Homes built in many architectural styles have breakfast nooks. Even if your home doesn’t have a built-in breakfast nook, you can probably still create one if your have the floor space. While many people think a breakfast nook has to be in the kitchen, that’s not the case. You can establish a breakfast nook in any space, including the master bedroom or living room area.

No matter where you’re going to have a breakfast nook, it’s critical to make the most of the space you allot to it. In general, breakfast nooks are used for a lot more than eating. Doing homework. Paying bills. Playing games. Reading a book or the paper. Those are just some of the additional things breakfast nooks are often used for. Given all the things a breakfast nook might be used for, maximizing the available space is key.

Will Your Breakfast Nook Be a Permanent Fixture?

Before you can maximize the space in your breakfast nook, you have to decide whether it will be a permanent fixture. If it’s not going to be, you can create a versatile space using a fold-away table and chairs reminiscent of those you may see in a bistro.

For breakfast nooks that will remain in place but aren’t built-in, it’s a good idea to position them at the end of a kitchen island. Alternatively, you may want to put yours underneath a window so that it seems as if it’s extending the ledge outward.

How Big Will Your Breakfast Nook Be?

The size of your breakfast nook will have a big influence on your ability to get the most out of the space. While some breakfast nooks have enough seating for four or six people, you can create an intimate space for two using a tulip table and some curvy, well-padded chairs.

Do You Need Additional Storage Space?

If you need more storage space in your home, you may want to incorporate some into your breakfast nook. Banquette seating is widely available in an array of styles and sizes, many of which have storage spaces conveniently located underneath the seats. With this type of seating, you don’t need to leave space behind the seats, which frees you up to use dining room furniture like a rectangular or square table in your breakfast nook.

Outfit Your Breakfast Nook with Dining Room Furniture from Fairfield Galleries

We invite everyone who wants to maximize the space in their breakfast nook to shop at our family-owned and operated furniture galleries. For more than 70 years, our Fort Wayne, IN business has helped homeowners in the tri-state area furnish their homes with furniture that’s made to stand the test of time. As you go through the dining room furniture we sell, you’ll see pieces that will work perfectly in your breakfast nook.

If you need assistance with choosing furniture for your breakfast nook, our design experts can help you select pieces that will make the space shine. Contact Fairfield Galleries to schedule a complimentary design consultation with our experienced team of experts now.