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Bookmatch Benches by Philippe Malouin
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30 Breakfast Nook Bench Ideas That Will Cheer Up Your Mornings
If there is one thing in the world that nearly everyone can agree on, it’s a breakfast nook. We can all agree that they are rather a luxury in a home, primarily because if you have a breakfast nook bench, you likely have a formal dining room as well.
We can also agree that breakfast nooks are cozy spaces for morning coffee to afternoon homework sessions. All you need to achieve this space in your home is a table, a bench, and a space in your kitchen to put them.
The size of your table usually depends on the size of your kitchen, but benches don’t have to be the complicated built-ins you’ll find in many breakfast nooks. Here are 36 ideas for your breakfast nook bench to help you create your new favorite Sunday morning spot.
How Big Should a Breakfast Nook Be?
You want your nook to be big enough to fit your family and maybe some guests. Most nooks are big enough to fit at least four people. A nook with a round table or small corner nooks are usually 5 feet by 5 feet. You can calculate about 27 inches per person sitting at the table to avoid crowding. Larger built-in nooks range around 8 feet by 8 feet and go up from there.
How Much Does it Cost to Build a Breakfast Nook?
Building a nook doesn’t have to be expensive, especially if you make one from recycled materials and it’s not built-in to your home. If you want to build one into your house’s wall or bay window, you can expect to pay $150 to $300 per square foot. And that can come out to $850 to $8,000 for the whole job. The cost mainly depends on the size of the area you’re reconstructing and the quality of the materials.
How to Decorate a Breakfast Nook
Adding a theme and decorations to your breakfast nook is a fantastic way to make the space come alive and feel welcoming. You can create a colorful nook with bright paintings and artwork, patterned cushions, or flowers and plants.
A common theme for nooks is the classic black and white color scheme. Or you can style your nook after a place like California, Scandinavia, or Moscow. The best way to decide how to decorate your breakfast nook is to make it an extension of your personality or something you love.
Cozy Breakfast Nook Ideas for Dining, Reading, and Relaxing
Breakfast nooks are the perfect way to start the day, whether in a small corner of your kitchen or right in front of the bay windows. Check out these fascinating breakfast nook ideas for comfortability, aesthetics, and functionality.
1. Bookmatch Table 86.6″ + Bookmatch Benches by Philippe Malouin
The design of the Bookmatch table by Philippe Malouin is simple and modern. It’s meant to showcase the natural beauty of the wood. It looks solid and sturdy but it’s also polished and refined. It comes with two matching benches.
2. Thrifted Breakfast Nook Bench and Table
Sometimes a breakfast nook really is as simple as a thrifted bench and a table without a home. Just push them into an empty corner or nook in your kitchen, add a pillow and you’re ready to linger with your coffee.
3. Built-in Breakfast Nook
If you truly like the built-in breakfast nook look, go ahead and get out your woodworking skills this weekend. Two simple boxes with cushions on top will fill the corner like they were there all along.
4. Breakfast Nook Bench for Bay Window
Does your kitchen have a window seat? Then you are already halfway there. Find a table that fits perfectly in front of the seat and add some chairs on the other side. You’ll create the easiest breakfast nook ever.
5. Sunny Breakfast Nook with Corner Bench
Bright kitchens are a real favorite for anyone who spends time in theirs. Connect your windows with a long corner bench to catch all that morning sun in your breakfast nook.
6. Upholstered Breakfast Nook
Many nooks have perfectly fitting cushions for the seats but that isn’t required. Go for a completely upholstered bench and your make your nook even more appealing for morning pajama hangs.
7. Make the Most of an Empty Kitchen Corner
You don’t absolutely have to have an empty corner to have a nook. If your kitchen is big enough, you can build it out into the empty space and use your kitchen’s square footage better.
8. Simple Breakfast Nook Seating
In a smaller kitchen, it’s likely that your breakfast nook protrudes into the natural traffic patterns of the room. If you can’t get by on just a bench, add some stools that can be pushed under the table and out of the way when not in use.
9. Breakfast Nook Bench with Storage
Are you lacking in woodworking skills but love the built-in bench look? Install low cabinetry instead. It might require ordering a custom size but it will give you extra seating and extra storage at the same time.
10. Restaurant Booth Corner Breakfast Nook
Benches don’t need to line the wall to create a nook. If you have more adults gathering in your kitchen than little ones, build yours in a restaurant booth fashion for ease of use.
