Small Dining Room Update with Ikea Banquette Review and New Pendant
It’s been a while since I share my DIY dining room updates on this blog. If you’ve followed me on Instagram, you might have seen a few photos here and there with my most recent dining room photos. In this post, I’d like to share what’s new in this space, Ikea banquette seating is holding together after a year of daily usage, and sources of all the furniture, decor and DIY tutorials in this space.
New wicker pendant light fixture
Picking light fixture is always a struggle for me. Dining room light fixture is no exception – I went back and forth with light fixtures for months. In my dining room mood board, I Photoshop’ed in a pendant from Rejuvenation that I loved. Eventually I decided to go with the cone/dome shape, but a different texture because I worry the black metal finish might come off too strong for my more cottage inspired space, and the sizing was a bit small for my dining table.
So I ended up picking a wicker pendant from Wayfair with dome shape. I have been really loving it as it ties so well with my baskets above the cabinets, and all the other woven textured items which I have in the space. Another pro is it hides dirt really well due to its color and texture, since I’m always so behind at dusking the light shades ?.
When it first arrived, I was actually thinking it was a bit too big when seeing it in the box, as the diameter was 22 inches. Once I hang it up on the ceiling, it just looks like the perfect size. Big enough to make an impact, but in the right scale with my dining table.
One year update of Ikea banquette seat hack
I’d also love to give you an update on how this Ikea banquette seating has been holding together after using it almost daily after a year. To get the tutorial of Ikea banquette hack, you can check out this post.
Ever since we built it, we have been using it as our primary dining seating. We sometimes would seat there to work too if we need access to the kitchen. I do think bench some how feels cozier than dining chair that we usually prefer it over chair.
It is holding together pretty well in terms of sturdiness and versatility. Speaking of the finish, because the finish is stained pine wood, it is softer than most laminated surfaces. I have seen some tiny scratch here and there, and I just use a small brush to spot paint any exposed parts. I used the same paint from painting the banquette seat top, so it blends in with the original finish color.
Sources:
Wall color: Benjamin Moore Simply White
Dining Table (purchased second hand and refinished using minwax classic gray)
To see sources of my other rooms, you can visit Shop My Home.
I absolutely love the transformation of your small dining room! The Ikea banquette looks so cozy and inviting, and those hydrangeas add the perfect pop of color. The pendant light is such a stylish choice too! Thanks for sharing your update; it’s truly inspiring!
I absolutely loved this update! The Ikea banquette looks so inviting, and the pendant light really adds a charming touch. Your design ideas are always inspiring—can’t wait to see what you do next!
I absolutely love the transformation in your dining room! The Ikea banquette looks so cozy, and I appreciate the detailed review—it really helps in visualizing the space. The new pendant light adds such a beautiful touch too! Amazing job!
I absolutely love the transformation of your small dining room! The Ikea banquette looks cozy and stylish, and that new pendant light adds such a nice touch. It’s inspiring to see how you’ve maximized the space while keeping it inviting. Great job!
I absolutely love the transformation of your dining room! The Ikea banquette looks so cozy and the new pendant light is a perfect touch. It really brightens up the space! Thanks for the great tips and inspiration!
I love the transformation of your dining room! The Ikea banquette looks so cozy and inviting, and the pendant light is the perfect finishing touch. Thanks for sharing all the details and inspiration! Can’t wait to implement some of these ideas in my own space!
I absolutely love the transformation of your dining room! The Ikea banquette looks so cozy and inviting, and that pendant light adds just the right touch of elegance. Thanks for sharing your tips—this has totally inspired me to update my own small space!
I absolutely love the transformation! The Ikea banquette looks fantastic and really maximizes the space. The pendant light adds such a lovely touch—so bright and inviting. I might have to try something similar in my own dining room! Thanks for sharing your update!
I absolutely love the transformation you’ve made in your dining room! The Ikea banquette looks so cozy and inviting, and the new pendant light adds such a beautiful touch. It really opens up the space while still being functional. Thanks for sharing the details and inspiring ideas!
I absolutely love the transformation in your dining room! The Ikea banquette looks so cozy and inviting, and the new pendant light is such a stylish choice. You’ve truly made the most of your space! Can’t wait to see how you decorate it for the seasons!
I love how the banquette fits perfectly in your small dining room! The choice of the pendant light adds such a warm touch. It really transforms the space into a cozy dining area. Looking forward to more updates on your home decor journey!
I absolutely love how you transformed your small dining room! The Ikea banquette looks so cozy and inviting, and the pendant light is the perfect finishing touch. It’s amazing what a few updates can do to enhance the space. Can’t wait to try some of your tips in my own home!
I absolutely love the transformation of your small dining room! The Ikea banquette looks so cozy and functional, and the pendant light is the perfect finishing touch. Great job on the update—it’s inspiring me to rethink my own space!
I absolutely love the transformation of your dining room! The Ikea banquette looks so cozy and inviting, and the pendant light adds such a stylish touch. Great choice on the color scheme too! Can’t wait to see more updates.
I love the transformation of your dining room! The Ikea banquette looks so cozy and stylish, and the new pendant light really ties everything together beautifully. The way you’ve incorporated those hydrangeas adds such a lovely touch. Can’t wait to see more updates!
I love the transformation of your dining room! The Ikea banquette looks so cozy and inviting, and that new pendant light adds a gorgeous touch. Thanks for sharing your tips and the detailed review—it’s given me some great inspiration for my own space!
What a lovely transformation! I love how the Ikea banquette adds both style and functionality to your small dining room. The pendant light choice is perfect—it really elevates the space. Thanks for sharing such inspiring ideas!
I absolutely love the transformation you’ve made in your dining room! The Ikea banquette looks so cozy and inviting, and those pendant lights add the perfect touch of elegance. I’m inspired to revamp my own space now—thanks for sharing your ideas!
I absolutely love the transformation of your dining room! The Ikea banquette looks so cozy and inviting, and the new pendant is the perfect touch. Great choice on the colors and decor! You’ve inspired me to rethink my own dining space. Can’t wait to see more updates!
Loved seeing the transformation of your small dining room! The Ikea banquettes look so cozy and functional, and the pendant light is a great addition. I’ve been considering doing something similar in my own home, and your review of the banquettes was super helpful. Do you have any tips on how you kept the space from feeling cramped with the addition of the banquette?
Banquette design will naturally look a little cozy which is why so many people love the look 🙂 Try to keep the wall and furnitures tidy without too much decor would help to reduce the cramped feeling.