Awkward kitchen corner
An L-shaped banquette tucks into a corner and seats more people than chairs could, with storage under both runs.
Serving Glenview & nearby Northbrook, Park Ridge
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Glenview, IL
We build banquette benches and breakfast nooks in Glenview kitchens, with storage under the seat and a table sized to fit.
- Kitchen remodels across Glenview ZIP 60025, 60026, 60062
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Eat-in kitchen problems a banquette solves in Glenview
We build banquettes as built-in furniture, not as kits: plywood boxes fastened to the wall, faced and finished to suit your kitchen, with cushions or upholstered seats on top. In Glenview that usually means a straight bench, an L in a corner or a U in a bay.
No room to pull out chairs
Built-in seating saves the clearance chairs need, which is often what makes a small eat-in area work.
A breakfast nook nobody uses
If the eat-in corner collects mail instead of people, the seating is the problem. A banquette makes it a place you want to sit.
Table that's hard to slide into
We size and position the table so you can slide along the bench without climbing over legs.
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.
No storage near the table
Banquette seats can hide drawers or lift-up lids for table linens, placemats, games or seasonal dishes.
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.
What's included
- Measuring the nookA visit to measure the space and note anything in the walls behind the bench.
- Sizing the bench and tableSeat height, depth, back angle and table size planned together.
- Outlets and heat registersAnything in the wall or floor behind the bench is moved or vented through it.
- Building the bench boxesSturdy frames anchored to studs so the bench doesn't move.
- Storage under the seatDrawers in the bench face or hinged lift-up seats, as you prefer.
- FinishingPainted or stained to match the cabinets or as a deliberate contrast.
- Cushions and tableWe help size cushions and the table so the setup works together.
Choices you'll make
Cushions and upholsteryPerformance fabrics or vinyl hold up best in a kitchen.
Drawers vs. lift-up seatsDrawers are easier to reach; lift-up seats hold more but need people to stand.
Backs: paneled, upholstered or openWood-paneled backs, tufted upholstery or a simple open back against the wall.
Straight, L-shaped and U-shaped banquettesStraight benches for a wall, L-shapes for corners and U-shapes for bays.
Painted or stained woodPaint-grade wood that matches the cabinets, or stained wood for a furniture look.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette before and after — Glenview homes
Before
AfterA Glenview postwar bi-level: before and after
The site: a postwar bi-level near The Grove. What we started with: brick-pattern sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light. The main complaint was an empty corner with a wobbly table nobody used. The result: a built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table. Work included building the bench boxes, finishing, plus cushions and table.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Park Ridge
This one is a 1950s ranch in Park Ridge. What we started with: 9-inch vinyl floor tiles and a round fluorescent ceiling ring. The reason for the call: an empty corner with a wobbly table nobody used. The result: a built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table. The job covered measuring the nook, sizing the bench and table, plus finishing.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Des Plaines
This one is a 1960s ranch in Des Plaines. What we started with: vinyl in a checker pattern and a dome ceiling light. The reason for the call: an empty corner with a wobbly table nobody used. Finished kitchen: a built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table. Work included building the bench boxes, finishing, plus cushions and table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Glenview
Finished: 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 Glenview →
Before
AfterKitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in a postwar Cape Cod, Glenview
A new island in dusty blue with a creamy quartzite-look quartz top and seating.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Glenview →How your banquette build goes
- Send photos of the spaceShow us the space and tell us how many people you want to seat.
- Measure and planWe measure, check outlets and vents and sketch the bench, table and storage.
- Written estimateAn itemized estimate for the bench, storage, finish and any electrical or vent changes.
- Build and installWe build, finish and install the banquette, then make final adjustments with you.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette questions from Glenview homeowners
What table works with a banquette?
We recommend a table with a center pedestal and size it to the bench length.
Banquette or kitchen island seating?
If you want a real table, a banquette. If you want counter space plus a few stools, an island.
What is a built-in kitchen bench called?
Banquette is the common term, often used together with breakfast nook.
Do you do the cushions?
We focus on the woodwork and can arrange cushions through an upholsterer if you'd like.
Can a banquette have storage?
Most of ours do: drawers for easy access or lift-up lids for larger items.
Do I need a Glenview-registered contractor for banquette build?
General and demolition contractors register with the Village: $50 fee, $25,000 bond, certificate of insurance and workers comp proof. Unlisted contractor types need no registration. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for banquette build in Glenview?
It depends on the scope. Glenview's rule in short: Permit required for remodeling/altering a structure, changing the number or location of plumbing fixtures or piping, and new electrical work. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development, Inspectional Services Division (Development Center).
Do you work in my part of Glenview?
Yes. Our crews work across Glenview, including The Park, The Glen, The Grove — ZIP 60025, 60026, 60062 — and nearby Northbrook, Park Ridge, Des Plaines.
Working in Glenview
- A lot of Glenview kitchens date from the 2000s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Glenview homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development, Inspectional Services Division (Development Center) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
The ParkThe GlenThe Grove
ZIP 60025ZIP 60026ZIP 60062
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Other kitchen services in Glenview
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.