11. Round Breakfast Nook Table with a Curved Bench
It’s a fact that round things bring welcome diversity in rooms full of square shapes. So a round table with a curved bench will make a perfect nook in your kitchen full of square cabinets.
12. Nook with a Beadboard Back
You’ll find that built-in cabinets and benches in original homes have a lot of character. Give your breakfast nook bench the same treatment with a beadboard back and a coat of paint that’s slightly different from your wall.
13. The Storage Nook
Looking for a way to bring more storage to your kitchen? Turn your attention to your nook. The bench is the perfect place to add some cabinets or drawers to store those things you don’t need very often but don’t want to get rid of.
14. Rustic Wood Breakfast Nook
Rustic kitchens deserve lots of rustic touches, even in the breakfast nook. Build your bench out of rustic wood for the perfect farmhouse touch. Then it won’t matter if you paint it or not.
15. Comfy Breakfast Nook Cushions
Windows in kitchens afford so much opportunity. If your window isn’t lined by cabinets or a sink, push your favorite cushy bench up to it with a table, and you’ll instantly have a breakfast nook to rival all other nooks.
16. Add Natural Light
natural light. Fill in those windows with a breakfast nook and you’ll immediately be glad you went through all that work.
17. Colorful Small Breakfast Nook
For the traditional decorators, you’re probably looking for a breakfast nook that is matchy-matchy for your traditional kitchen. Have a bench and chairs reupholstered in the popping color of your kitchen for the best effect.
18. Family Friendly Breakfast Nook Corner Bench
If you’re wanting to make your kitchen as family-friendly as possible, cover your nook’s bench cushions in a patterned fabric. It will look fun while hiding all the crumbs and splatters from small kids.
19. Two-Toned Bench and Modern Breakfast Nook
Neutral colors play a big part in modern decorating so naturally, you would extend this to your breakfast nook. A two-toned bench is interesting and inviting while staying on par with the rest of your classy home.
20. Shiplap Walls for a White Nook
How do you make your existing breakfast nook an updated farmhouse wonder? You add shiplap. To the bench, to the wall behind the bench, whatever flat surface allows you to ensconce the space in white linear glory.
21. Breakfast Nook with Bench and Chairs for Large Family
Yes, even your large family can gather at your breakfast nook for Saturday morning pancakes. Find the longest table ever and squish the little ones onto the bench for making some quality family memories.
22. Classic and Stylish Breakfast Nook Dining Set
You can also put together your own set using different individual pieces. It’s common for breakfast nooks to feature benches rather than dining chairs. This right here is a really nice bench with a classical and stylish design. It’s made out of wood and has a dark brown finish. And faux leather with button tufting covers the seat cushion. The overall dimensions of this bench are 49.5’’W x 15.75’’D x 19.25’’H. It’s a great piece for a breakfast nook but at the same time, it’s a versatile piece that you can also add to the entryway, hallway, and other areas of the house.
23. Lightweight Breakfast Nook Furniture Set
A lot of corner units usually included in many breakfast nook furniture sets have rather bulky designs which aren’t necessarily great if you only have a small area to work in the first place. Of course, if you want something a bit more slender and lightweight-looking then there’s obviously no room for extra storage inside the benches and corner units. In return, however, you get to opt for designs such as this one. This is a complete set, including a bench, a table, and a corner piece all featuring sleek metal frames and slim but comfortable tops and seats. The corner piece even includes a small shelf.
24. Simple Flat Top Breakfast Nook Table with Bench
Here’s another combo that we really love. This one is composed of a table and two identical benches. It looks really breezy and it’s less bulky than most other breakfast nook sets simply by giving up on any built-in storage as well as the typical corner unit. Also, the benches are not upholstered and feature simple flat tops. You can add cushions for extra comfort. The tabletop and bench seats are made of particleboard, while the legs are made of heavy-duty steel with a powder-coated finish. The two benches can fit underneath the table in order to save some space when the table isn’t in use.
25. Charming Corner Unit
There’s also one more set that we’d like to show you today and this one features a lovely farmhouse style which is really charming. It has a corner unit, a table, a bench, and a chair which makes it a complete set. It comprises of composite wood veneers and solid pine and birch wood with a distressed finish.
The corner piece is three separate units which configure on either side depending on the layout of the room and your design preferences. The longer and shorter benches are reversible which makes it easy to reorganize the entire set if or when needed. Also, the tabletop and the seats have a dark finish which contrasts with the distressed white surfaces and adds an elegant finishing touch to the entire set.
