Kitchen Booths and Banquette Seating

Kitchen booths, banquette seating or nooks - whatever name is applied - have that irresistible blend of relaxed seating and social kitchen location that draws people in. Perhaps this is due to being popular among casual American diners who serve up comfort food in an informal atmosphere; or simply their ability to turn awkward spaces that wouldn't normally accommodate tables into functional seating areas.

Kitchen tables were once at the centre of family life; food preparation took place there, children played games such as Ludo or ping pong and people read and sewed on it. Memoirs from working-class homes also mention that these tables were used for ironing clothes and washing up without an actual sink nearby.

Restaurant booths make an excellent addition to kitchens, offering versatility in style to suit the room. Choose between plain back booths featuring simple solid colors over hard wood frames or soft upholstery versions featuring decorative stitching patterns such as V or channel designs for visual interest.

There are even booths equipped with crumb strips along the back of each seat to prevent food particles from building up and making cleaning simpler. Usually only accessible from one side, these booths allow patrons to eat without disturbing staff while simultaneously being easy to keep clean; typically made of washable fabrics like faux leathers or tough cottons which come equipped with stain-resistant finishes for extra peace of mind.