15+ Examples of Eat-In Kitchens

To address Joel's comments:

"I've seen many open kitchen designs and none have a formal dining area right next to the kitchen appliances."

1. Take a look at these examples and all the ones below.
2. Read this HGTV article -- Living in the Kitchen 'Great Room'
3. And this one too -- Are Open Floor Plans Here to Stay?

Notice the placement of the ovens and their distance from the tables, one of Joel's concerns which I address on this page.