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average cost of the next kitchen too much. With innovative tables and chairs
Aesthetics have made an impact in wet that fold away when not in use, crafting
areas just as they have in furniture and an uber-tiny breakfast zone in the small
appliance design, with colour shape, size kitchen or open-plan living area is now
and material heavily influenced by the easier than ever before.
overall look of the room. For breakfast nook decorating, bring
Add a breakfast nook to the kitchen. in bright colours and bold patterns to
No need to mess up the dining table for distinguish the breakfast nook with singular
a breakfast meal or to have a conversation style. A colourful tablecloth establishes the
with your loved ones each morning over a room's focal point, while cushions add extra
cup of coffee. comfort to the breakfast nook seating.
The L-shaped banquette bench is a nice To unite the kitchen with an adjacent
option when there might not be too much breakfast nook, use similar décor
floor space available since it will fit easily elements in both spaces, but also consider
into a kitchen nook, creating more room treatments to make each space unique. To
for convenient eating. A creative idea is distinguish the area from the rest of the
to put storage shelves hidden in the bench kitchen, place a colourful patterned rug
for rarely used pots and crockery. underneath the table and chairs. dw

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