Form and Function

Anyone who knows me knows I hate practicality. The word practical has always implied, for me, something that is “good” for you (think spinach and sensible shoes). But I confess there are certain areas of the home where practicality is necessary, the breakfast room being one of them. I’m pondering this because my breakfast room is ready for a makeover and, of course, my design compass is set for glamorous, but the reality is that it needs to stand up to the abuses of a 16 year old teenage boy and his friends.

With that in mind, On Madison has assembled a montage of breakfast rooms that will stand up to your daily grind while looking fabulous at the same time. See our inspiration images and shop the looks below!

Lacquered Trestle Table and Elliot Chairs Don’t let the chairs fool you. You can’t “kill” these brass framed Elliot chairs, especially when upholstered in a vinyl, leather, or indoor/outdoor fabric:

Elliot chairs with tableTrestle Table + Elliot ChairKelly Wearstler Elliott Chair / Christopher Pillets Neat Table

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Saarinen Table and Turquoise Ostrich Chairs A marble topped Saarinen table and durable ostrich embossed leather make for glamorous meals yet are both easy to clean:

Delphine Krakoff

saarinen-adlerJonathan Adler Louis Chair / Saarinen Table

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Concrete table top with modern chairs: Keep a sealer on this concrete topped table and it will be impervious to just about any abuse. Modern chairs in metal and vinyl stay chic yet are family friendly.

Chandelier-kitchenlucca-dining-tableDesign Homes Co. Scarlet Dining Chairs / Made Goods Noor Table

 
 

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