25 Cozy Breakfast Nook Ideas That Pack Style Into a Small Space

This curved banquette fits up to eight people, and the golden rod fabric packs a stylistic punch. Take note from interior designer Bethany Adams and hang a round chandelier above for visual interest.

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A simple shelf can turn an unused corner into a chic breakfast bar. Here, DIYer Jenni Yolo found sleek bar stools, then hung the live edge shelf at a functional height.

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Paint a built-in banquette a moody hue, like navy blue, then paint upper walls a bright white for contrast. To create the illusion of a backrest, Banner Day Interiors even paints the lower portion of the wall the same color as the bench.

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Designer Emily Henderson builds a wood banquette in an empty corner, then paints it white and adds an upholstered cushion and backrest. Vintage chairs, a trestle table and mix of throw pillows give it a farmhouse feel.

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This inviting breakfast nook, designed by MV Architects, stands out for its subdued shades — think light blue and sage green. The calming colors pair beautifully with natural textures, like wood and rattan.

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From the geometric tile floor to the floral fabric shades and textured banquette cushion, LH.Designs introduces subtle patterns into this otherwise neutral corner.

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Filled with wicker, warm wood and greenery, this charming breakfast nook has a boho-inspired style. The teal Windsor dining chairs bring in a nature-inspired pop of color.

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Here, Daley Home takes this mid-century modern breakfast nook to the next level by hanging oversized, hammered gold pendants above. The eye is instantly drawn upwards, creating the illusion of a larger space.

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Settle on a classic color combination: black and white, which is guaranteed to add contrast. Here, Meredith Owen Interiors even paints the window trim black.

Photo by: Molly Culver

Corner banquettes provide ample seating, especially when additional dining chairs are thrown into the mix. Go for one made out of a durable material, like tufted leather, to ensure that it can withstand inevitable spills and scratches.

Photo by: Laura Moss

Add striped bistro chairs to a blue and white breakfast nook to mimic the feeling of alfresco dining, no matter the weather.

Photo by: Michael Mundy

Take the maximalist approach and bring a bevy of colors, patterns and textures into your space. Create some consistencies throughout — a bamboo shade matches the tone in the natural cane chairs, for example.

Photo by: David A. Land

Let your home’s natural elements inspire your breakfast nook’s design. In a room with a stone wall, opt for a whitewashed table with a variety of cozy seating to invite all-day hangs.

Photo by: Audrey Hall

Breakfast may be in the name, but that doesn’t mean you can’t pull up a chair at all hours of the day. Hang a beaded pendant light overhead to cast a warm glow once the sun sets.

Photo by: Raquel Langworthy

Sinuous silhouettes create a sense of harmony and flow. Wrap a curved settee around a tulip table, then balance out the lines with wishbone-style chairs.

Photo by: Jenifer McNeil Baker

Place a square table between a U-shaped banquette to make the most of a narrow space. Pick a tabletop in the same material as your kitchen cabinets for a seamless look.

Photo by: Gridley+Graves