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15 Stylish Banquette Seating Ideas

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Add a little intimacy to every meal.

By Hadley Mendelsohn

Annie Schlechter

Banquette seating is the surest way to add polish and comfort to a dining room, eat-in kitchen, studio, breakfast nook, game room, or really any place with a table that could use a little perch. So what differentiates a banquette from just a normal bench or built-in? A banquette is a bench meant to provide extra table-adjacent seating, and it's usually upholstered. If you're someone who has always preferred the intimacy and comfort of a restaurant booth instead of sitting in regular old chairs, then it's high-time you treat yourself to a banquette at home. Ahead, discover fifteen banquette seating ideas in designer spaces of all styles and spaces for cozier days ahead.

EMILY MINTON REDFIELD

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Match Your Seating Upholstery

Designed by Tiffany Brooks for the House Beautiful 202o Whole home concept, this nook carves out a place for guests to eat in their very own little apartment within the larger home. Pink upholstery on the banquette ties in nicely with the window treatments and accents throughout, like the chair cushions.

THOMAS LOOF

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Work Around the Existing Architecture

"What I really wanted was a kitchen that felt like a library,” says designer Brittany Bromley of this space. The dark wood stain create and inky black banquette a moody English countryside feel. The windows allow for plenty of light though, so it doesn't end up feeling dark and damp. Pro tip: If you want to build a banquette by a window, work around the existing frame instead of blocking light or messing too much with the bones of the space.

Sara Ligorria Tramp

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Make It Pet-Friendly

Take note from this dining nook by Emily Henderson and design with your furry friends in mind. This custom banquette features a little doorway for the occupants cats. Though it was initially going to contain extra storage space, they decided a "kitty cave" was a lot more fun. The top folds up when you remove the cushion just in case the cats need help finding another exit.

JESSIE PREZA

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Use a Sectional

How could you possibly not have a good morning in this sun-drenched breakfast nook? Designer and occupant Fitz Pullins removed the French doors connecting the kitchen to this bonus space, enhancing flow and sunlight the bright yet neutral and calming colors along with the laidback materials that reflects the his own own warmth as well as the Florida landscape. And the best part? No building necessary—the banquette seating here is just the right-sized sofa.

Stephen Karlisch

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Extend It From Your Kitchen Island

Dallas-based designer Jean Liu had to strike a balance between a formal dining room and a casual kitchen since they shared the same space. So, she opted for super sleek cabinets with understated hardware complements the pendants over the dining table perfectly. The caramel leather banquette cushion is both polished and approachable and adds just enough contrast with the black dining chairs and attached gray island.

Tamsin Johnson Interiors

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Install Bolster-Inspired Backing

Channel the whimsy of a circus tent with fabric that features thick, bold red and white stripes. And instead of upholstering the wall behind your banquette the classic way (mimicking the back of a sofa), recreate this bolster-inspired take designed by Tamsin Johnson. Paired with moody and provocative framed photographs, casual rattan table, and modern dove gray walls, the playful banquette takes on a unique and versatile persona.

Werner Straube

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Make It Multifunctional

Designed by Corey Jenkins, this little nook is another great example of a small but impactful banquette that can play a few different roles, from breakfast perch to shoe-lacing spot, reading nook and beyond.

Kaemingk Design

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Channel A Restaurant Booth

The only thing cozier than a breakfast nook is an enclosed breakfast nook. Designed by Kaemingk Design, this one is a masterclass in pared-down Scandinavian style. The warm wood materials and enclosed setting make it feel inviting and intimate and you can always swap out different cushions as the seasons change.

Mikhail Loksotov

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Use an Oversized Armchair

Crosby Studios used glass interiors to frame a tinny breakfast nook off a gallery kitchen. It makes the eat-in kitchen feel a little larger and distinct since it separates the cooking and dining areas—but the transparent arch ensures that the two spaces can still share the light. If you're in a super small space you don't want to or a rental that you can't alter, slide in a settee or oversized armchair. It will feel more like a banquette while still accommodating your needs.

