How to Make a Breakfast Nook Step-by-Step

Make a breakfast nook in which to enjoy morning meals.

Certain areas are combined in some apartments and homes. There are living and dining room spaces, and combination bedroom and office areas. While such a layout may work for some, for others it isn't always ideal. For example, you may want to separate a small breakfast nook from the rest of the kitchen. If you don't have the resources for an expensive remodel, creating a breakfast nook is still possible---and very easy.

Things You'll Need

• Tape measure
• Room divider
• Furniture

Instructions

1. 

   Allow room for a kitchen island and other furniture.

   Start with some preliminary space planning. Measure both areas and take into account any pertinent factors to determine how big or how small to make each section. Perhaps the new layout needs to have room for entry and exit through a doorway out to the garage or backyard, or you need to allow for a kitchen island or other large piece of furniture. Consider all the variables before any redecorating begins.

2. 

   Separate the breakfast nook with area rugs and furniture placement.

   Next, divide the zones with a partition. If you'd like the breakfast nook visually blocked off to add to the sense of separation, put up a moveable wall, hanging curtain, folding screen, or other such room divider. If you don't feel that hiding the space completely is necessary, try a less-defined option such as a curtain of sheer or material beads, a large shelving unit, or a row of potted plants or hanging plants. Or, just separate the spaces visually with area rugs and furniture placement.

3. 

   Use furniture that fits the space.

   Finally, decide what furniture to put in your new breakfast nook. As its name suggests, the space is for eating breakfast or other light meals, or just sitting with a cup of coffee. So instead of a large dining room table, consider a small square table, or a round one, which would take up even less space. If your breakfast nook is very small, consider minimalist furniture such as a little bistro table and chairs.

References

• HGTV.com: Tips on Using Room Dividers
• MySpaceDesigners: Room Dividers