When faced with a limited area for cooking and dining, it can be difficult to find kitchen and dining room decorating ideas that work with your small space. Furthermore, it can also be a huge challenge to visualize the perfect way to combine these two rooms and maintain traffic flow on a daily basis.
In the list below, you can find the most beautiful design ideas to inspire your kitchen and dining room remodel.
A Greige Color Palette in a Kitchen-Dining Room Combo
This kitchen and dining room combo follows a predominantly greige color palette, with warm wood countertops and a pop of color from the maroon-colored chairs.
This layout keeps that eating area off to the side of the kitchen space, keeping the work triangle functional with little to no interference. A pendant light above the sink, as well as above the table, ensures that important areas are well-lit.
Styled by JosefssonLjung, photographed by Alen Cordic for Nya Kvadrat
Gray-Green Kitchen Cabinetry With a Light Wood Dining Table and Black Chairs
In this example, a kitchen island is used as a physical divider between the kitchen and dining area. This helps to separate the rooms without creating unusable space, such as with a wall or other large decor. The black chairs surrounding the table mirror the coloring of the appliances, helping to make the spaces feel purposeful in their design.
Styled by Emma Fisher and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Maria Sahlander for Stadshem
A Breezy Kitchen-Dining Room Combo With Mismatched Black Chairs Around a Rectangular Table
This kitchen and dining room combo makes the eating area the focal point of the room, placing it in the middle of the space. The fun, mismatched chairs bring loads of personality to the room, creating the perfect spot for entertaining friends and family.
Light blue walls and cabinetry with white appliances help reflect sunlight from the window, resulting in a bright and airy space.
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A Compact Kitchen and Dining Area With a Small Dining Table
A small kitchen and table can be a great solution to limited space, such as in a studio apartment or tiny home. This compact kitchen-dining room combo uses beige walls and cabinetry alongside a narrow white table and dark wood chairs.
A simple, yet cozy, design, this layout works with the available space by using appropriately sized furnishings to prevent any area from feeling cluttered.
Styled by JosefssonLjung, photographed by Alen Cordic for Nya Kvadrat
Dark Natural Wood Cabinetry in a Kitchen and Dining Space
Adding dark wood to a contemporary kitchen is a popular choice for a kitchen remodel. These wooden cabinets bring a sense of warmth into the room, especially when paired with white walls.
The wooden chairs around the table echo the tones of the cabinetry, creating a cohesive style. Additionally, the linen tablecloth and understated decor allow the space to easily be a more formal area for entertaining guests.
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A Kitchen-Dining Room Combo With a Rectangular Dining Table in Place of an Island
In this example, the focus is once again placed on the dining table, positioned where a kitchen island would normally be placed. This allows the furniture to serve a dual purpose: a place to sit and eat, as well as additional counter space as needed.
The cool-toned color palette here creates a peaceful environment to enjoy making, serving, and enjoying food with guests.
Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson for Alvhem
A Modern, Minimalist Kitchen-Dining Room Combo in a Neutral Color Scheme
This combination of kitchen and dining room contains just a few things, allowing the room to appear larger than it truly is. The oval table is a comfortable place to sit and entertain during a more casual gathering while enjoying the natural light pouring from the window.
With ample storage provided elsewhere in the room, the lack of upper cabinets isn’t a problem.
for sale at Eie, photographed by Dag Sandven, apartment belongs to Catrine Svellingen
An Off-White Kitchen Dining Room Combo With an Abundance of Natural Light
This L-shaped kitchen features an elegant dining table placed in the center of the open space. The bright, off-white color palette creates a sense of peace and lightness in the space. With plenty of drawers to store dishes and food items, you can keep the room looking neat and well organized as well as fully functional.
Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Jonas Berg, for sale via Stadshem
A Cozy Kitchen-Dining Room Combo With a Bench Seating Area
This cozy cottage-esque design places the focus on the quaint window seating area. A small bench seat in the window paired with a small round table and two chairs creates a casual space to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with guests. Natural coloring throughout the furniture and decor serves to enhance the aesthetic.
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Gray Cabinetry Paired With Hardwood Flooring and a Wood Dining Area
This kitchen-dining room combo uses each corner of the room to maximize usable space. Wall-to-wall cabinets and a corner bench seat with the table ensure that every inch of the room serves a purpose.
This is ideal for any house that has limited square footage. Additionally, the blend of colors and materials works extremely well with the decor.
Styled by Emma Fisher, Annica Clarmell, and Anna Granberg, photographed by Peter Pousard for Alvhem
A One-Wall Kitchen Layout With a Narrow Dining Table and Bench
This example is similar to the previous idea but with a much more narrow design. In a style that resembles a galley kitchen, this small kitchen and dining room combo features a more narrow table with a bench seat and suspended lights, as well as a peg rail and shelf above for added storage. The placement of the furniture allows easy movement while cooking, maintaining functionality.
photographed by Krister Engström, styled by Livindeco, sold via Kvarteret Mäkleri
A Cream-Toned Kitchen With a Round Table Made of Aged Wood
These tall cabinets feature several different storage options, including a faux China cabinet and drawers of different sizes.
The round, rustic table off to the side of the room allows the work triangle to continue uninterrupted but is still within easy reach of the oven. This design is perfect for serving meals hot and fresh while entertaining friends and family.
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An Oval Dining Table Against the Wall To Create a Spacious Cooking Area
This design creates a more clear differentiation between the separate dining room and kitchen spaces, placing the table against one wall and letting the end of the counter provide a faux diving line. This leaves the kitchen space wide-open, ideal for anyone that does a lot of cooking or cooks with a partner regularly.
Additionally, the dining area receives a direct breeze while the terrace doors are open, allowing for an al fresco dining experience without worrying about the weather.
Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson for sale via Alvhem
An Open Floor Plan With a Kitchen Island to Create Separation
This kitchen-dining room combo uses an extra large island to divide the room. An island this size normally has bar stools with it, but the table being positioned so close disguises its absence.
The detailed ceiling and wooden hutch in the corner create a sense of sophistication and elegance, especially when paired with the more modern furniture found elsewhere in the room.
Styled by Bon Interior, photographed by Maria Sahlander, for sale via Bjurfors
A Wide Opening to Create a Kitchen, Dining Room, and Living Room Combo
Subtly combining multiple rooms by using wide openings is a popular trend that has been growing more prevalent in recent times. By placing the sofa against the wall, you can easily create walkways through and around the other furniture, leading you directly into the adjoining room. A high ceiling creates additional storage opportunities along the walls, keeping clutter out of sight.
Styled by Emma Fischer, Linnéa H. Manaberi, and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem
Rich Brown Tones and Natural Wood in the Kitchen and Dining Area
This kitchen-dining room combo features a wealth of warm tones and natural materials. While other dining room decorating ideas may place a heavy emphasis on decor, this simplistic style is very understated and doesn’t put too much focus on a specific element. The result is a laid-back space that won’t soon go out of style.
Styled by Lindholm, photographed by Boukari for Historiska Hem
A Bright, Light Gray Kitchen and Dining Space
This kitchen-dining room is a study in tranquility, with light gray tones and an abundance of sunlight. Subway tiles begin at the edge of the countertop for a bright, chic backsplash. The natural wood flooring and chairs combine with the plant life to create a welcoming, relaxing space.
via Alvhem
A Mix of Different Wood Finishes With White Walls
Finally, in our list of ideas, this kitchen and dining room combo uses a blend of different wood finishes and patterns to create a one-of-a-kind design.
Plain white walls serve as a source of contrast to these elements, and black accents are peppered throughout. The small nook can be used as a breakfast bar, perfect for quick meals on the go.
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