Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott's breakfast nook is an innovative, effective use of kitchen space – it turns a 'dead area' into a cafe-style corner

A dining nook is objectively endearing; a slight stray away from the traditional kitchen table, a corner nook creates a cozy, inviting atmosphere in the kitchen, while zoning off a clear, designated space to eat meals. Beyond that, it can make smart use of space that might otherwise go unutilized.

Take Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott's dining nook – we've taken a closer look at their bold wallpaper before, but after returning to the image of the space, we couldn't help but notice what an effective use of space the design-inclined couple has made.

Zooey and Jonathan have opted for a powder, banquet-style bench as their seating, while a surfboard-shaped table provides soft curves and ample surface space. With stunning views out the bay window, they are making the case for implementing a dining nook in a cozy corner – and it just so happens to be on-trend, too.

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According to experts, creating invisible boundaries between a seated area and the kitchen is highly effective for its use of space, as well as aesthetically pleasing appearance.

'Separating the dining area from the kitchen can be an effective way to create a peaceful, comfortable seating nook that provides the perfect versatile backdrop for family dinners and busy breakfast times,' Stacey Cobley, senior designer at luxury kitchenware brand Harvey Jones.

She continues, 'This can help reduce noise and clutter from kitchen food prep while often being a more efficient use of space than a full dining room. Make use of bay windows or unused corners and add personality with panelling, coloured cushion fabrics and banquette seating.'

We can see that Drew and Jonathan have definitely met the mark on the color and pattern front, by creating a muted palette of blues, greens, pinks, purples, browns, and oranges in the pattern of the floral chairs, the bench seating, and the throw pillows. We also love the mix of motifs, from the aforementioned flowers (both printed and in a brass vase on the table), as well as a quirky, pineapple-shaped pendant light. The wood floors, meanwhile, serve a solid and timeless base for the eccentric yet elevated space.

If you have an empty corner in your kitchen, or simply want to accentuate a bay window, consider implementing a dining nook for a look that is as trendy as it is practical.