Combining the home and the dining room is a trend that is booming. For many the formal dining room no longer serves the purpose it used to have, on the contrary, entertaining is much more welcoming and informal while guests can spend quality time with you while you cook.
Any kitchen remodel can be a big task, especially when combining two spaces into one.
Tips For Combining Kitchen And Dining Room In Your Next Remodel
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1. Remove walls or add an accent
If you want to add an enclosed dining area to your kitchen, you will likely need to remove a wall or two. However, before doing so, you should check if it is a load-bearing wall and obtain the necessary construction permits for the kitchen remodel. Identify any changes you need to make, as these will also affect your permit requirements.
2. Expand an existing entryway or opening wall
Another opportunity to expand and illuminate your space. If your house has an entrance or hall between the dining room and the kitchen, you can expand that space and include it in your project. This requires extensive wall removal work, but it can give you very rewarding results.
3. Invest in strategic storage solutions
One downside to knocking down a wall or two is that you lose some much-needed storage space. Fortunately, there are creative solutions you can use to compensate for this. For example, pantries, floor-toceiling cabinets, islands with cabinets can give you the space you need to keep your food and dishes organized.
4. Place your dining table strategically
You should also think about where to place and how to position your dining room table. Depending on the location you choose you can separate or open up your kitchen and dining room combination. Here you have these 2 options:
• If you move the dining table to a side wall or corner, it can serve as a charming dining nook and open up the rest of the space.
• If you move the dining room table to the middle next to the kitchen, it could provide a bit of contrast between the spaces.
5. Be consistent with flooring, furniture, colors and decor
When all the spaces match, it creates an incredible flow between the spaces, making them feel like you really know they are one area. Therefore, be consistent with the major choices for those spaces, such as flooring, furniture, paint colors, and other prominent décor.
Another great idea is to add subtle pops of color (the same color) throughout the kitchen and dining room. This can also visually connect spaces. Therefore, every detail matters.
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