In some kitchens, a seating area can be restricted by structural elements such as windows, doors or pillars. Two summers ago I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing top kitchen designer Mick DeGiulio when he created a Kitchen of the Year for House Beautiful magazine. One of the main points stressed during his introduction was not about the work triangle, appliance … [Read more...]
Informal Banquettes
Informal banquettes help make kitchens cozier and transform corners into easy eating spaces. Whether you call an informal banquette a banquette or a booth, built-in seating has become a popular way to maximize kitchen corners as breakfast areas or small dining rooms. In any style house, a built in cushion-covered bench can be tweaked to coordinate with the basic scheme and … [Read more...]