Kitchen nooks ideas: 25 Breakfast Nook Decor Ideas

25 Breakfast Nook Decor Ideas

If your home is spacious enough for a breakfast nook, then you’re probably looking for the best way to decorate it. Breakfast nooks are the perfect place to start your day. They’re great for eating a casual, quick meal in a comfortable way. If I have the choice, I definitely prefer to eat in a breakfast nook rather than a coffee table!

There are lots of ways to design a comfortable, practical breakfast nook, even if you don’t have a lot of space. Here are our favorite breakfast nook design and decor ideas to inspire you!

Breakfast nooks can be designed with built-in seating, a table attached to the kitchen island, or separately with freestanding tables and chairs. When it comes to seating, you can opt for a banquette to seat more people, stand-alone chairs, or even stools. Pedestal tables, tulip tables, and other round tables with one central leg work best for breakfast nooks. This ensures that everyone sitting down doesn’t have part of the furniture in the way of their leg!

Breakfast Nook Ideas

We’ll share some of our favorite breakfast nook designs with you below! If you prefer to stick to basics, then be sure to read our breakfast nook essentials for practical daily living.

1. Table Against the Wall

If you’re short on space, consider purchasing a small accent table to push up against the wall, surrounded by three chairs for eating!

Danielle Colding Design

2. Counter height breakfast nook with built-in bench

Counter height tables make it easy to transfer food from the kitchen to the breakfast nook area! Be sure to measure before selecting the right counter chairs for your nook!

Chris Patey

3. Neutral breakfast nook with Cesca chairs

Cesca dining chairs are a classic mid-century modern dining chair that work beautifully in this breakfast nook!

jenni kayne

4. Blue and Pink Breakfast Nook by the Window

Go bold with bright colors on pillows and seat cushions.

Jessica McClendon

5. Banquette installed on the back of a Kitchen Island

This space-saving idea will create a breakfast nook on one side of a kitchen island. Install a banquette against the island to create seating for your nook.

Oliver Burns

6.

Built-in banquette seating next to the kitchen

This breakfast nook attaches nicely to the kitchen, saving space.

Alyssa Kapito Interiors

7. Built-in 2-sided booth Breakfast Nook for beach home

Make room for the whole family with this breakfast booth with a gorgeous view!

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8. Pink channeled bench with Kelly Wearstler chair and vintage rose marble table

This feminine chic breakfast nook is balanced out with gray and white tones.

Christos Prevezanos

9. White tulip table with matching pink dining chairs

Sometimes a freestanding table and chairs are what you need

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10. Rectangle Table Breakfast Nook Design

@kellynuttdesign

11. Fixer Upper Breakfast Nook with Black and White Checkered Tile Floor

This is one of my favorite Joanna Gaines breakfast nooks! The checkered floor tiles contrast beautifully with the warm brown table. I love the detail of the brass foot rest beneath the seating banquettes, too!

Joanna Gaines

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Freestanding Corner Banquette

If installing a built-in banquette costs too much, then consider purchasing freestanding banquettes or benches to place against the wall and form your breakfast nook!

Christopher Knight Interiors

13. Rustic Country Breakfast Nook with Wood Table and Chairs

The warm brown tones of this breakfast nook are perfect for a rustic, country vibe.

@marieflaniganinteriors

14. Corner Banquette Seating

The gold wall mirror helps to expand this small breakfast nook.

@marieflaniganinteriors

15. Leather Banquette and 3 chairs

These neutral tones create a winning combination.

@brookewagnerdesign

16. Nature Art Gallery Wall Breakfast Nook Decor

Adding some wall art can freshen up the corner.

@briahammelinteriors

17. Simple One-Chair Black, Gray, and White Breakfast Nook

Your nook doesn’t have to have many chairs, especially if you’re working in a small space!

@huitlaguna

18. Built-in wraparound seating

This 3-sided banquette can seat a larger family!

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19. Black accent wall

Black adds a dramatic touch to any space.

@theheartandhaven

20. Pops of Color

Highlight one color like this breakfast nook with beautiful pops of red!

