Worn-out old banquette
If the existing bench sags or wobbles, we take it out and build a new one fastened properly to the wall.
Serving Bloomingdale & nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Bloomingdale, IL
We build banquette benches and breakfast nooks in Bloomingdale kitchens, with storage under the seat and a table sized to fit.
- Local crews working in Bloomingdale ZIP 60108
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Eat-in kitchen problems a banquette solves in Bloomingdale
Bay windows, empty corners and the end of a kitchen run are where banquettes work best. In Bloomingdale we measure the space, plan seat depth and table clearance, and deal with the outlets and heat registers in the wall behind before we build.
Empty bay window
A bay window is an ideal spot for a U-shaped or angled banquette. We build the bench to follow the bay so the table sits in the light.
Not enough seats for the family
A bench seats people closer together than chairs. For families, that often means one more seat at the same table.
Kitchen open to the family room with no defined dining spot
A built-in bench can define a dining area in an open kitchen without adding walls.
Bench that's uncomfortable to sit on
Comfort comes from the numbers: seat height with the cushion, a depth that supports your legs and a back that leans a little. We plan those before building.
Awkward kitchen corner
An L-shaped banquette tucks into a corner and seats more people than chairs could, with storage under both runs.
Table that's hard to slide into
We size and position the table so you can slide along the bench without climbing over legs.
A breakfast nook nobody uses
A small table with chairs that bump the wall rarely gets used. A built-in bench along the wall makes the nook comfortable and keeps the walkway open.
What's included
- Measuring the nookA visit to measure the space and note anything in the walls behind the bench.
- Sizing the bench and tableWe plan the bench layout and the table so people can slide in and sit comfortably.
- Outlets and heat registersOutlets relocated by an electrician and heat routed through a grille in the bench.
- Building the bench boxesSturdy frames anchored to studs so the bench doesn't move.
- Seat backs and trimAngled backs, paneling or beadboard and trim to suit the room.
- FinishingPaint or stain, filled and sanded for a furniture finish.
- Cushions and tableSeat and back cushions coordinated with an upholsterer, and a table chosen to fit.
Materials and options
Straight, L-shaped and U-shaped banquettesStraight benches for a wall, L-shapes for corners and U-shapes for bays.
Backs: paneled, upholstered or openThe back can be solid wood, cushioned or the wall itself with a cushion.
Cushions and upholsteryLoose cushions or fixed upholstered seats in durable, cleanable fabric.
Drawers vs. lift-up seatsDrawers are easier to reach; lift-up seats hold more but need people to stand.
Painted or stained woodPaint-grade wood that matches the cabinets, or stained wood for a furniture look.
Before and after: kitchens near Bloomingdale
Before
AfterBuilt-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in a 1990s two-story colonial, Bloomingdale
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near Old Town Bloomingdale. Before: 12-inch beige ceramic tile and two hanging glass pendants. The main complaint was an empty corner with a wobbly table nobody used. After: a built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table. On site this meant measuring the nook, seat backs and trim, plus finishing.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s tract home in Roselle
This one is a 1970s tract home in Roselle. The kitchen as it was: orange-brown linoleum and a hanging swag lamp. The main complaint was a breakfast nook that never got used. After: a built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table. The job covered measuring the nook, building the bench boxes, plus cushions and table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Roselle →
Before
AfterA Glendale Heights 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story in Glendale Heights. The kitchen as it was: beige sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. What bothered the owners most: an empty corner with a wobbly table nobody used. After: a built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table. Work included outlets and heat registers, seat backs and trim, plus cushions and table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterA Bloomingdale two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
What changed: the closet next to the kitchen rebuilt as a pantry with solid wood shelves, pull-out baskets on the bottom and a light.
Pantry Design & Installation in Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterA Bloomingdale 1980s two-story: before and after
Finished: a new island in dusty blue with a dark soapstone-look quartz top and seating.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Bloomingdale →From first visit to final walk-through
- Send photos of the spaceA few photos of the corner, bay or nook and rough measurements are enough to start.
- Measure and planA visit to measure and draw the layout, seat heights and storage.
- Written estimateAn itemized estimate for the bench, storage, finish and any electrical or vent changes.
- Build and installBench boxes built and installed, finished, then cushions and table placed.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette questions from Bloomingdale homeowners
What is a built-in kitchen bench called?
Banquette is the common term, often used together with breakfast nook.
What about outlets and heat vents behind the bench?
We don't cover vents or outlets. An electrician relocates outlets and we build a grille into the bench for the heat.
How much does a built-in banquette cost?
Length, storage type, finish and upholstery drive the price. We put it in writing once we've seen the space.
Do you do the cushions?
We focus on the woodwork and can arrange cushions through an upholsterer if you'd like.
How long does it take to build a banquette?
Most banquettes are built and finished within a week or two from the start of work, plus cushion lead time.
Bloomingdale contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
No registration application or fee to work as a contractor in Bloomingdale. Permit submittals need a detailed written scope of work. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Bloomingdale?
Yes. Our crews work across Bloomingdale, including Old Town Bloomingdale — ZIP 60108 — and nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream.
Working in Bloomingdale
- A lot of Bloomingdale kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bloomingdale homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
Old Town Bloomingdale
ZIP 60108
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette nearby
Other kitchen services in Bloomingdale
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet OrganizersRoll-out shelves and organizers built to fit your existing cabinets.
Pantry Design & InstallationPantry cabinets, closet conversions and walk-in shelving, built to fit.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula InstallationNew islands and peninsulas with seating and storage.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.