Over the decades, modern living has evolved, and many house hunters opt for an open plan kitchen-diner, rather than a separate kitchen and dining room. Not only do open plan kitchen-diners bring more air and light into your space, but they also provide the ultimate socialising space.
For Kids
An open, airy and spacious kitchen-diner offers the perfect space to get your young kids involved in cooking. Experts say that getting children involved in the kitchen is one of the best ways to fight picky eating, as well as encourage them to explore new flavours and foster a love of home cooking – kids are far more likely to eat a meal if they’re the chefs!
For Teenagers
As teenagers grow more independent, it can be tricky to get quality family time together – especially with the distractions of phones, televisions and tablets. The kitchen-diner presents the ideal opportunity to carve out some quality time with your teens. Furnish your diner with comfortable sofas and a coffee table as well as a dining table, this gives the family the perfect space to relax and chat about their day whilst you prepare meals, without the distraction of screens. You could even bring out a pack of cards to play games with a hot drink after dinner!
For Friends
After moving into your new home, there are few things more exciting than having friends round. A dinner party is the perfect occasion to show off your new home and show some appreciation to your nearest and dearest. One of the age-old dilemmas, however, has always been balancing socialising with your guests and cooking the perfect meal – but not with a kitchen-diner! You can keep an eye on all food preparations and spend time with your friends at the same time – it’s the ultimate socialising space, allowing you to throw a relaxed dinner party with ease.