The room’s bay window fairly begs to be the spot to place a breakfast table — perfect for casual meals with the family or for guests to relax. Chair seats are covered with a fabric that echoes the pattern in the pull-down blinds. The table’s granite surface creates a visual tie with the rest of the kitchen, while its wrought-iron base not only enhances the overall airy ambiance of the room but creates a further connection to the styling of the two suspended light fixtures.

While the table chandelier is relatively intricate and features a pseudo Colonial-style the contemporary Italian glass fixture above the island blends with the shape and color of the utterly modern hood fan. Sure to be a hit with any chef, there’s also a six-burner gas cooktop in stainless-steel finish. HS

Get Decorating.com (From above) Open area kitchen makes entertaining fun. Larger than average center island. Bright and cheerful breakfast nook.