When it comes to seating options for a dining area, there's nothing like a banquette. It never fails to add a cozy vibe to a space, and it works for a variety of design styles. Whether you're partial to statement decor or prefer to keep your dining area chic and understated, this roundup of banquette seating ideas is sure 

RICH PURPLE

In an Upper West Side apartment designed by Kimille Taylor, a banquette, upholstered in rich purple Maharam mohair, incorporates a luxurious touch into the kitchen. The handmade chandelier adds a sense of movement to the room, which also features a custom dining table, swivel chairs by Koi, and a painting by Allen Anthony Hansen.

COBALT BLUE

Designer Stephen Sills transformed a Manhattan kitchen with custom chairs and a banquette in a bold cobalt blue hue. The white Saarinen table from Design Within Reach provides contrast, while a pendant light from Avantgarden; wallpaper by Hines & Company, and herringbone flooring complete the look.

SLEEK LEATHER

A leather banquette, along with a brass and leather chandelier from Apparatus, add visual interest to a black and white breakfast nook by Tamara Magel.

CLASSIC STRIPES

A striped banquette adds a casual dining experience to an open floor plan. Design by Jaycox Architects & Associates.

STATEMENT IKAT

Barnes Vanze Architects opted for banquette seating, upholstered in a colorful ikat print, for a breakfast nook in Washington, DC. A red lantern infuses a touch of farmhouse style into the space.A palette of white and tan hues comes together in a bright Napa Valley kitchen by Lori Gilder. The design scheme features a custom banquette in a tufted design and a white tulip table. 

LUXURIOUS BLUE

An airy, contemporary breakfast nook designed by Holly Kopman features a luxurious blue banquette and an industrial table. A minimalist light fixture and black and white wall art enhance the design.

SOPHISTICATED NEUTRAL

New York-based designer Patricia Bonis opted for custom banquette seating for an elegant breakfast nook. For an extra dose of glam, Bonis completed the design scheme with a starburst-style pendant light fixture