The seat
Depth, thickness, padding and front edges influence the sitting position and the space beneath the table.
A seat that belongs to the space
Banquette and booth upholstery
A breakfast nook that brings everyone together. A restaurant booth that feels part of the room. Craig’s upholsters banquettes and booths with the seats, backs and corners considered as one arrangement. Plan the feel of the cushion, the lines of the back and the details that carry from one section to the next.
Text a full view of your piece and a close-up of what needs attention.
SEE THE POSSIBILITIES
Seats, backs and the corner between.
Show the complete run before zooming in. Its separate upholstered parts need to meet as one design.
The back
Plain panels, channels, tufting and seams establish the rhythm across a continuous upholstered back.
The meeting points
Corners, ends and separate sections need coordinated shapes, seam placement and pattern direction.
The details make the difference.
Map the run and its sections
Identify straight lengths, returns, curved sections and separate booths. Record which seats and backs need work, and show how the parts meet. Approximate dimensions help begin the conversation; final measurements and fit need to be established for the existing arrangement.
Consider comfort in the room
Seat thickness and back padding affect how a banquette feels beside its table. Show the current sitting position and describe any compressed or uneven areas, then consider the filling and profile alongside the available space.
Carry the design around corners
Channel lines, tufting, piping and patterned fabric need a plan across the complete run. Decide which details to retain or change, and compare material choices with the light, use and care of the space.
Keep attachments and access visible
Existing fixings, removable pads and fixed upholstered backs affect the work involved. Photograph what is safely visible and explain any known access limitations. Agree removal and refitting responsibilities alongside the upholstery scope; changes to frames or cabinetry need a separate plan.
START WITH A FEW PHOTOSShow us what
Show us what
you have in mind.
A full view and the details below help us discuss the scope. Final materials, measurements, cost and timing are agreed after assessment.
How to photograph your piece- A photo of the complete booth or banquette with its table and surrounding space
- The number of booths, straight sections, corners and separate seat or back panels
- Approximate lengths and depths, plus close-ups of wear and any known comfort concerns
- Safely visible attachments, removable parts and access limitations
- Material direction, details to retain or change and the way the seating is used
A CLEARER START
Common questions.
Is this different from a bench or window-seat cushion?
A removable cushion on an existing bench is a simpler starting point. Banquette and booth projects often coordinate upholstered backs, seat pads, corners and several connected sections. Send a full view so the appropriate scope can be identified.
Can only the seats or backs be recovered?
The affected parts can be assessed separately. The condition of the remaining upholstery, access and material matching influence whether a limited recover makes sense. Identify exactly which seat pads, back panels or sections you want included.
Can the back change from tufted to plain or channelled?
Bring a reference for the appearance you want and photos of the current construction. A change in treatment can affect padding, seam layout and how the cover attaches. The practical design and scope need to be confirmed for the existing structure.
Do you build the booth frame or cabinetry too?
This page covers upholstery for the agreed seats and backs. New frames, cabinetry, structural changes and other building work are separate responsibilities. If another part of the space is changing, share that plan before the upholstery dimensions and fit are finalized.
Let’s make it
yours again.
Tell us what you’d like to repair, restore or reimagine.
Text a full view of your piece and a close-up of what needs attention.