• DIY

    Creating the Perfect Kitchen Nook with plenty of Seating and Style

    Creating the perfect kitchen nook takes some serious thought and planning. How much seating is needed, storage, lighting and style? Seating~ I really love built-in benches, but I was not sure I wanted to commit because it’s not going anywhere after it’s installed.  So instead of built-in benches, we made free standing benches that went in the corner and extend to the end of the table.  This way we could move or replace without a renovation effort. What we used: 1/2 inch by 3 1/2 inch wood planks, cut to length with support cross boards every foot on the under side of the bench.            …