@americanfarmhousestyle

21. French bistro chairs around wood table

French bistro chairs are the perfect casual dining chair with a French country feel.

@thedowntownaly

22. Built-in Window Seating

Installing your breakfast nook near a window is a great idea so you can look outside while eating! Built-ins make this window seat nook all the more cozy!

@timbertrailshomes

23. Small sofa seating

A small sofa and a rectangular table are all you need for a cozy nook.

@changoandco

24. Mid-century Style

This minimalist eating nook has classic mid-century style.

Design Sponge and Nicki Sebastian

25. French Country Tile Floors

Don’t forget the floors in your breakfast nook. These French country tiles give a French farmhouse feel to this space!

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We hope these breakfast nook decorating ideas inspired you to design the perfect eating nook for you and your family!

Breakfast Nooks by Style

We know that many of you have homes designed with a certain aesthetic in mind. We are currently preparing breakfast nook style guides for you to really tailor your breakfast nook according to your home style! Check out the first ones here:

• 7 Coastal Breakfast Nooks for Cozy Quick Meals
• 5 Charming English Country Breakfast Nooks
• 7 Practical Scandinavian Breakfast Nooks
• 10 Charming French Country Breakfast Nook Decor Ideas
• 10 Ultra Glam Breakfast Nooks
• 9 Mid-Century Modern Breakfast Nooks

You can also follow our Breakfast Nook inspiration board on Pinterest!

Happy curating!

30 Breakfast Nook Ideas You’ll Love

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Sarah Lyon

Sarah Lyon

Sarah Lyon is a freelance writer and home decor enthusiast, who enjoys sharing good finds on home items. Since 2018, she has contributed to a variety of lifestyle publications, including Apartment Therapy and Architectural Digest.

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Updated on 10/21/22

Interior Impressions

A breakfast nook is such a valuable addition to any home. It’s a place for the whole family to sit down and start the day—and it makes for an excellent spot to curl up with coffee and a magazine before the rest of the household wakes up. Breakfast nooks generally contain two or more chairs and often feature benches, particularly when they’re located in the corner of a room. They’re meant to be cute, cozy, and welcoming, and the great news is that there are so many design directions you can go in when designing a nook of your own. Read on to gather inspiration from 30 of our favorite breakfast nooks.

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  Add Some Drama

  Stephen Karlsich for Benjamin Johnston

  If you crave some drama in the breakfast nook, consider utilizing a tall dining bench as seen here. This piece adds height and elegance to the everyday eating space, making it feel extremely luxe.

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  Display Favorite Art Prints

  Lucas/Eilers Design Associates

  Don’t forget to display art in your breakfast nook! Make use of open wall space and hang a series of favorite prints or photographs. You’ll be able to admire them as you sip your coffee every morning.

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  Think Big

  Julie Soefer for Lucinda Loya

  If you have a large family or host guests often, you may need to create a breakfast nook that is a bit larger in size. Here, a lengthy bench can accommodate many—consider opting for a bench with storage beneath to stash away seasonal linens and other entertaining supplies.

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  Keep it Cozy

  LifeCreated for Living With Lolo

  This smaller breakfast nook is cute and cozy. Classic cane chairs make a statement while nicely complementing the black and brown tones used throughout this kitchen.

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  Turn It Into a Gallery

  Chad Mellon for Lindye Galloway

  If you’re looking to showcase a special, oversized piece of art in your breakfast nook, consider hanging picture lights above it for a museum-inspired, gallery-like look.

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  Get Textural

  Jack Gardner for Brad Ramsey Interiors

  If you crave a monochrome look for your breakfast nook, you’ll want to take a cue from this space. Though everything featured is white or beige, there is plenty of textural intrigue at play; mixing materials will always make a stunning statement.

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  Be Bold

  Alyssa Rosenheck for JL Design

  On the opposite end of the spectrum, maybe you wish to go bold with color in your breakfast nook! Hang some of your kids’ masterpieces from art class to make the little ones in your family feel special.

