Do you like the idea of a quiet corner retreat where you can sit with a comforting cup of coffee or tea in the middle of a busy day? Then why not add a breakfast nook set to your kitchen or family room decor? You’ll be amazed at the difference it makes to the ambiance of your living area.

Breakfast nook sets come in a number of different styles. There is the traditional high-backed, L-shaped bench arrangement with trestle table and additional bench in the center space. The benches are reminiscent of English pub style, as are those in the slightly different breakfast nook arrangement that positions the benches across from each other with trestle table in between. The benches have a hidden surprise in the form of ample storage space underneath the seats, perfect for storing your extra dishes and pots and pans out of sight until you need them next. However, the best feature of this breakfast nook set is the coziness and intimacy it affords for family game nights or the togetherness of a hot breakfast on a cold winter morning.

Breakfast nook sets do come in other designs, if country coziness is not your style. There is the high stool and table design that appears as though it came straight out of a coffee shop, or the vinyl and metal bench and table design that looks like it transported itself into your kitchen from the 1950s. Breakfast nook sets don’t have to sit in a separate section of your living space, either. merely placing it on a throw rug or tiles in a contrasting color can create the illusion of separateness.

If you enjoy building your own furniture, you could always try your hand at constructing a breakfast nook set. Or buy an unfinished set and stain or paint it to your liking. There is more than one way to personalize a breakfast nook set to make it your own.