Comments on: How-To Make a Banquette for Your Kitchen http://inmyownstyle.com/2010/02/howto-make-a-kitchen-banquette.html DIY Home Decor, Interior Decorating, Affordable Decorating Tips and Tricks Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:13:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Diane http://inmyownstyle.com/2010/02/howto-make-a-kitchen-banquette.html#comment-11596 Diane Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:46:41 +0000 http://localhost/wp_own/?p=33#comment-11596 Hi Anne - It was about 10 years ago that I made the banquette. I wasn't blogging then and didn't keep a record of it. The Poplar plywood was expensive - now a days it runs about $90 for a 4 x 8 sheet. I needed 2 sheets. It was a bit cheaper 10 years ago. You could use a lesser grade of plywood to save some $$$ and it would still look good. My dad helped me design it and he insisted that I use Poplar. :) The wood on the underside and outer edge was nominal. The molding I used from Ornamental Molding runs about $20 for an 8 ft section. I used 2. You could use much cheaper crown molding,also and save some $$$, but I like how beefy the Ornamental Molding brand is. Baseboard/ HVAC venting: $30 The primer/paint - $25. Approx: $325 without the cushions. Cushions I had made by a friend who does upholstery. The foam and labor are expensive. The fabric I got at a discount place for under $20. Total for the 2 cushions: $225 included fabric, foam, and labor. If you can sew- huge savings for you. :) I hope this helps. Enjoy your weekend. Hi Anne -

It was about 10 years ago that I made the banquette. I wasn’t blogging then and didn’t keep a record of it. The Poplar plywood was expensive – now a days it runs about $90 for a 4 x 8 sheet. I needed 2 sheets. It was a bit cheaper 10 years ago. You could use a lesser grade of plywood to save some $$$ and it would still look good. My dad helped me design it and he insisted that I use Poplar. :) The wood on the underside and outer edge was nominal. The molding I used from Ornamental Molding runs about $20 for an 8 ft section. I used 2. You could use much cheaper crown molding,also and save some $$$, but I like how beefy the Ornamental Molding brand is. Baseboard/ HVAC venting: $30 The primer/paint – $25.

Approx: $325 without the cushions.

Cushions I had made by a friend who does upholstery. The foam and labor are expensive. The fabric I got at a discount place for under $20. Total for the 2 cushions: $225 included fabric, foam, and labor. If you can sew- huge savings for you. :)

I hope this helps. Enjoy your weekend.

]]> By: Anne http://inmyownstyle.com/2010/02/howto-make-a-kitchen-banquette.html#comment-11594 Anne Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:17:10 +0000 http://localhost/wp_own/?p=33#comment-11594 Hi, I was wondering what this project cost you, including all trim and wood. Thanks. :) Hi, I was wondering what this project cost you, including all trim and wood. Thanks. :)

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]]> By: Diane Landahl http://inmyownstyle.com/2010/02/howto-make-a-kitchen-banquette.html#comment-9660 Diane Landahl Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:04:20 +0000 http://localhost/wp_own/?p=33#comment-9660 the nook the nook

]]> By: Robert http://inmyownstyle.com/2010/02/howto-make-a-kitchen-banquette.html#comment-8660 Robert Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:22:02 +0000 http://localhost/wp_own/?p=33#comment-8660 Michael, What she did was reinforce the bottom with the 1x stock around the sides and middle. I didn't get it at first, but she explained it to me, and then it made sense. this picture shows it: http://inmyownstyle.com/images/old/6a0120a5bbeb10970c0120a87094bf970b-500pi.gif That picture is if you're looking at the underside of the plywood top. It has the 1x edging, and braces connecting them. Once I did that, I put edging around the whole thing to make it look nicer. The thicker top feels a little better too. Hope that helps, Robert Michael,

What she did was reinforce the bottom with the 1x stock around the sides and middle. I didn’t get it at first, but she explained it to me, and then it made sense. this picture shows it: http://inmyownstyle.com/images/old/6a0120a5bbeb10970c0120a87094bf970b-500pi.gif

That picture is if you’re looking at the underside of the plywood top. It has the 1x edging, and braces connecting them. Once I did that, I put edging around the whole thing to make it look nicer. The thicker top feels a little better too.

