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Custom Windows Make Breakfast Nook a Family Bright Spot

Modern-style wood windows highlight stunning dining room remodel for home bloggers Chris Loves Julia.

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ByElizabeth Flaspohler

Published 2020-04-05

Before

Before image of breakfast nook with wood stained windows

After

Black casement windows contrast against light interiors in modern breakfast nook.

Project Details

Kitchen nooks, they’re not just for breakfast anymore. Our friends and creators of the house renovation blog Chris Loves Julia agree. Remodeling their current alcove meant designing a welcome gathering place for morning coffee, casual meals, quick snacks, craft projects and then some.

We’re pleased that Chris Loves Julia partnered with us on this chapter of their room-by-room remodeling story. Windows provided courtesy of Pella helped make their breakfast nook transformation one of their most impressive before-and-after projects to date.

Breakfast nook with black frame windows

Replacing drafty windows with energy-efficient windows.

It took more than 11 months to bring out the best in this breakfast nook. Slowly updating it with new floors, paint and furnishings was the easy part. The biggest change involved complete removal, including frames, of its outdated prairie-style windows. To update the space, the homeowners decided on contemporary Pella Reserve wood windows. This custom-crafted line marries the natural beauty of wood with design versatility that matches any style and any vision.

Breakfast nook with black window overlooking living room with large arched picture window

Stunning wood windows modernize the space.

Wood windows provide the homeowners with a beautiful, durable option for their kitchen nook. Pella Reserve windows have aluminum cladding on the exterior frame, which helps protect wood from the elements. The windows are also finished with a protection system that resists the effects of moisture, decay and termite damage, offering the long-lasting durability that Chris and Julia’s everyday lives demand.

Our experts installed a large picture window with a sleek, fixed design and side casement windows that open for maximum fresh air. Upgraded Low-E insulated glass helps block out the sun’s damaging UV rays. This energy-efficient window feature helps protect the interior and keeps it cool even when the AC is off. Going with black windows was a bold move inside and out. It accentuates the windows’ classic architectural design yet crisply underscores the modern windows.

Casement windows provide clean lines and natural light.

Our favorite bloggers love the look of their renovated nook. Expansive, clean-lined windows keep the emphasis on natural light and enhance the space’s airy, open feel. Because the kitchen nook is open to the kitchen and the living room, the family enjoys easy access any time of day. Walking by those striking black windows tempts everyone to pause and enjoy a look outside, too.

Whether you’re replacing windows to improve curb appeal, interior design or energy efficiency, we have you covered. Reach out to your local Pella professional by scheduling a free in-home appointment.


Dedicated support from start to finish.

Whether you’re replacing windows to improve curb appeal, interior design or energy efficiency, we have you covered. Reach out to your local Pella professional by scheduling an in-home appointment.

Schedule a free consultation to find windows and doors for your home.

Window Before & After