Erin Shakoor

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Fill It With Pillows

Interior designer Erin Shakoor doubled the seating in this dining nook with a banquette. "A banquette allows you to sit longer, more comfortably—is and with more people," she tells us. Adding pillows helps set the move even further.

GRT Architects

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Maintain the Architectural Style

These single-seat banquettes and built-in metal table in a kitchen by GRT Architects are reminiscent of a classic midcentury diner right off the highway—perfect for this inky and sophisticated kitchen in a midcentury modern home New York's Hudson Valley.

Dougals Friedman

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Shrink It Down

No space? No problem. A tiny window seat is the perfect spot to sip your morning coffee. This one almost makes you feel like you're traveling on luxe train.

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Hang the Back Cushions

Who needs high ceilings when low ones are so much cozier? Not us, especially when said low ceilings are blessed with exposed beams like these. This breakfast nook in a North Carolina home by Jane Hawkins Hoke is bursting with character and warmth. Instead of attaching the cushions to the walls permanently, Hoke hung them from hooks, making it easier to swap them out and contributing to the casual nature of country kitchen design.

Laure Joilet

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Blend It In

Designed by ETC.etera in the Firehouse Hotel, this multi-purpose nook is so immaculate. Just looking at it transports us to the Bloomsbury parlor we've always dreamed of—the one that's somehow both from the past and the future and invites you to curl up with a cup of tea and a good book no matter what era you're in.

Doherty Design Studio

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Get Curvy

Instead of going the linear route, introduce some curvature. Here, Doherty Design Studio created a built-in banquette that plays up the rounded custom pedestal table as well as the stools, and matching tiled table base, and banquette base. Plus, it encourages better conversation.

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Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.

Beyond the Breakfast Nook - 24 Banquette Ideas For Rooms Of All Sizes (+ 3 Rules To Know)

PSA: BANQUETTES ARE NOT JUST FOR SMALL SPACES. I know that maybe that’s obvious to you – and honestly, it should have been obvious to me, a person whose job is literally looking at pictures of houses – but it didn’t really click in my (seemingly) egg-smooth brain until last week. Here’s the deal: when I moved into an apartment with an actual dining room for the first time, I promptly purchased and plopped an appropriately-sized dining table in the center of the room. It’s been three years and it’s held up fine.

But it’s never felt like an awesome layout, if that makes sense. The room is 10′ wide by 15′ long – palatial by LA standards, and still pretty big anywhere else, I think? – but it also has three different doors, a wall of windows, and a 6′ cased opening that leads to the living room. A table in the middle of the room hasn’t necessarily been conducive to the best flow – I don’t love zig-zagging around seatbacks in my frantic attempt to carry 30 bottles of kombucha to the fridge in one trip – and it can feel a little bit cramped when folks are actually sitting at chairs, as the walkways can get closed off.

Enter: THE BANQUETTE.

photo by sara ligorria-tramp | from: mountain house reveal: the dining room built-in dilemma

When it comes to banquettes in larger dining spaces, Big Boss did it best in the Mountain House. (Yes, I do call Emily that name to her face. Yes, I am a very annoying direct report. Yes, Em does have a lot of patience.) And when I thought about it a little longer, I realized that EHD had been singing the praises of banquettes for a LONG time – Bowser has one! Arlyn has one! Anita has one! Bunge had one! Rashida’s building one! Lea’s is coming together as we speak! – and I, finally, have been converted.

I’M NEXT!!!

