Cook Up a Dream Kitchen

Nifty Nook

In the breakfast room, minimal square footage yields maximum creativity. The bottoms of the benches angle in for extra legroom; the edges of the table curve inward to eliminate sharp corners; and the bench seats open up for even more storage. To keep bench cushions in place, wooden doorknobs installed atop the seat backs hold the ties.

Easy Kitchen Upgrade: Add colorful outdoor rugs and runners to the floor and food spills will never be a worry.