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I’m baccckkkk!
Well, to be honest, I haven’t actually gone anywhere. If you’ve been following my blog you’ll see that I’ve been writing 2+ blog posts a week for almost 2 years. But to my lovely home decor and DIY lovers, I’m back! Back with my “home chic home” posts and oh how the reunion is sweet!
So why the long absence?
Well, I got pregnant and had a baby and it’s true what people say, babies are money suckers…along with being totally joy giving of course 😉
Then we decided to put our extra money towards an amazing European vacation celebrating our 5 years of marriage and bliss and arguing about where the shoes should go when you’re done wearing them!
And at the same time we discussed flipping our house, selling, renting, but then maybe staying. And if we stay how long? But if we do decide to leave then why put a lot more money into this house?
Being unsure about our future put home projects on hold as well. Naturally!
But now we have plans to do a major, major renovation, like “unsplitting” our split entry and raising the front door- but that’s a post for another day.
Though more like a post for another billion years, because it will be expensive and our goal is to pay it all upfront in cash!
But doing that project will make us want to stay here for a long time, and now I can justify doing fun DIY projects again! Yippee!
Though it’s all on a budget of course. Because our ultimate goal is to be saving up for that big reno!
So, wow. I just know a gazillion word essay for an introduction is what you wanted. If you’re even still reading this and haven’t scrolled past by now 😉 But let’s get into today’s post- what a chic breakfast nook in a small home looks like!
Chic Breakfast Nook in a Small Home
I guess our home isn’t small per se, it’s a comfortable size, but our dining and kitchen area is “just right” and there’s no good extra space to create a breakfast nook.
But I’ve had my eye on a cute french bistro set and breakfast nook for years. And after finding these cute Frenchie chairs for $5 a piece at a local thrift store, I knew I had to create something.
I mean c’mon, what a steal! I would have paid way more. Because even though they were originally not in a color I love, they’re in decent shape and they totally fit my French country aesthetic…which you can put no money on that!
I repainted them with this paint and loved the end result! I’m not sure how the paint lasts yet, but it dries pretty and it didn’t take much paint for this project.
The table was a 50% off find at Hobby Lobby. I loved the height, the price, and the chic design, so it came home with me. Though I wasn’t quite sure what to do with it yet!
Normally I’d say only buy something if you have a place for it, but I’ve had too many regrets of leaving something behind in the name of practicality. Never again!

It’s the perfect little spot for a cup of coffee or reading your favorite magazines.

Like I said, our house isn’t large, so I tried to find the largest corner in my dining room, whether it really made sense to have another set of chairs there or not. This is what used to be there.
I also tried to keep the furniture lightly painted and the corner simply decorated so it wouldn’t come across as cluttered. Also, if you’re on a budget, check thrift stores, craigslist, and Facebook marketplace for furniture. Small items like chairs and tables aren’t too daunting to makeover. Plus, if you end up not liking the nook, you’re not out much!
Those are my tips if you want to create a breakfast nook yourself in your smaller home!
I’m really happy with how this turned out. You can’t beat the price for this project ($75ish total), and I was able to combine my love for a breakfast nook and French vibes in one!
Feeling crafty? Want to do your own chair makeover? If you try the same paint out, let me know what you think! Oh, and don’t forget to pin this for later!

Congratulations on your baby! This is a great breakfast nook idea. I love that it doesn’t take much to make such a nice space.
That’s such a cute space you created. I love the chairs. I have a table that I want to do something with but I am not crafty and I’m scared I’ll ruin it. I’m going to go back and look at some of your old posts to see if I get the courage to begin a project. I don’t think I’ve visited your blog before, but I love it and I look forward to reading more from you.
-Foodie Lady
That is such a cute little breakfast space. It’s amazing what a little paint can do. I love it.
I adore how you uplifted the space & what a steal $5 each .. how incredibly lucky to get them. Your Euro vacay pictures are so good .
Adorable. Affordable. Easy as hell to create. I’m loving this look.
Congratulations on your baby! Just a little paint can do a lot of a space. Looks very good!
That is such an aesthetically pleasing space you’ve made! It actually gave me an idea for my own corner. Thank you so much for this!
Lovely breakfast nook you created! I would like to have something like that in my own home. It would perfect for me because me and my husband are in that per-empty nest phase of life and usually, I eat breakfast alone. A little nook like that would be just about right for me.
Sounds like you could benefit from a little nook yourself. Can’t wait to see what you make! 🙂
I love small cozy areas in a house. I have two reading nooks and I am so in love with them. Now I want a breakfast nook.
Two?! That sounds fabulous! I’m trying to find a good spot to make a reading nook in my own home!
Yyyaaayyyyyy! Well be back….it’s been ages, literally. Aaawwwww, congratulations on your baby! I love your makeover….so simple and yet, you have managed to utilise the small space you have beautifully to attain this makeover.
Thank you so much! It was such a fun makeover to do!
I love this breakfast space! It’s pretty romantic. I can picture myself sipping a cup of coffee with a sliced cake and writing / typing in my laptop. So serene!
You’re giving me a good idea to have sliced cake with my coffee too!
Small cozy areas are my favorite. They give us so much “relax” and “me time” as we drink our coffee. Now I think I have a new project fr my hubby to help me with! Congrats on your baby.
Thank you! I definitely love having that cute little spot to sip my coffee. Good luck with all of your projects!
Having a baby can definitely take up a lot of time. I don’t blame you for the break at all!
It definitely can!
This is really chic. You definitely achieved the French country look. I really enjoyed how you staged it.
Thanks! That’s my favorite type of style to do!
This is absoultely adoable! Such a fun DIY!
I love projects that are easy and fun like this one!
Love the look of this! Thanks for sharing, I love it!
Thanks, Heather!
Crazy what a coat of paint can do! Love the outcome!
Thank you! I love how paint can totally transform a space!
How beautiful! I love a good breakfast spot.
It’s such a cute thing to have!