Over the past week, I’ve spent a lot of time digging around and trying to figure out the easily-reproducible magic formula that makes banquettes work in spaces of ANY size (shocker, that doesn’t sound like me at all!!!) and I’ve landed on three golden rules (or at least, like, suggestions for you to consider):

Helpful Tips for Banquettes

  1. How wide should my table be? If you’re going with a straight banquette, have fun with whatever width table you’d like. (Lucky.) But if you’re opting for something L-shaped, there’s an easy rule: you want a table that’s just a little narrower than the shortest leg of your banquette. Example: if I buy this three piece banquette – it’s a 48″ bench, a 36″ bench, and a corner piece – the widest I can go with my dining table is 36″. Your tabletop should overlap each bench by 3″-4″, so a 36″ table should look as if it’s perfectly scaled for your banquette setup.
  2. How deep should my banquette be? You want to aim for 18″ of depth. If you’re designing from scratch and want a thick back cushion, keep that in mind – you’ll need to make a super deep frame.
  3. What kind of table do I need? The shape is totally your call, but try to look for a pedestal base. If you’re squeezing a table into a tight space, the last thing you need are FOUR legs in the way. (I’ll point this out in detail in a second.) Beyond that, it makes sliding in and out way easier for both you AND your guests. There are some exceptions here – and I’ve shown a few of those too! – but when in doubt, go for a pedestal table.

As always, I’d love to kick it off with my two recent pieces of inspiration…

left: design by dabito, via old brand new | right: design by project m plus and joy cho, photo by bethany nauert, via oh joy

HELLO, FAMILIAR FACES. Dabito’s space on the left is actually what got my wheels turning – he created a super spacious dining area that still feels pretty light and welcoming and uncluttered. When you’re rockin’ such a busy wallpaper, it’s kind of brilliant to not have a million table and chair legs also contributing to the visual chaos. This banquette is about 74″ x 74″ (made out of two 48″ bench pieces with a corner bench – yes, I stalked everything in this room) and its been paired with a 48″ table, per the suggestions above. That said, this is a great example of saying “screw the rules” – while a pedestal base would have allowed for more overlap, the impact of this 3-legged table is pretty incomparable. Let this be your daily reminder that pretty looks good next to pretty, no matter what the rules say 🙂

And man, Joy’s space is just so happy and cheerful and on-trend. That fluted base on the seating is great. The pedestal table is great. The chairs are great. The color scheme is a dream, too – it’s bright without being overpowering or loud. (And that brass toe kick on the base of the banquette? Great, thoughtful detail.)

design by cecilia casagrande | photo by sean litchfield | via boston globe

I would like to see about 40 more photos of this home, please. (The client’s sole design request was essentially just “no white,” so the few photos on the Globe’s site are a masterclass in mixing and matching super-saturated tones.) BANQUETTE TALK, THOUGH: I love the traditional profile on these built-in boxes paired with a super-modern (and not white!) tulip table. Also, do you see how the benches extend out a bit past the edges of the table? It makes sliding in and out way easier (trust me on this one, guys).

left: design by gachot, photo by nicole franzen, via living etc. | right: design by matthew caughy interiors, via casa vogue

I know I said “beyond the breakfast nook” – and we’ll get there in a few more scrolls! – but OH MY GOSH, PLEASE LOOK AT THESE CUTE BREAKFAST NOOKS FIRST. I can’t help but think back to all the years I spent cramming illy-sized dining tables and chairs into that weird no-mans-land at the end of my kitchen when I could have been lounging on a sweet lil’ sofa instead. (If you live in LA, you may be able to commiserate. If you don’t live in LA and would like a visual reference, seemingly every kitchen in a pre-1960s building has a “dining space” like Jess‘. She opted for a banquette and it looked DYNAMITE.)

design by chiara de rege | photo by max burkhalter | via architectural digest

This is my favorite shot in the post!!! I WANT TO MOVE IN. These poufs (with back support!) are the perfect scale for this petite table – something with a more traditional profile or geometric shape would have felt too big or boxy in this confined space. (PS. I didn’t cry when I saw the price tag on those chairs, but I also didn’t NOT cry. One day, y’all.)

left: design by batiik studio, photo by bertrand fompeyrine, via clever | right: design by simone mcewan, via hunker

These are the last two tiny setups I wanted to show you today – both are SUCH examples of how to use really tight spaces. I love how sleek the built-in banquette is on the right, because it really lets that custom table and vintage chairs shine. (Pro tip: this blue tabletop was custom made from MDF, which is a great way to get a high-end look on a budget.)

