Ina Garten’s Sun-Drenched Breakfast Nook Offers a Masterclass in the Art of the Quiet Morning Ritual

One of the least popular months of the year, January is known for its rather uninspiring feel. While curling up under the covers can be tempting after Christmas merriments have long passed, this season is the ideal time to make your home feel refreshed and serene to welcome the new year.

The perfect place to begin your day, nothing says good morning like a breakfast nook, designed to soothe and uplift you while you enjoy a coffee or your first meal of the day.

While designing your breakfast nook entirely depends on your interior design style, after seeing Ina Garten's rather serene space, I'm convinced I want to give minimalism a go. Featuring some simple wishbone chairs, a round table, and a midcentury lighting fixture, it's a lesson in keeping things simple to prioritize a sense of calm that lasts beyond the morning.

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I love that Ina's breakfast nook strays from a traditional dining room. It's simple but well-done, featuring quality furniture, stylish lighting and a comforting sheepskin throw. While Ina's pieces are unique, you'll be pleased to know that recreating the look is more than possible with these equally chic picks.

The beauty of Ina's space is its simplicity. At first glance, the room seems a little empty, but as you look closer, the furniture and fixtures speak for themselves. A lesson that can inspire even the smallest of dining rooms, Ina's breakfast nook proves the power of investing in quality pieces that will forever radiate effortless style.

Ina sticks with a classic black and white color palette, creating contrast in a light-filled room. The wishbone chair, a classic midcentury design popular for decades, is interesting enough to frame the space without overwhelming it.

Opting for a striking black shade, Ina creates a central hub for sitting and starting (or ending) your day. The modern table is equally as chic, catching the eye and crowning the room beautifully.

A stylish lighting choice, the midcentury pendant light acts as the room's focal point. Striking in shape, its layered design encourages the eye to the center of the space. To warm up the minimal design, the sheepskin throw brings textural contrast and that all-important sense of coziness that encourages you to take a seat and enjoy the moment.

Ina's breakfast nook is a masterclass in keeping things simple yet sophisticated. Featuring ultra-chic midcentury furniture and fixtures, it's an uncomplicated space that doesn't command attention; instead, it quietly invites you to sit down and begin your day.