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A very small angle will make a difference in the comfort of the back of the bench, although I agree that your 17" depth is concerning. If there is a way ot pull the seat cushion forward, so that the back cushion sits behind it? If so, this would be what I would advise. I believe our back cushion is upholstered on to a board, which is then hung using a cleat on the bench back. Good luck!

I'm in somewhat same situation so asking around for various bench dimensions. I am not planning to build a back but use either bead board on drywall plus loose pillow type cushions or just plain drywall with loose cushions. I've really been asking around the various banquettes on Houzz to try to get dimensions. One has to take legs and depth of back cushion into consideration when determining bench depth and height. I've learned chair height is most common at 18-19". Hth!

I wish that I could tell you, but I don't recall anymore! I believe there is some hardware hangers on the back cushions, but not sure if there was anything used on the seat.

Maybe Velcro would be a solution.

Hello, I really like the contemporary hooks. Are they custom mounted to the wood? Or can you please tell me where to purchase? Thank you!

The hooks are from a manufacturer named Smedbo. You will find it under their "bathrobe hook" category, the product line is Loft. And then yes, we just mounted them to wood boards for added durability.

...and the white is Benjamin Moore AF-30 Deep In Thought

Ashley gray Hc-87 Might be the color and the trim could be Bone White

sorry for the late reply! the fabric is from Kravet, pattern Euclid, color Citron (30767/416)

How did you secure the cushions?

This is the type of bench that I am looking to build for my kitchen nook. Love what your carpenter did! Is that a working drawer?

What is the name and manufacturer of the pendant over the table?

I had the same question and a flash of inspiration struck: a magazine rack would be that same V shape.

For example: http://www.amazon.com/Spectrum-3-Tier-Wall-Mount-Holder-Magazine/dp/B001RLUMYK/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1344143945&sr=8-19&keywords=magazine+rack - not as pretty as wood, but seems to be about the right size for shoes if units were mounted further apart.

For this next one: http://www.amazon.com/Design-Ideas-Magazine-Clutch-Silver/dp/B001FCYRUG/ref=sr_1_45?ie=UTF8&qid=1344144051&sr=8-45&keywords=magazine+rack - if you remove the "legs" of the rack, you could then mount the body to the wall.

Similarly, you could remove the valleys of this rack: http://www.amazon.com/POUNDEX-F4626-Poundex-Magazine-Table/dp/B002XUKXES/ref=sr_1_128?ie=UTF8&qid=1344144212&sr=8-128&keywords=magazine+rack.

This might work if you can remove the feet and handle: http://www.etsy.com/listing/105454242/vintage-mid-century-atomic-retro-metal?ref=sr_gallery_7&ga_search_query=magazine+rack&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_ref=auto4&ga_includes[]=tags&ga_search_type=all

If you find a tasteful wooden one, please post a link!

yes, we had the shoe rack custom made