Wednesday, October 19, 2011

[ nook love ]

A KITCHEN nook is often one of the most-used spots in a home and I fell in love with this one. Rather than a large kitchen table, the space is divided into 2 functional areas...

a cozy spot for watching tv (or blogging!)...

{how fantastic is that fabric and the built-in shelving for cookbooks, a tv and serving dishes?}


and a little spot for brekkie...

{wouldn't that orange table make you smile every morning?}


Not only is this nook pretty, it's so practical too - high shelves over the windows carve out extra storage but keep the space feeling open.

Even if you only had space for one of these areas, how fab would that be? Do you have a kitchen nook?

lisa
[country living]
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22 comments:

  1. Travel With LuluOctober 19, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Cozy, cozy, cozy! I'd fear that if I lived there, you'd need a forklift to get me out of the house :)

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  2. Robynne's NestOctober 19, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    That chair in the first picture is amazing, lovely shape and great fabric. Unfortunately I don't have a nook, in fact my kitchen here, in our English rental, is a small separate room. I miss my big open plan kitchen at home in Melbourne where I am part of the action when I'm cooking! It doesn't have a nook, but it does have a bay window with a built in seat...so does that count?? Robx

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  3. TezzieOctober 19, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    I love that...I don't have anything remotely as cozy; in fact, I'm struggling with trying to find a way to make our kitchen eating area cozy and inviting, instead of a cold, uncomfortable place to be...

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  4. Formerly known as FrauOctober 19, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    I have a little area with my round table in front of our fireplace...not anything as cozy as this though....love the bright colors.
    Have a wonderful Wednesday!

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  5. Tonia Lee SmithOctober 19, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    I don't have a nook in the kitchen exactly since my my kitchen is small and not large enough for that, but who doesn't love a little nook to cozy up in sip tea/coffee and read the morning paper?

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  6. Abby M. InteriorsOctober 19, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    That orange table *is* fabulous. I'm just starting to work on a nook for a client's kitchen. Thanks for the inspiration. Have a great day Lisa!
    Abby

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  7. Jo @ In Corners of My MindOctober 19, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Beautiful...I only wish I had the space to carve out in my kitchen...maybe one day when I get my full reno. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. tracie c.October 19, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    First pic, THAT table. In my single girl, pre-Finland chapter of life a few years ago I found that table at a TJMaxx so stinking cheap, unfortunately every one of them wobbled or had a major issue but always loved it and would keep checking back waiting for a sturdy one, sadly it never happened.

    Second pic, I LOVE THAT TABLE! Yes most definitely an orange table would set a smile on my face for the day! I love pops of color!

    On matters of bread making... say the word and I'll send you a bag of Finnish rye flour!:)Better yet, I'll just come and we'll make bread together!

    XOX Tracie

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  9. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos HomeOctober 19, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    That is the happiest little nook I've seen in a while! I'm loving the red door, the fun fabric and the shelves. I would love to carve out a nook in my kitchen :)

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  10. LynneOctober 19, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Both images...so chic and kid friendly, what a warm and wonderful environment for morning light cereal and homework with milk and a cookie after school!
    ~Lynne
    [w/L]

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  11. Karen October 19, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I'd love a little area like this in my kitchen, a perfect spot for reading or for kids to do homework.

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  12. MeelingOctober 19, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Very cozy little spots...and practical too! Love that orange table!!

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  13. Jen @ RamblingRenovatorsOctober 19, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Love this nook, but especially love the niche above the window for dishes and glassware. That chair is pretty fab though.

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  14. PineconeOctober 19, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I just got my Country Living yesterday and that house was my favorite. The orange table just pops - and the little nook area is so cozy! xo Ashlyn

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  15. Designing DomesticityOctober 19, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Wow, I LOVE the wing chair. I have one that is in desperate need of reupholstering. Something I'd like to tackle on my own, but am just too nervous to try. Maybe at some point. Thanks for posting! liz

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  16. Maureen Cracknell HandmadeOctober 19, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Wow! That first pic is a dream!!!

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  17. Glamour DropsOctober 20, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Well hello again Lisa! I seem to have lost your link somehow, but delighted to find you again, and catch up with all your news of your new home in Dubai.

    This kitchen is very cheery - all those large windows are helping too, as well as lovely styling. And the big armchair is very inviting. Virginia

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  18. Meera @ firstsenseOctober 20, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Adore the first one! The fabric on the chair is fab and I love the multi-purpose of the nook. Very cute!

    Meera xx

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  19. SHERRY HARTOctober 20, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Whew knew Country Living would have a chair with Chang Mai fabric! What is the world coming too???? Love both spaces.

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  20. Ann@GlamourshoesOctober 20, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Both pictures are beautiful and inviting. I think if you added and ottoman to the first picture I would never want to leave that spot-if it were my house! Which it isn't! But I wish it were!

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  21. Barbara MatsonOctober 20, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    That first photos has to be the most absolutely amazing nook! Must pin this stat! Wish I had a gorgeous kitchen like that, let alone that wing chair!
    To.die.for.

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  22. corner curio cabinetMarch 27, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    I'd love a little area like this in my kitchen

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