If you are in the market for a new breakfast nook set, then you may want to consider a corner nook set. There are several reasons that I like corner breakfast nook furniture over other kinds of kitchen furniture sets. First, there is the storage. Second, there is the fact that you can use cushions and pillows to change the look for the furniture without actually getting new furniture. Third, I can have a larger table than I would otherwise. Fourth, I think it is cozy and I enjoy spending time there.
Corner breakfast nook furniture almost always includes an L-shaped bench that fits into the corner. Most of the time, the benches have under the seat storage compartments. If your kitchen is anything like mine then you can use some more storage space. You just have to lift up the bench seat like a lid on a storage chest. I use this space to store all of my extra table linens like table cloths and placemats as well as my extra kitchen linens like holiday towels and oven mits. I also use some of my breakfast nook with storage for small kitchen appliances. I store appliances that I do not use daily here because I still want them close enough that it is not a hassle to get them out to use, but out of sight and not taking up counter space. I store things like the bread maker, rice cooker, salad tossing tool, etc. here.
If you get a furniture set with just plan wood benches and no upholstery, then you are not locked into one design or color scheme. You can get cushions made for your breakfast nook benches and use throw pillows to make the space extra comfortable and change the mood of the room instantly. For example, a white bench cushion with black and white throw pillows can create a modern and sleek dinner table for a romantic evening, but a cream cushion with pastel throw pillows is better for everyday use in the spring.
Another reason I like corner furniture sets is that you gain some extra space that you can use to choose a larger table. If the table sits in the middle of room then you need to leave as much as a three foot cushion around the table so that you will have room to pull chairs out and sit down. With the corner bench, you do not have to leave as much room on at least two of the sides.