to build a little banquette seating into my kitchen corner and was wondering if anyone had any ideas. My kitchen is very small.
That's the perfect little nook for banquette seating! Since you mentioned your kitchen is small, what if you ditched the traditional L-shaped seating and just added seating against the brick wall within the alcove? You could try to find a storage bench that fits the dimensions or go custom and build something exact for that spot. Do you like the circular table? You could also do a rectangular table that's coming out from the blue wall. For cushions, I like simple pillows to lean against or something that's attached to the wall. Here are some of my favorite inspiration pics I had saved:
Keep us posted!
What a perfect little area, I love the idea of filling the one wall with a banquette and a rectangular table coming from the wall, perhaps with a drop leaf on one, or both sides, or the end not attached to the wall. As I hate moving my chairs to clean the floor, I think this could ease some of the legs challenges that are faced when doing so. I don't really see a negative to it.
I've seen one built using Ikea cube storage or bookcase turned on its side. Look up Ikea hacks.
A little banquette in that corner would be a great way to maximize space while making it feel cozy and intentional! Since your kitchen is small, keeping it light and airy will help. Consider a built-in L-shape or even just a simple bench along the brick wall with storage underneath for extra functionality.
If you want a softer look, upholstered cushions in a subtle pattern or a warm neutral would add comfort without overwhelming the space. A slim, pedestal table (or one with rounded edges) would make it easier to slide in and out. You could also play with adding sconces or a statement light to define the area even more.
The charm of your current setup is already lovely, so a built-in banquette would just enhance that welcoming feel.
A well made banquette that fits over floor molding takes up less space than a table and chairs. I would custom make one that fits over the floor molding that either has a lift up top or drawers. I would choose the wall that will encroach less into the small kitchen and use a square or round table you can add leaves to if needed. Basically, as long a banquette as possible but the keep the table short for everyday use and then be able to stretch it out and add other chairs for special occasions.
Are you sure a banquette won't take up more room than your current arrangement? I would tape off the area where the bench would go and see how it feels, keeping in mind that you won't be able to push it under the table like you can with your chairs. In addition, I have found that a banquette is not the best match for a round table unless it is no wider than a chair. Any wider and someone will sit at a less than ideal angle to the table. Personally, I think your current arrangement is darling.
While banquets always look good, I never find them comfortable. Your table and chairs look great there. You can use different colors for cushions and tablecloths if you get bored.
@Wessygurl I'm so curious if you've made progress on this! Would love to hear any updates 😊
so I did it! I am so happy with my banquet seating area. It’s so cozy. I feel like I’m in a restaurant.
I just needed to have the space be more functional because my house is only 864 ft.². I did do the Banquette and added lots of storage and I just love the functionality and coziness
of the space.
I built the banquette! It’s perfect and do cosy.
I made the cushions 3 1/2 inches thick and it is so cozy and warm
Love!!!!
Joan, bravo!!! It looks SO cozy and inviting. What a dream to have your dining room feel like your favorite restaurant. I'm so glad you went for it 😊
