5 Best Kitchen Diner Styles

Kitchen diners are the perfect space in the home to enjoy a relaxed and casual meal with your family or enjoy a social drink with friends. The ease of having your kitchen right next to your dinner table makes service and cleaning far easier and quicker, leaving you with less mess and less stress. Whether you love the bold bubblegum interiors of 1950s diners or the sleek and metallic tones of more contemporary spaces, let’s take a look at 5 of the best kitchen diner styles that will transform your home interior.

Retro

If you love the colourful quirkiness of 1950s and 1960s style kitchen diners then why not recreate the look in your home with a few simple steps that will give a fun vintage style to your interior. First select a colour palette of bubblegum and pastel tones such as pink, blue and mint and choose vintage style kitchen cabinets that can also be painted in complimentary pastel tones. Add accessories that have a classic retro look such as brightly coloured mixers and fridge freezers and Bakelite radios and tiles. Add a flooring that clashes with the cupboards such as a bold monochrome checkerboard lino and add a fabulous shiny chrome dining table with 1950s style chairs. Alternatively why not create a fun ‘booth’ style dining space and add a vinyl tablecloth or Formica table top in a spotted or gingham print for a practical and visually bold finish.

Rustic

Rustic kitchen diners create a warm and welcoming space that all the family can enjoy. For this look concentrate on materials and colours that are neutral yet cosy in nature. Select creamy beige, caramel and taupe and use natural materials such as chunky oak and stone to compliment the plain nude tones. Select farmhouse style oak cabinets in deep and rich tones and add a large traditional dresser in which to display your crockery, milk jugs and mugs to create a focal point within your kitchen diner. Select a simple slatted wooden floor or a flagstone effect design in rich sandstone colours for added warmth and rustic charm. Add accessories with a hint of farmhouse charm such as chicken egg holders, cow milk jugs and natural slate and stone coasters and placemats that will compliment the entire look. Select a large and chunky oak dining table with a textural grain and visible knots that add to the rustic charm and include plenty of seats for large family meals and social occasions.

Contemporary

If you prefer a more sleek and glamorous kitchen diner then its time to create the wow factor within your home interior. For a sophisticated space that is a perfect combination of masculine and feminine design then opt for a simple monochrome or black and grey colour palette that creates a rich and decadent feel within your interior space. Select painted black or black high gloss cupboards and pair them with glittering black or white granite worktops for an added splash of opulence. Select a glittering or sleek white lino floor and add shimmering chrome accessories such as a kettle, coffee maker, toaster and a large American style freezer with an added ice dispenser. For a chic ‘bar’ style look add a selection of chrome stools to your breakfast bar or island to create a social space for a dinner or evening drink with friends.

Shabby Chic

The shabby chic trend is still as popular as ever and is a feminine and elegant way to design your kitchen diner to create the perfect space for a spot of cosy country afternoon tea. For your colour palette select simple creams and beige and partner them with hints of baby pink, pastel blue, lilac and mint for a hint of rural botanical elegance. Select crisp white or cream painted cupboards with wooden work surfaces for a simple cottage style beauty. Choose wooden flooring that will balance with the worktops and add a fresh white or cream painted dresser to display your vintage crockery and ornaments. Accessories, plates and tablecloths should feature ditsy lace, floral, spotted or heart print patterns in co-ordinating pastel tones and add a classic white painted bistro set with distressed paintwork to enjoy a nice cup of tea and a chit chat with friends.

Minimal

The minimal look works great in contemporary home interiors as it creates clean, fluid lines with hidden storage and cupboards that maintain a light and bright ambiance within your kitchen diner. For this look it’s all about WHITE, any shade and any tone but always white! Select high gloss cupboards with hidden handles that will create a crisp and streamlined finish around the room. Worktops should also be white or a pale dove grey and select a white lino or pale grey wooden flooring for a slight distinction in surfaces. Choose sleek white accessories and fridge freezers with accents of chrome for a shimmering visual finish. Finally use your breakfast bar or island as your dining table by adding simple chrome bar stools with a white leather seat pad or display retro style Eames chairs with a round transparent glass dining table for a eye-catching yet invisible focal point.

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