Furnishing a small kitchen with a compact dining table
Small kitchen, beautiful compact table.
A small kitchen is not a limitation — it is an opportunity to choose more precisely. The right table transforms even the most compact cooking area into a place worth sitting in, having lunch, and talking. Three types, six HOMIT models, one single rule: never give up character.
Before choosing the table: the right questions
How many people usually sit there? How many on special occasions? How much free space remains around the table when the chairs are pulled out? The answer to these three questions guides the entire choice. In a small kitchen, the table is not just a surface — it is the gravitational centre of the space, the piece that determines whether the room breathes or feels cramped.
The practical rule to remember: always leave at least 75–80 cm between the edge of the table and the wall or nearest piece of furniture. That is the minimum distance for sitting down, getting up, and moving around without difficulty. Below that threshold, you can eat but you can’t live.
- Measure the space with a tape measure, not by eye. 10 cm less makes all the difference.
- Choose round or oval shapes: they eliminate protruding corners and let more people sit down with less side-to-side bulk.
- An extendable table is always smarter than a large fixed one: it takes up little space and transforms when needed.
- Tapered legs or a central pedestal base free up visual and physical space around the table.
- A bold colour or texture on the table can become the signature of the whole kitchen — don’t be afraid of it.
01 · Round tables — The shape that solves everything
Why the round table is the smartest choice for a small kitchen
The round table for a small kitchen is one of the most effective solutions ever for compact spaces. It has no corners jutting out into walkways, it can be placed near a wall without losing seating on the outer side, and it naturally creates a sense of togetherness. In the kitchen, where movement is constant, roundness becomes a functional choice as well as an aesthetic one.
ATHENS — Round table · ceramic top with marble effect
AMES — Round table · Natural oak
AMES is a table that knows how to hold its place without disappearing. The inverted cone base completely frees up the foot area — no legs getting in the way, no corners to bump into. The natural wood top brings warmth and texture to a kitchen that might otherwise feel cold. Paired with a bouclé chair and a casual stool, AMES transforms even the smallest breakfast corner into an authentic Nordic design nook.
Recommended dimensions for a small kitchen: ø 90 cm for 2 regular users · for 2–4 people.
DELLA — Round table · Bold color
DELLA is the table for those who are not afraid of color — and who know that red in the kitchen is not excessive, it’s Italian. The base with three fluted cylinders is an educated reference to classical architecture, reinterpreted in a pop key. The lacquered top reflects the light, enhances the sense of space, and turns every meal into a small celebration. In a small kitchen, DELLA is the piece people remember.
Available in: Red · Midnight blue · Green · White
HOMIT tip — The table as a color signature: DELLA in red next to chairs in midnight blue or tweed gray creates one of the most successful contrasts in contemporary Italian interior design. Don’t match everything — choose the table as the statement color piece and let the rest stay neutral. That’s the difference between decoration and design.
SOFT — Round table · Dark wood
SOFT is the table for those who choose the depth of dark wood as a counterpoint to a light kitchen. The round top in black-stained oak and the sculptural petal base rising from the floor make it a piece with strong character, capable of visually anchoring the entire dining room. Paired with cream-white bouclé chairs and herringbone parquet flooring, SOFT creates that tension between warm and cool that is the hallmark of the most successful contemporary interiors.
HOMIT tip: In a small kitchen with high ceilings, SOFT, with its sculptural vertical base, works in favor of the space — it draws the eye downward and toward the center, making the room feel more proportionate.
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02 · Extendable tables — The smart solution
The extendable table for a small kitchen: small every day, large when needed
The extendable table for a small kitchen is the most practical choice you can make. In everyday life it takes up the least possible space. When guests arrive, it transforms: one leaf, two leaves, and the table becomes welcoming without sacrificing space all year round. The secret of a good extendable table is that, when closed, it is already a beautiful table, not a compromise solution.
SING — Oval extendable table · Marble-effect ceramic
SING brings warm gold marble-effect ceramic into an oval shape with generous proportions. The white metal star base is almost invisible — the top seems to float, which greatly enhances the perception of space. When closed, it works as an elegant fixed oval table for 4 people; with the leaves inserted, it accommodates up to 6–8 diners while maintaining the same clean lines. The ceramic, besides being beautiful, is stain-resistant and scratch-resistant — in the kitchen, that is no small detail.
Available in: Warm Gold · White Carrara · Cement Gray
HOMIT tip — Dare with chairs: SING with chairs in different colors — taupe, terracotta, sage green — creates a curated mix & match effect that adds dynamism without visually weighing down the space.
HABLA — Oval extendable table · Black ceramic
HABLA is the table for those who want maximum character in minimum space. The black marble-effect ceramic top with gold veining is a true design piece — it is hard to believe it extends to seat up to 8 people. The butterfly mechanism is precise and silent: the two leaves open symmetrically with a single movement, maintaining the oval shape in both configurations and keeping the ceramic veining perfectly aligned.
The tapered matte black metal legs disappear beneath the top, letting the ceramic do the talking. When closed, it measures 130 cm — ideal for everyday use by two people and for four at weekend lunches.
Available sizes: closed 130 cm · extended 170 / 210 cm · depth 90 cm.
HOMIT tip — Black in a small kitchen: Contrary to intuition, a black table in a small kitchen does not weigh it down — if the legs are slim and the top is glossy, black reflects light and creates depth. HABLA with chairs in coral red or petrol green is one of the boldest and most successful combinations in the collection.
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03 · Extendable console table — The magic of space that multiplies
The extendable console table: from 40 cm to a table for 8 people
The extendable console table is the most radical solution for those who really have very little space — or for those who want the kitchen to look as large as possible in everyday life. When closed, it takes up the depth of a coat rack: 35–45 cm against the wall, almost invisible. When open, it becomes a full dining table. It is not magic — it is Italian engineering.
NADIR — Extendable console table · Stone grey
NADIR is the table for those who do not want to choose between space and conviviality. As a console table placed against the wall, it is a design piece that frames a vase, a book, a cherished object — an elegant and discreet presence. Fully extended as a table, it seats up to 8 people. The pull-out mechanism uses extension leaves stacked under the top: the most stable system for an extendable console table, because it distributes the weight evenly across the entire structure.
The graphite-painted metal base and the stone-effect ceramic top are chosen to last: stain-proof, scratch-resistant, easy to clean. In the kitchen, these are not secondary qualities.
Available sizes: closed 40 cm · extended 80 / 120 / 160 / 200 cm · width 90 cm.
HOMIT tip — The colorful console table as a statement piece: Closed against the wall, NADIR is an object to look at — not just to use. Choosing it in a bold color finish (bottle green, ultramarine blue, terracotta) turns it into the main piece in the kitchen even on days when it is not used as a table. It is the only piece of furniture that fully justifies a bold color choice, because when closed it does not occupy — it defines.
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Compare the options — The quick guide to choosing
| Model | Type | Minimum space | Seats (closed / open) | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AMES |
Fixed round | ø 90 cm | 2–4 / 2–4 | Everyday breakfast, Nordic style |
| DELLA | Fixed round colorful | ø 110 cm | 4 / 4 | For those who want color as their signature |
| SOFT | Fixed round dark wood | ø 100 cm | 4 / 4 | Distinctive design, bright kitchen |
| SING | Ceramic extendable oval | 120 cm closed | 4 / 6–8 | For those who entertain often, maximum elegance |
| HABLA | Black extendable oval | 120 cm closed | 4 / 6–8 | Bold design, premium ceramic |
| NADIR | Extendable console table | 50 cm closed | 2 / 8 | Minimum space, maximum versatility |
