Custom Banquette Seating

The best wood for a 1BENMU banquette is a stable, hard-wearing species, since the base takes kicks from shoes and chairs. We build banquette bases in white oak, red oak, walnut, maple and ash. Oak and ash stand up well to daily knocks, while walnut gives a darker look. We help match the species to your floors and cabinetry.

Exposed wood on a 1BENMU banquette, such as the base, trim and any drawer fronts, is stained or finished to suit your floors, cabinetry and trim. Because the lower base sits where shoes, chairs and cleaning equipment hit it, we plan the finish around how the seating will be used, and we show it on the shop drawings so you can approve it first.

Custom banquette seating from 1BENMU can start from $7,000 for a simple straight bench, and can go $9,000+ for more complicated projects, materials or designs. The final price depends on the length of the run, the layout, the wood, the upholstery and any storage, so we quote each project individually. To get your price, send your wall measurements, a photo of the space and the layout you have in mind. Consultations and quotes are free.

Yes, storage under the seat is one of the most requested options at 1BENMU, and we build it into the base as lift-up seats or drawers. Lift-up seats suit long runs and bulky items, while drawers are easier to reach when a table sits close to the bench. We plan the storage on the shop drawings so it stays clear of your table base and walls.

Often it will, because 1BENMU sizes every banquette to your wall length and available depth instead of using standard units. A bench needs no room behind it for chairs to pull back, which is why it works well in tight corners and narrow kitchens. Send your measurements and a photo of the space, and we will check how the seating and table can fit.

Yes, every banquette fabricated and installed by 1BENMU is covered by our workmanship warranty, which covers manufacturing and installation defects under normal use. Each project goes through our quality assurance process, starting with a review of the approved shop drawings to check dimensions, materials and layout. After installation, we complete a final inspection to confirm your seating meets the high standards we set for every project.

Yes, the team at 1BENMU regularly works with designers, architects, contractors and homeowners, and you are welcome to share your drawings before we meet. We review the design intent, check it against site conditions, then prepare shop drawings for approval. If you have no drawings yet, your measurements and a photo are enough for our in-house team to start planning the layout.

Banquette seating from 1BENMU usually follows standard proportions: a seat height of about 18 inches, a seat depth of 18 to 24 inches depending on the back cushion, and 20 to 24 inches of bench length per person. Table placement and leg clearance matter too, so we size the bench around your table, the space and the number of people you want to seat.

Straight benches, L-shaped corner nooks, U-shaped wrap-arounds and curved runs are all layouts 1BENMU can build for kitchens and dining rooms. Options include upholstered seats and backs, storage with drawers or lift-up seats, and wood finishes matched to your cabinetry. Each banquette is designed around your wall, your table and how the space is used.

A pedestal table usually works best with the banquettes 1BENMU builds, because a single central base leaves room for knees and lets people slide in without hitting table legs. If you prefer a four-leg table, check that the legs sit clear of the bench so they do not block anyone sliding in. We set the bench height and depth around the table you choose.

Yes, the custom banquette seating we fabricate at 1BENMU is installed across Toronto, the GTA and surrounding areas of Southern Ontario.

Greater Toronto Area (primary service areas): Ajax, Aurora, Brampton, East York, Etobicoke, Markham, Milton, Mississauga, Newmarket, North York, Oakville, Oshawa, Pickering, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Thornhill, Vaughan and Woodbridge.

Southern Ontario (depending on the project): Barrie, Bolton, Burlington, Collingwood, Georgetown, Guelph, Hamilton, Innisfil, Orangeville, Orillia, Keswick, King City, Kitchener, Midland and Waterloo.

Installation covers everything from site preparation and fitting to alignment and final finishing, and is completed by our experienced in-house team for full control over quality and execution.