And, I mean, who WOULDN’T want to relax in this moody nook? So intimate. So luxe. The design here is so good that you totally forgot that red and green scream “it’s Christmas!!!” in literally any other setting, right? Clock those pedestal bases on both tables, too – when you’re navigating close quarters, the last thing you need are four legs taking up SUPER valuable real estate.

design by crystal sinclair designs | photo by sean litchfield | via home adore

I encourage you to click through and peek at all the photos of this room – there’s SO, SO, SO MUCH function in a pretty reasonably-sized living room. The layout is phenomenal and inspiring (like, enough to make me reconsider my entire living room – it’s awesome). The choice to extend the banquette all the way to the wet bar is brilliant, too – like, sure, it provides extra seating, but it also just looks so finished and polished and considered.

left: design by olivia botrie, photo by angus fergusson, via house & home | right: design by basic projects, photo by kirk robert, via garden and gun

Coming in hot with two more leather inspiration shots for all my practical cuties out there!!! Upholstery is obviously pretty freakin’ important when you’re, you know, EATING and DRINKING and SPILLING HAPHAZARDLY (just me on that last one?). If you’re not going to opt for a stain-resistant fabric, leather or vinyl will be your best bets for easy cleanup.

photo by julie ansiau | via marie deroudilhe

Y’all, I pinned SO MANY joint-dining room/libraries when digging around for this post. Is this like, the next big thing? (Don’t vote yet, there are two more below!!!) This one reminds me a bit of Arlyn’s dining room, though – if you’ve struggled at all with your floating dining table taking up too much space in a room, why not try to bring it closer to the wall so you can open up a wider walkway? Banquettes to the rescue!!

left: photo by sara-ligorria tramp, from: afraid of designing a boring home? | right: design by sceg architetti, photo by barbara corisco, via architectural digest

TWO MORE STRAIGHT BENCHES FOR YA. Since this is pretty reminiscent of a classic dining setup – like, a rectangular table with seating on both sides – the “opt for a pedestal base” rule (read: suggestion) no longer applies here. Don’t go crazy with your table length and be sure to leave enough space to slide out (on BOTH sides!), but otherwise…the world’s your oyster, baby. Enjoy your unlimited table selection.

design by raphaël le berre and thomas vevaud | photo by stephen julliard | via veranda

I have had this pinned for YEARS and it still hasn’t gotten old. What a freakin’ GENIUS solution for an ultra-narrow, design-agony-inducing dining room!!! I’m not normally a glass dining table fan (in case I haven’t made it clear, I am the world’s messiest eater and I lack the tolerance to handle smudges on an all-glass surface) but this airy table and those neutral oak chairs really let the banquette and wallpaper shine. I can’t help but imagine this as like, a blank box when the homeowners first moved in – I don’t think ANYONE could have dreamed that such a tight spot would one day comfortably fit a dining table for 8+ people. (And before you scroll, peep the Seletti monkey sconce in the back!!! It’s all just so fun!!!)

left: design by giancarlo valle, photo by wim wenders, via architectural digest | right: design by kevin dumais, photo by eric piasecki, via elle decor

We have OFFICIALLY reached the ~large and in charge~ portion of the roundup, friends. Both of these rooms could have happily housed a whole bunch of dining chairs…but like, don’t the banquettes just look better? The room on the left just feels so clean and uncluttered; the banquette on the right allows the dining table to line up JUST RIGHT with that doorway (if there were regular chairs instead of this leather bench, the table would have needed to go way further into the room so the person in the middle could reach their seat!).

design by d’apostrophe design | photo by william waldron | via architectural digest

WHAT. A. STATEMENT. Without the banquette, this table and these chairs would have felt dinky and aimless (they’d just be floating in the middle of nowhere, guys!!!). If you’re looking for high impact without a ton of stuff, consider opting for a huge piece of furniture that can anchor your space. Everything here is minimal and quiet, but it also feels finished and intentional. (I could never pull this off – BRB, can’t stop putting color everywhere – and that makes the restraint displayed here even more impressive to me.)

left: design by celerie kemble, photo by christopher sturman, via house beautiful | right: photo by marc von praag | via living etc.

