These Are The Best Breakfast Nooks Featured On Fixer Upper
Breakfast nooks are generally a casual spot to take your morning coffee or enjoy a quick meal before you head off to the office. More toned down than the elaborate dining room, a breakfast nook is a decidedly relaxed spot to start the day. Miami's DKOR Interiors says there are three components (and plenty of flexibility when it comes to design) when creating a typical breakfast nook, but the firm says it must include bench seating, room for pillows, and a table, of course. Plus, it is the ideal option if you need extra storage. Stylist Marianne Canada told The Spokesman-Review, "The space underneath a built-in banquette is ripe with possibilities." She explains that cabinets can be open or closed and can be used to "add texture with baskets, show off your cookbook collection, even use it to store large ceramic bowls that take up too much cabinet space."
Chip and Joanna Gaines, the husband-and-wife duo behind Fixer Upper, were at the forefront when the show aired, transforming the worst house on the block from a drab property to one that totally shines. If you are a fan of any home improvement shows like this, you're in luck because you've probably come across some unique designs while watching. We've done the legwork, scouring through every show of Fixer Upper (yes, all five seasons!) to see the most inspiring breakfast nooks they featured. Intrigued? Keep scrolling to see the top spots and create the perfect low-key breakfast spot in your own home.
1. An entertainer's dream
For a family that loves to entertain, this massive kitchen weaves through two spaces, and the breakfast nook with large comfy yellow pillows and a small table for two is perched between the rooms. It's the perfect spot to host a slew of family and friends.
2. Romanticize it
During Season 1, Episode 8, this homeowner got a fresh new start with a brand new kitchen that is totally worthy of envy. It has a farm sink, a unique backsplash, and a romantic breakfast nook with a gorgeous white table and French-style seats that guests will surely marvel at.
3. Breakfast nook with a view
Joanna and Chip rushed to renovate this home in Season 2, Episode 5 before the homeowners' baby arrived. Plenty of care was put into the design of the kitchen, with a large center island, luxe flooring, and a cozy breakfast nook large enough for a family of four to start their morning.
4. Think outside the box
A home dubbed the "funky fixer-upper" in Season 2, Episode 9 is anything but ordinary. In the kitchen, a set of stools overlooking stunning forest views from the floor-to-ceiling windows is a great way to bring an up-to-date version of a breakfast nook into any home.
5. Diner-style goodness
If you are obsessed with diners, get inspired by this small breakfast nook, ideal for two. It features a simple chandelier and six clocks hanging on the wall above the table, so you won't be late for work or school. A unique design feature is directly behind the seat with a built-in shelf for magazines or your favorite cookbooks.
6. The round table
An all-white kitchen with a unique glass built-in sets the stage for this adorable kitchen showcased during Season 3, Episode 3. There's a large window seat looking out to the yard and a round wood table where you can start the day with a major breakfast spread and your first cup of Joe.
7. A coastal nook
This open-concept kitchen came to life during Season 3, Episode 14. The home features a coastal, beachy aesthetic, which is seen throughout the kitchen as well. Soothing shades of green are found on the cabinets of the center island. If you look beyond that, you'll spot the breezy breakfast nook with a white table and chairs and a gorgeous chandelier.
8. A large breakfast nook
A young family can enjoy this massive kitchen with a comfortable nook, perfect for everyday life. This kitchen, seen in Season 3, Episode 17, has the expected bench seating mixed with regular dining room chairs. The best part has to be the views of the renovated kitchen with green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a unique patterned backsplash.
9. A comfortable space in the center of it all
Fixer Upper's Episode 2 during Season 4 brings modern and rustic elements to this ranch's kitchen. Stained shiplap, open shelving, and a gorgeous breakfast nook with bench seating that links up to the island show you that your nook can be the main event right in the center of the space.
10. Totally glam
This sophisticated kitchen, seen during Season 4, Episode 3, makes the most of its design layout. The breakfast nook's bench is positioned right by the island, while comfortable seating is flanked on the opposite side of this dark wood table, making it the ideal spot to start your day.
11. A floating dreamscape
In Season 4, Episode 10, Joanna and Chip show the world how it's possible to transform a floating houseboat into an absolute dream home. As one would expect, the breakfast nook in this home focuses on the view with several leather seats facing the water and a natural light wood table that is the highlight of the room.
12. Wrap-around seating
A family of five seeks out Chip and Joanna during Season 5, Episode 2 for a spacious retreat — and that's what they got! The homeowners loved the breakfast nook, just off the kitchen, which features wrap-around benches and a large round table, perfect to start those busy mornings for their girls. A low-hanging chandelier and built-in shelves finish off this look.
13. An everyday seating oasis
During Season 5, Episode 4, the residents of the traditional Tudor-style home made it clear that they would use their breakfast nook every day. It just so happens to be one of the highlights of the kitchen, featuring a solid walnut custom-made table, comfortable bench seating in a faint gray hue, and classic black-and-white checkered flooring.
14. The perfect placement
Chip and Joanna found the perfect spot for this family's breakfast nook, placing it next to the kitchen island during Season 5, Episode 10. The home has an intelligent design with a massive kitchen for the entire family to enjoy, especially during hectic mornings.
15. A nook with modern lighting
A new chapter begins for this homeowner during Season 5, Episode 7. The 1950s cottage has a gorgeous breakfast nook, a comfortable bench filled with pillows, a light wood table, and modern overhead lighting.