26. DIY Breakfast Nook Bench
This extra storage in your kitchen or dining area and can easily be matched to a new dining table. Of course, you can customize this bench to fit your home’s decor by painting the wood a different color and adding colorful cushions to brighten up the space.
27. Boho-Style
If you are short of space in your home, you’ll love this boho-style breakfast nook. As you can see, this set can completely transform a dark corner of your kitchen into a place you will love spending your time. It’s great for enjoying your breakfast and can add additional space for working or reading in peace and quiet.
28. Cozy Kitchen Corner Breakfast Nook with Storage
If you have a smaller kitchen and want to make the best with the space you have, you’ll surely appreciate having plenty of extra storage with this breakfast nook that doubles up as a great place to store kitchen items or games. It’s a fun spot in your home to host a family game night or invite your friends around for drinks.
29. Farmhouse Style Nook
This farmhouse breakfast nook features plenty of old house charm and has built-in shelves for extra storage. It’s a great spot for families with young kids, who’ll find it easy to add and remove high chairs as they are growing up.
30. Banquette Bench Booth
This DIY banquette bench booth is the ideal project for anyone looking to transform their home. It’s great for experienced DIYers who will enjoy tackling this project. Once finished, add any dining table set to fit you and your family’s needs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)FAQ
Are breakfast nooks outdated?
Some say nooks are an acquired taste. But you can use them for a lot more than just breakfast. They’re a convenient spot to work, do crafts, or for kids to do homework. It’s a space you can get cozy, feel comfortable, and dine in style.
What to do with unused breakfast nook?
If you aren’t using your nook, there are a few ideas to give it purpose again. You can set up a home office and use it as a desk. If you add some shelves, you can use the nook strictly for storage. You could turn it into a relaxing area dedicated to reading. If you have pets, you can always customize the nook into a lounge space just for them. Either way, there’s numerous ways to utilize your nook creatively.
Where to buy a breakfast nook?
You can buy a breakfast nook pretty much anywhere. They’re available at retail stores like Home Depot and Wal Mart. Or, you can order them to your do with a quick online order through Amazon or Wayfair.
What is another name for breakfast nook?
You don’t have to use your nook strictly for breakfast. So, you might know them by the name of kitchen nooks, dining nooks, dinette, or eating place.
Transform Your Kitchen with a Breakfast Nook Bench
All of these breakfast nook bench ideas will completely transform your home and give you a new spot to enjoy dining, reading, or working. They are great for expanding families and make the most of small unused corners to provide additional seating.
FAQs
What can I turn my breakfast nook into? ›
What can you do with an unused breakfast nook? You can use the area for an indoor garden, extra storage, arts and crafts, office space, kids' play space, use it as a small dining room, turn it into a mudroom, or build shelves on the wall.
What is a breakfast nook bench called? ›In the kitchen, a banquette is also called a breakfast nook, booth, storage bench, or window seat.
Do breakfast nooks add value? ›Breakfast is the ideal time to bring your family together, and having a dedicated place to gather for a morning meal is a great way to encourage family time. Upgrading your kitchen with a breakfast nook adds value to your home and creates a multi-purpose space for mealtime, games nights, homework, and more.
How do you make a banquette more comfortable? ›'To make banquettes successful, you need to have a nice firm upholstered seat and back, and then additional scatter cushions to give squish and comfort.
What is the difference between a bench and a banquette? ›So what differentiates a banquette from just a normal bench or built-in? A banquette is a bench meant to provide extra table-adjacent seating, and it's usually upholstered.
Is a breakfast nook a good idea? ›Breakfast nooks are a smart way to transform small, seemingly useless spaces. Previously an awkward corner, this space is now a cozy and convenient dining area. Not just a place to sit down and grab a bite, it also boosts storage with open shelves above and hidden drawers below.
How big should a breakfast nook be? ›A breakfast nook for four people, requires a space of between 4 and 6 m2. In a few meters, you can opt for a round table: it makes better use of the space and encourages table discussions. For four, it should have a diameter of about 76 cm. When choosing the table, bear in mind that each diner needs 60 cm in width.
Should a breakfast nook be the same color as the kitchen? ›Layering Colors
The kitchen breakfast nook is the perfect space to have fun with color. While you'll want to keep a breakfast nook somewhat cohesive with the kitchen colors and finishes, this is a great spot to contrast with paint and accessories. I always start with a rug or art that I love and layer from there.
