11 Ways to Dress Up Your Breakfast Nook
A dash of formalwear can help your kitchen nook work from croissant to cocktails. These 11 tips get you started
In today’s smaller, more contemporary homes, we’re often seeing more open layouts that don’t include a specific room dedicated to a dining space. This often leaves homes with only one eating area. Since that space should be appropriate for everything from a casual breakfast to a dinner party for six, you may want to mix in a few formal accents so you can easily transition from morning to night.
By no means are we aiming to create a traditional, stuffy look: The idea is to introduce a hint of the elegant while maintaining an aesthetic appropriate for the everyday. Read on for 11 ideas for giving your breakfast nook just the right amount of formal glamour.
By no means are we aiming to create a traditional, stuffy look: The idea is to introduce a hint of the elegant while maintaining an aesthetic appropriate for the everyday. Read on for 11 ideas for giving your breakfast nook just the right amount of formal glamour.
Hang drapery. Drapery can change the entire feel of a space, especially if it’s floor to ceiling. Choose a more formal fabric like silk or damask to heighten the glamour. Bonus: During the day, you’ll appreciate the ability to shield your eyes from the sun.
If space permits, choose a table that seats at least six. Most days, there may be only two people dining at your table. But don’t forget about the potential for entertaining. If this is your only eating space, you’ll want to accommodate your guests appropriately. Besides, a larger table immediately projects a more sophisticated feel than a casual two-top.
Swap your chairs for something more sophisticated. If your eating area is fairly relaxed, you can make a big punch by replacing your casual chairs with more elegant ones. Seating that you’d put around a typical dining room table will create an interesting mix with its informal surroundings.
Don’t have the budget for a new set of chairs? No worries: Affordable slipcovers can give the ones you have an entirely new elegant appeal.
Don’t have the budget for a new set of chairs? No worries: Affordable slipcovers can give the ones you have an entirely new elegant appeal.
Create a luxe banquette. It’s a bit tough to see the eating area in this shot, but you can certainly see the tufted back of the banquette. Unexpected accents like this will definitely add a dose of glamour to your breakfast nook.
Consider the style of your light fixture. Instead of a casual pendant light, go for something more glam, like a chandelier or this bubble light fixture. Lighting can make all the difference in the world in making a space feel more elegant.
Accessorize. Most formal dining rooms have knickknack-filled credenzas or artwork on the walls. Give your breakfast nook an elevated aesthetic with accessories. Don’t want to add books or display objects to shelving? Create a minibar instead.
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Introducing Hard Working Kitchen Nooks
Kitchen Chandeliers
Dinner-Party Heaven: Formal Dining Rooms