subject: The Appeal of Kitchen-Diners [print this page] The Appeal of Kitchen-Diners The Appeal of Kitchen-Diners
Speak to any homeowner about the most desired home improvements and the top two choices most will mention are loft conversions and a new kitchen. Why?
It's probably because these two home improvements can substantially alter the layout and size of a property as well as add value to the home.
Loft conversions are so popular that there are literally thousands of articles, help guides and expert opinions on their advantages and benefits. The same can be said about kitchen renovations. And there is one type of kitchen renovation that is becoming very popular: the knock through kitchen-diner. Why?
All in One Room
Most families in the UK no longer really use a traditional dining room. We live in an age where it is much more common for family members to make quick meals and eat them independently of each other before dashing off to attend to the next item on their hectic schedule. The kitchen is a place to meet amidst doing other things and as a result, this room of the house has become the hub of the family home and the reason why more spacious kitchen-diners are increasing in popularity. Dinner parties are also seeing something of a renaissance thanks to so many food and dining programmes on the TV and the host would not of course wish to feel segregated from their guests: another reason for the kitchen and dining room to become one.
Perfect Location
A kitchen refurbishment team can knock through the wall that separates an existing dining room, or indeed a conservatory, from the kitchen and create a brand new all in one room.
Many kitchens are located at the back of a property, leading out to the garden. Despite this, many people complain that their kitchen is not open enough and feels shut away from the rest of the home. The solution? Ask a kitchen refurbishment team to knock through any dividing wall and create a large open planned kitchen-diner, which combined with some French or patio doors leading out to the garden will make the kitchen feel large, open and light, especially in the summer months.
Investigate knock through kitchen-diners. Speak to a building expert who is experienced in redesigning kitchens for their advice and take advantage of this increasingly popular home improvement.
