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35 cool ways to squeeze in an eating space

Tiny dining for every room

Don't have a dining room? You can still eat in style. Fitting a dining area into your living space can be done with these genius tips and ideas. Whether you want to create a compact kitchen-diner or find the right tiny table for your living room, check out these darling dinette eating spaces that create room for everyone whatever the room size.

Add a worktop to a wall

No room for a kitchen island or dining table? Extend your worktop along a wall instead to create a breakfast bar-style perch. Painting the wall and stools contrasting colours will turn the eating nook into a space-saving yet vibrant feature.

Slim it down

Open-plan spaces are often high traffic areas so choose a dining space that is both practical and stylish. This sleeper-style breakfast bar attached to the kitchen peninsula creates a divide between the two living areas. It is designed perfectly to slot stools in neatly below so not cause a hazard when not in use.

Make use of a corner

Don't rule out the corners when looking for a place to set up a dining room. This fitted wall bench makes perfect use of otherwise dead space and creates an inviting banquette corner for a surprisingly large number of diners. Coordinate the look with comfortable cushions and a soft zoning rug.

Cut out a cupboard

Here's a clever space-saving idea. This charming kitchen island serves as a cupboard as well as a compact breakfast bar. Two matching stools slot neatly inside so the dresser can be moved to the side of the room (against a wall) and used as a dresser when not in use.

Define with pendant lighting

If your kitchen has enough space for a tiny table make sure it blends into the kitchen scheme with stylish purpose. A pendant light above your eating space pulls the eye up, marking the space without intruding upon it.

Mix materials

Mismatching worktop and seating materials adds character to a breakfast bar dining space. This customised kitchen island merges the colour scheme across different areas in an open-plan room. This can also be a fantastic affordable option, as you can pick up individual stools at flea markets and car boot sales.

Perch in the pantry

Sometimes the most improbable areas of the home can be made super useful if given the chance. A cupboard close to the kitchen can become a practical walk-in larder by mounting shelves. And what's more, an extra sturdy wooden bar and matching stool make a secret and secluded hang-out for one.

Free stand a banquette

Banquettes work equally well in a contemporary style. For a lighter look, go for a freestanding option. Being able to see beneath the bench seating will make the room feel more spacious.

Transform a radiator cover

When space is extra tight you need to be smart and look out for multifunctional furniture. This clever radiator cover is also an integrated folding table that is perfect for small studio flats and tiny kitchens. For maximum function why not add hooks to hang folding stools on the wall above?

Use secret storage

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No dining room doesn't mean you can't enjoy a fine dining experience. Invest in a table that stores more expensive glassware and refreshments so you can transform your kitchen or living room into an atmospheric dining room on special occasions.

Dine alfresco

When there is no room for a dining room look about for other areas that could accommodate a table permanently or for just an occasion. Balconies make the perfect spot for fair weather alfresco dining or you might have an extra-wide hallway that could be transformed into a sparkling dining foyer with fairy lights entwined on the banister.

Bridge a gap

Create your own chef's table by installing an extra counter between work surfaces. Not only does it save space but it also looks modern and cool and turns the process of cooking and plating up into a social experience.

Create a café culture

You can also use your walls to carve your living space into different zones. Here, a small shelf the same tone as the tabletop highlights the dining table, creating the visual impression of a separate dining zone. The shelf is also conveniently placed to keep dinnertime accessories close to hand, particularly if you're short on kitchen storage.

Enjoy a TV dinner

Sometimes you just can't beat a TV dinner. Pull two or three coffee or side tables together at different heights, add table runners and enjoy movie snacks or a weekend takeaway in casual comfort.

Utilise the kitchen island

Adding barstools to a kitchen island instantly transforms the room into a more practical kitchen-diner whether you have room for an additional table or not. There are so many versions to choose from which include designs that have space for stools to fit neatly underneath, overhanging worktops in different materials or dining areas at different levels.

Call for room service

Dining areas don't have to keep to the kitchen or living room. Give your bedroom a decadent, hotel-style makeover by adding a mini dining space that's perfect for lazy weekend breakfasts or candlelit dinners.

Love the L shape

In a wider kitchen that's short in length, try creating a perpendicular breakfast bar jutting out from one end of an island or run of units. The layout looks impressive and there's no need to compromise on worktop food preparation space.

