Once You Go Banquette, You Don’t Go Back
Sponsored by Sunbrella
You know what they say: Once you go banquette, you don’t go back! Okay, so maybe that’s not exactly a common saying—but it should be! Back when I switched up the dining room seating in our Los Angeles house, with the help of Sunbrella, it was a total game changer. So when we had the opportunity to work together again, I knew just the project to take on – another banquette!
Don’t worry, I’m not turning my dining room into a diner! This time I was adding a banquette to our New Orleans home. We didn’t have a designated dining space there, so I had the idea to connect our kitchen and living room by squeezing in a cozy place to eat. I knew from my last experience that Ballard Designs had some great options for banquettes of all different sizes—and of course they offer tons of Sunbrella fabrics to choose from—so I headed there and found the perfect piece, the Coventry Bench.
When it came to choosing a color, I went with a forever favorite—yellow! I knew it would add some citrus-y brightness to the space and it tied into a few other accents while complementing the other shades in both the living room and kitchen. And why not mix it up with a bold print? To get some tropical cabana vibes, I chose Sunbrella Canopy Stripe in Lemon/White. Stripes are always a classic, but the width in this pattern gave them a little extra oomph!
I seriously wouldn’t even consider a completely upholstered piece like this for dining if it wasn’t made with Sunbrella fabric! It’s designed for maximum durability and comfort, which means it’s stain resistant, and easy-to-clean, if I ever accidentally get a little crazy with the pasta sauce or red wine.
Once the custom banquette was complete, I got to do my styling thing! A cushion here, art there, and some florals to finish off the table top and our new dining area was complete. It’s extra cozy, but it actually really completed the space! And the best part? Now we have our own little bistro inside to read with a little coffee or tea, or enjoy an intimate meal. I’m so grateful to Sunbrella for giving me the chance to customize yet another space and make our New Orleans home so much more functional and gorge.
Ballard Designs Coventry Bench
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