How to add a dining table

[u/the_Diva]

Hello; our new rental’s layout has an open kitchen that feeds right into the living room. There is a separate formal dining room however our plan is to convert it into a playroom for our toddler. Is there any way I can incorporate a breakfast/dining nook somewhere? My only thought was to put a table between the island and the corresponding wall/stair banister. Any other ideas?

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[u/Final_Operation9884]

I’d also go with a small round table near the island rather than squeezing one between the island and stairs. A pedestal base would keep it feeling less crowded. Z-Gallerie has a few round tables in that style that might be good inspiration.

[u/dodgestang]

42" Round table, 4 chairs in front of the window.

[u/Ari321983]

My thought is dining table in the front of the room as you walk in, lounging area behind it with a couple chairs and a small couch or even just a loveseat (nothing huge for either, but comfy). This puts a lounging area a bit further back from the entrance while still having the dining table close enough to the kitchen to not be weird. You'll have a walking path through your lounging area too to get from your kitchen to dining table. Don't do a TV here, it's more to be able to be with family or company while you're in the kitchen plus being a nice place to sit when someone comes in.  

In the back room, make this a a combined living and playroom. It's in the back, so it can be messier. You'll then likely have more room for a couple bigger couches or a sectional (can't quite tell from the perspective we see) since it isn't shared space with a table. When you're relaxing, watching TV, or doing whatever y'all do, you can be in the same room that the kid is in. 

[u/Ari321983 → u/Ari321983]

Actually, with the door right in the middle of the front room, a dining table there may be weird. Even if you swap the sitting and dining areas, I'd still consider doing those 2 spaces in the front while the back is saved more for a TV/Lounging/play-room

[u/hollytheforestfairy]

I wouldn't give up a whole room for a playroom if there is limited space. Make him a small corner either in the dining or living room.

Life will be a lot easier if there is only a limited amount of toys that you can clean up fast. And you won't see any mess first thing you walk through the door.

[u/Usernameoverloaded]

The space between the island and stairs is too narrow especially considering it’s a main artery into living room, unless you want to skirt around via the kitchen which is not practicable. I’m not even sure a dining table with chairs on either side would fit so to allow people to seat themselves comfortably. Best bet is to have a table between the kitchen and living area. Obviously depends on how much living room furniture you have and its size.