Having a well-designed eating area in your kitchen does more than increase the comfort and convenience of enjoying a bite there. It also can boost the room's efficiency and style. By providing a dedicated spot for dining. cooks won't have to sidestep or eject any visitors who have co-opted prime counter space for their afternoon snack. An eat-in area also adds a sense of friendliness as family and guests gather there. And its presence lends variety to the room's look. providing a furniture element that's sometimes missing in cabinetry- rich kitchens.
Beyond the existing (or, if you're building from scratch, anticipated) architectural conditions, there are a couple of factors to take into account in planning an eat-in kitchen: your family profile and your cooking habits. For example, a couple with young children or teens might benefit from a dining area on an island or peninsula. The easy-in, easy-out accessibility of these designs is well-matched to an active lifestyle in which informal meals are normal on most days, if a dining spot shares space on a peninsula or island, consider a split-level design. Even a modest elevation of 4 inches above the main counter surface helps delineate the eating area, keeping it from encroaching upon a busy prep zone and vice versa. Such a platform also screens any view of kitchen clutter from neighboring parts of the house. Plus, island and peninsula seating can provide a perfect spot for those helping with meal preparation or simply conversing with the cook.
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