A breakfast nook  can be your kitchen’s secret weapon. Smaller, more modern spaces often require versatility, and few pieces of furniture offer the multi-functionality of a breakfast nook.

Here are 7 Amazing Benefits of a breakfast nook …

Breakfast Nook  - Provides Extra Seating

We’re always looking for more places to sit. Depending on your kitchen layout and how many people you need to seat, your nook could be:

• One-sided - Just enough space for you or you and your loved one to sit and look out at the world.

• L-Shaped - Enough space for you and your roommate to hang out and chill.

• U-Shaped - Take up a whole corner—perfect for game night!

They Help Create an Open Concept

Kitchens are crammed with counters, cabinets, islands, bar stools, tables, and chairs. Building a nook in an unused area of your kitchen makes it easier to get around without tripping over a bar stool or chair. 

Your breakfast nook can also replace your island, or give you the freedom to buy a smaller, less intrusive one. 

They Are Warm and Cozy

Nooks are ideal places for some R&R before or during your busy day. They’re usually next to one of your windows and collect natural light, making them an ideal place to relax. Grab a book, a cup of tea, and have a seat while the world continues beyond your window. When it’s cold or rainy, you can also curl up in your nook with a blanket and enjoy a peaceful afternoon.

They Offer More Space for Work… and Prep Work

If you prefer your dining room table to be meant for actual dining, WFH at your nook. It’s got a view and is close to the coffee pot and snacks area, making it a perfect workspace. 

If you lack counter space, your nook also serves as an additional prep work station. If you and your spouse are having friends over for dinner, you can season steaks at the counter, while your spouse chops vegetables at the nook. You’ll each have a workstation, so you won’t have to worry about bumping into each other. 

They Let Your Creative Juices Flow

Breakfast nooks spark creativity in multiple ways. They provide a peaceful, welcoming space that’ll help you get in the zone if you’re writing music or painting your next masterpiece. 

Design-wise, you can get creative with the look and feel of your space. You can install unique light fixtures that highlight your personality, incorporate bright, colorful pillows to lean against, go very artsy, minimalist, simple, etc. Here are a few inspirational ideas from Pinterest. 

They Can Provide Additional Storage

There’s never enough storage in our kitchens, especially for those of us in smaller living spaces. Buy or design a breakfast nook  with shelves on its underside, or hollow out a bench for more storage. This is perfect for storing seasonal items that you need, but only use a few times a year.

They Help You See Things Differently

You’ll look at your kitchen differently when sitting in an area previously left unused. If you’re planning a remodel or renovation, relaxing in your nook can inspire you to want a backsplash that becomes the focal point of your room. You could also finally get tired of staring at the same dated cabinets you’ve been wanting to replace. 

What do you like about your breakfast nook ? Send us a message or leave a comment below.