The banquette is compact, but also cozy and welcoming — and it can transform a space. Here’s how to design your own. By Tim McKeough When most of us think about furniture, our minds conjure ...

I'm currently obsessed with kitchen banquettes and on a mission to find the perfect nook for one in my own space. Right now, we have an IKEA island with two wooden stools, which is great for busy ...

Since around the late 19th century, banquettes have been a recognisable interior fixture of classic Parisian bistros, where they are often clad in leather or velvet and create intimate booths.

Banquettes, or built-in bench seating, can dress up a space hugging a wall of windows, or fill in an otherwise empty corner. “Few things make me as happy as a booth seat in a restaurant ...

Corner banquettes provide ample seating, especially when additional dining chairs are thrown into the mix. Go for one made out of a durable material, like tufted leather, to ensure that it can ...

Banquettes are no longer hiding in the corner. New designs are allowing the built-in dining areas to complement interiors in high-end homes while creating their own distinctive spaces in the ...

In drawing up a floor plan for the large living room in our new home, we remain undecided about how to furnish an awkward corner that’s about 8 by 6 feet. One possibility is to fill it with a… ...