Where to Place Dining Benches in Open Plan Kitchens
The best place for a dining bench in an open plan kitchen is usually the side of the table facing a wall, window or island, where chairs would otherwise block a walkway. This guide explains how to map the routes people take through your kitchen diner, and how much clear space to leave for walkways and chairs. We look at four practical placements: the bench against a wall, beneath a window, alongside a kitchen island and as a low divider between dining and living areas. You will also find advice on choosing the right bench length and depth, when an extending table makes sense, and which materials cope best with the splashes and crumbs of a working kitchen. We cover layouts to avoid, such as benches too close to the hob or across a main route, and finish with styling touches, including pendant lighting and repeated materials, that help the dining zone feel settled within a larger open plan room....