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  Create Your Own Cafe

  Peter Murdock for Joshua Smith

  Maybe you live alone or don’t sit down for breakfast often. In this case, a much smaller breakfast nook will suffice. This setup replicates the intimate feeling of sipping coffee in a charming cafe by yourself.

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  Pile on the Pillows

  Cathie Hong Interiors

  Don’t forget the throw pillows! You’ll want to be nice and cozy as you curl up with your breakfast and coffee, and an assortment of colorful pillows, as seen here, will add plenty of pep to your nook.

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  Dine in the Living Room

  Interior Impressions

  If your kitchen and living room are connected, you may wish to set up a breakfast nook in your living space. This can come in handy when entertaining, too, as you can make use of your small round table and use it to house drinks or appetizers.

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  Play Up High Ceilings

  Chad Mellon for Lindye Galloway

  If your breakfast nook has tall ceilings, you’ll definitely want to play up this architectural feature. Fill your walls with art and hang an eye-catching chandelier or pendant for extra stylish flair.

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  Add Some Plant Life

  Leslie Brown for Lindye Galloway

  Bring the outside in by accessorizing your breakfast nook with a plant or two. Real trees are beautiful, of course, but there are plenty of gorgeous fake options on the market if you’re still working on that green thumb. Your guests most likely won’t be able to tell the difference!

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  Get Print Happy

  Read McKendree for Lilse McKenna

  A breakfast nook can be the perfect place to experiment with bold wallpaper. Pick a pattern that speaks to you, the more cheerful the better, as exemplified by this welcoming green and white space.

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  Keep Things Simple

  Britt Design Studio

  That said, maybe you wish to embrace the natural sunlight that shines into your breakfast nook and keep the walls and decor simple. Natural tones look beautiful in this airy space.

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  Paint Your Walls

  Alvin Wayne

  To make your breakfast nook feel more distinct, consider painting the walls in a color different from the rest of your space. Green complements the plant life in this apartment wonderfully and also looks fabulous with the wooden furniture.

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  Channel the Club

  Ashley Montgomery Design

  Replicate the look of your favorite posh restaurant or club by working a leather chesterfield sofa into your breakfast nook and pairing it with some lamps. This setup reminds us of a cozy English countryside.

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  Light Up the Room

  Ashley Montgomery Design

  Hanging a pendant light directly above your table can make your nook feel more separate from the rest of your kitchen, even if it’s smack dab in the middle of all of the action. This textured piece doubles as a work of art!

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  Pick a Fave Fabric

  Victor Harshbarger for Lilse McKenna

  There are so many unique routes to go when choosing a bench for your breakfast nook. Perhaps you’ll be able to revive a dated piece with some new fabric or will stumble upon a pre-made option that features some of your favorite hues or patterns. Here, a green bench looks lovely in this grandmillennial-inspired space.

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  Try a Tulip Table

  Read McKendree for Lilse McKenna

  Round or oval-shaped tulip tables are a popular choice for the breakfast nook, and they’ll really never go out of style. While they lean modern, they can be paired with more traditional-looking furnishings like those shown here.

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  Soak in the Views

  Caitlin Kah

  There’s no need to display artwork when your breakfast nook looks out to a picture-perfect backyard. In this space, the outdoor landscape does the talking.

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  Make it Five Star-Worthy

  Caitlin Kah

  This breakfast nook has a boutique hotel or restaurant-like feel to it, thanks to the curved bench and beautiful upholstery. Hotels and restaurants are great spaces to look to for design inspiration; take a peek at favorite dining spaces from past trips as you plan your own!

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  Bring on the Prints

  Caitlin Kah

  A bold print adds charm to this breakfast nook and, as a bonus, will camouflage spills and stains much better than a solid color. When selecting fabric for a dining area, you’ll want to ensure that it’s easy to clean and isn’t too precious, after all.

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  Keep it Clear

  Kelsey Ann Rose for Megan Hopp

  If your apartment is small, you may wish to opt for lucite furniture, which takes up less visual space but remains in vogue. Here, a clear breakfast nook looks right at home in this modern unit.

