Custom Eat-in Kitchen Banquette

Custom Eat-in Kitchen Banquette in Award Winning NYC Kitchen Renovation by Paula McDonald Design Build Full of design dilemmas, concealing a combined heating and cooling unit behind the banquette was key to making the owner's dream of an eat in kitchen a reality. Making the heating/cooling unit completely accessible for servicing was just one of the solutions we came up with. The custom banquette features removable cushions, back and bench giving access to the unit under the window. Like legos, the banquette comes apart completely and easily- with only 4 screws! The cabinet next to the stove was stepped back to allow access to the banquette. The design was driven by the need for both comfort and access. And while it is practical from the angles down the to fabric, it is also a truly handsome solution to a potentially challenging design problem. Winner of the Master Design Award Qualified Remodeler Renovation/Design: Paula McDonald Design Build Photo: Mark Boswell