Eat in kitchen banquette

A kitchen seating area with storage is more than just a convenient place to sit—it’s a clever way to maximize space and keep your kitchen organized.

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where families gather, cook, dine, and live. It’s the homework station, the landing spot at the end of a long day, and the hub for holiday meals. It’s arguably the most multi-functional space in the home, which is why it has to be COMFORTABLE.

Banquette seating in a small tiny kitchen space

Build your own banquette bench with this easy, step-by-step guide. It's easier than you think to create your very own custom breakfast nook.

These kitchen banquette ideas aren’t about trends—they’re about creating a space you actually want to sit in. Pin the one you love, and let it anchor your next kitchen refresh.

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This bench seat dining nook is something I have thought about creating here for years and it finally came to fruition during our home reno

Banquette seating in the kitchen is hugely popular for many reasons. From the French “banquette”, which means bench, this type of seating is very comfortable and cozy. In the past banquettes were typical for diners and restaurants but nowadays they are widely used in family rooms, eat-in kitchens and breakfast nooks. Generally, banquette seating is a built-in bench and one of the major advantages is that it saves space.