How Seating Can Help You Create a Cozy Kitchen

In the world of to-go coffee and yogurt in squeezable tubes, we like to encourage people to slow down. Grab a real coffee mug and a spoon. Sit.

If you want to encourage that same kind of morning slowness in your home, start by making your seating arrangements more inviting with these cozy kitchen seating ideas.

• Turn that unused space in your kitchen into a cozy breakfast nook.
• Add bench seating to ensure there’s room for everyone to sit and relax. Get stools and arrange them around your kitchen island to create the perfect kitchen seating
• a place to pause and enjoy breakfast before you head out for the day.

Fresh Farmhouse Kitchen

Charming 1920s Beach Cottage

Photo Credit: Sarah Bartholomew Design

No space in the kitchen? No problem. The dining room is meant to be used on regular days, not just holidays. Make it a welcoming space to enjoy a meal by using color, pattern, candles and more:

• Mix upholstered dining chairs with wooden ones for a friendly farmhouse feel.
• Play up patterns on window treatments or table runners for a pop of personality.
• Add fresh fruit, flowers or topiaries to any tablescape to make any room more inviting.
• Use ceramics and pottery together for a casual, mixed-media tabletop.

Here's an example of a cozy kitchen seating set-up,  to help get your breakfast nook ideas going:

Traditional Kitchen with Farmhouse Flair

With kitchen and dining room decor this comfy, cozy and inviting, you won’t want to rush out the door. Start setting your alarm a little earlier, and get ready to linger and enjoy.