What is a breakfast nook?

Breakfast nooks are small dining areas, typically located in or near the kitchen. Amish made, solid wood kitchen nooks often feature a square or rectangular table surrounded by bench seating. Modern breakfast nooks are used for a variety of different activities outside of eating breakfast each morning. They’re used for reading, playing board games, doing homework, working from home, arts and crafts, and more. While some nooks are nailed, bracketed, or directly built into the wall, this is not a defining characteristic.

What type of light is best over a breakfast nook?

While ideally your breakfast nook will receive plenty of indirect morning sunlight, you may also consider adding hanging lights to the dining ensemble. Hanging light fixtures, or pendant lights, are suspended below the ceiling by a wire, chain or rod. These popular light options can be configured at various heights with opaque or clear bulbs. Illuminating a breakfast nook with the right lighting choice can create any mood you wish for this space.

How do I decorate a breakfast nook?

No matter what type of style you decide to go in, your breakfast nook should always be cozy and inviting. Don’t be afraid to allow natural light, and mix and match plenty of different hues with your decor. Adorn your bench seating with decorative pillows, and add a stunning centerpiece to accent the space. Define your breakfast nook area with statement curtains or pendant lighting. From classic mission to rustic farmhouse, kitchen nooks can be accented with your favorite design elements.

Are breakfast nooks outdated?

Breakfast nooks reached the height of their popularity in Craftsman homes of the 1920s and 1930s, but design trends do make comebacks. At Countryside Amish Furniture, we believe a breakfast nook can transform an unoccupied space into a cozy dining area.

How do I measure for a breakfast nook set?

A typical breakfast nook will seat 4-6 people. A minimum place setting is 24-27 inches wide, while ideally you would allow 30 inches. Freestanding breakfast nook sets have a general footprint of approximately 5’ x 6’ consisting of a dining table and wraparound bench corner seating. Most breakfast nook tables have a standard 30-inch dining height with a square or rectangular top.

Solid Wood Breakfast Nooks - Page 1

Hopkinton Dining Nook Set

Place the real wood Hopkinton Dining Nook in the corner of your eat-in kitchen or dining space to save room and enjoy family meals. Amish made in the USA.

Glenview Breakfast Nook Set

Accent your french country of farmhouse kitchen with a made-to-order Glenview Breakfast Nook from Countryside. Storage benches are paired with a pedestal table.

Clouseau Kitchen Nook Set

A white painted finish and seat upholstery make our Clouseau Kitchen Nook a standout in any home. Shop and design an Amish made, real wood breakfast nook.

Brainerd Kitchen Nook Set

Customize our classic Brainerd Kitchen Nook Set in your favorite hardwood and finish. Wrap around bench seating, dining table, and freestanding bench included.

Tomas Mission Corner Dining Set With Bench & Storage

Function and design come together beautifully to create our Tomas Mission Corner Dining Set. A free standing table and benches create an intimate dining nook.

Hereford Breakfast Nook Set

Accented with long mission slat work and a rectangular central table, the Hereford Breakfast Nook is a stunning corner seating option for your eat-in kitchen.

Silkwood Breakfast Nook Set

Our Silkwood Breakfast Nook is handmade using hardwoods. Two of the wall benches offers storage and the rectangular table offers a spacious gathering spot.

Kirkwood Self Storing Nook Set

An Amish made nesting table set with storage stools. Our Kirkwood Self Storing Nook Set features a square table with a hydraulic lift top and four stools.

Cassidy Self Storing Nook Set

Perfect for those seeking a space-saving design, the Cassidy Self Storing Nook Set includes a round table and four seats that tuck neatly under the table.

Verona Mission Breakfast Nook Set

Customize a Verona Mission Breakfast Nook, complete with hardwood construction and mission flair. A clipped corner pedestal table is a standout.

Liberty Corner Kitchen Nook Set

Classic in Oak, the Liberty Corner Kitchen Nook features a paneled corner bench, ornate single pedestal table, and classic Amish church bench.

Solid Wood Breakfast Tables and Nooks - Top Picks

Just think, your next breakfast table could be the last breakfast table you ever buy. Why? Amish furniture makers use advanced techniques to transform American hardwood into made-to-order pieces.

Space-Saving Dining & Kitchen Tables: Strategies and Top Picks

Finding the right-sized dining table can be a tricky balancing act; get one too big, and it will overwhelm the room and limit walking room to an unpleasant degree. However, purchase one that is too small, and you’ll be asking guests to perch plates on top of ottomans and bar carts.