An upholstered
banquette makes good use of a window alcove and is a neat way to seat a number of dinner guests.
Then there are
the banquettes made with striped, hand - woven rugs and blankets in pink, orange, and red; and the neon - pink - flecked glass wall separating the dining room from the kitchen.
When I saw an idea for a DIY
banquette made from IKEA cabinets over at Aubrey & Lindsay's Little House Blog I found my solution!
A nautical light fixture, freestanding table, and built - in
banquette make this breakfast nook feel more like a ship's galley than a land - locked kitchen.
Not exact matches
Banquette seating
makes perfect use of this transitional kitchen alcove as a modern pendant light hangs over a simple tulip table.
In a Manhattan kitchen the chairs and
banquette are custom
made, the Saarinen table is from Design Within Reach, and the pendant light is from Avantgarden; the wallpaper is by Hines & Company, and the herringbone flooring is original.
The kitchen's bright blue
banquette is custom -
made in a historic (yet perfectly updated) Manhattan apartment.
With red - lacquered walls covered in framed pictures, velvet
banquettes and well - spaced tables, this romantic restaurant's ambient setting
makes this eatery a wonderful choice for a dinner date in Edinburgh.
The Watchmen star was reportedly «all over» her new long - haired mystery man at the party for her Ocean Drive magazine cover, with one reveller telling Page Six, «They were hot and heavy,
making out and dancing on
banquettes.»
The dining area has a cozy
banquette backed by floral - print cushions and colorful artwork, and a fully equipped kitchen lets you try your hand at
making your own local delicacies.
With dark
banquettes and tables dimly lit by small chandeliers and candles, the interior provides a chic atmosphere for enjoying innovative cocktail creations like the Paper Tiger (
made with serrano chile — infused gin, manzanilla sherry, lime, and grapefruit) and Diamond Heist, a concoction of rum, cachaça, pineapple, and Pêche de Vigne.
A fully equipped kitchen
makes it easy to try out local specialties or simply fix a snack, and there's room for everyone at the dining area's inviting
banquette.
Another advantage: Upholstering the seat and back
makes the
banquette super comfortable.
The
banquette would
make a nice balance with the kitchen bench diagonally across from it.
The
banquette will be your dream come true — I remember a recent post when you wished for one but couldn't
make it work.
Yes, I actually have tried my table off centered and even thought about
making it an intentional design choice, like almost a
banquette feel!
At the back of the kitchen is a pristine boot room, with ample storage and a built - in
banquette to
make it easy to put on and take off boots.
Since our table didn't fit comfortably in the center (it
made it feel too crowded all the way around and didn't leave any walking path), we decided to pull the table under the window to give it more of a «
banquette» layout.
I also love that island with the attached
banquette —
makes for so much more room!
In the spacious kitchen's eat - in area, the couple replaced the sliding glass door with a combination of windows and a glass - panelled door,
making room for the L - shaped
banquette.
«We added a pile of toss cushions to the dining room
banquette to
make it feel like a cozy reading nook,» says Linda.
I'm watching how you are
making the
banquettes, as I want to
make a window seat on our landing.
Banquette seating options
make the most of often - unused spaces.
You realize, don't you, that what
makes your first inspiration pic from BHG absolutely perfect is the orange kitty cuddled on the
banquette cushion?
We put in the L - shaped
banquette 6 years ago and it continues to be one of the best decisions we've
made in this house.
Blend a corner
banquette with white walls and white décor to
make it nearly invisible.
The eat - in area's table (
made by one of the homeowners» brothers) is spacious, and the
banquette is built for huddling upon — a good thing, because the offerings are sure to entice drop - in guests.
Make the most of a small kitchen by adding
banquette seating.
Interior designer: Laura Vogtle, Design Supply • 205.910.5369
[email protected] Builder: Trey Goldstein, Cotton Construction Inc. • 205.413.1962 cottonconstructioninc.com Landscape design: Curb Appeal • 205.942.5200 curbappealonline.com
Banquette in kitchen: Grant Trick of Design Industry • 205.224.5599 granttrick.com Vanity in powder bath: Brooks Barrow through Design Supply at Pepper Place select art available through Gallery 1930 • 205.870.1930 artgallery1930.com Foyer: ceiling light fixture: Ochre ochre.net Living room chandelier: Julie Neill through Design Supply Dining room: chandeliers: through Design Supply table: Taracea through Design Supply Family room: Verellen chairs: Patina • 205.802.9805 chandelier: Julian Chichester through Design Supply Master bedroom: bed: Oly Studio through Design Supply Chandelier: Arete Collection Aretecollection.com Master bathroom chandelier: through Design Supply Girl's Gold Bedroom: bed:
Made Goods through Design Supply Girl's silver bedroom chandelier: through Design Supply.
Extra-tall drapes bring the eyes upward to
make the space seem larger while the upholstered
banquette with studs
makes comfy seating out of an open corner.
Glossy delft blue paint
makes a good - cheer statement that draws attention to this bay's windows, woodwork, and paneled
banquette.
The custom 14 - foot
banquette runs the entire length of the staircase,
making it an ideal place to read or take afternoon naps.
The bentwood chairs are from EQ3, the table from Chocolate Mousse and the
banquette was custom
made by Vance Upholstery.
Barnes tried tables of various sizes and shapes for the kitchen and ultimately selected a long, narrow table from Leonards, which
makes a perfect match for the built - in
banquette.
Curved
banquettes that seat three people each were custom -
made to conform to the curve of the table.
The kitchen
banquette is covered in a Holly Hunt linen, the table is custom
made, and the armchairs are by Lucca Studio; the chandelier is from Kristen Buckingham, the shades are of a linen by Raoul Textiles, and the beams and ceiling are reclaimed barn wood.
The owner has
made the most of the small kitchen space by adding
banquette seating.
A corner
banquette with generous seat pads and scatter cushions
makes the perfect inviting nook for relaxed breakfasts or informal lunches.
So, by incorporating simple elements like the glass pendant lights, curvaceous Thonet bar stools and a comfy
banquette, Katie
made the overall look a bit more casual.