According to the interior design blog, Decorating Files, you want a space at least 20-24 inches wide by 15 inches deep for each place setting, so, figure out how many people you may want to sit here and design your plan around that. Some breakfast nooks are designed in their space, like a booth at a restaurant.
Does a breakfast nook have to be in a corner? ›Does a breakfast nook have to be in a corner? Not at all! Corners do work particularly well though, especially in a smaller room with good lighting. A breakfast nook can also be created against a wall with a bench seat, or in an open space by using an L shaped seating plan and perhaps a round table.
How to decorate an empty house? ›
- Tip #1: Focus on the rooms where it really matters. ...
- Tip #2: Paint and do quick fixes. ...
- Tip #3: Pay attention to curb appeal. ...
- Tip #4: Bring in décor and accessories. ...
- Tip #5: Use renderings for your listing photos. ...
- Tip #6: Think of other ways to stand out.
Hallway Corner
If your front door opens into a hallway, utilize one corner to carve out a spot for umbrellas, keys, and other grab-and-go essentials. Opt for a small dresser instead of a table so you can use the drawers for extra storage. Cover the area with bold wallpaper to add impact to the small hallway.
- Guest Bedroom. Perhaps the most obvious thing to do with your spare room is turn it into a beautiful guest bedroom. ...
- Home Office. ...
- Dressing Room. ...
- Reading Room. ...
- Home Cinema. ...
- Games Room. ...
- Playroom. ...
- Home Studio.
Banquette Style
A pedestal base works best for dining tables so no one hits their knees against the legs. The tabletop can be made from an interesting material or perhaps be colored in a bright, unexpected hue. While we would not recommend glass, you could try other materials such as leather, tile, or stone.
To be comfortable, there should be a 95-105 degree angle between the seat and the back, and the seat should be between 2 and 10 degrees off of horizontal. The depth of the seat should be 12 to 18 inches for benches with backs and 30 inches for backless benches.
How deep is a comfortable bench seat? ›The standard bench depth is between 15" and 20". A dining room bench tends to fall around 17.5" deep. A bench that is deeper than 20" might cause discomfort when sitting.
How do you make a comfy bench seat? ›Well-fitting, good quality foam bench cushions are the simplest way to make your bench seat more comfortable. Take the time to measure your bench seat so that you know the dimensions you are looking for. With that information you can either purchase cushions from a store or you can get them made to measure.
How do you make a floating banquette bench? ›- Step 1: Measure the space. ...
- Step 2: Mark a level line on the wall. ...
- Step 3: Find your studs. ...
- Step 4: Mark the stud locations on your back brace. ...
- Step 5: Screw the back and side braces to the wall. ...
- Step 6: Screw the front 2×4 into the side braces. ...
- Step 7: Add a center brace. ...
- Step 8: Reinforce each corner with a corner brace.
A form is a backless bench that was used for seating in dining rooms, school rooms and law courts — can be leather or upholstered fabric with or without a back rest.
What is a bonket? ›Bonket (Dutch Almond Pastry)
What is the best height for a banquette seating? ›
Step 1. Measure the height you want the seat. The standard height is 18 inches, but we recommend a height of 19 inches — high enough so you don't feel like you're a kid at your own table, but low enough so that your feet rest comfortably on the floor.
What can you do with a random Nook? ›- Enjoy the vertical space. ...
- Make it a custom storage area. ...
- Create a mini gallery. ...
- Establish a landing zone. ...
- Set up a home office (finally) ...
- Carve out a reading nook. ...
- Add a little green.
More Surface Space and Seating
Whether it be for cooking and food prep, serving, or even additional seating, breakfast nooks create more available options for you and add space to the kitchen. Plus, it frees up other areas so you can add more storage to your kitchen design.
Coordinate Wall and Furniture Colors
Contrasting colors tend to break up a space, making it appear even smaller than it is. Pieces of furniture that match the wall color are less jarring and tend to blend with the space, giving the illusion of a bigger room.
Most nooks are big enough to fit at least four people. A nook with a round table or small corner nooks are usually 5 feet by 5 feet. You can calculate about 27 inches per person sitting at the table to avoid crowding. Larger built-in nooks range around 8 feet by 8 feet and go up from there.
Where should breakfast nook be placed? ›Depending on the natural light in your home, you can also set up your breakfast nook in the corner of your dining room or eat-in kitchen. If you have enough space, a corner table off to the side might be situated enough away from your dining room table to function as the perfect dining room breakfast nook.
