Elongated, bookcases on either end, low-back seating.
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We have enough space where you could have storage towers at each end, or at least one end, not to match color of new cabinets.
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The curbside wall where built-in seating will be could be entirely cladded in ship lap, ship lap could wrap to the end of the cabinetry near fridge, sort of pulling the entire seating space together.
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For those not completely sold on the built-in banquette...
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Built-in seating using shiplap, likely the best way to go, seat cushions could be supplied by a 3rd party.
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Notice how the reclaimed the space under the stairs, there may be more "usable" space in our space than we think...
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Nice area, not exactly formal but not exactly "cozy-cottage" either.
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Notice how seating back and fabric is interrupted by window, which will be the case in our space, but still works very well. Adding cushions will make it more "lived in" and inviting, but can be swapped out with changing styles...
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Our space is sort of 90 degrees of this, but the built-in batten wainscotting works, might repeat a bit too many times for the size of our space (might starting to look like dentil moulding). But the pine surfaces can be replicated.
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Seating is simple and will suppress costs. Table is great, I can build it but likely wouldn't have the time, but I have local craftsmen who can deliver something similar in a timely fashion.
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SIMPLICITY. A table in like this can be mocked up on-site, saving money over something store-bought, but at the same time will add authenticity.
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This seating has a more "cottage" type feel, made from shiplap and incorporates seat and back in to monolithic piece. If cabinets are not to be white, this could be a nice look, fabric can be added for seating.
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Love the rich fabric on the wall for a big pop of visual interest. Seating calls out to other cabinetry in the space, top adds organic feel without looking primitive.
Elongated, bookcases on either end, low-back seating.
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