Are you in the process of designing your dream home or looking at renovating your current space? Chances are the biggest options or decisions you have to face during the design process are focused on your kitchen. The kitchen is the heart of your home and oftentimes is a big undertaking from cabinets, countertops, appliances and more. Something you might want to consider is a breakfast nook. These unique and cozy gathering spots are a great addition to your kitchen. Here are some tips to creating the perfect breakfast nook for your dream kitchen.
Seating
It may not seem like a big decision, but the type of seating you choose can make or break your breakfast nook. Of course, you want the area to be functional and cohesive with the rest of the home, but it also should be comfortable! This space is meant to be a gathering spot not only for breakfast time but for after school homework or a good coffee chat during a Sunday afternoon. Since a “nook” is meant to be made out of a corner or small space, it often includes benches. But you can always add a large dining chair on the end if you want seating other than benches. When it comes to bench or chair coverings, check out different materials and textures to see the right combination of color, comfort and utility.
Keep it Cozy
Like we mentioned above, the main purpose of this unique seating arrangement is to be a cozy area that encourages family members to gather together, so keeping it nice and comfortable should be a main priority. This can easily be done by adding soft pillows or blankets to the corners of the nook. Something to keep in mind- you will be eating and drinking in this space so try to buy pillow covers that you can zip off and throw in the wash in case of spills!
Add a Statement Piece
Once you have your seating and comfort elements picked out, the next step is to add that statement piece that will make guests stop and go “WOW”. The best way to do this is by adding a beautiful lighting piece above the breakfast nook. You can match this piece to your personality and the rest of your home by going for a traditional luxury chandelier or maybe a modern circular light. No matter the style, there are plenty of local lighting stores or online shops that have thousands of options at various price points.
Extra Storage
One of the hidden assets of a breakfast nook is the extra storage! When building or renovating your kitchen, make sure to include hollow benches that can be opened up and used for all types of storage from holiday dishes to extra blankets and pillows. If you don’t love the hinged bench idea, think about adding cabinet doors to the bottom for easy access.
Overall, there are tons of different ways to make your dream kitchen, but a breakfast nook is one idea that you may want to consider. Not only does it help you get the whole family in the same room, but adds elegance and utility to your home while making it easy to add some personalized touches.
