When you have a bit more space available
or want a more traditional look, consider adding a built-in banquette, especially
if there’s a windowed alcove to call into
service. In this kitchen nook, the banquette’s U-shape
accommodates a sizable polished-wood table, perfect
for lively dinner conversation. The café curtains and
iron-and-glass lantern add to the country charm.
GET THE LOOK
This traditional round
table extends to a 76-inch
oval for larger groups;
Villetta table, $999.95,
www.ballarddesigns.com
An overscale
floral-print fabric
like this one is ideal
for charming cafe
curtains; Essence in
Quartz, $35 a yard,
www.waverly.com for
store locations
This classic
lantern would make a
statement above any
dining table, indoors
or on the porch;
Anquilla lantern, $299,
www.potterybarn.com
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