Small dining spaces

Continuing on the "small" theme, today I thought I'd showcase some small dining spaces. My favourite small dining space includes a built-in banquette - preferably in a nook. LOVE THAT. I am determined to one day buy a house that perfectly suits such a thing. I would spend every waking moment there - eating, blogging, reading mags etc. There's a few banquettes below (and in this post), among other seating arrangements.

Apartment Therapy	Colorama
design*sponge	design*sponge
design*sponge	Gridley + Graves
Residence	Polly Wreford
Sivkraft	Sköna hem
design*sponge	Turquoise

Living at Home
Kelly Hoppen
Cottage Living
David Jimenez
design*sponge
Apartment Therapy
Living Etc.
Living Etc.
Living Etc.

Banquettes

Banquettes are so much fun for use in casual dining spaces. I just adore them and the vibe they give off. I wish I had incorporated one into my dining room but sadly, it's too late. I noticed I have many pictures saved of dining spaces with banquettes, so I thought I'd post them in the hopes that this will inspire folks out there to think about a banquette as a seating solution for an eat-in-kitchen or dining room. They are fantastic space-savers too, and get everyone cosying up together. (Mark Cutler posted about banquettes a while ago here as well so have a look.)

Better Homes and Gardens	Better Homes and Gardens
Better Homes and Gardens	Wilson & Associates
Bortolotto Architects	Team HC
Robyn Karp	Adrienne Labelle
Alison Spear	Wilson & Associates
House of Pictures	Homes & Gardens