Banquette Nook Fireplace Seat

The banquette is tucked beneath an open staircase with a glass and steel balustrade, making use of the under-stair volume for a built-in dining nook. Tall cream fabric panels form the seat back on two sides, and a concrete textured wall on the right holds a wall-mounted gas fireplace. Two cognac leather dining chairs face the banquette across a round marble-top table. Brass drop pendants hang above.

Built-in banquette dining nook utilizing the space beneath an open staircase. The L-shaped seat accommodates four to six people and eliminates the need for a separate dining room by creating a defined zone within an open plan. The upholstered panel back provides comfort for longer meals and adds acoustic softness to the otherwise hard concrete and stair surfaces.