But not every open living room and not every kitchen offers the space for this; it also has to accommodate the dining area. In this case, you can connect the kitchen island with the table and create an equally pleasant ambience. You might even think that this makes the facility look even more interesting.
Connect the kitchen island to the table: Integrated dining table from the manufacturer
If you are just planning your kitchen and still have the opportunity to bring in your own ideas, it is worth thinking about building the table directly onto the island now. This creates a successful transition and you can also integrate the desired size.
Modern kitchens can also be equipped with a kitchen island with an extendable table, which of course makes the furnishings particularly space-saving and practical. The table top is only pulled out of the island when necessary and stowed away again immediately after use.
Differences in the height of the furniture
Dining tables are lower than kitchens and their islands (after all, you cook while standing but eat while sitting), so a kitchen island with a built-in table will also include a small step. However, this is by no means unaesthetic, on the contrary: Modern, simple kitchens in particular receive an interesting break in their clear lines, which loosens up the atmosphere.
You can find ideas herefor an island with a counter.
Play with the materials
The worktop can be extended to include the dining area in terms of material and color, or you can create a small break here too, for example by using wood for the table instead of stone - or vice versa.
Connect the kitchen island to the table in an I, L or T shape
Depending on the space you have available and the look you want to create, the dining table can be an extension of the island, an L-shaped extension or a T-shape. The table top can also stand parallel and directly to the kitchen island.
Put together a kitchen with an island and a table yourself
If a designer model or a custom-made product is not an option, you can also try to put together the selected furniture yourself so that the furnishings get the most out of your space. If you plan on time, you can measure the available space and order the furniture accordingly to avoid making bad purchases.
The advantage is that you can move or replace the furniture at any time since it is not fixed.
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