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  Use That Corner

  @mariannesides / Instagram

  Apartment dwellers who have yet to determine how to make room for a breakfast nook, this one’s for you. Note that even a small bistro table can provide tons of function; simply pair it with two simple chairs and you’re golden. When you have limited square footage, it’s very important to put those empty corners to work.

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  Incorporate Trends

  Brophy Interiors

  Wishbone chairs are a popular seating choice and look lovely in this contemporary breakfast nook. The ribbed dining bench is also very on trend, too.

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  Slipcover Your Seating

  Calimia Home

  Consider placing a slipcover over your dining bench to introduce a whole new look to your space without going the reupholstery route. As a bonus, slipcovers are easy to toss into the washing machine as needed.

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  Work Around Your Counters

  Carina Skrobecki for Jessica Nelson Design

  This breakfast nook fits right in between kitchen cabinets, proving that no kitchen is too small for a little dining spot.

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  Go Oval

  Jessica Nelson Design

  A long, oval table is the name of the game in this breakfast nook. If you plan to have multiple people sit in your nook at once, you’ll want to make sure that everyone has room for their plate!

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  Say Yes to More

  Stephanie Perez

  Art, scallops, weaves and wallpaper – more is more in this preppy breakfast nook, and wicker seating adds coastal flair to the setup.

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  Pick a Color Scheme

  Stephanie Perez

  If your breakfast nook is located between built-ins, you’ll want to stick to a general color scheme to ensure that the overall area appears cohesive and not too cluttered. Here, peaches, greens, blues, and whites complement one another and look nice and elevated.

Kitchen corner – 100 photos of beautiful design in the interior of the kitchen

Do you know that a lot of time and effort is spent to successfully develop a beautiful interior. In particular, the entire degree of complexity depends on the very parameters of the apartment or private house.

Naturally, with a large home area there is always room to turn around. But with small rooms, things are much more complicated. Nevertheless, with the right and rational approach, it is possible to achieve practicality and convenience.

In this article we will talk about the kitchen, namely the kitchen corners.

Why is the kitchen nook still popular? What is his perspective? How to make the right choice when buying this furniture? It is worth paying special attention to each of these aspects.

Contents

1. The kitchen corner is always in fashion
2. What are the different types of kitchen corners?
3. Half kitchen, half bedroom
4. Saving space in the kitchen
5. The right choice
6. Quality of materials
7. Kitchen corner design photo

Kitchen corner is always in fashion

Kitchen corner for the kitchen is always an economical, practical and very convenient furniture option. But, of course, everywhere there are both pluses and minuses. And the soft kitchen corner is no exception.

Perhaps, at first it is worth paying attention to the pluses:

Any furniture occupies a certain place. To avoid crowding, you can place a beautiful corner in the kitchen. And save space and money;

When choosing a kitchen table, it is important to choose the right chairs and a sofa for it, so that everything fits together. Guided by a comprehensive solution, you will avoid any hassle in terms of choice;

You can hardly hide anything under a table or chairs. But here’s a soft corner guarantees such storage space. For example, this includes roomy boxes.

The kitchen is a family place. Here the whole family should feel comfortable and warm.

As you can see, the positive feature of the kitchenette is very promising. But there is another side of the coin:

If you are used to celebrating festive events or other feasts in your house in the kitchen, remember that places are limited. No more than six people can still fit, but it will be difficult to count on more.

Also, a lot depends on the layout of the kitchen. If the room is narrow or long, the kitchen corner is clearly not suitable for the kitchen.

What are the different types of kitchenettes?

In general, the choice depends entirely on the requirements of the owners themselves. For example, for someone, the functionality of furniture is much more important. And others pursue goals to achieve the practicality of appearance.

According to these different priorities, kitchen nooks are divided into several types. The classic version of the furniture includes a sofa, table and chairs. However, other options can also be mentioned.

Half kitchen, half bedroom

The sleeper kitchenette offers a unique alternative for those with frequent overnight stays.

Such a non-standard solution greatly simplifies the life of the owners. Now they do not have to worry about where to sleep their guests or relatives. Of course, such a pleasure can be expensive, but worth it.

