{"id":3649,"date":"2020-07-22T18:34:57","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T18:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/castoolsbarsdinettes.com\/?p=3649"},"modified":"2020-08-26T21:20:35","modified_gmt":"2020-08-26T21:20:35","slug":"how-to-create-a-cozy-breakfast-nook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/castoolsbarsdinettes.com\/2020\/07\/how-to-create-a-cozy-breakfast-nook\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Cozy Breakfast Nook"},"content":{"rendered":"
Breakfast nooks became an architectural feature of many homes during the early 20th century.\u00a0In a 1923 edition of the Woman’s Weekly Supplement<\/em>, \u201cnooks\u201d were said to be \u201cperfect for housewives who did not have servants\u201d.\u00a0The location near\u00a0the kitchen meant the housewife could enjoy breakfast with the family while remaining close to the kitchen.\u00a0How times have changed!<\/p>\n Today, breakfast nooks are designed for casual dining.\u00a0They aren’t just used for breakfast.\u00a0These nooks can be multi-purpose, serving as a child’s play area or a homework station.\u00a0They are comfortable spaces that encourage conversation and calm the chaos of hectic mornings.\u00a0Breakfast nooks are a great space to show off your decorating style.<\/p>\n The original nooks were designed with built-in seating, usually two benches on each side of a rectangular table.\u00a0If the nook included a bay window, a window seat was added for booth-like seating.\u00a0 Benches had hinged tops for added storage.\u00a0These spaces were ideal\u00a0for organizing children’s toys or rarely used items.\u00a0In the early 1920s, even the table was built in.\u00a0With today’s choices of kitchen tables in all shapes and sizes, there’s no need to restrict your style.\u00a0You may decide to go from a 1950s diner\u00a0to a French-country\u00a0motif with a change of bench coverings and a kitchen table<\/a>.<\/p>\n Nothing says relax like a bistro table<\/a>.\u00a0Whether it’s a morning cup of coffee or an evening glass of wine, the intimate environment of a bistro set makes for an enjoyable start or finish to your day.\u00a0Bistro tables aren’t just those shown in French cafes.\u00a0They can be made of materials such as glass or wood.\u00a0They can be square or round.\u00a0Some bistro tables are drop-leaf to fit nicely into smaller spaces.<\/p>\n Although windows were a part of the original design, breakfast nooks can be just as cheerful with the right lighting and colorful focal points.\u00a0Floating shelves with hand-painted pottery can brighten any space.\u00a0 No space is too small for the right bistro table.<\/p>\n From the beginning, breakfast nooks have been used for casual family dining.\u00a0It was simpler to set the table and serve meals with a dining space closer to the kitchen.\u00a0As life became more hectic, the breakfast nook became a home’s gathering place.<\/p>\n Today’s kitchen sets can be incorporated into breakfast nooks, making them extremely versatile.\u00a0They come in a variety of sizes, with seating\u00a0from\u00a0four to eight or more.\u00a0An expandable kitchen set\u00a0means not only having the right size for daily dining but also having room for those unexpected guests.\u00a0With styles ranging from traditional to modern, kitchen sets can fit any decor.<\/p>\n Breakfast nooks like kitchens often serve as the heart of a home.\u00a0That’s why finding the right furnishings\u00a0is an essential part of creating a space that reflects your style.\u00a0Whether you’re looking for a traditional kitchen set or a sleek bistro table, we have the kitchen furniture you’re looking for at our two Bay Area locations<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Breakfast nooks became an architectural feature of many homes during the early 20th century.\u00a0In a 1923 edition of the Woman’s Weekly Supplement, \u201cnooks\u201d were said to be \u201cperfect for housewives who did not have servants\u201d.\u00a0The location near\u00a0the kitchen meant the housewife could enjoy breakfast with the family while remaining close to the kitchen.\u00a0How times have […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3649","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bar-stools-and-dinettes"],"yoast_head":"\nBuilt-in Benches<\/h2>\n
Bistro Tables<\/h2>\n
Kitchen Sets<\/h2>\n