Thursday's Room(s) ~ The Banquette

Custom bench and shelving. traditional kitchen

I am working on two kitchens right now ~ among other things. In one of them, I am using a clever method of gleeming a comfortable dining space within the confines of the room AND adding extra storage. I need to seat five daily and more when family and friends visit. Enter the banquette. This smart detail has been around for centuries. Today, it is used effortlessly in kitchens, dining rooms... any room that would like a section for dining and the convenience of extra storage. Here are some examples I found on Houzz...

Rhodes Architecture + Light modern kitchen
Apartment Therapy Chicago  Bright Blue Sofa at the Kitchen Table

MEA - Novato Residence modern dining room
Anne Forell Architecture traditional kitchen
Schwartz and Architecture contemporary kitchen

I love this kitchen and the position of the dining area.

kitchen modern dining room

This application is perfect. I love the finish and the interest with the shelving.

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Dining  dining room

So cozy!

What I love about them is they transcend all design styles. Some above have no cushions. I wouldn't be able to sit on them for very long without getting.... well.... a butt cheek ache. I understand the look especially if wonderful wood with an elegant grain is used. Still... my butt cheeks come first. I'll use cushions.

What do you think... cushions or no cushions?

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