Bench seat dining

After a couple of years in the US, this family has returned home to a pretty-as-a-picture Californian bungalow in Barwon Heads, perfect for life by the sea.

Breakfast nooks offer a comfortable space to enjoy your morning cuppa, a quick lunch or some late-night snack. The tablespace is perfect for some paperwork while watching the oven, writing down your grocery list and additional kitchen counter space when needed. These mini dining

My rule of thumb is that the finished height should be about 18" high and the bench depth should be about 18" deep, but can be more or less depending on your space.

Toronto designer Olivia Botrie of Dart Studio has advice on the steps you can take now that will help bring your dream kitchen closer to reality.

Imperfect Interiors | Beth Dadswell | Interior & Garden Designer | Dulwich SE21 London (en-GB)

Banquette seating is no longer reserved for restaurants and cafes, with more and more Australian homeowners swapping the traditional table-and-chairs setup for dining booths and breakfast nooks, for both practical and aesthetic reasons.

DIY Corner Bench In Our Sunroom | Laine and Layne

The owners of this Sydney apartment made every inch of livable space count by packing some big ideas into one compact package – and then ‘filling’ it with plants.

The latest kitchen project from Copenhagen studio Nicolaj Bo is a great example of minimalist design that's also warm, welcoming and very practical...