10 kitchen booth ideas for seating and dining Kitchens are the hub of every home – a place to cook, gather, entertain and work. Seating can make a huge difference in the success of a scheme, which is why we love working a kitchen booth into designs. With pretty much any form of kitchen diner ideas, you’ll be looking for ways to easily integrate seating with the other necessities. Booths are a great choice because they add so much flexibility to your space, are a change to add flair, and can save precious space. Plus, if you’re creating a kitchen fit for a family then it’s one of the best solutions available. ‘It is a more efficient use of space as there’s no need to push chairs back and forth, and you can fit more people into them,’ says Ann Marie Cousins, founder, AMC Designs. ‘Plus it’s great for children as it means no swinging on the back of chairs!’ There are numerous ways of including kitchen booth seating into your space, so it can work in just about any home. ‘In a smaller space, creating a breakfast nook in a corner of the room is a great way of maximising space throughout the scheme,’ says Melissa Klink, Creative Director, Harvey Jones. ‘By designing seating around a breakfast bar, you can also utilise the extra work surface, too. If you have a larger area, bench seating tends to be successful in giving that wow factor, as well as comfortably accommodating a bigger family.’ Kitchen booth ideas Use these kitchen booth seating designs to inspire a revamp of your space. 1. Go for an L-shape Image credit: Future PLC/Rachael Smith A great way to incorporate a kitchen booth into more narrow spaces is to choose an L-shaped design. The booth itself should run along the side of one or two walls. An island peninsula is perfect for turning into one of the ‘arms’ of the booth. If you have space, use dining chairs for more seating on the exterior sides of the table. Should space be more restricted, then add in a freestanding bench which can be pushed under the table when not in use. 2. Choose a circular design Image credit: Drew Forsyth & Co Curves work well for kitchen booths. Space perception is sightly shifted so you can actually fit in more people than with straight surfaces. Plus, it automatically creates a relaxed and convivial vibe – ideal for entertaining. Because these designs cocoon you, it offers quite a private feeling space. As well as working well for conversations, this means they act as great homework (or work from home) spots in many kitchen layouts. 3. Build in space for storage Image credit: Future PLC Make the most of every inch of your kitchen booth space by integrating room for storage. ‘Not only does booth seating it look great, but it can be functional too, as you can incorporate storage into the design under the seats,’ notes Ann Marie from AMC Designs. ‘Make sure you consider what you store and how often you need it – for example, spare linen and cutlery is good to store for when you have larger gatherings.’ If opting for open storage cubbies, choose pretty baskets or boxes to store your items, for a more streamlined cohesive space. This is also a great idea for families, as each member can use their own cubby for their belongings – whether it be toys, homework essentials or a spare pair of reading glasses. 4. Consider your materials Image credit: AMC Designs As kitchen booths are a natural entertaining spot, they’re a great opportunity to introduce some colour and pattern into the room. ‘When designing, make sure to use a robust fabric on the boxed cushion so they are low maintenance and can easily be cleaned,’ recommends Ann Marie from AMC Designs. ‘Don’t be afraid to use colour and think about your scheme as a whole. By bringing colour from one space to another with pattern and texture, the spaces will look great together, but not match. Add scatter cushions for detail as it makes it easier to switch up the look if needed.’ 5. Incorporate with a kitchen island Image credit: Future PLC Whether you’re creating a kitchen from scratch or updating an existing room, take your kitchen booth into the heart of your design. Kitchen islands are the perfect place to build off a booth from, creating a variation of classic breakfast bar ideas. One side of the island can be upholstered or reinforced to become the backrest of your seating area. Not only does this create a stylish and cohesive look, but it’s practical, too. The person doing the cooking is fully involved with everything going on at the table – perfect for hosting dinner parties or keeping an eye on kids. Plus, with a worktop right behind you, there’s plenty of extra surface area on the table. Choose practical, user-friendly fabrics when you’re this near to the cooking process. Think faux leathers, washable suedes, heavy cottons and canvases treated with tough stain and water-repellent protection. 6. Fit in a small spot Image credit: Future PLC/Colin Poole Small kitchen ideas are just as prime for incorporating a booth as larger spaces. A petite corner booth could fit up to four people. Before starting, really consider your measurements so you’re not overly cramped in. Ideally you need a minimum space of about 60cm per place setting. Table and seating heights need to be compatible, too. On average, allow a height of between 61-73cm for knee space. 7. Zone with paint Image credit: Kate Guinness Design Instead of including a traditional backrest, have some fun by painting one on. Not only does this look great, and is easy to update, but it will create visual zone, effectively separating the booth off from the other parts of the kitchen. This is great if you want to keep entertaining and cooking separate in open plan kitchen ideas….

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