26 Beautiful Banquettes, Booths and Benches To Cozy Up Your Kitchen

Adding a banquette, booth or bench to your kitchen or breakfast nook is one of the easiest ways to create a warm and cozy spot for the entire family to gather for daily meals. They're also a perfect solution for smaller kitchens or awkwardly-shaped spaces in your home — whether it's a forgotten corner or an unused niche.

This East Hampton home is a prime example. To make the most of the sunny space, the designers installed a curved banquette covered in chocolate brown velvet. The cozy corner offers eat-in seating for family and guests to soak up the sun and the view.

You don’t have to have a large table in order to have a banquette. With this smart setup, an adorable round table makes it easy for people to enjoy a comfortable seat without having to disrupt those around them when they wish to get up.

If you want to make a splash with your banquette, use a bold fabric. If you choose a brighter color, consider a simpler pattern, or go super bold and choose a graphic fabric that will really make a big statement in your space.

Sometimes you can fit a banquette into your kitchen by adding it to an unused wall. Traditional wainscoting runs around the perimeter of this empty-wall-turned-breakfast nook. The cushy lavender banquette adds extra seating and creates an additional spot for a quick bite or working from home.

Bright chartreuse upholstered seats make for a lively and comfy dining experience in this fun, contemporary kitchen. The nearby floor-to-ceiling windows make the corner even brighter.

This multifunctional banquette provides seating and storage, making this corner ideal for both eating and work. A cheery pink paint job sets the space apart, while a pile of velvet cushions make it a comfy spot to enjoy breakfast with the family. Colorful artwork is showcased in white mats and frames for maximum impact against soft pink walls.

A built-in, custom banquette saves space in this kitchen. Not only does it make use of a tight corner, it also has drawers for added storage. The window shade and artwork in muted hues complement the bench cushions and cabinetry, while a contemporary chandelier adds flair.

This kitchen's banquette, which is built into the island, is perfect for enjoying breakfast with family. And that includes the furry family members, thanks to a custom niche for pet bowls.

A sofa-inspired leather banquette and stunning chandelier exude glamour in this luxurious breakfast area. Simple yet chic Roman shades in a neutral color filter the sun while still admitting plenty of natural light and adding to the room’s sophisticated appeal.

Banquettes don’t always need to be casual. Here, a glam, round banquette would be a showstopper in almost any space. You definitely need more room to allow for a bench this large, but if you have the room (and a larger family!), this is perfect for you.

While most banquettes tend to be a bit shorter to fit into smaller spaces, that doesn’t mean you can’t go big, too. This one fills the entire back wall; however, it pairs perfectly with a longer, narrower dining table.

Who would have thought a family with children could have such a luxurious breakfast nook? Designer Jamie Herzlinger utilized white faux leather, which looks decadent but also holds up to a lot of wear and tear. She also opted to include a few pull-up chairs to make it easy for mom and dad to be up and down as they take care of the family.