How to Build a Vintage Breakfast Nook

A breakfast nook is typically a small section in a kitchen reserved for casual dining. This space, which often only holds a table and chairs, should be a cozy and welcoming spot where friends and family members can enjoy intimate meals together. When setting up your breakfast nook, choose a decor style that creates a welcoming atmosphere. A vintage-style nook, filled with time-worn elements, will surely set an inviting tone.

Things You'll Need

• Paint
• Wallpaper
• Wallpaper boarder
• Area rug
• Table and chairs
• Chandelier
• Decorative elements

Instructions

1. Decorate the walls to create a backdrop for the area. Pastel paint colors add an aged look to the area. Alternatively, you can hang wallpaper in the space that features a vintage print, such as toile or fleur de lis. If you like the look of wallpaper but don't want to over-saturate the space, hang a wallpaper boarder around the top of the ceiling and paint the rest of the walls a color that coordinates with the wallpaper.

2. Delineate the space with an area rug. Choose a solid-colored neutral rug in a color that coordinates with the walls. For durability, select a rug treated with a stain-resistant chemical to allow for easy cleaning if spills occur.

3. Furnish the nook with vintage-inspired pieces. Use antique or thrift store finds, or purchase new items that have been built with a distressed look. A whitewashed table and mismatched wooden chairs and a distressed wood table with bench seating are examples of furniture to use in this space.

4. Hang a vintage light fixture over the table to provide lighting for the space. A wrought iron or brass chandelier that features delicate lampshades is well-suited for this look.

5. Display decorative accents on the walls. Hang a collection of decorative vintage plates or baskets on the walls. Display black-and-white or sepia photographs. Hang aged shelves on the walls and display collectibles on top of them.