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Help. I need kitchen table or bar...but dont know what!!

6 years ago

we are having a dilemma with what to do with our dining space at the end of the kitchen. we didnt go ahead with getting a bar as part of the kitchen due to tight funds but on reflection it was a silly idea as now I just dont know what to put there. the current table needs to go as too big for the space. But what do I replace it with??? any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

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Emmanuelle

6 years ago

What about adding some wood, to add warmth to your room? I would put a small narrow antique table with a bench by the wall as it takes less space. Or Ikea does an island that can accommodate stools; the wooden top would look great in your space! (Last pic)
I wouldn't put a glass table... it's quite 'cold ' looking and couldn't stand the constant noise with crockery, glasses and cutlery! Especially with young kids!

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6 years ago
wondered about something like this zinc topped industrial style table with these chairs....but not sure if that would link with my kitchen style ???
kazzh
6 years ago
How about bench seating? Search Houzz for some great ideas to fire your imagination.
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I love the idea of a glass table took but I have 2 small kids...not sure about the practicality??? And My husband doesnt like the idea of a bar under the window... he likes the idea of a conversation table. If we had a bar coming out the way under the window....what material would u use. If feel more granite may be too much???
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kl55hp
6 years ago
I had a thick glass table when two of my children were small (infants to 3 years) - then we moved and I changed style.

The glass top was sturdy (perhaps a centimetre thick? didn't actually measure it) and there was never any problem. In fact it was great - all the mess (food, paint, crayons, glue, liquid spills) cleaned up so completely and easily and the children couldn't dent it (let alone break it).

So perhaps it depends on the thickness of the glass.

In my case the glass table was just something we picked up from a second hand dealer.

It definitely made the space feel bigger.
kl55hp
6 years ago

You have a great looking kitchen. Fab granite!

Like honey poppet, I think a peninsular bar, or a table at 90 degrees (with the narrow end pushed up to the window/wall would look really good.

I really think a right angle would look good and that you have the space for it because there would still be a clear "desire line" path to the door beyond. Such a table or bar would be a great place to display a vase of flowers or fruit bowl; and functionally you could set the little ones up with craft, mixing etc. They'd love it. (A Funpod is really helpful if they're not yet reliable enough to stand on a chair without falling off).

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I agree with you that more granite would be quite imposing and that it would actually be nice to introduce another material to make a feature of the table/bar.

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Structurally I think something with a light feel would be good (i.e. not boxy, chunky legs). Similar to the look in honeypoppets pictures.
Carolina
6 years ago
How about a small round dining table?

The risky things about a glass table are the invisible corners at eye level of kids and hip level of taller people.
Carolina
6 years ago
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something like this, or maybe the larger drop leaf version https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-radar-4-seater-round-dining-table/p453195?colour=Walnut

https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-radar-4-seater-drop-leaf-dining-table-walnut/p1866399?navAction=jump
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Original Author
6 years ago
hello everyone. Thanks so much for all your helpful suggestions. I love the walnut dropleaf table but worried it will clash with the walnut cupboards I have in My kitchen. see below. Also loving the idea of a right angled bar...in a zinc material or similar but where on earth could i get something like this...and how practical would it be???!!!
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6 years ago
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kikiamack
6 years ago
Wayfair have a good choice of bar table sets. This one could be a possibility, size and colour wise:
https://www.wayfair.co.uk/Mercury-Row-Marino-5-Piece-Pub-Table-Set-HYME9183.html?source=hotdeals
Carolina
6 years ago
How about this one? I think both size and colour could work http://www.made.com/aveiro-round-dining-table-dark-stain-oak-and-grey
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Original Author
6 years ago
love that table Carolina!!! Do you know if made.com ever have sales??
Carolina
6 years ago
Sorry, not a clue.
A B
6 years ago
They do have sales quite regularly!! I agree about a round table. Gorgeous kitchen :)
Carolina
6 years ago
Do measure it out, put paper on the floor to the size of the table. With chairs. Just to see if it does indeed work.
There's also the Docksta table from IKEA, it's 105cm diameter. White. Much cheaper.
Carolina
6 years ago
There's this one... https://www.cultfurniture.com/furniture-c10/tables-c9/dining-tables-c39/hawkin-glass-top-dining-table-solid-beech-wood-dark-brown-p9286
Carolina
6 years ago
I really like that last one, even though it has a glass top, but... no corners. Think it will look lovely in your kitchen. Anyway... choices, choices :-) And I like the bench idea too, but would add a round table and two chairs to that.
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Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks CAROLINA. I'm quite excited now. I need to measure it out on the floor etc as u advised.
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Original Author
6 years ago
Would this table work? nd. what stools would you recommend?
Carolina
6 years ago
Yes, I think it would work. Chairs with chrome legs? Or simple ones like these from John Lewis...
Carolina
6 years ago
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Or these https://www.atlanticshopping.co.uk/chairs/chrome-breakfast-dining-chair-grey.html
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5 years ago
After many months and decision making...we finally decided to install a blackened oak bar. Very happy with the finished article. and nice to get the kitchen wrapped up now!
E D
5 years ago
Looking great.
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5 years ago
That looks great!

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