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Bed and breakfast dining room ideas for delighted guests and good mornings

When a small bed and breakfast is a labour of love, guests notice. If your ‘bed’ part is perfected, but the common areas could show more heart, these bed and breakfast dining room ideas can help. Here are spaces for serving, dining and reception where guests feel welcome to gather, be nourished, be taken care of and wake up slowly – even with a busy day ahead.

Part of an acacia SKOGSTA dining table with black legs is visible by a breakfast buffet area that is behind a glass wall.

Easy like Sunday morning

The dining room sets the tone for the day. No need to rush here. Solid wood and black contrasts create an honest, warm feel. Accents of faded red, yellow and cream lighten and liven. Furniture like SKOGSTA tables and chairs have straightforward designs with handcrafted, timeless looks. Different seating reassures guests they’ll find a comfy place at the table.

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An acacia SKOGSTA dining table with black legs has height-adjustable black stools around it in a commercial dining area.
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A white VÄRDERA coffee cup and saucer made of feldspar porcelain is on a table with a room key, a small spoon and a teapot.
Two VADHOLMA kitchen islands with oak veneer worktops and black bases hold diverse items as a buffet area is being set up.

Well-planned to be welcoming, even before caffeine

Guide guests to easily navigate breakfast – what they should do versus when they’ll be served. A menu at each table signals that hot drinks and fresh juices are ordered. Cutlery at the table says ‘focus on the food; the rest is here already.’ VADHOLMA kitchen islands double as buffet tables with shelves for ‘help yourself’ dinnerware that staff can also quickly restock.

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A solid acacia SKOGSTA chair with an arched backrest and spindles is at a dark, round table in a commercial dining area.
A breakfast buffet, including KORKEN glass jars with lids that have jam and granola inside, is on two wooden kitchen islands.
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First and forever impressions

Make the reception area memorable with relaxed, thoughtful hospitality. The round table visually ties to the dining room and delights with fresh flowers. It also holds a few souvenirs from local artists, which prompts guests to browse what else is available in the glass-door cabinet. Adding a SOLSTOL lock to storage keeps inventory safe when needed.

A SKOGSTA dining table with an acacia top and black legs holds a vase and other items, in a bed and breakfast’s reception.
Jars and bottles are on display in a black-brown HEMNES glass-door cabinet with three drawers in a classic-styled reception.

Business casual from clever storage

A traditional-styled desk and chairs adds to an informal impression. Multiple IVAR shelving units with cabinets create space to keep business essentials nearby, behind tidy closed doors. The solid pine can be painted to match the room and blend in even more. Felt doors work as a noticeboard.

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An IVAR shelving unit with pine/dark grey felt doors is between cabinets, behind a desk in a classic-styled reception area.
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Make guests feel at home in your small bed and breakfast

Give guests a clear invitation to pass the time in a mini lounge area. Colourful armchairs grab attention while being welcoming, and the solid pine PERJOHAN bench/table with storage adds to the classic feel. Whether guests read a newspaper, play a board game or charge their phone, they always have something to do while they wait.

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A tiled reception area has two brown-red PERSBOL spindle armchairs with beige-grey seat cushions, facing a table and sofa.
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Before you buy

These solutions contain a mix of articles developed for domestic and non-domestic use. Please verify that your purchases are compliant and suitable for the intended use in your area. Contact IKEA for Business for more information about range.