constructions
Features: A black-and-white dining setting is the perfect match for this kitchen.
15. Location: Brunswick West, Melbourne
Designer: Taylor Knights
Features: Who needs a kitchen island when you have a dining setting this smart?
Designer: Taylor Knights
Features: Who needs a kitchen island when you have a dining setting this smart?
16. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Sheri Haby Architects
Features: Stools for snacks, chairs for sit-down dining, and it all flows together seamlessly.
Designer: Sheri Haby Architects
Features: Stools for snacks, chairs for sit-down dining, and it all flows together seamlessly.
17. Location: Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Designer: H and G Designs
Features: Timber and white is a combination worth replicating.
Designer: H and G Designs
Features: Timber and white is a combination worth replicating.
18. Location: North Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens
Features: A bit of bling finds its way into this kitchen to dramatic effect.
Designer: GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens
Features: A bit of bling finds its way into this kitchen to dramatic effect.
19. Location: Bentleigh East, Victoria
Designer: Bask Interiors
Features: Comfort is key in a stylish set-up.
Designer: Bask Interiors
Features: Comfort is key in a stylish set-up.
20. Location: East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Features: A benchtop that morphs into a breakfast nook – genius.
Features: A benchtop that morphs into a breakfast nook – genius.
21. Location: Sydney, NSW
Designer: jaa studio
Features: A long bench seat is a space-efficient dining solution for a narrow kitchen.
Designer: jaa studio
Features: A long bench seat is a space-efficient dining solution for a narrow kitchen.
22. Location: Los Angeles, USA
Features: Rustic timber adds some country charm to this bright and welcoming space.
Features: Rustic timber adds some country charm to this bright and welcoming space.
23. Location: Mildura, Victoria
Designer: Fabrikate
Features: Who knew a houseboat could be this beautiful?
Designer: Fabrikate
Features: Who knew a houseboat could be this beautiful?
24. Location: Northcote, Victoria
Designer: STAR Architecture
Features: The creative use of timber gives this kitchen/dining area plenty of appeal.
Designer: STAR Architecture
Features: The creative use of timber gives this kitchen/dining area plenty of appeal.
25. Location: Kent, UK
Features: A gentle curve makes this breakfast nook extra cosy.
Features: A gentle curve makes this breakfast nook extra cosy.
26. Location: Baltimore, USA
Features: A formal dining setting need not be bland.
Features: A formal dining setting need not be bland.
27. Location: New York, USA
Features: This kitchen is instantly recognisable as New York cool.
Features: This kitchen is instantly recognisable as New York cool.
28. Location: Vancouver, Canada
Features: A Tulip table ties in with the sleek white surfaces of this modern kitchen.
Features: A Tulip table ties in with the sleek white surfaces of this modern kitchen.
29. Location: Boston, USA
Features: Pops of red unite the elements of this well-coordinated kitchen.
Features: Pops of red unite the elements of this well-coordinated kitchen.
30. Location: Cammeray, NSW
Designer: Studio 1 Interiors
Features: Timber, cane, brick and white – the tones and textures team together beautifully.
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Designer: Studio 1 Interiors
Features: Timber, cane, brick and white – the tones and textures team together beautifully.
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Also love 17 for the simple palette of timber and white, but with a gorgeous wall of tiling
#10 for me! I love what scandi can do with small spaces :)
some kitchen looks dark, I prefer white and nature look into kitchen 😋