If you’re anything like us, you get really excited over banquette corner seating at a restaurant. A banquette (pronounced BANG-KET) is a built-in or freestanding upholstered bench and back, typically designed against a wall. Think about what you would see in your classic diner (those booths are banquettes)! Designers and homeowners alike use banquette seating in their dining rooms to create a cozy, efficient, and space-saving seating options.