As part of the Ultimate Design on a Dime, we wanted to create a more functional dining space for this family of six. Originally the client had an oversized china hutch taking up valuable seating space and blocking the traffic flow. In order to increase seating and room for traffic to pass through to the outside, my solution was to add a banquette along the wall so we could push the table over four feet. The banquette also provides more seating than chairs, so all four boys can have their friends over for snacks and there is plenty of space.
To purchase a banquette or have one custom made in the 9 foot length we needed ranges between $2000 to $5000. Our budget was nowhere close to that. My solution was to find a used church pew; these work great because they are longer than standard benches, can accommodate a lot of weight, have a back to them, and are often upholstered. Most people would turn away from this as an option because they look dated. My solution was to update the tired 70’s red polyester fabric, and recover it in a contemporary paisley fabric that was the jumping off point for our color palette. It was also important to me to use outdoor fabric for its added durability and cleaning ease. The extra contemporary touch is the silver nailheads that trim the top and sides. Our cost was only $165; Fabulous!!
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