Let this smart seating inspire an update this season …
As the days get shorter and significantly cooler, our kitchens become a safe haven. Before we retreat, let’s autumn-ise it. A comfortable, practical seating set-up is a great place to start. Choose wisely and consider bespoke options, so the seating arrangement reflects your existing kitchen design. Scroll for inspiration …
A COSY NOOK
A cosy corner is our top choice. A bespoke breakfast nook or a built-in banquette bench is the ultimate way to use extra space in your kitchen effectively – be it big or small. Add texture and personality with your favourite cushions and, of course, storage underneath. You will always need more storage! @neptunehomeofficial
MINIMAL EFFORT
If you prefer a minimalist kitchen, this cool colourway creates a smart and sophisticated look. The bay window bench acts as both seating in natural light and provides all-important storage. It adds depth and a softness to this refined kitchen, perfect for family gatherings. @arenakitchens
BACK SUPPORT
High-backed cushioned banquette seating makes a statement in large open-plan kitchens, while it may drown a smaller kitchen, so choose carefully. There’s no need for cushions and it can prevent drafts against a window, while open shelving also allows you to display homeware. It also grants more space elsewhere to prevent clutter or for entertaining. @porterandjones @lukewhitephotography
BENCH PRESS
For a kitchen remodel, consider the addition of an integrated bench in your cabinetry wall to bring the space together. Navy kitchens are trending, so contrast dark tones by incorporating colour such as brushed brass handles, herringbone flooring to add warmth and your homeware of choice. @oconnorsofdrumleck
SIMPLE SEATING
Depending on the location of heating, a simple bench can be an easy option that doesn’t require a kitchen redesign. You also have the flexibility to change the colourway with the seasons and add storage underneath if needed. This is a great design choice for families as children can get ready here before school or inevitably throw their schoolbag here when they get home, ready for homework! @mcnallyliving
FOCAL POINT
A seat at a window seems like an obvious choice, but is often overlooked in the general scheme of things, particularly in a modern kitchen where everything has a place. This Brazil lounge chair from Dutch furniture company Jess Designs complements this Scandi-style kitchen and is the perfect vantage point to watch the world outside. @rhatiganandhick
READING CHAIR
In a more traditional kitchen, an antique armchair looks purposeful and adds character, reminisent of a Mary Kelly painting. It’s an ideal spot to read or put your feet up after a long day and is also a prime location for house guests to sit while you host without being in the way. @devolkitchens
INTEGRATED APPLIANCES
Even if you opt for a standalone sofa by the window, smart design calls for smart appliances such as this Siemens built-in oven, streamline induction hob and integrated wine fridge to ensure you can entertain with ease. For all the guidance you need, visit the BSH Home of Innovation.
