Homeowners, Waldmann says, are taking back that kitchen desk square footage and using it to give either more counter space, ...

While you can buy ready-made options, many prefer a custom-built nook to their exact specifications. You can paint the bench ...

A built-in banquette provides a comfortable ... with cozy elements such as rugs and decor. 'This dining nook is right off this home's kitchen and living room so I wanted it to feel connected ...

For added customization, he ordered carpet fragments to cover the back of the built-in bench below the nook. Chaitan and Prema Raman read in their skylight nook above their home’s kitchen wall ...

A banquette with built-in storage? Game changer ... whether it's a breakfast nook or an open dining area — perfect for laid-back meals and long, cozy gatherings. This similar banquette is ...

so he plopped the custom cushions on the bench to complete the new dining area created by the nook. The built-in bench and accompanying table freed up precious square footage in the kitchen ...