Awkward kitchen corner
If a corner of the kitchen has no purpose, a built-in L-shaped bench and a table give it one.
Serving Orland Park & nearby Tinley Park, Woodridge
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Orland Park, IL
We build banquette benches and breakfast nooks in Orland Park kitchens, with storage under the seat and a table sized to fit.
- Local crews working in Orland Park ZIP 60462, 60467
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Eat-in kitchen problems a banquette solves in Orland Park
Bay windows, empty corners and the end of a kitchen run are where banquettes work best. In Orland Park 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.
No room to pull out chairs
Chairs need space behind them to slide out. A bench against the wall needs none, so the same table fits in a tighter spot.
Outlet or heat register in the way
Covering a heat vent with a bench blocks the warm air. We route it through the toe kick or a front grille so the room still heats.
No storage near the table
Under-seat storage turns the bench into a cabinet. Drawers are easier to reach than lift-up lids when people are sitting.
Island seating that isn't working
Sometimes a banquette is the better choice instead of island stools, especially for families who eat together every day.
Kitchen open to the family room with no defined dining spot
When the dining table floats in the middle of the room, building a bench against a wall anchors it.
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.
Table that's hard to slide into
We size and position the table so you can slide along the bench without climbing over legs.
Everything in a banquette build
- 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 registersAnything in the wall or floor behind the bench is moved or vented through it.
- Building the bench boxesPlywood bench boxes built and fastened to the wall framing and floor.
- Storage under the seatUnder-seat drawers or lids built into each bench section.
- 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 banquettesThe shape follows the space: one wall, a corner or a bay window.
Drawers vs. lift-up seatsDrawers for things you use often, hinged lids for seasonal storage.
Cushions and upholsteryLoose cushions or fixed upholstered seats in durable, cleanable fabric.
Painted or stained woodA painted or stained finish chosen to match or contrast with the kitchen.
Pedestal and trestle tablesA center base keeps legs away from the bench so people can slide in.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette before and after — Orland Park homes
Before
AfterBuilt-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in a 1990s two-story colonial, Orland Park
A 1990s two-story colonial in Orland Park, a typical kitchen for Orland Park. What we started with: beige sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. The reason for the call: a breakfast nook that never got used. Finished kitchen: a built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table. Work included measuring the nook, building the bench boxes, plus storage under the seat.
Before
AfterWoodridge kitchen, 1980s two-story: built-in breakfast nook & banquette
A 1980s two-story near Seven Bridges, a typical kitchen for Woodridge. Before: oak parquet and a brass chandelier over the nook. The reason for the call: a bay window with no real place to sit. 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, sizing the bench and table, plus cushions and table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Woodridge →
Before
AfterBolingbrook kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: built-in breakfast nook & banquette
A 1990s two-story colonial near Westbury, a typical kitchen for Bolingbrook. Before: 12-inch beige ceramic tile and two hanging glass pendants. 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, outlets and heat registers, plus building the bench boxes.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Bolingbrook →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Orland Park
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 Orland Park →
Before
AfterKitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in a 1980s two-story, Orland Park
A new island in terracotta with a warm walnut butcher block top and seating.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Orland Park →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 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 installBench boxes built and installed, finished, then cushions and table placed.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette questions from Orland Park homeowners
Are banquettes worth it?
They're worth it when the space is tight or awkward. In a big open dining room, chairs may be more flexible.
How much does a built-in banquette cost?
A straight bench costs less than a U-shaped bay build. We quote every part separately after the visit.
What table works with a banquette?
We recommend a table with a center pedestal and size it to the bench length.
What is a built-in kitchen bench called?
Banquette is the common term, often used together with breakfast nook.
Banquette or kitchen island seating?
Some kitchens have both. In smaller rooms a banquette often fits where an island would crowd the aisles.
Do I need a Orland Park-registered contractor for banquette build?
Contractors must be licensed with the Village before permits issue; apply via Civic Access portal. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for banquette build in Orland Park?
It depends on the scope. Orland Park's rule in short: Permit needed for remodeling; application lists electrical and plumbing contractors. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development Services Department - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Orland Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Orland Park — ZIP 60462, 60467 — and nearby Tinley Park, Woodridge, Bolingbrook.
Working in Orland Park
- A lot of Orland Park kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Orland Park homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Old Orland Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.