What’s up with the banquet seats?Restaurant-like and sociable – not to mention a novelty for most people, incorporating a dining table into a home can suddenly transform the dining table from a predictable setting to one that feels comfortable and inviting .

Melissa Hutley, co-founder of interior design practice Hutley & Humm, said: “Bunches are a great way to introduce seating when space is tight, and she uses them regularly in her plans.” You A full seat of three or four people can be seated against the wall when there are usually only two chairs.”And then there’s storage with a lift top lid and drawers – great for space-hogging essentials like wrapping paper, yoga mats and the occasional cooking pan and plate.
Of course, the benches can be extended benches for hallways or bay windows, as Hutley explains: “They provide another area to use fabrics and patterns in the form of cushions – which always bring warmth to one area of ​​the home Beth Dadswell, founder of Imperfect Interiors and Personality, is also a big fan of benches, but advises approaching carefully when it comes to fabrics: “Think carefully about the material you use for your seat cushion and choose something that’s wipe clean or machine washable.
Hmm…almost.As you can see here, the built-in bench seat takes up significantly less space than the dining chair opposite, creating a more laid-back feel.Linen-wrapped cushions are something you can rustle with vintage fabrics.
At the end of this formal living room, this beautiful bay window isn’t getting the love — or use — it deserves, so interior designer Holly Vaughan went with soft seating and built-in nooks for books paid for.”I decided we should really take advantage of this area and create this little area where our clients can go and completely shut down,” she explained. Plenty of natural light makes this setup even more appealing.
“If you’re building a bench dining chair in your kitchen, try using any joinery details, such as tongue and groove or shaker-style paneling,” says Beth Dadswell of Imperfect Interiors.’Paint it in a complementary colour, then mix patterned cushions with plain ones for a contrasting texture.If you can, add sconces and lots of artwork to it to create a cozy dining place.
Not only does a bench reduce the footprint required for chairs around a dining table, but it can also be used as a beautiful piece of furniture in its own right.
“The wall that this seat sits on is huge, so I designed it to be a statement piece that really takes center stage,” explained interior designer Laura Stephens. “The high back, slim side profile and tan leather with Hans Wegner The Wishbone chair complements and complements the lively blue walls.”
In this garden room, the daybed is topped with a removable comforter and loose cushion, providing an extra place to perch or even sleep.
Some late Victorian houses had a long kitchen with a bay window in the middle of one wall.Here it is incorporated into the kitchen layout and creates the perfect opportunity for a small dining area to enjoy your first cup of coffee in the morning while also generating storage space.
Most benches are custom made, so why not have fun with your design?That’s what Laura Stephens did for her own kitchen, inspired by the scallops typical of traditional upholstery.She also opted for buttons to add texture and interest, while bolsters act as armrests.It provides deep storage for those Tuppwerwares that invaded space.

“The dining table could have been placed in front of it, but when it was built, it looked lovely and we decided to keep it that way so it could be seen,” she revealed, and who could blame her?!
Children and upholstery are often the source of disaster.However, Concertex is a clever use of a wipeable faux tan leather that makes it resistant to sticky hands and splashes.This nook by Otta Design is also filled with storage, from three drawers on each side (which also offers a coffee table-style finish) to another bank below.The smoked oiled oak dining table (from Heal’s) and walnut and black leather chairs (from Pinch) give the area depth and sophistication.
In this kitchen by deVOL, the bench seat is painted the same colour, so it blends into the wall.Seat panels lift up to provide storage space.
You don’t notice at first that this setup is actually a bench with upholstered panel lining on the wall, but it’s a cost-effective alternative to elevating a simple seating arrangement, and it gives you the opportunity to play with the fabric Creative choice.
A banquette isn’t much bigger than an alcove, making the most of the space in this compact dining area.Low-slung windows accommodate and provide plenty of natural light and lush views.
Another sofa bed disguised as a long chair.With stools across from this beautiful Fred Rigby dining table, it looks more like a café than a residence—and more desirable.
Carving out a dining area in a cramped kitchen can be difficult, but this L-shaped bench with padding and storage is the perfect solution.Not only does it reduce the number of chairs needed, it also doubles as a homework station and a place to watch TV.
Whether dining, working or just gazing out at the garden, you’ll be hard-pressed to leave this peaceful place, with its slim seating and printed cushions for the most enticing banquets.
In this ideal home, plump mustard accents complement blue kitchen cabinets and make the most of the space below the opening.