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Thursday, March 22, 2012

The Beauty of Banquettes

 I love built-in banquette seating.  Not only does it save space, it can also provide a comfy alternative to most typical kitchen seats.   A banquette is an upholstered bench, and today I am showcasing my favorite banquettes in kitchen nooks.









Aren't they beautiful?  There is definitely a banquette in my dream kitchen...
To see more of my dream kitchen, click here.

33 comments:

  1. I love all of the above!! The last one that goes with the shape of the staircase is gorg!! YOu have such a great eye for things.

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  2. Ooooo... I love this look! I have most of these pinned as my favorites too! I don't have the wall space for banquette seating, but would love to incorporate a beautiful settee to the table! Great post. :)

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  3. I love all of these, especially the third one! Great post :)

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  4. This is such a great idea that you do not see very often. I would always want to sit on the banquette seating. I am a booth girl after all :)

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  5. I so wanted to do a banquette, but the hubs balked. He is now talking about how we should have gone with my original idea. I have a feeling I will be picking out fabric soon. Lovely finds.

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  6. these pictures are so nice!

    http://scarletredblog.blogspot.co.uk/

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  7. How I would love to have a banquette one day!! So hard to pick my favorite!

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  8. i am in love with the bench seating trend as well! love all these choices! :)

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  9. Ugh!!! I love that first one ! So gorge. If I had a little more room I would totally do this! Xoxo Elizabeth

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  10. Oh I love them.. especially the third one.. the sunny yellow one and the second last one.. I'm dreaming already.

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  11. picture #3 is my fave. have you seen the dining room sarah from "sarahs house" decorated? it's amazing..love the wallpaper in there too :-)

    http://nuhasofiyan.blogspot.com

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  12. A house we are looking at has a built in banquette! I am so obsessed with it!

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  13. That first image is fantastic.We love the height and lighting.

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  14. So elegant...definitely want one one day.

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  15. Love those spaces! I agree -- on my list for my future dream kitchen!

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  16. There's just something about nooks! I love the charm they provide! I could sit at one and read for hours on end!

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  17. oh yes me too!! THis is awesome. I've always wanted my kitchen to have a little seating area in the corner, rather than a big table with chairs!

    xoxo,
    brighton

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  18. Couldn't agree more! I love nooks and banquettes (I did a post a few weeks ago).
    These are all so beautiful!

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  19. these are just so gorgeous! I want one at the breakfast nook!

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  20. Oh my gosh - these totally made their way onto our Pin board and into our inspiration file! SO gorgeous! :)

    ♡j
    sorelle in style | $100 SHOPBOP GIVEAWAY!

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  21. oh wow...now that's the style I would like my dining area to be! very plush,and vibrant!

    <3Amanda
    feast.fashion.faves

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  22. Gorgeous pics! I love banquettes, especially when they wrap around a corner. So cozy for a breakfast nook!

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  23. Me too! And you've showcased all my favorites!

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  24. I LOVE how the last one traces the stairs. That's really special.

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  25. I absolutely agree. Such a fun piece I have been wanting to add to my home for ages. They have some really affordable ones at Ballard!

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