Dining Room Banquette Seating
Victoria Pearson
So you've spent more time than you should have considering your kitchen island possibilities. You've made dream boards devoted to clever kitchen storage. Now it's time to turn your attention to the ultimate eat-in space solution in a super-small kitchen. Ladies and gentlemen, allow us to introduce you to the kitchen banquette. But what is it exactly? The popular kitchen seating looks a lot like a restaurant booth, usually with cushions or upholstery. It's considered a more casual option and usually ideal for big families or little kids. Read on to see all the ways you can creative in your kitchen.
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Paneled Banquette
Go crazy and turn that shiplap on its side for some horizontal action. While the crisp white on the banquette remains the same, the change in direction adds texture to the space.
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Kitchen-Cabinet Banquette
Unsure about what to do with leftover kitchen cabinets? Turn them into a banquette by flipping them on their side, painting them, adding upholstery, and then sitting on them.
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L-Shaped Banquette
Create a cozy nook between walls of windows with a tw0-sided banquette. Slipcovered cushions and loads of pillows make this an ideal spot for both casual dining or hardcore bird-watching.
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Corbel Banquette
This DIY banquette—made with corbels and plywood—extends beyond the tiny table, which means there's plenty of room for friends who are on a diet.
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Color-Coordinated Banquette
Turn that frown upside down by painting the walls and banquette a bright hue that makes it feel like you're dining alfresco in an always-sunny corner of the world.
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Banquettte With Storage
Your pretty glass collection belongs on the shelves. The questionable dishware that's only used when the inlaws come does not. Hide that and so much more behind closed doors beneath the banquette.
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Cushion-Free Banquette
Save the upholstery for the pillows! This bare-bottomed banquette is clean and simple, and you will be less sad when that one friend spills a bottle of red wine in the nook. And you know she will.
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Denim-Covered Banquette
Fill up up those banquette cushions with a little extra fluff and cover them with denim. It's a very forgiving and durable fabric, so when the tomato sauce splatters, neither the banquette—nor your day—is ruined.
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Farmhouse Banquette
If you love the rustic look, why not extend it to a banquette with a weathered paint finish? Extra design credit if you use the finish on additional pieces throughout the kitchen to tie it all together.
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Neutral Banquette
Are you the strong, silent type? Create a quiet nook that includes a simple banquette, throw pillow or two, and a bit of farm-fresh decor.
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Bookcase & Banquette Combo
Back that banquette right up to a bookcase filled with treasured books and photos that make it appear that you and your family are very happy. (Har, har.)
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Monroe 3 Piece Nook Dining Set
Working with a window? Place your banquette a few feet in front of it to let the natural light spill on in. Keep things cohesive by pairing similar pillows on either side of the window.
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Banquette with Drawers
When a kitchen opens to the den, below-the-banquette storage can be used for everything from extra placemats and servingware to art supplies and toys. Before you tackle your next craft project, consider covering cushions with high-performance indoor/outdoor fabrics for cleaning up after budding artistic geniuses.
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Patty 3 Piece Nook Dining Set
If you're so over throw pillows, toss 'em! An all-wooden banquette stands out just fine on its own.
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Parallel Banquettes
Take inspiration from your favorite restaurant booth and try a more creative build-out with two benches facing each other. Bring in a rustic table to keep the setup from feeling too precious.
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One-Sided Banquette
Working with a super small space? Go with a single-benched banquette and a small round table, and now you've got room for breakfast for three.
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Cozy Seating
This kitchen nook has all the white moves: white tiled walls, a white tulip-table base, white chairs, and white lights! But a bench-style banquette isn't the best place to test out a pristine white cushion. Opt for a fun performance fabric, and dot the back with colorful pillows. The pattern won't take away from the clean aesthetic, but it just may save you a trip or two to the dry cleaner.
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Wooden Banquette
This mod kitchen banquette does double duty as a stylish eat-in spot and a place for your pooch to perch.
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Upholstered Banquette
Contrasting an upholstered banquette with your kitchen's wall creates a focal point in the room.
Source: https://www.countryliving.com/home-design/decorating-ideas/g27168083/kitchen-banquette-ideas/
