Breakfast Nook

I've always loved a cozy breakfast area. Certain kitchen layouts accommodate breakfast nook furniture, which offers a built-in look with a curved corner seat and bench. The Santa Fe Breakfast Nook from Seabrook Designs has a rustic design and is made with distressed hardwoods and veneers. The dark chocolate finish and natural slate inlays add a hint of color and texture. The table has a drop-leaf construction to save space and the reversible seats reveal hidden storage underneath. The Southwest style of this dining set creates a unique and beautiful setting for family gatherings at mealtime or any other time.

Farmhouse Dining Set

Family-style dining goes country with a farmhouse table, bench and windsor chairs finished in natural and white to brighten up your kitchen or dining room. The Farmhouse Dining Set from Boraam Industries borrows its casual look from dining tables found in busy farm kitchens, where the family gathered together to share a meal and catch up on the events of the day. The dining set comes with four chairs and a two-person backless bench offer ample seating room for six people. The dining table and chairs are made of solid hardwood and can be found on www.DiningFurnitureSource.com.

Contemporary Dining Set

I love the sophisticated style of the Nottingham 6-Piece Dining Set by Hillsdale. The round pedestal table and faux leather upholstered chairs and bench have an upscale and modern design that reminds me of an urban setting like a Manhattan loft, but also has a comfortable, laid-back feel to it as well. Hardwoods and climate-controlled wood composites create this rich-looking dining ensemble with a Dark Walnut finish for added warmth. The pieces of this dining set are also sold separately, so you can choose which pieces work best in your dining room.