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BREAKFAST NOOK LOOK – BUILT-IN BANQUETTE SEATING!

November 14, 2012
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breakfast nook with sunny banquette built in windows, wood floors, white cabinets with turquoise pillows and cushions on the bench
Built in bench seating under a window in a bright sunny breakfast nook. (above)

After seeing the darling eat in kitchen that I showed you in yesterday’s post, I’ve had breakfast nooks on my mind. Now…most normal people have regular life things on their minds…family, friends, love, work, religion, politics, helping others…I’ve thought about those normal things certainly…but for an entire day or so I have truly been thinking a lot about breakfast nooks. I know…weird…I know…weird. Welcome to my world.

Anyhooo….in yesterday’s post, the home owner chose a round table and adorable cafe chairs to make a stunning breakfast nook space off of her kitchen. After I saw that nook, I wanted to scoop it right up and take it home…there is a problem…I do live in a tiny tiny tiny cottage in the Hollywood Hills so I have no space for a proper eat in kitchen dining area…but that nook got me thinking…could I do the same type of nook with built-in bench seating?

Well, if you are doing your kitchen or trying to figure out how to squeeze a table and chairs into a small cove or nook…here are some ideas on banquette seating!

amie weitzman's gray breakfast nook with built in bench banquette style seating and two gray chairs
Sleek gray and white banquette seating in a small eat-in area. (above)
rehkamp larson architects' breakfast nook with booth banquette style bench seating, a wooden table with white legs, pendant light and built in wood slat ceiling
Built in bench with drawers…function and more function…seating and storage! (above)
elle decor's allegra hicks' breakfast nook with banquette seating with patterned cushions, a wodden table and diamond windows with a view of a backyard
A U shaped banquette provides for lots of stylish seating in this comfy nook. (above)
kendall wilkinson' breakfast nook with a large wooden table surrounded by white chairs and benches with blue leather coverings
Blue vinyl cushions for this L shaped banquette. (above)

Which of these breakfast nooks do you like best?  I like the first one and I also like the sleek gray!  Do weigh in – comment below…pick your favorite!

Happy Wednesday!

xo
Coco

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Photos: House & Home; Amie Weitzman; Rehkamp Larson Architects; Elle Decor; Kendall Wilkinson

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11 responses to “BREAKFAST NOOK LOOK – BUILT-IN BANQUETTE SEATING!”

  1. Anonymous says:
    November 14, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Love love the first one, so bright and fresh!

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  2. Stephanie says:
    November 14, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    First one is the best for sure!

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  3. Kelly Pelley says:
    November 14, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    I love the same 2 that you mentioned. I am wanting a banquette in my kitchen as well. Thanks for the inspiration

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  4. Kristine Robitzsch says:
    November 14, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    I am always dreaming to have my own built in banquette seats. Your design is awesome!

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  5. The View from The Back says:
    November 15, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    The first one is so lovely with all of the divine windows and I love the elegance of it all!

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  6. Anna - Canoe Design says:
    November 15, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    I love that first image – there is something so amazing about banquette seating in a corner window. I love the bright airy feel of it!

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  7. David Carney says:
    November 27, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    I just love bench seats. There is something about sitting across from somebody and looking them in the eye. I have always found bench seating so cozy. You have taken a minus and turned it into a plus! The bench seating works great in a small space and creates a great feel, both when you walk into the room and when you leave. Well done and with the white it’s over the top!

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  8. Carolyn van Arkel says:
    November 30, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    Love the first two. Especially the table in the second one. I am building one of these in my house and am looking for a table like this one. Any idea where its from?

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  9. Margie says:
    November 20, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    I love the table in the second picture. This would be perfect for our future kitchen nook. Do you know where I can find it? Thanks!

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  10. craftyfoodiemom says:
    January 21, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    Where can you buy this kind of seating? Does it have to be custom made only?

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  11. marie friedman says:
    July 12, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    I like the gray as well as the blue I need price & how wide & length & does it come in pieces?

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