Empty bay window
Bays tend to become dead space with a plant or a chair in them. Built-in seating that follows the angles turns them into the best seat in the house.
Serving Warrenville & nearby Winfield, Wheaton
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Warrenville, IL
We build banquette benches and breakfast nooks in Warrenville kitchens, with storage under the seat and a table sized to fit.
- Kitchen remodels across Warrenville ZIP 60555, 60563
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Eat-in kitchen problems a banquette solves in Warrenville
Bay windows, empty corners and the end of a kitchen run are where banquettes work best. In Warrenville 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.
Outlet or heat register in the way
Wall outlets behind a banquette are moved to the side or above the seat back; we bring in an electrician for that part.
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.
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.
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.
Worn-out old banquette
A dated banquette with flattened cushions can often be refaced and re-cushioned, or replaced if the frame is weak.
Bench that's uncomfortable to sit on
A bench that's too deep, too high or perfectly upright gets avoided. We set seat height, depth and a slight back angle with the cushion thickness in mind.
No storage near the table
The space under a bench is too good to waste. We build in drawers or hinged seats depending on how you'll use it.
What's included
- Sizing the bench and tableSeat height, depth, back angle and table size planned together.
- 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.
- Storage under the seatDrawers in the bench face or hinged lift-up seats, as you prefer.
- Seat backs and trimBackrests and trim finished to match the kitchen or the nook.
- FinishingPaint or stain, filled and sanded for a furniture finish.
- Cushions and tableWe help size cushions and the table so the setup works together.
Finishes and options
Cushions and upholsteryPerformance fabrics or vinyl hold up best in a kitchen.
Straight, L-shaped and U-shaped banquettesStraight benches for a wall, L-shapes for corners and U-shapes for bays.
Pedestal and trestle tablesRound tables suit corners and bays; rectangular ones suit straight benches.
Drawers vs. lift-up seatsDrawers for things you use often, hinged lids for seasonal storage.
Backs: paneled, upholstered or openThe back can be solid wood, cushioned or the wall itself with a cushion.
What the work looks like in Warrenville homes
Before
AfterA Warrenville 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial near Saddle Ridge, a typical kitchen for Warrenville. What we started with: oak parquet and a brass chandelier over the nook. The main complaint was 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. The job covered storage under the seat, finishing, plus cushions and table.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Winfield
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Winfield. Before: beige sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. 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. Work included building the bench boxes, finishing, plus cushions and table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Winfield →
Before
AfterBuilt-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, West Chicago
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in West Chicago. What we started with: 12-inch beige ceramic tile and two hanging glass pendants. What bothered the owners most: a breakfast nook that never got used. The result: a built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table. The job covered sizing the bench and table, building the bench boxes, plus seat backs and trim.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in West Chicago →
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a 1980s two-story, Warrenville
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 Warrenville →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Warrenville
What changed: a new island in terracotta with a warm walnut butcher block top and seating.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Warrenville →From first visit to final walk-through
- 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 installBench boxes built and installed, finished, then cushions and table placed.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette questions from Warrenville homeowners
Are banquettes worth it?
For small eat-in areas, usually yes. They seat more people in less space and add storage under the seat.
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.
Do you do the cushions?
We size the cushions and coordinate them with an upholsterer, or build the bench for cushions you buy.
How much does a built-in banquette cost?
It depends on size, shape, storage, finish and any electrical or vent work. You get a written, itemized estimate after we measure.
How deep and high should a banquette seat be?
We plan the bench height around the cushion thickness and the table, and the depth around the backrest.
Do I need a Warrenville-registered contractor for banquette build?
City requires every business operating in Warrenville to hold a business license ($75, calendar year). ask city to confirm. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for banquette build in Warrenville?
It depends on the scope. Warrenville's rule in short: A permit is required for remodeling or renovation of a kitchen. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department, Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Warrenville?
Yes. Our crews work across Warrenville, including Summerlakes, Fox Hollow, Warrenville Lakes, Timber Creek — ZIP 60555, 60563 — and nearby Winfield, Wheaton, Naperville.
Working in Warrenville
- A lot of Warrenville kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Warrenville homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department, Building Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
SummerlakesFox HollowWarrenville LakesTimber CreekSaddle RidgeThornwilde
ZIP 60555ZIP 60563
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Other kitchen services in Warrenville
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.