Blue and White Breakfast Nook Decorating Ideas
Create a cheery and charming breakfast nook using blue and white decor. These fresh decorating ideas are perfect for spring and beyond!
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Looking for inspiration to decorate a breakfast nook with blue and white? This bright and charming space is filled with fresh ideas for bringing this classic color combination into your home—just in time for spring!
Truth be told, I could have easily called this post “Before and After Breakfast Nook Makeover Reveal,” because that’s really what it is. But since I used blue and white decor to bring the whole space to life, I decided to focus on how you can decorate your own breakfast nook with this timeless palette. And as a bonus, the timing worked out perfectly to add a few simple spring touches too.
This little makeover has been a long time coming. I took my time thinking through exactly how I wanted the space to feel. From the very first brainstorming session to final styling, this project has been in the works for over a year. I’m so glad I waited, because I truly love how it all came together—and I hope it gives you plenty of ideas for your own home too.
Before: A Breakfast Nook Full of Farmhouse Charm
Let’s take a look at where I started. When we moved in and remodeled this space nearly nine years ago, I filled it with all the farmhouse charm I loved at the time—shiplap, rustic finishes, and cozy textures that made the nook feel warm and inviting.
But after living with it for almost a decade, I was ready for a fresh look. My style has evolved, and while I still appreciate the character those farmhouse details added, I wanted something that felt lighter, brighter, and a little more classic. I was craving a look that was still welcoming, but with a timeless twist—one that leaned into my love of decorating with blue and white.
When it comes to breakfast nooks—or any kitchen eating area, really—I believe they should feel like happy little spots in your home. These are the places where your day begins, where coffee is sipped, and where casual meals are shared. So for me, that means the space needs to be bright, fresh, and full of cheer.
That’s exactly the direction I took this time around. After spending over a year planning and working on updates, I think this nook finally reflects the light and happy feeling I was craving. And with a few simple touches for spring, the whole space feels more pulled together than ever. We couldn’t be more pleased with how it turned out—and I hope you’ll agree once you see it too!
The Design Plan That Took a Turn
t’s funny how decorating projects can take on a life of their own. In some ways, the final look of this space is completely different from the original design board I created—but the overall feel I was going for is still there.
The biggest surprise? I didn’t use the fabric that originally inspired this entire makeover at all! I had planned to use it for draperies on the bay window, and while I loved the pattern, I kept putting off actually making them. And let’s be honest—when you’re dragging your feet that much, it’s usually a sign.
That one unfinished project kept the rest of the room in limbo. Once I finally gave myself permission to pivot and move on without those drapes, everything else started falling into place.
But then! I ran across very affordable readymade ones, that I love, and think work better in here than my original choice would have. I decided to hold onto the original fabric for my in-process dining room makeover.
If you’ve been following me for a while, you might notice that I have a different sideboard in here now. I played the furniture shuffle game and this piece came from my dining room.
I purchased a vintage sideboard for the upcoming dining room makeover and moved the chest that had served as a sideboard in the breakfast nook to the guest bedroom.
We are in love with how this piece looks in here and I can’t believe that I didn’t try it sooner! It’s so much brighter and the lines of this piece work better with the rest of the furnishings in this area.
In keeping with my habit of making seasonal changes to the open shelves that used to be on this wall, I gave the plate rack a little refresh for spring. Swapping things out with the seasons is one of my favorite ways to keep a space feeling fresh without a complete overhaul.
It’s such a simple change, but updating the accessories and dishes with soft colors and subtle spring touches adds just the right amount of seasonal cheer. It’s the kind of detail that makes this blue and white breakfast nook feel even more welcoming this time of year.
I purchased the vintage oval bird plates for my dining room, but I think the birds and flowering branches make them a perfect addition to the plate rack for spring!
The rest of the items are a combination of new and old that I’ve been collecting and holding onto. However, after I wrote the blog post about how to decorate a plate rack, I still felt like something was still missing from this wall.
I think the addition of the wall bracket shelves on each side now fill the wall out quite nicely!
Now is the time of year when I really enjoy adding greenery, both real and faux to my rooms. It sure does bring them to life.
As part of the room makeover, I hung an original piece of my aunt’s artwork and a few Churchill Willow plates above the artwork. The combination of the two adds height to this side of the room and helps to balance the height of the plate rack on the opposite side.
I filled the bench with a mix of inexpensive pillow covers and one special one that I made myself. How cute is that precious bird??? If that doesn’t say “spring”, I don’t know what does!
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed this little tour of my spring breakfast nook.
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Beautiful makeover and refresh. You really made the old blue and white theme brighter and modern while keeping it traditional. Love, love it!
I adore the combination of crisp blue and white. The green plate rack is absolutely stunning. I didn’t see a link so I shall assume it is a vintage/antique piece. So lovely to be on tour with you.
The breakfast noon looks stunning, Suzi! I love the new table and chairs and how the blue ties in perfectly with your new curtains (beautiful fabric by the way). Although I loved your open shelves too, the plate rack looks perfect in that spot over the sideboard and is beautifully decorated with your bird plates. You have so many ‘treasures’, it’s lovely to see them displayed in your breakfast nook. Thanks for the shout out, it’s lovely to be on the tour with you again this season.
I love this! What a sunny and cheerful place to start the day!! Everything looks so light and bright, and anything blue and white is always a winner. The sideboard and hutch is perfect. You must be thrilled!
Suzy, this room is stunning! It was beautiful before but now all the vibrant colors and fabrics have given it a whole new life! I love the blues and greens together and that plate rack is perfect. And those ready made drapes were such a find! Thanks for all the beautiful inspiration!
Shelley
Oh wow what a beautiful transformation. I love the cheery colors and the new table and chairs are stunning. Adding the green shelving above the buffet finishes off the details perfectly. Beautiful room. Thanks so much for joining the tour again this season.
Loving it ALL!!! My favorites are the curtains, plant containers and the bird plates! So lovely and welcoming!!!
Very fresh, calming colors. Sorry, there were so many ads, had to be very dedicated to get any of the content.
What a beautiful makeover Suzy! A LOVE the blue in here, the draperies are perfect, I love the chairs, it’s all so gorgeous!
I love the new look and color scheme in your breakfast room makeover! So fresh and new for Spring! Thanks for sharing your lovely home!!!
🙂 Linda
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the blue
And green touches
So fresh for Spring.
This is such a beautiful area! Such a perfect place to enjoy the sunny mornings and breakfast with family everyday! Those curtains are stunning! Great job with this makeover, I’ve pinned to save these ideas for my own home!
Oh my! Be still my blue and white heart! Love it, love it, love it! How clever to put the bench with pillows in there. I’m loving how you have toned down on the greenery. Really, really nice. You hit it out of the park.
I love, love, love the green and blue combo for spring. You’re a girl after my own heart. Glad to “meet” you through the tour, Suzi!
Niky
I have really enjoyed your makeover. The colors add excitement to the room. I miss the other decor, but love the new. Thank you.
Your spring nook is so pretty and the blue and white color combo is perfect for the season. The beautiful green plate rack is the perfect touch. Happy Spring!
The new blue and white color scheme is so bright and fresh! I’ve been following along with the changes all along. And I love the latest additions of the sideboard and drapes – they really brighten the whole area!!
What a beautiful makeover! The pattern of the curtains is so pretty and I love your plate rack. Love all of the blues and greens together too! Hope you have a wonderful spring!
Just beautiful!!! Love everything you do!
Absolutely gorgeous makeover!! Blue and white always has my heart! And those green touches are just perfect..it is truly beautiful, you did an incredible job on every single detail! I wish I could come and visit!