{"id":9814,"date":"2019-02-21T10:30:23","date_gmt":"2019-02-21T15:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=9814"},"modified":"2025-09-05T15:25:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T19:25:52","slug":"5-ways-to-create-a-breakfast-nook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-create-a-breakfast-nook\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Create a Breakfast Nook"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you could have a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"breakfast nook (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Breakfast-Nooks\/cat\/233\" target=\"_blank\">breakfast nook<\/a> any way you wanted it, what would your cozy set up look like? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where you can savor your coffee, wear pajamas to breakfast, gather for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"games (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Old-Fashioned-Wooden-Games\/cat\/155\" target=\"_blank\">games<\/a>, cuddle at a candlelight dinner for two or spread out work projects to name just a few nook activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve always dreamed of your own little nook in the\ncorner or by the window, we\u2019re sharing 5 ways to create your own along with a\ncustomizable trestle table nook set that can fit any space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Cozy, Comfy and Pretty\u2014the Original Breakfast Nook<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally, breakfast nooks were located just off the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/5-kitchen-island-design-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"kitchen (opens in a new tab)\">kitchen<\/a>, often with windows on three walls to let in lots of natural light. They included a small table with benches or chairs and provided room for 2-6 people. Their compact composition earned them the name \u201cnook.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today there are no strict rules for nook designs. They often\nshare some part of the kitchen and are like a mini dining room without being\nseparate. Their main goal is to offer a gathering spot that\u2019s inviting and\ncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Poteau-Breakfast-Nook-Dining-Set\/p\/62147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Amish-Woodside-Corner-Kitchen-Nook_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Wooodside Corner Kitchen Nook Set\" class=\"wp-image-9817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Amish-Woodside-Corner-Kitchen-Nook_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Amish-Woodside-Corner-Kitchen-Nook_400_0-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Poteau-Breakfast-Nook-Dining-Set\/p\/62147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Woodside Corner Kitchen Nook<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The 3 Main Types of Nooks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Built-In Seating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Classic look<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes one bench against a wall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rectangular shape<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Freestyle: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No permanent tables or seating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furniture is set up near a window for access to<br \/>some natural light<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Versatile and welcoming for oval or round tables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Booth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Similar to built-in seating but they are more<br \/>defined with a three-sided seating arrangement that can include shelves,<br \/>bookcases and storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve dismissed a nook in the past because you don\u2019t have enough room, you have too much room, or there\u2019s just no way it will fit or look right, here are 5 ideas to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">A Nook with a High Back<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you have a spacious kitchen and wish for your cozy nook area to be separated from the work in the kitchen. A high back will create a wall or partition that carves out your special area and keeps the hub-bub of the kitchen separate.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Woodall-Modern-Kitchen-Nook-Dining-Set-3-Piece-Set\/p\/55077\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Amish-South-Haven-Kitchen-Dining-Nook-Set_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Amish South Haven Kitchen Dining Nook Set\" class=\"wp-image-9819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Amish-South-Haven-Kitchen-Dining-Nook-Set_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Amish-South-Haven-Kitchen-Dining-Nook-Set_400_0-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Woodall-Modern-Kitchen-Nook-Dining-Set-3-Piece-Set\/p\/55077\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Woodall Nook Set<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">A Booth by the Windows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re ahead of the game if your kitchen space includes windows that offer access to natural light. A built-in bench seat is even better. This makes it easy to add a table to create your nook. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.4feldco.com\/articles\/replacement-kitchen-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Kitchen-windows._400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen windows just right for a nook area.\" class=\"wp-image-9825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Kitchen-windows._400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Kitchen-windows._400_0-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4feldco.com\/articles\/replacement-kitchen-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"4feldco.com (opens in a new tab)\">4feldco.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Kowan-Single-Pedestal-Dining-Table\/p\/54241\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Amish-Kowan-Single-Pedestal-Table-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Amish-Kowan-Single-Pedestal-Table-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Amish-Kowan-Single-Pedestal-Table-1-300x232.