Create a breakfast nook to add coziness to your kitchen
A breakfast nook is not exclusive to breakfast. It is a cozy little area, usually just off your kitchen, that has a compact table and seating for a few people and can be enjoyed any time of the day. A breakfast nook can be the setting for an intimate dinner, either with your family or for a romantic evening date with your sweetheart. Depending on the layout of your kitchen, building a breakfast nook might be as simple as purchasing furniture and rearranging a few items at your house. All that is required is a slight crook or side area off your kitchen, preferably with a window to offer a view outside. A pantry or closet can be converted if you are willing to modify the doorway to make the entrance open from floor to ceiling. Any way you can construct a booth will work, even if you do it by creative arrangement of carts, racks, cabinetry or whatever you have on hand.
Many furniture stores will stock a selection of breakfast nook options. You can build your breakfast nook with bare wood seating, padded seating, chairs, benches. The list goes on. Benches are similar to restaurant booths, which have a similar setup to a breakfast nook. Some are also L shaped and can be used if you have a proper corner for your breakfast nook. A great way to start the project is to eye your layout and envision where a booth might fit. Then, pay a visit to some local furniture stores to see what breakfast nook options they have. Be certain to take measurements to see if the area you are considering will be able to accommodate breakfast nook furniture. With a minimal effort, you will be able to enjoy the cozy nook for the rest of your time at your home.