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I\u2019ve been chugging along on the Hood Canal Cottage<\/a><\/strong> design \u2013 I know I am SO overdue for an update for you, but when you\u2019re in the throes of design deadlines it can be really hard to find a moment to pause and recap everything. But I swear, it\u2019s coming slowly. In recent weeks I\u2019ve moved on from major architectural design and finish decisions into the interior design side of things. It\u2019s been a tad overwhelming, as I haven\u2019t decorated a space from scratch since we moved to San Francisco nearly 10 years ago (did you ever catch the tour of my first place in SF<\/a><\/strong>? I\u2019m almost embarrassed to share it, but I was SO proud of it at the time<\/em>).<\/p>\n

Designing the Hood Canal Cottage is a unique situation to be in for a hobby designer like me. Usually, you move and take pieces with you, but since the cottage won\u2019t serve as a full-time residence, I\u2019m starting from a literal blank slate.<\/p>\n

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My focus this week has been on the dining room \u2013 or in this case dining space as the dining area sits within a great room that also houses the kitchen and living room. I\u2019ve been shopping around like a madwoman trying to hone in on the look and feel I want to bring to life in the dining area. I want it to feel distinct and anchored \u2013 its own little zone within the larger room. And the idea I keep coming back to again and again is banquette seating.<\/p>\n

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Banquettes and built-ins have been having a moment<\/a><\/strong> for a while now, but I would argue for very good reason. A built-in banquette is a great space saver in a smaller space and increases the capacity around a dining table. Since I envision the Hood Canal Cottage as our hub for future Thanksgiving dinners and holiday gatherings, I definitely want to be able to cram as many people around the table as possible.<\/p>\n

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Like many of the examples you see here in this post, our dining table will also run parallel to a long wall, rather than float in the middle of the room. This actually limits the ability to pull back a dining chair. I would probably have to use a bench on that side of the table, but a banquette will allow the table to sit a little closer to the wall and not have legs you have to work around, saving precious floor space.<\/p>\n

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I also love how a banquette offers the opportunity to add big long seat cushions, back pillows, or both! Adding cushy upholstery to a dining space softens areas often dominated by hard surfaces. I love how that brings a sense of coziness, inviting you to sit and linger over your morning coffee, or pour that last little bit of wine and stay up talking. I want this home to encourage anyone who stays there to slow down and enjoy the little moments. Kinda like you\u2019re living on vacation. That is the goal.<\/p>\n

Adding a major upholstered piece at the dining table will also help me bridge the living room space and kitchen.<\/p>\n

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While I am obviously leaning toward jumping on the banquette bandwagon, I do have some convincing to do. Not everyone in my household is into the idea of a banquette. To add to that resistance, I\u2019m not finding any good off-the-shelf options so it\u2019s likely I\u2019d have to go custom to create my vision. Custom is certainly not the most affordable of options.<\/p>\n

So what say you? Do you happen to have a banquette in your home?? Do you like it? Have you found it comfy? Useful? Are there downsides you\u2019ve dealt with? I think I\u2019m pretty committed to this design choice at this point, but I would love to hear what you think! Please share in the comments section.<\/p>\n

Catch up on the Hood Canal Cottage HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Check out more design ideas HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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