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Kowan-Single-Pedestal-Dining-Table\/p\/54241\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Kowan Single Pedestal Dining Table<\/a> is a great shape for a cozy nook.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Ashville-Modern-Farmhouse-Ladderback-Dining-Chair\/p\/68331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"348\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Ashville-Ladderback-Dining-Chair.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Ashville-Ladderback-Dining-Chair.jpg 348w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Ashville-Ladderback-Dining-Chair-174x300.jpg 174w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Add a set of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Ashville-Modern-Farmhouse-Ladderback-Dining-Chair\/p\/68331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ashville Ladderback Dining Chairs<\/a> for a stunning combo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Put a Corner to Work<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use that kitchen corner for your nook area. Tuck in a table with chairs or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Bar-Stools\/cat\/213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"stools  (opens in a new tab)\">stools <\/a>for a cozy corner nook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Brooklyn-Modern-Round-Single-Pedestal-Dining-Table-with-Metal-Base\/p\/62221\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Amish-Irvine-Single-Pedestal-Dining-Table.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18912\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Amish-Irvine-Single-Pedestal-Dining-Table.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Amish-Irvine-Single-Pedestal-Dining-Table-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Amish-Irvine-Single-Pedestal-Dining-Table-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The contemporary style <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Brooklyn-Modern-Round-Single-Pedestal-Dining-Table-with-Metal-Base\/p\/62221\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Irvine Single Pedestal Dining Table <\/a>tucks nicely into a kitchen corner&#8230;..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"387\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Kirkland-Dining-Chairs_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Kirkland Dining Chair\" class=\"wp-image-9830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Kirkland-Dining-Chairs_400_0.jpg 387w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Kirkland-Dining-Chairs_400_0-194x300.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8230;..along with a some stylish Kirkland Dining Chairs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Have Faith in a Small Space<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Small pedestal tables are our friends when it comes to creating a nook. Round tables are good choices for nooks set up against walls or for smaller kitchen spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Window-bench-seat._400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Window bench seat.\" class=\"wp-image-9833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Window-bench-seat._400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Window-bench-seat._400_0-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/thehearthandhomestore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"thehearthandhomestore.com (opens in a new tab)\">thehearthandhomestore.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Brooklyn-Modern-Round-Single-Pedestal-Dining-Table-with-Metal-Base\/p\/62221\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Amish-Brooklyn-Single-Pedestal-Dining-Table_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Brooklyn Single Pedestal Dining Table\" class=\"wp-image-9835\" style=\"width:400px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Amish-Brooklyn-Single-Pedestal-Dining-Table_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Amish-Brooklyn-Single-Pedestal-Dining-Table_400_0-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Brooklyn-Modern-Round-Single-Pedestal-Dining-Table-with-Metal-Base\/p\/62221\">Amish Brooklyn Single Pedestal Dining Table<\/a> is just right for a small space and the pedestal base offers more room for chairs to fit around it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Put Storage to Work<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding a nook can be a solution when you need more storage space. Enjoy the best of both worlds with nooks that offer <g class=\"gr_ gr_4 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"4\" data-gr-id=\"4\">built in<\/g> storage.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Newport-Breakfast-Nook-Dining-Set\/p\/55076\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Newport-Kitchen-Nook-Storage_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Newport Breakfast Nook Dining Set\" class=\"wp-image-9838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Newport-Kitchen-Nook-Storage_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Newport-Kitchen-Nook-Storage_400_0-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Newport-Breakfast-Nook-Dining-Set\/p\/55076\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Amish Newport Breakfast Nook Dining Set  (opens in a new tab)\">Amish Newport Breakfast Nook Dining Set <\/a>has storage tucked in here&#8230;..