White shaker cabinets were used in this butler's pantry between the kitchen and the dining room. White beadboard was used on the walls to add architectural interest. The wall cabinets have glass doors with traditional mullions. Closed storage on the bottom. Marble looking quartz is a durable surface for this area of the house.

Kyle Caldwell
Small elegant medium tone wood floor enclosed dining room photo in Boston with green walls and no fireplace

“We want to redo our cabinets…but my kitchen is so small!” We hear this a lot here at Reborn Cabinets. You might be surprised how many people put off refreshing their kitchen simply because homeowners can’t see beyond their own square footage. Not all of us can live in a big, sprawling ranch house, but that doesn’t mean that a small kitchen can’t be polished into a real gem! This project is a great example of how dramatic the difference can be when we rethink our space—even just a little! By removing hanging cabinets, this kitchen opened-up very nicely. The light from the preexisting French doors could flow wonderfully into the adjacent family room. The finishing touches were made by transforming a very small “breakfast nook” into a clean and useful storage space.

Eat-in kitchen - small scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen idea with a drop-in sink, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Before renovating, this bright and airy family kitchen was small, cramped and dark. The dining room was being used for spillover storage, and there was hardly room for two cooks in the kitchen. By knocking out the wall separating the two rooms, we created a large kitchen space with plenty of storage, space for cooking and baking, and a gathering table for kids and family friends. The dark navy blue cabinets set apart the area for baking, with a deep, bright counter for cooling racks, a tiled niche for the mixer, and pantries dedicated to baking supplies. The space next to the beverage center was used to create a beautiful eat-in dining area with an over-sized pendant and provided a stunning focal point visible from the front entry. Touches of brass and iron are sprinkled throughout and tie the entire room together. Photography by Stacy Zarin

Example of a transitional dining room design in Orlando

Example of a small transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, white appliances and a peninsula

The distinct spaces can be seen from this overhead view. The dining area is separated from the social space by three large containers on one side and from the fire pit by a low profile planting bed on the other side. A small grill with counter is conveniently located near the three season room. Landscape design by John Algozzini. Photo courtesy of Mike Crews Photography.

Owner of Nest Studio, DIY expert and blogger behind The Eagle's Nest A stylish eat in kitchen space featuring a Shipibo Stenciled floor in gray and white.

Example of a farmhouse dark wood floor dining room design in San Francisco with white walls

Custom locally built dining table designed by For a family wanting a dramatic entry and dining room, but with requirements that it be an indestructible venue for weekly brunches with guest lists including small children! Our first solution was to create a contrasting border integral to the hardwood floor, in lieu of an area rug. From there, we introduced furniture in resilient materials such as fiberglass chairs and a locally made custom table of Heather's design in reclaimed hardwood, steel and acrylic. Luxurious drapes, dramatic accessories and a chandelier with glimmer added the required panache. Interior design by Heather Garrett Interior Design. Custom original dining table designed by Heather Garrett available through Heather Garrett Interior Design. Contact us for more information. Photography by John Bessler

Elegant eat-in kitchen photo in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Small dining rooms can still be comfortable and elegant. Choose the right materials and color palette which will be repeated in adjacent rooms to create a design flow..

Dining room - transitional dining room idea in Orlando

Photo Credit Novelli PhotoDesign
Transitional dark wood floor home bar photo in Chicago with gray walls

Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized country light wood floor and beige floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace

Inspiration for a timeless built-in desk medium tone wood floor home office remodel with white walls

Michelle C. Roberts Photography
Dining room - transitional dining room idea in DC Metro with yellow walls

Photo: Eric Piasecki/OTTO. Stylist: Emily Rickard
Inspiration for a transitional dark wood floor home bar remodel in New York with white walls and display racks