What color should you not paint your kitchen? ›'Colors to absolutely be avoided are darker colors and shades of green, blue, red, and purple, which will cast a shadow on food and darken the space. Green and orange, in particular, should be avoided in kitchens,' she warns.
What is the most popular accent color for the kitchen? ›When it comes to kitchens, white, gray, blue, red, yellow, and green really shine. Each of these shades can do something different for the room, but they all help create a warm and welcoming space. Warmer colors such as red are believed to stimulate the appetite and are an excellent option for kitchens.
What is the most popular color for kitchen walls? ›What is the most popular color for kitchen walls? Gray is the most popular color for kitchen walls as it's bold and modern while remaining clean and versatile. It also allows a neutral backdrop, so you can add your own personality with colored cabinets or kitchen accessories.
How to design a nook? ›- Place your reading chair by the brightest window in your home. ...
- Add additional lighting for ambiance. ...
- Try a clever hack to get the look of hardwired lights. ...
- Build a bookshelf with items you already own. ...
- Make a bookshelf with simple, inexpensive finds.
Can you put an island in a breakfast nook? ›
Center Island Breakfast Nook
This is a great option if you are into breakfast nooks but your kitchen layout can't accommodate the usual design for it – built in a corner, adjacent to a wall etc.
A keeping room is a space adjacent to the kitchen, where friends and family can gather to keep the cook company while they prepare a meal. After all, the kitchen is the heart of the home—the spot everyone naturally gravitates to, no matter how small.
What is the difference between nook and corner? ›A nook could be an inside corner, but it connotes seclusion, and may denote "coziness." An outside corner could never be considered a nook. Also, a cubbyhole, or recess--which could have many or no corners in it (round nooks?) --would be a nook.
How do I turn my nook into a bedroom? ›An empty bedroom wall—like space between the closet and dresser, for example—can feel just as private. To make the area seem like a designated spot, add shelves, a floor cushion, pillows and some fun accents, like a wall decal and string lights.
What can you do with a nook in the hallway? ›Large, cozy nooks make ideal places for children to read or take a nap. Small alcoves provide a display area for books, collectibles or other treasures. Installing drawers, shelves or cabinets in a hallway nook supplies extra storage space for a variety of items.
What can I do with empty space in the middle of my room? ›- Statement chair. A statement chair instantly creates a practical and stylish place for you to put shoes on or wait for your partner to get ready. ...
- Home office. Make use of dead space and set up a home office. ...
- Indoor plants. ...
- Striking vignette. ...
- High ceilings. ...
- Windows.
- Empty Corners: Include additional seating. ...
- Corner Walls: Extend your headboard. ...
- Smaller Bedroom Corners: Use twin bedside tables. ...
- Corner Window Dressing: Hang curtains from wall to wall. ...
- Window Corners: Create a cosy reading nook.
If a nook or corner is far too cramped for furniture, our experts suggest using the space to create extra storage. "Adding floating shelves to the walls will allow you to use the space for storage," Barney says.
How do you make a COSY corner? › Create A Cosy Corner
Just choose a bright corner of any part of the house. Add a colourful cotton rug, throw some pillows, a lamp (go for something unique, such as marble), a handful of tabletops, and a bright painting on the wall to tie it all together.
- Place your reading chair by the brightest window in your home. ...
- Add additional lighting for ambiance. ...
- Try a clever hack to get the look of hardwired lights. ...
- Build a bookshelf with items you already own. ...
- Make a bookshelf with simple, inexpensive finds.
How do I decorate my small hallway nook? ›
- Make storage baskets a stylish feature. ...
- Two tone the walls. ...
- Paint any existing furniture. ...
- Add window shutters to free up wall space. ...
- Consider a statement hanging light. ...
- Bring your staircase to life with wall panelling. ...
- Rely on multifunctional pieces. ...
- Warm things up by layering textures.
The device is designed for viewing of books, newspapers, magazines, and children's picture books. A limited number of the children's books available for the Nook Color include interactive animations and the option to have a professional voice actor read the story.
How do I set up a breakfast nook in a small kitchen? ›Small Breakfast Nook
To install a breakfast nook in your kitchen without remodeling, slide a bench against one wall and add a small table. This dining area cozies up to the kitchen with an upholstered bench, bistro chairs, and a pedestal table. It can easily be rearranged if a change is needed.