Small Space Gallery: Dining at the Counter in Style

One of the quickest things to be "lost" when living in a small space is the dining room. A table and chairs for eating take up lots of space and for a small household, having a "formal" spot for eating just isn't practical. What does work? Pulling...

... up a stool and enjoying your meals at the counter, just as many of our Small Cool entrants do!

Check them all out above and click through to see the rest of their homes below.

Shown above, top row, left to right:
1. Emily's Wonderful in White Studio
2. Megan's Changed Outlook
3. Jenna and Scott's Multi-Function Room
4. EricMcFly's Constant Curating
5. Janet's Peaceful Modern

Bottom row, left to right:
6. Emily Joyce's Separate Spaces
7. Lucas' Stylish Studio
8.Josh in NYC's Organized Landscape
9. Jenny's Hawaiian Shoebox
10. Alec & Magdalena's Multi-Functional

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Small Space Gallery: Deep, Dark Wall Colors for Bedrooms

Small Space Gallery: White-Walled Bedrooms

Comments (8)

I understand when bar stools and eat-at counters are necessary. It's a great way to save space. But if there's room for a table, and it's mere feet away, why the need for the stools in the kitchen? Strikes me as something that would get in the way.

posted by anmar on July 24th 2009 at 8:47pm
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The convenience of having a counter top is nice because it doesn't need to be "decorated fancy" like most people set their tables... a table is nice in addition because it can multitask as a workspace yet can still be cleared off if guests come over... why keep a huge table clear of stuff when there is a perfectly simple counter and stool?

posted by Lafferteezy on July 24th 2009 at 9:53pm
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The bar area is also great for guests to sit at while the host(ess) is finishing up in the kitchen. They can enjoy a cool mojito or glass of wine and some appies and chat.

posted by chicdecor on July 25th 2009 at 11:05am
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picture #4 (the white kitchen with the ice blue walls) is officially my design inspiration for my kitchen remodel... totally my style... especially with the fire engine red accents. Gorgeous!

posted by modern on long island on July 25th 2009 at 10:10pm
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Keep the small kitchen posts coming! I'm moving into a place with a very small kitchen soon, so I'm soaking up all possible inspiration!

posted by michpc on July 27th 2009 at 11:17am
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michpc, I agree! I am about to remodel my tiny kitchen and need all the inspiration I can get.

posted by sally305 on July 27th 2009 at 1:10pm
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Great ideas for small spaces. Little studios can be so adorable when done right... when done wrong? Disaster.

posted by thecondoist on July 27th 2009 at 2:32pm
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#8 Love the Polder Sofa!!! Envy.

posted by purdygirl on July 28th 2009 at 8:57am
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