When I'm searching through kitchen inspiration looking for the latest trends and design features, there's always one area of the kitchen that truly embodies the age-old phrase, 'the heart of the home'. While a kitchen is primarily used for cooking, it's always the seating and dining area that evokes the most warmth and familiarity, and is where people naturally gather.
However, in small kitchens, creating this space can be tricky. Open-plan kitchens lend themselves well to a large table set-up, but in a compact space, carving out room can be difficult. Regardless of whether you have a formal dining room, adding seating to your kitchen will turn it into a social spot that the whole family naturally spends time in.
