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DESIGNER ROOM RECREATE: HOW-TO STYLE A SUNNY BREAKFAST NOOK

March 31, 2010
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Yellow and white breakfast nook with built in banquette seating with ikat fabric on the seats, a Le Klint pendant light, Bertoia chairs and a white rectangular table with a Saarinen base
Photo courtesy of Palmer Weiss Interior Design
A happy breakfast nook in yellow and white features built in banquette seating with a playful ikat fabric on cushions, a Le Klint pendant light, Bertoia chairs and a white rectangular table with a Saarinen base. (above)

Keeping it simple is key. Love this cheery breakfast nook. Some simple use of fabric as seat cushions, the addition of some timeless classics as far as furniture and throwing in just a few dashes of coordinating art and accessories can make a dining area like this just the perfect space for eating in.

Here are some pieces that might help you pull this look together in your own home!

Ikat Saffron Block Printed Linen fromJohn Robshaw Textiles
John Robshaw Textiles – Ikat Saffron Block Printed Linen (block printed linen fabric in white, yellow and green ikat pattern)(above)

Le Klint lk 172 pendant light from Hive
Hive – Le Klint lk 172 – $353 (Round plastic pendant light with wave design. These hand-folded sculptural lamps were designed by architect Poul Christiansen in 1969. Made in Denmark by Le Klint from a color stabilized white PVC which is completely washable and anti-static. 5 feet of white cord included)(above)

Two Bertoia Side Chairs
yliving – Bertoia Side Chair – $481(Classic welded steel side chair with fillagree pattern. Designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. This metal chair is good for both indoor or outdoor use depending on finish)(above)

Original painting of sailboats by Bethany Dirksen
DirksenDabbles – Sailing – $75 (Original painting – art by Bethany Dirksen. Acrylic on stretched canvas. Paint applied with palette knife technique. Sailboats at sea under clouds – a sail boat regatta on the ocean. Blue and white tones)(above)

Saarinen Oval Tulip Table
Conran Shop –Saarinen Oval Tulip Table – $4050 -$6265 (Classic white 1958 design by Eero Saarinen in oval shape. Comes in white laminate with white base or arabescato marble with white base)(above)

Round White Lacquer Tray
West Elm – Round Lacquer Tray – $59(above)

Tall clear glass jar with a vine design in different shades of green
Anthropologie – Island Time Juice Glasses with Vines – $12 each (9.5 oz tall clear glass with vine design in shades of green)(above)

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Coco

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17 responses to “DESIGNER ROOM RECREATE: HOW-TO STYLE A SUNNY BREAKFAST NOOK”

  1. Julienne says:
    March 31, 2010 at 4:01 AM

    doesn’t yellow just lift everything?

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  2. ceo says:
    March 31, 2010 at 4:16 AM

    I want to have breakfast there… I love the painting… Thanks for sharing….

    xx
    CEO

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  3. Bailey@ peppermintbliss says:
    March 31, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    Well Good Morning to ME! So bright and fresh, I don’t think I could have the morning bitchies in such a lovely spot

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  4. ashlina says:
    March 31, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    COCO. you are so creative!!!! i recently posted about this space because its gorgeous! i die for it. thanks for the shopping guide for a how to. love your choices.
    oh and PS. i will sooo become a facebook fan! 🙂
    have a great wednesday! xo

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  5. Nancy says:
    March 31, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Love the nook! I have one and it needs new cushions – love the fabric you chose.

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  6. SogniSorrisi says:
    March 31, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    I love the idea of banquettes in the kitchen and this one is lovely and bright. Great advice for replicating the look.

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  7. Andrea says:
    March 31, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    Looove those Ikat cushions! Your blog is so informative!
    XO
    Andrea
    http://www.houseofdesignandstyle.com

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  8. Bethany Dirksen says:
    March 31, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    What a fun idea to show how to create a similar look. I love the combination of colors and textures.

    Thanks for including my painting. I would love to see it in an interior like this one!

    http://www.dirksendabbles.com

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  9. Cristin says:
    March 31, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    You had me at Robshaw’s print…

    xo,
    cristin

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  10. FROM THE RIGHT BANK says:
    March 31, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    You nailed that room so perfectly. I love all the pieces you’ve selected and especially the John Robshaw fabric.

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  11. the red bungalow says:
    March 31, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    MODERN + CHEERY = PERFECTION! I love this room. Everything from the wire chairs, crazy-amazing pendant, and that cheery yellow print. Really great photos. Thank you for sharing!

    Bre @ http://theredbungalow.blogspot.com

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  12. Alyssa Barnett says:
    March 31, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    I love the pendant light…very cool.

    alyssa
    lifeoflyssie.com

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  13. Meghan says:
    April 1, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    The Harry Bertoia looks great, but with the padding it’s like sitting on a BBQ. 🙂

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  14. sketch42 says:
    April 2, 2010 at 5:17 AM

    That Ikat is phenomenal.

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  15. Laura LaRue says:
    April 2, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    Love this breakfast nook! It’s so fresh and bright. I need to brighten up my kitchen and this fabric might do the trick.

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  16. featherbed says:
    April 2, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    LOVE the Sailing art piece 🙂

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  17. Joe Heller says:
    August 9, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    I especially like the round lighting pendant.

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