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Holly Cockburn

I'm switching to this dining table style to improve how social my kitchen feels - this IKEA home expert persuaded me to try it

A panelled white kitchen with a dining area featuring a round farmhouse table and open shelving.

Creating the perfect kitchen-diner is no easy feat. Finding a spot for connection in the space where you cook needs careful planning into an existing layout, but there's another decision you need to consider - the shape of your table.

In a world where busy schedules and avid social media consumption often leave our home lives feeling disconnected and at the bottom of the priority list, creating a specific area for connection through your kitchen-diner ideas is essential. The shape and size of your dining table have a surprisingly big impact on this - nothing is worse than uncomfortable seating or feeling like you're physically far away from the conversation.

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