what are the dimensions of this banquette? Are the owners happy with it or is it uncomfortable to have such a large seat for formal dining (slouch factor with back rest so far away).... Thanks! »
This banquette is a great space saver. It serves as a sofa and as table seating, and a simple rearrangement of pillows can change the way it functions.
(SIDE NOTE: I do sense a few karate chops happening here, but it looks good. I think I'll let my rule slide here).
There's no reason not to make a window seat an actual sofa for maximum comfort. I'm seeing this idea working well in a small space — a studio apartment, for instance — where every piece of furniture has to function in several different ways. Having friends over and need lots of seating? Use it as a sofa. Having an intimate dinner? Pull up a table. Have an overnight guest? A soft built-in sofa is so much better than a blow-up mattress.
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a deep, comfortable banquette that would be just as comfortable to take a nap at as it would to play cards, eat a great meal with friends, or look out over a view of the city
There's no reason not to make a window seat an actual sofa for maximum comfort. I'm seeing this idea working well in a small space — a studio apartment, for instance — where every piece of furniture has to function in several different ways. Having friends over and need lots of seating? Use it as a sofa. Having an intimate dinner? Pull up a table. Have an overnight guest? A soft built-in sofa is so much better than a blow-up mattress.