If your dining space is limited, abanquette seating arrangementis a great option for gathering and eating.
What is banquette seating?
A banquette is a space-saving dining room table and seating option.
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It typically involves built-in bench-like seating running against a wall (or walls) with a freestanding table.
Banquette seating is idealfor small kitchens, large families, and interiors in need of savvy storage solutions.
Existingwindow seatscan also be transformed into banquette seating.
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This will help you determine the best size for your space and needs.
To accommodate comfortable movement, you should leave 9 to 12 inches between the table and banquette seating.
Seat cushions also go a long way in comfort and are typically 2 to 4 inches thick.
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If you plan to use them, include the seat cushion height in your calculations.
Allow a minimum of 21 inches of table length and seating width per person.
Curved banquettes like U-shaped orientations need more generous dimensions to avoid knee-squeezing corners.
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This will give you room to slide your feet back.
Back Support
A built-in backrest is typically more comfortable than throw pillows.
This is more practical than adding drawers, which don’t always open fully depending on the accompanying table.
Cleaning
Many banquettes have a boxed-in base, but some have benches with legs.
Additionally, choosestain-resistant fabricfor banquette seat cushions to make cleaning a breeze.
This allows room to sit down before sliding in.
This is the sweet spot for cozy seating that doesn’t feel cramped.
Hook and loop tape like velcro is a reliable option for keeping cushions in place.
Be sure to buy the “stick and sew” variety, which has one sticky side.