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Newport-Breakfast-Nook-Dining-Set\/p\/55076\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Newport-Kitchen-Nook-Storage-Drawers_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Newport Breakfast Nook Dining Set\" class=\"wp-image-9839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Newport-Kitchen-Nook-Storage-Drawers_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Newport-Kitchen-Nook-Storage-Drawers_400_0-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">and even more here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Square-Lift-Top-Coffee-Table-Set-with-Storage-and-Ottomans\/p\/12483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Amish-Carlisle-Self-Storing-Nook-Set-with-Lift-Top-Square-Table-and-Benches_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Carlisle Self Storing Nook Set\" class=\"wp-image-9841\" style=\"width:403px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Amish-Carlisle-Self-Storing-Nook-Set-with-Lift-Top-Square-Table-and-Benches_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Amish-Carlisle-Self-Storing-Nook-Set-with-Lift-Top-Square-Table-and-Benches_400_0-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Square-Lift-Top-Coffee-Table-Set-with-Storage-and-Ottomans\/p\/12483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Durant Self Storing Nook Set<\/a> offers storage in each bench seat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">AND NOW, FOR THE CUSTOM PART&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve always wanted a nook but always ask yourself, how\ncan I fit a breakfast nook in my kitchen space\u2014we\u2019ve got the answer for\nyou\u2014customize. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"269\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Nook-Blog-Infographic_400_0-269x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Nook Blog Infographic\" class=\"wp-image-9873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Nook-Blog-Infographic_400_0-269x1024.jpg 269w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Nook-Blog-Infographic_400_0-79x300.jpg 79w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Corner-Amish-Breakfast-Nook-Set\/p\/1172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Solid Wood Amish Breakfast Nook Set-- (opens in a new tab)\">Solid Wood Amish Breakfast Nook Set&#8211;<\/a>a top seller at DutchCrafters.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Corner-Amish-Breakfast-Nook-Set\/p\/1172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/pid_1172-Trestle-Table-Amish-Corner-Breakfast-Nook-Set-Amish-Corner-Nook-90_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Solid Wood Amish Breakfast Nook Set\" class=\"wp-image-9876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/pid_1172-Trestle-Table-Amish-Corner-Breakfast-Nook-Set-Amish-Corner-Nook-90_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/pid_1172-Trestle-Table-Amish-Corner-Breakfast-Nook-Set-Amish-Corner-Nook-90_400_0-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can go bigger or smaller with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Corner-Amish-Breakfast-Nook-Set\/p\/1172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"custom nook (opens in a new tab)\">custom nook<\/a>. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Where will you create your new breakfast nook?<\/p>\n  <div class=\"related-post slider\">\r\n        <div class=\"headline\">Related Posts<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"post-list owl-carousel\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"What Language do the Amish Speak?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-dutch-the-amish-language\/?related_post_from=613\">\r\n        What Language do the Amish Speak?  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"What Language do the Amish Speak?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-dutch-the-amish-language\/?related_post_from=613\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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(max-width: 2240px) 100vw, 2240px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    This post was originally published on July 25th, 2013. It was updated on January 30th, 2025. If you have spoken <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-dutch-the-amish-language\/?related_post_from=613\"> Read more<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"Cherry Wood Furniture-The Lowdown\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/put-a-cherry-on-top\/?related_post_from=915\">\r\n        Cherry Wood Furniture-The Lowdown  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"Cherry Wood Furniture-The Lowdown\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/put-a-cherry-on-top\/?related_post_from=915\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"1124\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CHERRY-WOOD-INFOGRAPHIC.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"CHERRY WOOD INFOGRAPHIC\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CHERRY-WOOD-INFOGRAPHIC.png 794w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CHERRY-WOOD-INFOGRAPHIC-211x300.png 211w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CHERRY-WOOD-INFOGRAPHIC-723x1024.png 723w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    You Put Cherries On Top For A Reason! Why cherry wood? There are so many wood choices, is there really <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/put-a-cherry-on-top\/?related_post_from=915\"> Read more<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\">\r\n        Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"amish recipe: apple sponge pudding\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop.png 600w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop-580x870.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    In which I use far too many italics, and redefine \"pudding.\" I just plain do not understand how this is <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\"> Read more<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/meet-amish-makers-steven-sons\/?related_post_from=1479\">\r\n        Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/meet-amish-makers-steven-sons\/?related_post_from=1479\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4591\" height=\"3796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"AmishMakersSteven\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743.jpg 4591w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-1024x846.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-580x479.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4591px) 100vw, 4591px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    We can say, with narrative\u00a0certainty, that our\u00a0Amish Makers' love for working with their hands starts young, and with ferocity. 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