Many of us live a busy and fast paced lifestyle. In one’s home, at times, there can be guests coming and going. Everyone’s making time to share a quick meal or light snack, and even on their own before rushing off to work.

This is the reason why eat-in kitchens are very popular in kitchen designs. In modern kitchens, most residents and home-owners prefer adjoining kitchen and dining rooms. They realise the convenience of enjoying their meals in the same area as the kitchen. Right where the food is still hot and fresh from the stove or oven.

Dining At The Counter

If you are short on space then this kind of eat-in kitchen design is perfect. Counter or breakfast bars are very popular and for good reason. They allow residents to enjoy a meal without taking up too much room like a table would and also adds a nice modern feel to the style of kitchen.

The Breakfast Nook

For a more cosy and traditional theme to your eat-in kitchen, the breakfast nook may be for you. You will need a little more space though but it is still a good solution if you don’t have a huge area. The breakfast nook is easier for young children to dine in compared to the counter style because the table is a standard height.

Perfect for large kitchens, you can select a larger dining table and chairs that suit the style of the kitchen. If you would really like to stick with the theme, you can even have a table made using the same material as the kitchen benchtop.

There are many fantastic ideas for each style of eat-in kitchen. It all depends on the “feel” you are after. The eat-in kitchen enables families and friends to enjoy a more casual way of dining and conserve the space they have by not having bulky tables and chairs.

Selecting the right kitchen company to design and install your eat-in kitchen means you will be treated by their knowledge and expertise to the very best ideas possible including space saving ideas for cupboards and the kind of layout that will better suit the space you have to work with.

If you have a home that is bustling with energy of all ages or a group of adults, the eat-in kitchen certainly has its place, if you would like to talk to kitchen specialists with over 40 years of experience,  please call 07 3341 9166. Craftbuilt Kitchens is here for your when you are ready to redesign your kitchen’s look.

Food is essential to our survival and a pivotal part of every culture. Sharing our meals with others is an opportunity to bond, to share stories, pass on family history and make those vital connections between family and friends that enrich our lives. To be invited to someone’s home for a meal is a privilege that is not offered to everyone and therefore should not be taken for granted.

Table Manners – Will They Survive Our Electronic Generation?

There are as many different customs around eating as there are different cultures, and an action that is acceptable in one country can be taken as an affront in another, as many unwitting travellers have found. Table manners were considered as essential learning in past generations, and it remains to be seen if this will survive our current preference for electronic devices at meal times instead of talking to our companions.

Traditional Dinners Every Night Now A Rarity

That being said, we still consider the kitchen to be the heart of every home. It is the one place where everyone in the family usually congregates at some part of the day, even if it is only for a few minutes. With individual family members often heading off in different directions to work, school, university and other places they need to be, the traditional dinner together at the end of every day is now a rarity.

Busy Families Still Make An Effort

However, we know from discussions with our clients that busy families are still aware of the importance of eating together regularly. They make an effort to sit down around the table at least a couple of nights a week. When working with clients to design their Craftbuilt Kitchens we take the time to understand these needs so we can design a kitchen that suits their lifestyle.

New Kitchens – Sleek, Uncluttered and Welcoming

Modern kitchens need to be easy to keep clean, functional, have all the required appliances within easy reach and, at the same time, look sensational. We consider everything in the build, including the cabinetry and bench top finishes, the type and colour of the splash backs and any matching accessories. The overall look that most of our clients want is one that is sleek and uncluttered, but that it also conveys warmth that is welcoming.

 

Belonging – The Heart of The Home

Whether the kitchen is large enough for an “eat-in” space, or compact with a breakfast bar, clients want a dedicated eating area where they can gather together to discuss the events of the day over a meal. They want the delicious aroma of food cooking and the clink of plates and glasses, as well as a hum of conversation, laughter and, above all, those feelings of love and belonging that are the heart of the home.

If you’d like to achieve the same for your home, our Craftbuilt Kitchens designers can certainly help you plan and build the right kitchen for your family. Call us at (07) 3341 9166 or visit our showroom in 2958 Logan Road, Underwood QLD 4119 today!