Booth? Table? or Banquette?...
From everyday seating in cozy breakfast nooks, to elegant dining rooms and seating areas, banquettes have been popping up on the interior design radar with gorgeous new designs and unique placements.
The term Banquette is derived from the French word for bench. It is traditionally a built in piece of furniture that fits into a corner or against a wall, that takes up less space than an assortment of chairs around a table. Contemporary renditions of this seating trend include use of a wider variety of furniture including using antique couches or the back of a kitchen island as the base for the banquette. Some new versions even include extra storage space or cubbies for pets, perfect for a smaller home or those living in apartments or highrises!
Breakfast Nooks
Curl up with your coffee and the paper or brunch with mimosas. Either way, who wouldn't love to start the morning in these sophisticated banquettes!
Designer Julia Blailock- art by Segreto Finishes.
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Behind the Island
It's inevitable, the party always ends up in the kitchen! The Banquette setup encourages diners to get cozy and enjoy a lingering meal so it's the perfect solution to add one to the back of the kitchen island. These banquettes will keep the gathering together from dinner prep all the way through cleanup.
Dining Rooms
Anything but stuffy, these elegant banquettes are a breath of fresh air for the traditional dining setting. The term "banquette" is closely related to "banquet" The sources of these words may vary in history but collectively we associate these terms with friends and family gathering to celebrate and enjoy meals together.
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Great tufted Banquette (Designer: Sarah Richardson)
Seating Vignettes
Space saving and incredibly chic built-in banquettes transform corners and walls into friendly gathering spots.
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La Dolce Vita, designer Colleen McGill
Custom Make One of Your Very Own, or...Can't wait or want something more mobile? Try one of the many new ready made options like one of these.
This banquette settee by Ralph Lauren Home would take the morning cup of Joe to a whole new level.
Hickory White (left), Windsor Smith Home Collection (right)
Bonus Features!
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Extra storage is always a good thing. If only they could fit another walk in closet underneath a banquette! These creative, camouflaged hiding spots could stow all kinds of goodies.
And finally some furry friends to send you off! Chris Madden has the right idea with his custom banquette. Human seating on the top, cozy dog beds underneath.
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