Hi Dccurlygirl. We are finally ready order the booth. We worked with the designer at DH's office (DH works for a restaurant supply and design co.) to modify a commercial booth design into something that looks more residential and custom. And with nailhead trim!

I'm just waiting for DH to re-check my measurements and I think we're good to go, although I'm reconsidering the fabric for the back of the seat. DH talked me into using the same brown faux leather for the back as we are using on the seat. Sitting and looking at the kitchen lately now that we have the chairs for the table there, I think the oak brown floor, walnut counter, yet-to-be-built walnut table, and brown wood chairs are probably enough brown. :) But if I want to do a different fabric, DH will mostly likely come unglued as we both know that decision on fabric could take months. I was hoping to have the banquette completed before Christmas.

(((Don't tell DH, but I'm beginning to think that all those naysayers here and IRL were right. I should have forgone to booth and just slapped a rectangular island with more stools in there. Ugh. Ugh.)))

Hi, breezy!
So happy to hear that you are finishing up your island seating -- I can hardly wait for the pics! Even though you are skeptical of the fabric choices, I know you are going to love it once the booth arrives.

Given your "re-thoughts" on a rectangular island, I will definitely keep that in mind as I move forward with my remodel. (Thank you for your honesty,)

I hope you are right! Just to clarify, I am only quadruple guessing myself on the banquette vs rectangular island because of space limitations. The whole set it will really squish into the already small family room space. If I had more room, I'd be happy to do the banquette.

Good luck with your reno!