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Breakfast Nook with Thrifted Furniture

February 16, 2016 By Meegan 9 Comments

There are those times when you have a vision of what you think your home should look like. It’s in your head, but you aren’t sure if you can actually make it happen.

That is how I designed our Breakfast Nook with Thrifted Furniture.

I didn’t move into our small condo thinking, “We need a breakfast nook.” I didn’t know what to do with this space-at all. I knew it wasn’t big enough for a large table and yet we still needed a place to eat. The bar is too high for stools, unless we wanted our dinner plates at shoulders height. Boo-that didn’t sound comfy…

Thrifted Furniture Breakfast Nook

I worked and fiddled with the space until we finally have an official Breakfast Nook with Thrifted Furniture.

It basically started when I bought my thrifted buffet a few years ago.Thrifted Buffet for a Breakfast Nook

It was tattered and filthy. But with a few coats of paint and some TLC, it fits right into our home.

Breakfast Nook

 

Breakfast Nook Style

New we needed a table and chairs. Nothing too big because this space is barely 9 feet wide.

Breakfast Nook With Thrifted Furniture

We found the chairs at an auction for $10 a piece. I used chalk paint to create a softer look for the room. I first tried  painting them with an antique coral and gray.

Breakfast Nook Chairs

But, now they are a soft white with gray accents.

Thrifted Chairs

I really like the fact that my previous colors come through the sanded areas.

Cottage Breakfast Nook

The table was another thrift store find. And at 10 bucks, I couldn’t go wrong. It is EXACTLY the style I wanted, but it is ideal for the space and my Breakfast Nook with Thrifted Furniture.

Breakfast Nook Cottage Style

The screen was purchased about 20 years ago. It was a sort of sage green with forest green tips. Not what I really wanted for this space. So I painted it with primer. Yep, that’s it. I like the look and feel that it adds in from of the window. I also hung my book page flowers on the screen just for variety.

Even the mirrors on each side of the window are thrift finds, too.

8-Thrifted-Chandy-at-Night

Yes, you guessed right. Even the chandy hanging above the table was a thrifted piece, as well.

Thrifted Furniture Breakfast Nook

So for not really knowing how to work with this space, five years later we have a beautiful Breakfast Nook Styled with Thrifted Furniture.

Thanks for joining me today. It is always fun to have you here.

Meegan
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Filed Under: cottage, DIY, Home, thrifting Tagged With: DIY, home, Home decor, Thrifting, vintage

Comments

  1. Anne Davis says

    February 16, 2016 at 4:37 AM

    Beautiful job! I love how all the pieces came together – they look amazing!

    Reply
  2. littlevintagecottage says

    February 21, 2016 at 7:23 PM

    It looks so warm and cozy, I love it!

    Tania

    Reply
  3. Audra @ Renewed Projects says

    February 22, 2016 at 7:50 AM

    I love it! Very light and cozy. :)

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      February 22, 2016 at 3:52 PM

      Thanks so much. I really appreciate it!

      Reply
  4. Funky Junk Interiors says

    February 22, 2016 at 10:09 AM

    Really sweet spot to enjoy, Meegan! I love your screen in front of your window… what a special touch!

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      February 22, 2016 at 3:47 PM

      Thanks so much for stopping by, Donna. I really appreciate your comments. You made my day.
      xoxo

      Reply
  5. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique says

    February 24, 2016 at 9:51 PM

    Gorgeous shabby cottage nook Meegan… and even better when you know it is full of thrifted treasures and handpainted projects. Thank you for sharing this post at Shabbilicious Friday this week. I’m delighted to be featuring your breakfast nook at tomorrow’s party.
    Hugs ~ Kerryanne

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      February 25, 2016 at 6:31 AM

      Oh, my goodness! Thank you so much for the feature. I really appreciate it.
      Have a lovely weekend, my friend xoxo

      Reply
  6. Mary Alice Patterson says

    February 25, 2016 at 1:54 PM

    I adore your breakfast nook…so charming!!
    Mary Alice

    Reply

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