Add stylish stools

The stools you choose for your breakfast bar can add the perfect finishing touch to your scheme, injecting style and character. Sleek, modern designs will slip unobtrusively under the bar when not in use or large rattan styles add on-trend texture.

Max out the peninsula

A peninsula is another space-saving option if you don't have room for a freestanding island. Add stools to the side that gets the least amount of traffic. This is a great sociable option as family members can chat while preparing a meal or cleaning up after.

Opt for a convertible table

If your small living room needs to be used for dining opt for a stylish table that can be folded in half. This slim but perfectly formed wooden version has contemporary looks that will suit other living room furniture and has a gateleg design to boost dining space when needed.

Stackable stools

Speaking of furniture that can be quickly stowed away, stackable stools are a must-have in smaller spaces. They can be whipped out as and when extra seating when needed and kept compactly in a corner or cupboard the rest of the time, leaving extra circulation space.

Choose round

Round tables provide better use of space in small areas than square because there are no corners. They are sociable and create less crowding when sitting down. For maximum leg space, go for a pedestal table so you can fit in as many guests as possible without them bashing their knees on table legs.

Extend the table

Make sure there is room for everyone when guests arrive with an extending table. They are surprisingly affordable and space-saving when shrunk down. When required the table will lengthen thanks to an additional hidden leaf which pulls out from the centre and continues to look streamlined. Bring out those stackable stools to accommodate any extra diners.

Ditch the island

If space is tight, opt for a compact dining table in place of an island – you can even use the table as extra surface space for food prep. Rugs are a clever way to zone off your dining area, choose one that is big enough to fit both the table and back legs of the dining chairs.

Tuck benches under

If you want to squeeze in maximum seating in the middle of a room, go for a backless bench. The lack of a back means the bench won't interfere with traffic flow. If possible, choose one that tucks neatly under the table when not in use. Using outdoor benches indoors adds an unexpected twist to a kitchen-diner.

Divide open-plan

A dining table can be used to divide an open-plan space into different zones. Here, a narrow table visually and physically separates the living area from the kitchen, leaving no space wasted and making the room feel spacious.

Breakfast bar

This 1970s design staple has made a big comeback over the past decade or so, and it's easy to see why. Space-saving and versatile, breakfast bars are the perfect place to perch for informal meals. If integrated into a kitchen island, they also offer a handy spot for guests to sip a drink while the host finishes preparing dinner. This is one kitchen trend we're totally on board with.

Extend the galley layout

If you have a kitchen island or a short run of cabinets, why not extend the surface to make room for a high or low table? This is a savvy solution for a long but narrow kitchen.

Build a booth

We love an ingenious storage hack. When it comes to seating, a built-in booth is the ultimate space saver, making use of every square inch available. To make it work even harder, ask your joiner to include hidden storage, which can be accessed by flipping up the seat.

Go for a drop-leaf table

In a really tiny kitchen, there might not be room for a freestanding table of any shape or size. If this is the case, a wall-mounted, drop-leaf table could come to the rescue. Simply flip it up when you want to eat then fold it away when you're done. Attaching it to a wall beneath a window gives you the added bonus of dinner with a view.

Invest in occasional tables

Lightweight, fold-away tables work wonders in a space that needs to perform multiple functions. You can arrange them in different layouts depending on use, whether that be a family meal, a dinner party or as a place to work or study. And since they're collapsible, you can even remove them completely, tucking them under a sofa or bed, or even hanging them on the wall.

Console table chic

If you don't have room for a conventional dining table, a short, narrow console table can slip into the smallest of spaces to create a dining table for one that can also be used as extra prepping space.

Low-level dining

If your home has a small footprint, low-level furniture will create the illusion of extra space by making the ceilings appear to be higher than they are. This look also has the added benefit of introducing an exotic, Japanese-influenced aura to your scheme.

Square it off

While round tables might be slightly more space-efficient, there's still a lot to be said for going square. A square table allows you to push one side flat against a wall, to be pulled out if you need an extra place setting.

Go for bistro style

Get the breakfast bar look in your kitchen no matter what space you have available with a slimline bar table and high stools. It looks hip and will create the perfect spot for a quick bistro-style meal or mid-morning coffee.

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