Saving space in the kitchen

Not everyone in their apartment can enjoy a spacious kitchen. Therefore, for such cases, it would be most reasonable to purchase small-sized furniture. A small kitchenette would be very handy.

In addition to the fact that it is designed for three or four people, it is possible to hide some kitchen items. Small corners have such functionality as a sliding table.

In general, you can both save space in the kitchen and sit comfortably.

The right choice

Naturally, each person has his own preferences and tastes. Therefore, in order not to miscalculate with the choice, you need to pay attention to all the small details. Much depends on the size of the furniture and its placement.

Let’s say you are the owner or hostess of a large apartment with a spacious kitchen. It would be somehow stupid to acquire a small corner in this case, because you already have where to turn around.

And if you have a very small apartment, where the kitchen is inferior to the previous version, it would be unreasonable to purchase a large kitchenette.

In addition to the size itself, it is worth considering the moment of placement. For example, it is better to place the kitchen corner so that it does not interfere with the way to the refrigerator, stove and sink.

An important aspect is that the entrance / exit of the kitchen should not be cluttered.

Material quality

Very wide selection with fabric shell. At the same time, the price does not bite so much. But there are also more expensive options, namely leather soft kitchen corners. The most practical is synthetics.

The bottom line is that it does not absorb moisture as much, and it is always easier to clean it from any dirt.

Do not forget that grease and soot cannot be avoided in the kitchen. In this case, choose furniture from the material that is practical and easy to clean.

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Why is a kitchen corner better for the kitchen?

Multiple reasons to choose:

• The furniture saves free space and fits seamlessly into any part of the room, which makes it easy to place all the necessary items in the kitchen.
• The design is more spacious than a conventional dining table with chairs. Several people can sit on the sofa at once.
• Models with drawers and other places for storing necessary things have functionality, thus it is possible to use the kitchen space as useful as possible.
• With a variety of kitchen nooks that differ in appearance, size, cladding or decorative elements, you can choose the right design for your kitchen interior.

What are the types of corners?

The main types of kitchen corners, which are distinguished by the type of seat.

Rigid

Rigid backs and seats made of the same material as the frame. The design is similar to an ordinary bench, made in the same style with chairs and a table. The product can be completed with pillows or mattresses with hand-sewn upholstery.

The main advantage of the kitchen corner is its practicality. Due to the lack of upholstery, the product will be less dirty and accumulate dust. To maintain cleanliness, it is enough to wipe the furniture set with a damp cloth.

The photo shows a kitchen corner with a hard bench in the interior of the kitchen.

Upholstered kitchen nook

Upholstered seat designs are chosen to make the kitchen environment comfortable. Such corners are not only comfortable, but also have an attractive appearance that perfectly complements any design.

The soft filler is most often a material in the form of polyurethane foam or foam rubber.

The photo shows the design of a soft kitchen furniture set with leather upholstery.

Combined

Consists of both hard and soft elements. The combined kitchen corner is an extraordinary model, the rigid parts of which can be used as additional shelves or stands for various things and decor.

Basically, these products are assembled to order, taking into account all the planning features and wishes of the owners of the apartment or house.

Pictured is a kitchen with a combined corner wooden structure with leather upholstery.

Options

Models have certain accessory features.

Standard equipment

Each kitchen corner set consists of a table, chairs or stools and an upholstered sofa. As an addition, it is possible to use ottomans or decorative pillows. The products are either whole or separate.

Kitchen corner with a bed

Quite an interesting model, which, thanks to the folding mechanism, becomes a comfortable bed. Such corners have the strongest frame that can withstand human weight. Most often, reliable metal is used in the manufacture of the base.

Corner with extendable table

Furniture set with a folding or extendable table is quite a popular solution. Thanks to such a product, it is possible to organize both a standard dining area and a place for receiving guests in large numbers.

A compact design with a round folding table will fit perfectly into the interior of a small kitchen. A round tabletop on one leg can be folded almost in half. Therefore, in the assembled state, it will occupy a minimum of kitchen space.

