Hello and welcome to the Décor Outline photo gallery of Kitchens with Breakfast Nooks. Below you will find a summary of the benefits, main options, and some design ideas we handpicked for you along with beautiful photos. Enjoy!
What are the benefits of having a breakfast nook in your kitchen?
- Provides an area to enjoy a quick meal and a weekly quaint breakfast or intimate dinners
- Gives purpose to the odd empty space in your kitchen as several setups are available to fit any kitchen size and layout
- Can take advantage of a scenic view by positioning near windows
- Provides additional storage (drawers under the bench, shelves)
What are the main options for breakfast nooks?
- Layout: bay/bow window nook, booth style, integrated part of the island, curved, multiple shapes with option to bring in chairs for additional seating (L-shaped, U-shaped, V-shaped), breakfast nook set
- Seating: built-in (custom/DIY) bench, sectional couch, love seat, accent chairs, banquette
- Lighting: pendant, chandelier, wall sconces, recessed
- Table: single pedestal, with underneath storage, drop-leaf, tulip, three or four-leg pedestal base
What follows are beautiful photos of kitchens with breakfast nooks, along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy home decorating!
1. Farm Style Breakfast Table

Points of Interest ● L-shaped banquette with currant red leather cushions ● two white cross back dining chairs ● varnished farm style table with tapered legs ● turquoise glass pendant light ● red orange tulips in Chinese porcelain vase
2. Bay Window Breakfast Nook

Points of Interest ● arched bay window breakfast nook ● 8-light bronze orb chandelier ● cathedral skylight ● round marble breakfast table with scroll legs ● black kitchen island top with apron-front sink
3. Wrought Iron Pendant Lights
Points of Interest ● gray and black-padded nook bench ● two angular wrought iron pendant lights ● bar swivel chairs with spider legs ● Carrara marble backsplash in herringbone pattern ● white coffered ceiling with reclaimed wood beams
4. U-Shaped Banquette

Points of Interest ● U-shaped banquette with mixed throw pillows ● bow windows with transoms ● matching bronze chandeliers with fabric shades ● wall-mounted wooden dish rack ● rough edge stone slab island countertop
5. Cozy Beige Breakfast Nook

Points of Interest ● beige breakfast nook benches with tufted cushions ● rectangular single pedestal quartzite table ● weaved wicker basket ● upholstered barrel chair with matching pillow ● classic printed fabric Roman shades
6. Functional Breakfast Nook
Points of Interest ● white wooden nook benches with storage ● nook wall paint color matching with kitchen cabinets ● convenient bulletin board on one wall ● multi-toned slate flooring in straight lay pattern ● schoolhouse pendant light
7. Windsor Chairs

Points of Interest ● padded kitchen nook bench with air vent ● silver chain drum shade pendant light ● white beadboard ceiling ● two yellow Windsor chairs ● wood parquet flooring in basketweave pattern with border inlay
8. Bench with Storage
Points of Interest ● recessed breakfast nook with storage drawer ● matching cushion and throw pillows on bench ● double handle stainless steel faucet ● Corian countertop with farmhouse sink ● annular pendant lights over nook
9. Matching Fabrics

Points of Interest ● L-shaped breakfast nook with light vieux rose cushion ● light vieux rose swoop arm chair with skirt ● round bronze metal table with rim ● window drape fabric matching with throw pillows ● porcelain pedestal cake plate
10. Country Breakfast Nook

Points of Interest ● window seat nook with stripe cushions ● decorative distressed wood shelf brackets framing nook ● lavender blue fresh blooms in ceramic pitcher vase ● candle-style chandelier with crystal glass accents
11. Oval Breakfast Table
Points of Interest ● seeded glass pendant lighting over breakfast nook ● long solid wood oval table ● fabric-covered cornice board ● curved granite kitchen island with built-in dishwasher
12. White Breakfast Nook
Points of Interest ● glass door matching the stationary windows ● two accent chairs with gold nail head trim ● wood candle lantern with latticework on metal top ● decorative weather vane on table ● engineered wood flooring
13. Single-Pedestal Breakfast Table

Points of Interest ● U-shaped built-in benches ● single-pedestal wooden breakfast table ● light blue ceramic pitcher vase ● textured glass windows with pull down fabric shades ● round woven rattan tray
14. Tie-Up Window Shades

Points of Interest ● curved bench with white cushion ● rustic metal dining chairs with yellow cushion ● quartzite kitchen island top with built-in cooktop ● canary yellow tie-up window shades ● industrial pendant light in polished nickel finish
15. Tiled Breakfast Table

Points of Interest ● gray corduroy cushions on nook bench ● out-swing casement windows with muntins ● tiled breakfast table with metal scroll base ● tray ceiling with bead board ceiling planks ● maple hardwood flooring
16. Yellow Nook
Points of Interest ● curved yellow nook seating ● round glass top table with black wooden base ● stone stacked clearview fireplace ● angular kitchen island with double bowl sink ● two seeded glass cabinets
17. Cottage Breakfast Nook

Points of Interest ● white nook bench with ogee bracket feet ● red plaid valance on windows matching the seat covers ● Dutch door to backyard ● white wall wainscoting matching the bench paint ● lamp shade chandelier
18. Blues & Greens

Points of Interest ● high ceiling breakfast nook with built-in bench ● decorative window grills ● brushed nickel pendant light ● accessible built-in book shelves ● hammered stainless steel fruit bowl
19. Woven Storage Basket

Points of Interest ● two wooden chairs with barley twist front legs ● pecan bamboo Roman shades ● beige two-tier drum pendant lighting ● large woven storage basket with lid ● white tulip table
20. Chestnut Wood Bench
Points of Interest ● single-pedestal frosted glass table ● chestnut wood breakfast nook bench ● frosted glass cabinet with aluminum frame ● black leather chair with steel legs ● decorative plate on easel bracket
21. Curved Booth

Points of Interest ● curved booth with bead board back rest ● zinc range hood with embossed stars ● stained glass panels above range hood ● marble backsplash ● industrial pendant lights
22. Modern Breakfast Nook
Points of Interest ● orange curved seating with matching small bench ● artichoke pendant light ● white leather bar stools ● wooden oval table with chrome legs ● polished concrete flooring
23. Photo Wall

Points of Interest ● table lamp shade on corner shelf ● photo collage on sage green walls ● accent wicker chair ● French door with transoms ● white round table with four leg pedestal base
24. Arches & Curves
Points of Interest ● brown leather curved seating with matching three-piece dining chairs ● round tray ceiling with cove lighting ● arch stationary windows ● glass candle holder chandelier
25. Beer Bottle Chandelier

Points of Interest ● breakfast booth with unique table base ● DIY beer bottle chandelier ● Gerbera daisies in rectangular glass vase ● beadboard on back wall and bench base ● pillows and bench padding with coordinating fabrics
26. Earth Colors
Points of Interest ● dark-stained wood benches ● herringbone pattern wood flooring ● colored glass vases on window sill ● tiled tabletop with woven rattan placemat ● decorative vintage brass tray on wall
27. Sea View Breakfast Nook

Points of Interest ● V-shaped breakfast nook with sea view ● solid wood round table with white pedestal vase ● coordinated throw pillow fabrics ● cordless Roman shades on out-swing glass windows