Banquette seating

Banquette seating

Are you one of those people who always request a booth when you go to a restaurant? Whenever I go out with friends, there’s always a scramble for who gets to sit on the banquette, there’s something so intimate and cozy about them. How about incorporating one into your dream home? I absolutely adore banquette seating, whether it’s in a kitchen, dining room, or living room. It’s a comfortable, inviting seating arrangement that’s brilliant at maximising your space.

From elegant silk upholstery to casual built-ins, some that even include hidden storage, there are so many reasons to adore the banquette. They’re comfortable, great for feeding a crowd in small spaces and they add an inviting softness to your kitchen.

Currently I don’t have one, but I will find the perfect spot eventually…

Blush pink silk and a faded Gustavian chair makes this the perfect corner to have your afternoon tea.

Maximise your space with a built-in corner booth.

A bright rug with casual seating, modern chairs and a farmhouse table make this breakfast room cheerful and fun.

Fill your wall with family pictures for a cozy nook.

This would be lovely in Miami, but probably too bright before your first cup of coffee?

Informal banquette style seating looks fresh and lovely with a lick of white paint and clapboard panelling.

Beam me up Scotty!

Vintage enamel pendant lights works very well in this bright, airy corner.

Fitting a gorgeous seating area into a very small space makes this a genius arrangement!

Wow, love this image from Elle Decor, don’t you? The fabric on the chairs, the wallpaper, stylish without being too safe!

More fresh ideas from Kemble interiors.

Blue blue and more blue, too many options to choose from!!

Massucco-warner-miller-design. The deep-buttoning is adorable.

Don’t you just love the french metal windows?

Symmetry is key in this dining area from House Beautiful. Imagine having a long lunch with good friends in this inviting space.

Now this has GOT to cheer you up on a gloomy day!

Again very cleverly utilising a small space.

A conservatory to aspire to in Elle Decor.

Imagine some cheese and red wine in this cosy setting…

This winter white palette works very well in a modern apartment.

Lindsey bond turquoise wall with a quatrefoil mirror and tulip table.

A Rachel Halverson high backed bench wit studs adds a sense of drama.

Banquette Dining via Atlanta Homes & Lifestyle

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyle

Stud detail on the bench, a giant clamshell, dark wooden floors and interesting ceiling detail, what’s not to love?

Perfection.

Do you have space for a banquette? Which one would you choose?

Gretha Scholtz

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Ok, I know I seem a bit schizophrenic in my decor choices, yesterday modern, today Scandinavian, the next day French… Well, I like different things in different countries! It would be very boring if all our houses had the same theme. It depends whether the house is in a city, on an island, what the light is like, what the building tells you it wants to be! I love this French style vignette for an entrance hall. Too smart for our island house, but a definite possibility for an apartment in Paris or Stockholm… The turned legs and vintage wood with heavily distressed iron bracket on this console is all style. Perfect for an entryway, hallway or behind a sofa…

Like a window on Paris in the Springtime, this elegant canvas print of blossoming cherry branches embraces elements of romance in hues of sky blue, grey, taupe, and cream. Bring Paris to you!

Cherry blossom canvas print

I would add this lovely, hand-cut, hand-sewn, and hand-tailored high back settee to make this entrance feel really lux. It comes in fashion fabrics including trellis print and linen-look solids to take your room from neutral to sensational. Constructed from extra-thick kiln-dried hardwood and reinforced with wooden corner blocks, the hefty frame will ensure that it becomes a family heirloom. The final touch is the button back detailing, which gives a tailored look.

And, just to finish it off, inspired by an aged iron gate, this table lamp is all about unique detail. A sand burlap oval shade, trimmed in a deep tan burlap and lined with gold and taupe zebra print, tops a perfectly aged iron scroll-work base.

All this available from Shades of white.

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