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Best Banquette Seating – 17 Top Eat-In Kitchen Designs

July 27, 2021
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Today we explore the best banquette seating: 17 top eat-in kitchen designs. We are covering built-in banquette seating: an upholstered bench along a wall and free-standing banquette seating: a bench or sofa without a wall.

Built-in Banquette Seating

The first breakfast nook above is designed by Jkath Design. Featuring a light wood beam ceiling and large steel windows this room is full of architectural moments. The wrap-around booth creates a cozy seating area for this dining space. 

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The second seating area is designed by Nina Freudenberger. The room features statement windows, a built-in corner bench, and a free-standing bench.

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The third seating area is by Pauline Lorenzi-Boisrond of Studio Etthem. This teal dining area makes the most of a small space by getting creative with placement.

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Our fourth dining area by Welcome Projects features a soft pastel color palette, velvet fabric, and an archway.

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The fifth banquette seating area is by Crystal Sinclair Designs. This space is in a small pre-war Manhattan apartment and infuses the charm of old Paris. The soft gray walls feature paneling details and are paired with a built-in brown leather bench.

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Our sixth dining area by Paul Bates Architects features wall-to-wall statement windows, a white bench with cow print fabric, an oval table, and free-standing chairs.

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The seventh banquette dining area is by Bree Leech. This airy pastel space pairs a leather bench with a wood table and chairs.

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The eighth banquette area by french interior designer Pierre Yovanovitch showcases a curved corner bench and a gallery wall.

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Our ninth seating moment by Charleston, South Carolina designer, Cortney Bishop Design has a backless leather corner booth with an assortment of throw pillows.

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The tenth breakfast nook by Rita Teichner features a curved built-in booth, a circular dining table, and free-standing chairs housed under a statement light fixture.

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Our eleventh singing area is by Anita Yokota. This space executes a corner booth well and allows for plentiful seating.

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The twelfth banquette moment by Palmer Weiss features velvet green upholstery and two small side tables.

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Our thirteenth kitchen seating area is by Design Manifest. This bright space is right off of the kitchen and features a coral upholstered corner booth.

Free-standing Banquette Seating

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The fourteenth banquette seating area by Veronique Cotrel Studio features a free-standing sofa and bench in pastel tones.

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Our fifteenth design by Katie Holloman showcases a free-standing sofa paired with a circular dining table and two chairs.

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Our sixteenth space by John B. Murray Architect has a free-standing corner sofa that looks almost like a built-in.

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For our seventeenth banquette seating area is designed by Bungalow Home. This space features an interesting free-standing corner bench paired with an oval dining table and chairs.

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Get inspired by outfits to wear when entertaining for breakfast, lunch, or dinner in your banquette dining area.

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