Color and Shape of Dining Table for built-in Banquette?

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Looking for a dining table for my built in banquette. I like wood and found the middle picture on line. Would that blend with the banquette? The carpet and cardboard are the outline of the size 70"x36". Any ideas appreciated. Thank you.

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Mama Cita

last year

I’ve noticed that folks tend to lean heavily on tables when exiting bench seating. So the more stable the table, the better to avoid tipping. Might want to test any tables you’re considering by pressing at a corner. If shopping on line, look for legs nearer the ends, supports that terminate in pedestals at the floor, table weight, etc.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
I hate banquette seating it barely functions at a picnic table and IMO in a DR never Try getting in and out if yoiu are in the middle not pleasant and for sure not happening gracefully and even worse when in a corner Why this type of seating at all. How many bodies are you wanting to seat daily ? Sorry just looks horrible to me for any kind of dining.
njmomma
last year
I should say, benches, banquettes, are not my favorite, but since you have it. Lets see if we can make it work.

Have you pick out your cushions? Are you farmhouse, modern, shaker, etc.?

What chairs will you be using in this area?

You seem to have found a table size that works for the area. Will it work with your other elements? Ask for a sample of the color to check it out in your home.
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Jilly
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I think that table would work, but it helps to have more context, as njmomma said (like her examples, too).

I like the stain color you used, very nice.

You will have cushions? They’d make it very cozy.

More ideas here:

https://www.digsdigs.com/banquette-seating-ideas/
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velos
Original Author
last year
Thank you for the responses I appreciate your time and suggestions.

This is a newly built vacation home and the model showed with a high top seating for 4. With seniors and small children in the picture backing out of your chair would dent the wall due to space limitations. We were going to put a full cushion just on the seat but like the wood so much and as mentioned the ease of access sliding in and out we aren't going to get cushions for now. As this is our first full summer in the new house we will try it out for awhile then come back to that. There will be no permanent seating opposite the banquette as it would be in the pathway to the kitchen so when company comes we will pull out folding card table chairs. If cushioning is needed on the banquette we may consider individual seat cushions??

Another feature of the banquette is badly needed storage in this small home we had the banquette custom
built with 5 full extension drawers with 100lb capacity slides and the same wood as the kitchen cabinets. I would say mountain rustic/modern simple lines is the theme, comfort and function are a priority.

Does the table top color in the photo go with the wood flooring and banquette wood color? Or should I look for a dark wood table?
Jilly
last year
I really think either stain would look fine.

Great idea to use it for storage!
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velos
Original Author
last year
Thank you for the web link https://www.digsdigs.com/banquette-seating-ideas/ I found this dark banquette and light table with light floor combination.
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The Best Dressed House
last year
I would not select a table top stain that matches the floor. It would make the L-shape bench appear too visually heavy , compared to the table. I believe you will end up wanting cushions, if you long for comfortable seating and xtra time spent around the table.
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yeonassky
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Personally I would use two tables with drop leafs. The reason for that is when using it for just a couple of people it's very nice to be able to get in and out of the table easily. When using it for a group the table could be pulled apart or a leaf dropped down for Ease of exit.

The complaint I often hear with banquets is that the seat isn't deep enough and it is not cushioned enough for sitting for a long time. Aside from the difficulty of getting out of behind the barrier table. Ymmv. As you say you can live with it and then change your mind.

Forgot to say that I like the table you have chosen but the table top does look a little too light and float away compared to the darkness of everything else.
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The Best Dressed House
last year
RE: pic above with light table top, this arrangement works nicely because they are carrying the color of the bench /cushion in the chairs. The chairs stain & upholstery match the bench. In this scenario, I think the light table top works.
Kendrah
last year
I think that table and those benches will look great together. So much of it depends on how you style it - chandelier, pillows, rug, wall art. You can really have fun and go in so many different directions. I love how large both are and suspect you will get tons of use out of this table. Enjoy!
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always1stepbehind
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I like the trestle style compared to the X leg style you show. I love the idea of the banquette seating whether or not it is ideal or less convenient than conventional seating around a table. I'm kicking around banquette or bench seating in my dining area too :-)
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