4 ways with… BANQUETTE SEATS

Ideas that make dining more stylish, and comfortable

1 ISLAND ADD-ON

Multifunctional furniture is always a space-saving win, and this island/banquette combo takes top prize for functionality and flair. Providing vital extra prep space in a compact kitchen, this clever island idea will easily seat five to six diners.

3 NICHE IDEA

In a small dining nook like this one, fitting banquette seats tight to the wall on all three sides means the table size is far more practical than it would be with chairs. Enjoy a cosy booth-style niche that’s perfect for intimate dinners with family and friends.

2 BRIGHT SPARK

Dial up the colour in a sun-filled spot for a seriously uplifting mood boost no matter what the weather brings. Wall-mounted banquette seating leaves more flooring on show, creating a great visual trick to increase the sense of space.

4 PLAN SEATING

The joy of stools, compared to chairs, is that they can be tucked right under the table, improving the traffic flow through the space. Bear this in mind if your banquette dining is en route to the garden or in another busy thoroughfare.