---
title: "15 Photos That Prove You Need a Breakfast Nook"
date: "2018-06-29"
modified: "2020-12-29"
authors:
  - name: "Katelin Hill"
    job_title: "Contributing Writer"
    link: "https://www.bobvila.com/authors/katelin-hill/"
url: "https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/15-photos-that-prove-you-need-a-breakfast-nook-52169/"
categories:
  - "DIY"
  - "Interior"
  - "Interior Design"
  - "Kitchen & Dining"
  - "Kitchen Design"
  - "Kitchen Remodeling"
tags:
  - "design"
  - "kitchen"
---

# 15 Photos That Prove You Need a Breakfast Nook

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cover-breakfast-nooks.jpg>)

### Vintage Appeal

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/white_breakfast_nook.jpg>)
*Aliza Schlabach Photography | Design: Larina Kase Interior Design*

This Philly kitchen radiates retro vibes, thanks to a tulip table and a pair of Eames-style dowel-leg chairs in a cheery blue shade. To keep the vintage look from feeling stale, [Larina Kase Interior Design](<https://larinakaseinteriordesign.com/>) incorporated modern patterned upholstery set against a clean, neutral backdrop.

### Custom Comfort

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/banquette_breakfast_nook.jpg>)
*jacksoncabinetry.com*

In this diner-style setup by [Jackson Cabinetry](<https://jacksoncabinetry.com/>), no one has to [fight over a seat](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/seat-yourself-11-ways-to-diy-your-own-chair-50888/>) in the booth. These custom built-ins packed with storage can comfortably accommodate six, while olive green leather upholstery and a natural cypress top convey warmth and durability.

### Classic with a Catch

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/white_and_yellow_breakfast_nook.jpg>)
*David Duncan Livingston | Design by Heydt Designs | Interior Design by Benjamin Dhong Interiors | Construction by Kearney &amp; O'Banion*

Sometimes it’s all in the details. In this San Francisco kitchen, designed in partnership by [Heydt Designs](<https://www.heydtdesigns.com/>) and [Benjamin Dhong Interiors](<https://www.benjamindhong.com/>), a traditional banquette with sunny yellow damask upholstery looks traditional at first glance. Yet a funky goat-leg bench flips the script, adding unexpected whimsy to the breakfast nook.

### Vibrant Hues

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/blue_and_red_banquette.jpg>)
*Chuck Heiney Photography | Design: Studio M Interiors*

In this breakfast nook by [Studio M Interiors](<https://www.studiom-interiors.com/>), shiplap extends up the wall to accentuate the already lofty ceiling height. Unadorned windows highlight the view outside, while bold red and blue banquette cushions ground the space.

### Cottage Style

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/white_sage_green_breakfast_nook.jpg>)
*Erika Bierman | Design: Bennett Lerner Interiors*

This cottage breakfast nook by [Bennett Lerner Interiors](<https://www.bennettlerner.com/>) is built into a large bay window, offering ample seating for the whole family without the need for extra chairs. An airy tulip table provides plenty of foot room without weighing down the space.

### Patterned Perch

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/kid_friendly_breakfast_nook.jpeg>)
*neststudiocollection.com*

In this East Coast kitchen created by homeowner and interior designer [Jessica Davis](<https://neststudiocollection.com/>), the built-in banquette takes a backseat to a stenciled floor and eclectic mix of fabrics. The result? A fun and funky spot to sip a cup of coffee.

### A Welcoming Window

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/window_seat_breakfast_nook.jpg>)
*Bess Friday Photography |  Amanda Teal Interior Design*

In this classy breakfast nook by [Amanda Teal Design](<https://amandatealdesign.com/>), seating built into a window bump-out maximizes floor space, leaving plenty of room for a white oak dining table and trendy woven chairs.

### Eclectic Kitchen

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/eclectic_kitchen.jpeg>)
*Workman C | Custom Design by&#160;Benchmark Wood Studio*

Curves are the name of the game in this cheerful San Francisco apartment imagined by [Carolyn Rebuffel Designs](<https://carolynrebuffel.com/>). A built-in bench designed by Benchmark Wood Studio is accented with a cool white-and-blue trellis-print fabric, while matching French bistro chairs and a shapely dining table make the most of the space.

### Urban Escape

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/wood_breakfast_nook.jpg>)
*Regan Wood Photography | Ecostruct*

Warm wood tones soften the clean lines of this Brooklyn, New York, breakfast nook by design/build firm [Ecostruct](<https://ecostruct.com/>). As a bonus, there are no cushions to wash after spilling a bit of coffee or orange juice.

### Upscale Elegance

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/plush_banquette_breakfast_nook.jpg>)
*Werner Straube | Charlie Barnett Associates*

Designed by [Charlie Barnett Associates](<https://charliebarnettassoc.com/>) and [Massucco Warner Miller](<https://www.massuccowarnermiller.com/>), this space proves that freestanding furniture can create an upscale breakfast nook. The upholstered bench adds softness and sophistication to a sunny corner.

### Table and Chairs

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/breakfast_nook.jpg>)
*abeautifulmess.com*

This setup from [A Beautiful Mess](<https://abeautifulmess.com/2015/11/mix-and-match-to-create-a-custom-table.html?crlt.pid=camp.UiKlcE4YDAf5>) demonstrates that you don’t need built-ins to create a photo-worthy breakfast nook. This simple DIY table packs a big punch when paired with acrylic ghost chairs and a glam fur rug.

### In the Corner

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/corner_breakfast_nook.jpg>)
*Zillow Digs home in Van Nuys, CA*

Neutral gray walls and solid white upholstery coordinate with this farmhouse-style kitchen. Bright-colored art and pillows pop in the otherwise subdued space.

### Large-Scale Living

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/lots_of_seating.jpg>)
*Zillow Digs home in Greenwich, CT*

A wide window nook accommodates an extra-long dining table and a pair of substantial chairs. The whole configuration can seat up to eight comfortably.

### Butcher-Block Beauty

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/small_breakfast_nook.jpg>)
*Zillow Digs home in Seattle, WA*

These Seattle homeowners [made the most of their small space](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/small-space-storage-ideas/>) with a slim built-in bench against the wall. The butcher-block tabletop offers warmth, while citrus-hued pillows lend a spot of color.

### Artful Arch

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/elegant_breakfast_nook.jpg>)
*Zillow Digs home in Camden, ME*

Showstopping windows and a dramatic arched entryway steal the spotlight in this breakfast nook. The traditional yet understated dining table and chairs cede center stage to the surrounding architecture.

### Better Than Breakfast In Bed

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/15_Photos_that_Prove_You_Need_a_Breakfast_Nook.jpg>)
*bobvila.com*

Who wouldn't want to wake up to a cozy breakfast nook?

## Author
Katelin Hill channels her passion for home and garden into educational and aspirational stories and how-to guides. She spent almost four years working in editorial at [This Old House](<https://www.thisoldhouse.com/>) and has written for [The Family Handyman](<https://www.familyhandyman.com/>), [Endless Vacation](<https://endlessvacation.com/>), [Time Out New York](<https://www.timeout.com/newyork>) and several local news outlets. Katelin recently relocated from Brooklyn to Virginia, mostly because she needed more room for her DIY supplies.

### Author social links  
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[Twitter](<https://x.com/byKatelinHill>)