Unlike the loud decor trends that cycle in and out every season, seating styles have a more subtle way of rising into popularity. They're an element we often approach with longevity in mind, ...

If you gravitate toward booth seating when dining out, the notion of a banquette at home may have crossed your mind. Banquettes, or built-in bench seating, can dress up a space hugging a wall of ...

YOU DON’T want people to walk into a room and think they know what it’s going to look like,” said interior designer Ray Booth, whose new book, “Evocative Interiors” (Rizzoli), features two examples of ...

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 the ...

If you’re short on space but need to build a dining area, a custom banquette could be the solution. These upholstered benches can take the form of a couch and be somewhat moveable, but in most cases ...