Pictured is a corner model made of wood with a folding table.

Storage Corner

Spacious and deep pull-out storage systems fit under any soft or hard kitchen corner seat. The drawers are perfect for storing all the necessary household utensils.

Pictured is a kitchen nook with drawers.

Kitchen nook with bar

An eye-catching and practical design with a minibar at hand is an original design idea for the kitchen interior. The bar can be built into the armrest or corner section.

In addition, this kitchen nook is a great option for a small kitchen, where the bar does not take up extra usable space.

Corner with open shelf

Sofa with corner open shelf provides comfortable storage for frequently used items and easy access to the items you need. On the additional shelf, accessories and other little things will perfectly fit.

What to consider when choosing?

Nuances of choice, taking into account materials, dimensions and design of the structure.

What is the best upholstery for the kitchenette?

Mostly in the upholstery of kitchen corners, preference is given to synthetic, non-fading and low-polluting materials in the form of jacquard, chenille or velor. Models with leather sheathing have high wear-resistant qualities. Flock is considered no less practical, but it can quickly lose its original appearance.

Model shown with beige leather corner sofa.

Which housing material is more practical?

Increased resistance to temperature changes and humidity has a material in the form of improved chipboard with a dense structure. Such kitchen corners are fully consistent with the conditions of the kitchen.

Due to its excellent performance, MDF structures are durable and retain their original appearance for a long time. Flexibility and resistance to deformation make it possible to use the material for the production of furniture with a curvilinear configuration.

The furniture set can also be made of solid wood or have a forged steel base, which is decorated with large soft pillows.

Features of choosing the size and shape of the corner

Before purchasing a kitchen corner, you should make the correct measurements of the intended area for the location, as well as determine the optimal length of the seat. Then calculate the length of each side of the structure and measure its height. These parameters are especially important when installing a furniture set near a window.

Sofas can be corner and can be either solid or modular. The second option is the most convenient because, if necessary, the product turns in the right direction.

Linear designs are considered compact and convenient, saving space and suitable for arranging miniature rooms.

In addition to standard furniture sets, there are U-shaped corners. They will be a great solution for planning a kitchen that has a niche. Such products are equipped with seats of the same or different lengths with or without armrests.

The photo shows a kitchen design with a semi-circular soft dining area.

How to choose a corner for a small kitchen?

For a small kitchen, a compact model with a streamlined shape without armrests is suitable. Such a kitchen corner is characterized by convenient operation and does not interfere with movement in the room.

When choosing, it is better to pay attention to the design with a folding table, the dimensions of which can be adjusted according to the number of people. A small linear or triple corner sofa with a round table will ideally fit into the room.

The photo shows a furniture set with a table, stools and a sofa located in the corner in the interior of the kitchen.

In case of shortage of free space, chairs are replaced with stools. If a small family lives in an apartment or house, stools can be completely abandoned.

Design Ideas

To decorate a kitchen corner, choose beautiful pillows or decorate a sofa with charming blankets. This design is relevant for the ethnic direction, rustic country style or Provence. On a flat back, acting as a shelf, various little things and cute accessories are placed.

In the modern interior of the kitchen there are laconic designs with unusual suede or stylish leather upholstery. To add the necessary gloss to the surroundings, a model with sheathing fabric with a metallic sheen will allow. For design, products that differ in both strict straight lines and expressive curved shapes are suitable.

The photo shows a modern kitchen interior with a leather-covered corner seating area.

It is important to take into account the harmonious combination of the kitchen corner with wall decoration, fittings and the overall color scheme of the room. A win-win solution – products in calm and warm colors. A light palette helps to improve mood and visual expansion of space.

For the interior of a room where there are no bright colors, you can choose a sofa with contrasting multi-colored chairs or stools.

The photo shows a kitchenette decorated with cushions and a carriage tie.

The kitchen, like any other room in an apartment or house, requires a cozy environment. The original, and most importantly, practical kitchen corner perfectly copes with this task and forms maximum comfort and convenience in the room.