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Saturday, May 20th, 2017
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The breakfast nook is an awesome place to drink your orange juice in the morning and read the newspaper. This is also the spot where your family can eat those Saturday pancakes. All in all, the breakfast nook is the best place to begin your day.
The breakfast nook is a mixture of banquettes, booths, tables and chairs. These pieces can be curved or rectilinear. It can also be installed with dimmable light. If you want to add a little character, then add colorful throw pillows. These are perfect additions to the cozy spot where you can jump start your day.
The breakfast nook can also be your homework station. It can also be an intimate spot for those candlelight dinners that you will share with your loved one. You might want to rethink your kitchen layout now that you know the benefits of having a breakfast nook.
Here are some suggested ways to set up your breakfast nook –
The Separate Booth
Millwork can easily separate the design of your furniture especially when it is compared to the rest of the standard pieces. When you create a separate spot – a snug spot – you can create coffee and omelets outside of the kitchen.
The Three-Sided Booth
This means hurrying around the dining table as bigger groups gather. Just think of the setup in a restaurant – what you need is a tufted upholstery that will cozy up to a breezy space.
That Booth by the Bay
Windows on triple sides create a breezy space. This is necessary since you need a little prodding in order to wake up in the morning. If there is a need to add space in order to accommodate more people eating, then try a bay window as it is an affordable micro addition.
The Corner Banquette
A tucked-in banquette should be able to maximize seating for everyone. A round table should help in keeping things more open. A lot of banquettes are customized though there are versions that can be readily bought to be quickly enjoyed.
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Other Ideas
Before they hit the wall, make sure that you cut the countertops as this will save a corner for a table and two chairs. A room could also make use of a thick wall that could be the home for your recessed cabinet or shelves.
You can also design your breakfast nook around a bench. This will work best for dining tables that are rectangular in shape. Cushion up those corners using throw pillows. Doing this will make the nook a great reading spot, too.
An island can also be used as a banquette part. A kitchen table may also be used to replace an island. Yet you don’t have to compromise. If you choose to combine the island and the kitchen table, then what you achieve is a workstation and a layout that maintains their traditional looks.
Another idea to consider when setting up the perfect breakfast nook is to use stain-resistant fabric only. These can be treated or you can just invest in outdoor fabrics such as Sunbrella.
Vinyl is also a great material to use as it is easy to wipe and clean. Green can be fused with bamboo chairs, leaf print as well as pink accents. To make the place more interesting, mix prints on your seats.
You can also go curvy by using a circular pedestal table. Likewise, a curved banquette will also be able to offer a pleasant eat-in space. Think also of warm colors and chrome finishes. These autumnal colors will create a comfy nook.
If you love everything that’s traditional, then you can also set up a farmhouse style breakfast nook. This should feature whitewashed pieces, rustic textures and old-style.
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Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016
The Wesley Allen Dining Room Set 320 is compact enough for the breakfast nook you are envisioning.
One of the small yet endearing areas in many homes is that nook right by the kitchen – the breakfast nook. There are so many ways to make this space much more interesting. After all, it is important to make this area comfortable and inviting since the most important meal of the day can be served here –
Fill It with Light
Have the nook set up right by the wall where the largest windows are found. This is the best spot to grab a hearty meal or just a cup of coffee to jumpstart your day. A small, rectangular dining table should be appropriate whereas three small chairs or two small chairs and a bench could be used to complete the setup.
A Tiny Space
Small as it is, the breakfast nook can be a tiny banquet for those who know how to design it. Place a few chairs right by the window. See if it could sit three to four people. The breakfast nook can also have a special bench with some storage space within.
Talk of optimizing one’s living area.
How About a Breakfast Booth?
If you don’t mind borrowing a few square feet from any adjacent space to the kitchen, then you can create a more spacious breakfast nook. This special eating area will provide ample seating for three to four people so they could sit out of the cooking area while the food is being prepped.
A breakfast booth is the right place to add some kitchen storage, too.
Yes to Natural Light
Make sure that you use only minimal coverings for your windows. The breakfast nook should be bright and sunny especially during the morning when the family is gathered there to eat. See if you can magnify the light and airy look with soft, yellow cushions and table accessories.
See if you can have a go at the L-shaped breakfast nook layout. This is the best layout that offers the most number of extra places for people to sit.
