Move Over, Avocado Toast: This Is the Newest Instagrammable Part of Your Morning

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If you're trying to figure out how to maximize the flow of energy in your kitchen, we've got a tip that goes well beyond the most important meal of the day. Confirmed: A breakfast nook can be so much more than just a corner of the kitchen used for light morning meals. In fact, just as all-day breakfast is now a thing (we see you, McDonald's), the breakfast nook is no longer just the best part of waking up, but it's a multipurpose space for all hours of the day and all members of the family.

It's rare that we find time for formal dining these days, so we're lucky to get the entire household to sit down for dinner at the same time, let alone breakfast. No matter what the household size, with each member of the family on the go, a kitchen needs to be conducive to activities like morning coffee, afternoon snacks, family meals, homework, and working from home. A breakfast nook can bring everyone together, and it can provide a casual, cozy spot where the group can congregate, even under time constraints.

Proximity to the kitchen is key, of course, but our favorite breakfast nook ideas also have just a bit of separation to keep you from feeling like you're eating directly in front of the fridge or over the sink (don't worry-we've all done it). When it comes to breakfast nook ideas, our advice is to save the fine china, and focus on key elements for everyday usage, like comfy seating (who doesn't love a booth?), chic lighting, maximum table space, and a healthy dose of personality through pattern, dГ©cor, and lots of pillows.

That's right, your morning routine just got a little more Instagrammable: Scroll for eight inspiring breakfast nook ideas with all-day chic vibes.

MORNING SUNSHINE

Haris Kenjar ; DESIGN: Heidi Caillier Design

Fueling your day with the right morning vibes can be powerful. And as someone who only started drinking coffee a few years ago (don't worry-I've never looked back), I appreciate the importance of both caffeine and ambience in setting the tone for the day. This clean, cheerful breakfast nook keeps the morning mood light with a bright white table and chairs along with built-in seating in a happy color palette.

Knoll Saarinen Round Dining Table $2053Shop

BISTRO VIBES

Tessa Neustadt ; DESIGN: Consort Design

Banquette seating is one of my favorite inspirational details to borrow from restaurants and hotels to bring home to the kitchen. This black, white, and blush breakfast nook has a je ne sais quoi appeal that reminds me of chic Parisian bistros and cafГ©s. Frites, anyone?

Ethan Allen Clinton Bench $999Shop

FARMHOUSE CHIC

Raquel Langworthy ; DESIGN: Chango & Co

For a social, eat-in kitchen design that will centralize family and guests alike, building a breakfast nook moment adjacent to the island is a perfect solution. If you have the space, a farm table adds texture to a clean white kitchen while maximizing seating for entertaining a slightly larger crowd.

West Elm Emmerson Dining Table $1099 $899Shop

ORGANIC ACCENTS

Jessie Prince for Byron Beach Abodes ; DESIGN: Taliah Lowry

A breakfast nook is a great way to layer a little bit of personal style into the kitchen, like the organic boho vibes of this beachy corner design. Rattan pendant lights and mudcloth pillows use texture and pattern to keep dark colors feeling breezy and light.

CB2 Archer Black Pendant Light $299Shop

PATTERN MIX

Tessa Neustadt ; DESIGN: Stefani Stein

Mixing shapes and patterns makes this eclectic, midcentury-inspired breakfast nook a conversation starter. A round table mixed with modern Danish chairs and hexagonal floor tiles creates visual texture using a balance of warm and cool tones.

ClГ© Tile Cement Tile in Ash Solid Hex $6Shop

GLAM GEOMETRICS

Serge Anton

Forget coffee-this chic breakfast nook is ready for wining and dining. The glam mix of wood and gold metallic finishes in this breakfast nook plus sleek, modern geometric lines shows off a sophisticated sense of style.

Andrew Neyer Astro Mobile Light No. 3 $3250Shop

COASTAL COOL

Tessa Neustadt ; DESIGN: Amber Interiors

The effortless coastal-cool aesthetic of this kitchen combines bright whites, deep oceanic shades of indigo, and natural wood and wicker textures. The relaxed vibe makes the breakfast nook feel more family-friendly, providing a much more comfortable spot than the kitchen counter to spread out with a little homework (only when necessary, of course).

Serena & Lily Carson Side Chair $558Shop

PILLOW PARTY

Matthew Williams ; DESIGN: Workstead

You can never go wrong with seating you can sink into. Even with a few space constraints, this compact breakfast nook earns high marks on style and comfort using lots of chic layered pillows. This breakfast nook looks inviting throughout the day-especially when it's time for a quick nap.