11 Ways to Dress Up Your Breakfast Nook

In today’s smaller, more contemporary homes, we’re often seeing more open layouts that don’t include a specific room dedicated to a dining space. This often leaves homes with only one eating area. Since that space should be appropriate for everything from a casual breakfast to a dinner party for six, you may want to mix in a few formal accents so you can easily transition from morning to night.

By no means are we aiming to create a traditional, stuffy look: The idea is to introduce a hint of the elegant while maintaining an aesthetic appropriate for the everyday. Read on for 11 ideas for giving your breakfast nook just the right amount of formal glamour.