Hope that helps,
Robert

]]> By: Michael http://inmyownstyle.com/2010/02/howto-make-a-kitchen-banquette.html#comment-8659 Michael Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:19:39 +0000 http://localhost/wp_own/?p=33#comment-8659 Hello Diane, my wife has been wanting me to build a banquette table since we have no room in our kitchen at all, I was wondering if you doubled up on the plywood for the top since you had said that it was 1 1/2 in thick I saw what Robert wrote but didn't find a replay. Hello Diane, my wife has been wanting me to build a banquette table since we have no room in our kitchen at all, I was wondering if you doubled up on the plywood for the top since you had said that it was 1 1/2 in thick I saw what Robert wrote but didn’t find a replay.

]]> By: Robert http://inmyownstyle.com/2010/02/howto-make-a-kitchen-banquette.html#comment-7941 Robert Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:06:02 +0000 http://localhost/wp_own/?p=33#comment-7941 Thanks Diane! Your article was so helpful in building my own. i attached the top from underneath (which wasn't easy), but made it so there weren't any nails or screws on the top. also, at the Home Depot, they have pre-rounded MDF strips that are 1 1/2 inches wide, which worked perfect for the edging. i had a router i was going to use, but happened to have the strips already, so that was easy. here's my flickr set that has pictures of what i've done. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjtNpnPY Thanks again! Thanks Diane! Your article was so helpful in building my own. i attached the top from underneath (which wasn’t easy), but made it so there weren’t any nails or screws on the top. also, at the Home Depot, they have pre-rounded MDF strips that are 1 1/2 inches wide, which worked perfect for the edging. i had a router i was going to use, but happened to have the strips already, so that was easy.

here’s my flickr set that has pictures of what i’ve done. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjtNpnPY

Thanks again!

]]> By: Robert http://inmyownstyle.com/2010/02/howto-make-a-kitchen-banquette.html#comment-7787 Robert Sun, 04 Sep 2011 04:47:40 +0000 http://localhost/wp_own/?p=33#comment-7787 I'm curious about the top. You said that you used 3/4 poplar plywood, but then also say that it's 1 1/2 inches tall. Did you double up the top? I’m curious about the top. You said that you used 3/4 poplar plywood, but then also say that it’s 1 1/2 inches tall. Did you double up the top?

]]> By: Serenity http://inmyownstyle.com/2010/02/howto-make-a-kitchen-banquette.html#comment-7495 Serenity Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:57:07 +0000 http://localhost/wp_own/?p=33#comment-7495 I'm just wondering if you could post some more measurements--like how long each leg of the bench is and how wide your table is. You mentioned that you can seat 9 around the table--I can seat that there is seating for that many but is the table big enough? It seems like you would need a bigger table if 9 people were all going to sit here for a sit-down meal. I'm trying to design an in-kitchen eating space for 8 in a small kitchen and thought a banquette would be the most space efficient way to go. It will be the only dining area though so I don't want it to be cramped. If I know what your measurements are then I can increase mine proportionately. Thanks! I like that this is simple and looks classy. Many others I've seen use fridge cabinets to make a bench but, as you mentioned, this doesn't give you the calf room for the most comfort. I’m just wondering if you could post some more measurements–like how long each leg of the bench is and how wide your table is. You mentioned that you can seat 9 around the table–I can seat that there is seating for that many but is the table big enough? It seems like you would need a bigger table if 9 people were all going to sit here for a sit-down meal. I’m trying to design an in-kitchen eating space for 8 in a small kitchen and thought a banquette would be the most space efficient way to go. It will be the only dining area though so I don’t want it to be cramped. If I know what your measurements are then I can increase mine proportionately. Thanks! I like that this is simple and looks classy. Many others I’ve seen use fridge cabinets to make a bench but, as you mentioned, this doesn’t give you the calf room for the most comfort.

]]> By: Maggie http://inmyownstyle.com/2010/02/howto-make-a-kitchen-banquette.html#comment-7324 Maggie Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:44:29 +0000 http://localhost/wp_own/?p=33#comment-7324 I have been dying to do just such a thing in my kitchen "nook." Thank you thank you thank you for the inspiration and instructions and permission not to hire a contractor! Maggie :) I have been dying to do just such a thing in my kitchen “nook.” Thank you thank you thank you for the inspiration and instructions and permission not to hire a contractor!

Maggie :)

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