The breakfast nook is a feature only some are lucky enough to have in their home, so if you’ve found yourself with one of these little storage-enhancing kitchen corners, be sure to show it some love. Only they often become an epic case of expectations vs. reality. You've got to be nimble, otherwise you wind up bruising your shins every time you dash into and out of the booth. Or stub a toe.

All that hate (and ache), however, is typically because you have the wrong table for the nook. A pedestal table is a must for any breakfast nook, adding that it's the only design that'll keep you from banging your knees against the table all the time. It makes sense: The single, centered base gives you more room to shimmy in and out of the booth, instead of dodging a table leg at every corner. Look for one that's at least 36 inches in diameter, which will seat about four people.

Scandi-style

Believe it or not, the Scandi-style bench in this light and bright breakfast nook is actually a TV unit. Add in pretty throw pillows and a statement lamp, and there’s so much to love about this petite space.

Modern Farmhouse

This spacious breakfast nook has a cozy modern farmhouse feel. It looks high end, but some of its elements were actually found on Facebook, such as the bench and chairs.

Double Duty

A cozy reading spot doubles as a useful breakfast nook when paired with a slender side table.

The breakfast nook is a feature only some are lucky enough to have in their home, so if you’ve found yourself with one of these little storage-enhancing kitchen corners, be sure to show it some love. Only they often become an epic case of expectations vs. reality. You've got to be nimble, otherwise you wind up bruising your shins every time you dash into and out of the booth. Or stub a toe.

All that hate (and ache), however, is typically because you have the wrong table for the nook. A pedestal table is a must for any breakfast nook, adding that it's the only design that'll keep you from banging your knees against the table all the time. It makes sense: The single, centered base gives you more room to shimmy in and out of the booth, instead of dodging a table leg at every corner. Look for one that's at least 36 inches in diameter, which will seat about four people.

Scandi-style

Believe it or not, the Scandi-style bench in this light and bright breakfast nook is actually a TV unit. Add in pretty throw pillows and a statement lamp, and there’s so much to love about this petite space.

Modern Farmhouse

This spacious breakfast nook has a cozy modern farmhouse feel. It looks high end, but some of its elements were actually found on Facebook, such as the bench and chairs.

Double Duty

A cozy reading spot doubles as a useful breakfast nook when paired with a slender side table.

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