25 Beautiful Banquettes and Booths

Once you see these stunning ideas for banquettes and booths, you'll be planning a kitchen redesign of your own.

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Quaint Is Great

Adding a banquette to your kitchen 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.

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.

Seating All Around

In addition to a kitchen table and island, designer Peter Salerno incorporated this quaint booth in his kitchen remodel in order to add a cozy spot for the family to dine. "The first cup of coffee in the morning was in the booth," explains Peter. "The kids’ breakfast was served in the booth or on the island. Dinner was at the kitchen table with the family. For big family parties all three are used."

From: Peter Salerno

Take Advantage of an Unused Wall

Sometimes you can fit a banquette into your kitchen by adding it to an unused wall. This small banquette adds extra seating and creates an additional spot for kids to do their homework or enjoy an afternoon snack.

From: Amity Worrel

A Booth-Like Banquette

Use a banquette to create your own at-home booth. Here, a vinyl seat fabric, graphic throw pillows and a restaurant-style table complete a retro look.

Glam Banquette

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.

From: LABLstudio

The Long Banquette

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.

From: Lauren Rubin Architecture

A Bold Banquette

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.

From: Caitlin Murray

Pretty in Pastels

A cheery blue paint job sets this banquette apart, while green upholstered cushions make it a comfy spot to enjoy breakfast with the family. A pair of wooden chairs and a white-washed table add to the home’s cottage appeal.

Seating With Storage

Designer Jil Sonia McDonald hoped to make the most of her client’s space while still incorporating a beloved vintage table. A white and tangerine window seat with built-in storage was just the ticket. "We started with the client's existing round table," explains Jil. "Initially she was going to just use chairs in this area, but I suggested that a bench with storage would be more practical and comfortable."

From: Jil Sonia McDonald

Children's Corner

A tray of art supplies and a quartette of framed children’s art prove that this booth is good for more than just providing a sweet spot for dinner. The bold geometric wallpaper and bright green upholstery make this cute booth the most fun place in the house.

Bye Bye Basic

Inspired by over-the-top transitional wainscoting throughout the house, this banquette takes on a more streamlined, transitional approach. “This house started as a contractor build house, and this was the space that was allocated for the dining table,” says designer Stacey Cohen. “We wanted to maximize it and make it family-friendly, and the only way to do that was with a custom table. The clients loved the table top, and the tulip bases came from tables we found at Ikea. The top is stained in the same gray stain as the floors, which gave it a rich color without being too much of a dramatic change. The banquette pulls out on each end to store placemats and kids’ stuff."

From: Stacey Cohen

City Seating

Take a basic wooden dining table and add a custom banquette on two walls, and all of a sudden you have seating for a dozen. Emeco Navy chairs and a fresh bouquet of sunflowers add a delightful pop of color to this bright space.

From: Susan Galvani

Bright Booth

Bright yellow upholstered seats make for a lively and comfy dining experience in this fun blue and yellow kitchen. An attached wooden table allows for plenty of room underneath the table, making the most of the space.

Decadent Dining

A sofa-inspired banquette and stunning chandelier exude glamour in this luxurious, contemporary breakfast area. A mix of patterned pillows and a black and white accent wall add to the room’s sophisticated appeal.

From: Jennifer Dyer

The Everything Banquette

Before a redesign, this kitchen’s dining area was anything but cozy. After some smart planning by designer Jane Ellison, the stylish banquette that serves multiple purposes completely transformed the space. According to Jane, "Now the banquette is the most used area of the home for leisurely meals, work on laptops, games, art projects and homework. And with electrical outlets built into the banquette side, a much needed IT station is there when needed."

From: Jane Ellison

Party Central

According to designer Vanessa Deleon, for a family that loves to entertain, a built-in booth with island access is a great way to supply extra seating where everyone already gathers. "The island is always the heart of the kitchen, therefore people can congregate by the island and around the 30-inch high table versus a typical 36- or 42-inch bar. It’s especially nice with small children," says Vanessa.

Country Cottage

Booths and banquettes are most often associated with modern and contemporary spaces, but this quaint country kitchen looks super sweet with booth seating for four. On top of its charming appearance, this booth also boasts practicality with a pair of large drawers built into each side.

From: Marika Meyer

Rustic Meets Modern

"The kitchen was designed as the main hub for gathering and entertaining large groups," says the room’s designer, Joseph Stabilito. "The owners wanted to keep the rustic quality of the original house but also wanted a more contemporary feel for the newer sections of the home that would blend in. So we used natural materials like wood and stone to add warmth, but in modern profiles. They specifically wanted a place for casual meals like breakfast, so I designed a banquette tucked into the corner by a nice window."

From: Joseph Stabilito

Relaxation Station

In this white contemporary space, a sleek blue banquette steals the show and adds a pop of color with a relaxing vibe. Exceptional lighting and an orchid centerpiece accentuate the room’s tranquil but stylish look.

Narrow No More

While redesigning an already narrow kitchen, designer Shirry Dolgin hoped to add a table without taking up a lot of space. "It was my goal to have a space that would allow the family to eat in the kitchen and not take away or make the kitchen feel small," explains Shirry. "So instead of stopping the kitchen just after the sink and creating a peninsula with bar stools (the way it used to be), I continued a banquette and added the table and chairs."

Stylish Solution

To make the most of an awkwardly shaped corner, designer Jane Ellison had to think outside of the box. "The walls are not right angles, so the bench and table are custom designed to fit," says Jane. The Burmese carved wood mandala became the focal point in the space and mimics the Asian style of the custom table.

From: Jane Ellison

Urban Dining

Once home to an outdated galley kitchen, this N.Y.C. apartment got a major overhaul that included a fantastic new kitchen with a quaint place to dine that doesn’t take up too much space. This corner seating area includes a custom banquette that easily goes from breakfast nook to home office.

From: Design Development

Perfect Balance

According to designer Barry Dixon, this home featured a charming Arts and Crafts/revival period style, which he hoped to maintain in his kitchen update. "The period lines of the banquette honor the home's history, yet the modern fabrics and bright colors keep it all fresh," says Barry. "Even the documentary wall covering was custom printed in bold citrus colors. In the end, this cozy corner feels casual and modern, yet reverent to a period home."

From: Barry Dixon

Fabulous and Family Friendly

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.

From: Jamie Herzlinger

Dining Zone

Bright and open, this kitchen features smart zones for every activity, including eating. Designer Terry Kenney says, "The table was created using a stainless steel box for the leg and a piece of Cambria quartz as the top. To help tie it to the rest of the space, we lined the exterior edges with the same cherry wood that was used in the kitchen cabinetry. The kitchen features lots of natural light, bright paint and open space, making it a great space with a family-focused eating area – I love this kitchen!"

From: Therese Kenney