You can make the nook even brighter and more beautiful if you use lighting highlights such as white walls. Add some colorful cushions to make the bright nook more interesting.
The Vintage Nook
A breakfast nook shouldn’t only be bright and sunny, it must also fit perfectly to the unused area in your kitchen. More often than not, this is that unutilized nook where only dust used to gather. Now, with the breakfast nook in place, you can have a bench that wraps around the corner and additional seating.
See if you could bring in some vintage furnishings to add a homier vibe to this new eating area.
The Modern Nook
If the vintage look isn’t your style, then you can always go for the modern design. Find a modern table and chair set, some pendant lighting, and some interesting wall décor. Paint the walls white in the kitchen and the nook in order to achieve visual cohesion.
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It’s Okay to Mismatch
You can use mismatched chairs to create an eclectic look but one that’s still unified. Use the paint color as your base hue for the rest of the breakfast nook design elements.
Breakfast Nook = Comfort
Just like many other cozy eating areas, the breakfast nook must also take advantage of great outdoor views. The picturesque lawn or cute garden can provide the best backdrop to a simple breakfast nook. What could be more relaxing than to see the beauty of Mother Nature as you enjoy your first meal?
Find some low comfortable benches to keep everything looking casual.
Looking sleek and chic does not mean you have to forego comfort. You can still feel relaxed in an ambience where a white table, a small chandelier, and some interesting fabrics create a fashionable look. Hang some mirrors strategically to open up this part of your dining area.
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Monday, June 20th, 2016
1586-75203-GLD3 Shangri-La Gilded Dining Table Base: This two-seater setup is perfect for that nook in your home. Don’t forget to decorate with vases and framed art.
Any room that lacks space either for seating or cupboards needs a little inspiration. Sometimes, all it takes is a little imagination, a smart storage space, a smaller sofa, and the problem is solved. Add a spotlight to the underside of a shelf and you’ve just created a reading nook. So, here’s the thing, you have a space problem and every home has an unused nook to spare – got the solution?
Breakfast Nook
If you don’t have ample room for dining table and chairs, that tiny space right where the walls meet could serve as a cute breakfast nook. This is especially if you don’t mind dining cozily. Use a bench if you want to fit in more people to that area. Chairs take up more area than one long bench so consider ditching them when you want to use the tiny corner.
Reading Nook
The reading nook need not look intentional. You can incorporate a small library just by having a tiny desk paired with a stylish chair and have them placed in a corner. Have a small pile of books at that desk, and that’s it. Your home library doesn’t have to comprise of a huge bookshelf. Just grab one book, read, finish reading, then put it right back to the pile.
Office Nook
A small space is perfect for working niches. Most people just have their laptops these days so these won’t even require more than 30 inches of space. A little closet can be easily transformed into your dream office nook.
Laundry Nook
How much space do you think you need to move freely in a laundry space? Just 30 inches by 30 inches! Just have the stackable type of washer and dryer and you should be able to transform the tiny nook into a laundry area. Handle the spills by having it diverted towards the bathroom.
Play Pen
As a kid, didn’t you just love having your tiny play spot? Having kids of your own now, that nook could be a nice spot to hide kids’ mess. The world of possibilities just seems endless with that tiny nook. You can now store all the kids’ toys there, their storybooks, etc.
Pet’s Nook
Your pet would surely love his own nook, too. This could serve as a retreat spot where his mess could be contained. Set up your pet’s tiny bed in that corner and you just might get the extra blessing of having an unscratched sofa.
An Entertainment Corner
If you want an entertainment spot but do not want the TV to be the focal point in the room, then just set up that tiny nook to become the TV’s home. That dedicated nook will be used for TV viewing only while you can have the rest of your home for socializing.
Resting Nook
Who says you can’t sleep in that tiny corner? Set up a sofa bed and this is the perfect spot for all your guest sleepovers. You would be surprised at the stylishness that sofa beds can offer. You can also have two sofa beds pushed together to create an instant double bed. This part of your home could also be utilized as a reading corner during most days of the year. Just prop the sofa bed and what a relaxing reading time you’d have. The linens could be hidden neatly inside a trunk during the day.
Kid’s Bedroom
Believe it or not, you can actually fit a loft bed into a nook, one that preferably has a drawer so that bed linens can be concealed. Put a little color and a small partition and your kid will surely love you for ‘em!
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