banquette

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Recent Examples of banquette The wide passage to the kitchen transformed into a nook for dining, where the old living room’s Chesterfield sofa fits in an alcove to create a banquette. Anne Hardy, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026 Velvet banquette couches and mid-century modern furniture punctuate roomy seating areas throughout the hotel, along with two main restaurant venues, an elegant cocktail bar, and a cozy coffee shop. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026 The main kitchen is all sleek wooden cabinetry, with an eat-in banquette curved into the central island. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026 Design-wise, the property channels a tropical, yet moody vibe with pendant lighting and banquette couches, paired well with some of the building’s original touches, like granite walls and blue and cream tiles. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for banquette
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banquette
Noun
  • The ceiling's checked stripes interact with the pattern on the coffee tables and the nearby green-and-white striped ottoman stools.
    Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
  • If your space feels cluttered, consider this ottoman from Kelly Clarkson’s brand that doubles as a storage bench.
    Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • The Cavaliers usually go nine deep with four bench players who can impact a game.
    Tony Jones, New York Times, 18 May 2026
  • Use a knife or bench scraper to cut the snakes into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Double doors open onto an outdoor terrace and reveal a private plunge pool, a double daybed, and multiple seating areas, each ideally suited for enjoying a morning coffee or a late-afternoon glass of Corsican wine, overlooking the surrounding plots of lavender and olive trees.
    Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
  • This example model is arranged similarly to Escape's Vista, and combines a living/sleeping area featuring a double bed that can be used as a daybed.
    Adam Williams May 01, New Atlas, 1 May 2026

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“Banquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banquette. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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