Two more U-shaped banquettes for ya! Notice the return to the pedestal base – if more than half of your family/friends/whoever’s at your house will be seated on the banquette, it may be wise to at least consider getting those table legs out of the way. On the left, please clock those pull-out drawers underneath the bench seating. On the right, please clock another dining library (!!!).

design by beata heuman | photo by simon brown | via living etc

And to think – I allllllmost made it through a post without a Beata Heuman photo. I wrote about this one a little bit when I tried to externally process how to put furniture in front of a window, but I had to share it again here – look how the moulding runs across the base of the banquette! SUBLIME. It’s also pretty fun to see a banquette being used at the short end of the table, don’t you think? (Also, please notice that the outlets on the right haven’t been Photoshopped out, which is not relevant but still VERY COOL!)

left: design by hadley wiggins, via 1st dibs | right: via barlow & barlow

And before I let you go, I just wanted to make sure that you felt empowered to go REALLY long with your banquette bench seat. I know that end chairs can feel pretty confusing when it comes to built-in seating – like, “do I need them? Will they look weird if my chair overlaps my bench?” – so let this serve as evidence that your end chairs will look GREAT, no matter where they fall. (And get a load of that third little library vignette on the right!!!)

But now, I gotta know – WHAT SAY YOU? Any pro tips to share with the audience? And maybe most importantly of all – which one of these is your favorite??? (My top 3: the Beata Heuman yellow sofa/pink chair combo, the super narrow dining room with the blue banquette, and obviously the little nook with those $$$ flower poufs. ) Let’s all crown a winner…or we could also, like, talk more in-depth about the subject at hand. (Either way.) I’ll see ya down there! LET’S CHAT? xx

Opening Image Credits: Design by Sarah Zachary | Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

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Folding banquet tables, selection and operation rules

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Properly selected banquet furniture will guarantee a successful and completely uncomplicated ceremonial event. Next, let's talk about what folding banquet tables can be found today, and what is remarkable about such furniture in practice.

Types of folding banquet table

In recent years, choosing a highly functional, easy-to-use and affordable banquet table has become somewhat more difficult. Modern manufacturers are expanding the variety of such furniture, providing customers with more and more new models with additional features, original design. The main performance characteristics of different types of banquet tables are described below. Based on external characteristics, all folding banquet tables that exist today are conditionally divided into certain groups.

Catering

Catering is a professional service for an offsite banquet event. The ideal furniture for a celebration in a remote area is high-strength plastic folding tables.

They are light in weight, practical, resistant to wear and the negative effects of various environmental factors.

All furniture of this type is divided into the following types:

By shape

The following types of banquet tables are distinguished by shape:

Note that round and oval versions are more comfortable than strictly geometric tables, as they do not have corners and legs in the corners. That is, a seated person will not rest their feet on a furniture leg.

OvalSquareRectangularRound

By function

Banquet tables of the following types are distinguished by the level of functionality:

Children are mobile and it is not always possible to solve the problem with the help of pillows, therefore it is better to choose a table for a children's celebration, which has the ability to lower the level of the dining surface.

On wheelsFoldingStationaryHeight-adjustable

Materials

Tables and chairs made of these materials are the most popular today.

Material Pluses Cons
Natural wood Expensive view, amazing beauty Heavy weight, high cost
Plastic Light weight, high practicality Low aesthetic
chipboard Affordable, light weight Poor practicality water resistance
MDF Original design, relatively affordable price

Medium moisture resistance

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Video

The video shows one of the models of folding structures for banquets.

Photos of folding banquet tables

In the selection of photos you can see what designs are available for banquets.

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