One of the nicest things you can do for your family (and yourself!) is to create a breakfast nook in your kitchen. While many of us ‘grab and go’ in the morning, a breakfast nook makes it easy to sit and enjoy a quick meal – whether with your family or on your own with the morning paper. What’s especially great is that you can skip the formality of the dining room – casual convenience is what it’s all about.
Finding Space
You’d be surprised at how little room you really need to carve out a breakfast nook. Consider stools and small round table; the footprint is small, yet it’s an inviting spot for coffee and conversation. With just a little more space you might consider a classic choice like a traditional rectangle table and chairs in oak.
Abbey Table & Bar Stools
Bench Seating
A great option is to build a bench seat into a corner and then add a table and chairs around it. It’s the ideal way to optimize your seating real estate. In fact, any type of bench seating gives you extra space, if you have a big family. While the footprint is larger, a substantial table and chairs takes the area from breakfast nook to evening meal. If you prefer casual dining, why not? HINT: Whatever your seating arrangement, a breakfast nook looks friendlier with cushions – try bold florals, sunny yellows or ocean blues.
Stockton Collection
Diverse Décor Styles
Create an eclectic, industrial look in your breakfast area by choosing mix and match steel chairs in different colours, paired with a wood-top table. Or go glamourous with a glass topped table with ornate pedestal and elegant chairs. Your options are endless!
Timbuktu Collection
Storage Suggestions
While floor space is typically limited in a breakfast nook, be creative if you need extra storage. If you build banquette seating, incorporate cupboards or drawers underneath. If you have wall space, consider adding eye level cabinets. Very convenient for placemats, bowls, etc., that you need every morning.
Decorating Your Breakfast Nook
Blending colours and furnishings with your kitchen theme will create a cohesive look, but your nook can also be complementary or even in contrast to the rest of your kitchen. It’s the perfect place for an accent wall with a pop of bright colour. If the area feels confined, open it up with a large mirror or mirror collection. Circle shapes and polished gold frames are trendy. Want to define the space? Place a rug under the table and chairs.
Light It Up
If you have a sunny corner, that’s the preferred location for your breakfast nook. But don’t dismay if your area is darker. Choose a statement light fixture – pendant lamps work well, as do sleek contemporary lamps, retro mid-century looks or very trendy blown glass. And don’t forget chandeliers – a touch of sparkle is always welcome, even in an informal space.
Lighting options available at Stoney Creek Furniture
Whatever style you choose for your breakfast nook, enjoy the family time it provides every morning.
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