16 Dining room or kitchen banquettes
Most often referred to as a dining nook, banquettes puts an entirely new spin on dining spaces. The offer an affordable - if done DIY - alternative to the traditional dining table and chairs, and take up far less floor space.
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Traditionally banquettes have been pretty bland and boring, but modern design has transformed the banquette into a feature worth considering if your dining room is short on space.
If your DIY skills are up to scratch, you could even build a banquette bench that incorporates storage to stow away seasonal linen, extra crockery, or items that don't quite fit into the storage you already have. Building a banquette is similar to making a storage ottoman: a basic rectangular box with a hinged lid.
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A stylish banquette not only serves as a space for dining, it could also be used for entertaining. Add glamour by upholstering the wall to serve as a backdrop for bench-style seating.
Installing a banquette in a kitchen or breakfast room offers a lovely way for the family to gather together for casual meals. It's also serves as a nice place to sit and relax with a good boo
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