I don't think there is anything I daydream more about than a breakfast nook. I feel like for some reason you have really grown up when you have an upholstered bench in your kitchen that is surrounded by beautiful furniture.
The breakfast nook is the perfect gathering place, probably used more than any other spot in your house. When entertaining, everyone hangs out in the kitchen to chat with the hosts while they prepare dinner, and so the breakfast nook provides the perfect chilling spot.
When I came across this amazing image from Life on Virginia Street I knew it would serve as a great inspiration photo to re-create the look and capture the essence of the perfect breakfast nook.
This breakfast nook has so many elements going on, but they all work so well together it seems effortless.
First, storage is key here, as you gain massive amounts of kitchen storage with the large amount of built-ins.
Second, there is such a great use of color but in a very subtle way with the slight cherry finish in the woods to the pop of blue on the wall and subtle browns in the wall art and upholstery.
Third, the use of both task lighting and accent lighting is perfectly executed. The scrolling metal chandelier pairs greatly with the beautiful wall sconces that flank the bench seat.
The good part about finding the perfect inspiration image is that it's that much easier to recreate the look in your own home!
Let's start with lighting:
Sticking with matching metals and minimal lines for both the striking Foxvale Chandelier and the pair of Lancaster Wall Sconces allow them to serve their purpose without distracting the eye.
Next on to furniture:
A round dining table is perfect for a breakfast nook because it immediately gives off a more casual vibe and is malleable to fit fewer or more people easier than a rectangular table.
An extendable pedestal table in a cherry espresso finish paired with classic luxe dining chairs in almond fabric is the perfect base to build on with accessories, florals or platters upon platters of home made goodies.
Finally let's talk about accessories:
When dealing with pillows and bench cushions, a trick of the trade is to go with an outdoor fabric - It's much more forgiving for stains and spills and these days most people can't tell the difference.
Outdoor Sunbrella Striped pillows in a buttery antique beige color look lovely against the powder blue wall. A pair of framed watercolor prints of a misty seaside tie in all the colors in the space seamlessly.
Image Source: Life on Virginia Street