Trending Now: Kitchen Seating

It’s been fun to take a look at trends of the moment, lately.  As I was taking a look at some of 2013′s hottest trends for kitchens, I discovered one that surprised me:  kitchen seating.

Who knew that where we sit in the kitchen was going to get so much fun?  From bar stools to banquettes, the places where we park our derrieres are getting to be a big focus when it comes to kitchen design.  Take bar stools, for example.   We’re using them as a  low-commitment way to bring color to our kitchens.  And the great thing about bar stools?  You always have more than one, so if you want to try out more than one bright pop of color, you can!  On the other hand, we are looking to optimize our seating capacity when it comes to kitchen tables, leaning towards efficient banquette seating for informal dining. This is a really terrific option when it comes to decorating kitchens–giving you a chance to pick out upholstery that will look great in your space, and saving money on extra chairs (trust me, they can be pricey!).

Colorful Bar Stools

Pale Kitchen with a Pop of Yellow | Looking At Glass

White Kitchen with Orange Bar Stools | Midwest Living

White Kitchen with Blue Stools | Young House Love

Painted Metal Stools | Pinterest

Tangerine Stools in a Traditional Kitchen | Emily A. Clark

Green Kitchen Stools | Better Homes & Gardens

White Kitchen with Bright Accents | Better Homes & Gardens

More Orange Bar Stools | Punkste

Banquette Seating

Kitchen Banquette with Yellow Chairs | The Lettered Cottage

Coral and Blue Dining Banquette | Better Homes & Gardens

Well-lit Banquette | The Zhush

Tiny Banquette | Better Homes & Gardens

Yellow and White Banquette | Looking At Glass

Mod Lemon & Lime Banquette | Palmer Weiss

U-shaped Banquette | Better Homes & Gardens

Banquette Seating | House of Smiths

Picnic Style Banquette | Amanda Nisbett

Are these trends that you are excited about?  Which would you rather have, fun bar stools or a dining nook fitted with a banquette?

Featured picture via The Lettered Cottage

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