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looking for help with kitchen banquette

9 months ago

Looking for decor advice as im stumped. I want to cozy up this space in our eat in kitchen too much white and too sterile for us for sure. the wal behind the banquette seating, baord and batten wall? color? art? cushions for seat or no?

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thinkdesignlive

9 months ago

If that’s the table you plan to use there then I’d just make that hooks and a cushion and consider it a drop spot. Too hemmed in for actual seating unless you go with a small round table in front of it.

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HALLETT & Co.
9 months ago
Minimally you need a wedge shaped back cushion and a seat cushion. No idea what it was planned for thickness wise.
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jackowskib
9 months ago
Not sure if you’re planning to have the table there for seating but I probably wouldn’t if you can keep the path open there to the door. Perhaps a large piece of art with a complimentary cushions and pillows beneath. Or turn into an organized drop zone maybe.
Kate J
Original Author
9 months ago
We do use the seating with this table. We just keep the table out slightly when not in use to get at the cabinets. Not as cumbersome as it sounds lol. So cushion for seating would be great along with maybe throw pillows? Any thoughts on the wall behind to add some color etc?
nhb22
9 months ago
last modified: 9 months ago
Kate J - Something this simple could do the trick. A little trim, accent paint, and sconces.

My banquette is flanked by windows, a sconce, and artwork. Also have the little T.V. for viewing the news and Wheel of Fortune when we eat dinner. I think a cushion is a must! I opted for throw pillows for those that prefer a soft backing.

Candice Olsen goes a step further with THIS quilted backdrop!
Kate J
Original Author
8 months ago
Thank you so much, @nhb22!!! ❤️
Kat
8 months ago
I would probably do vertical tongue and groove boards. With board and batten you'd only get one or two sections and the wood strips would be sticking out for people who may lean back. With vertical tongue and groove you'd get some texture but it would ultimately still be smooth.. We did our entire laundry room and a wall in our family room with it as well as one in our master. It adds so much warmth. I'd definitley get a cushion made to size and add a few throws.

Alternately I like that photo above. with just the top half painted and the bottom left to match.

Is it the ktichen on the other side of the table?

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