Check dining proportions
Adding thickness changes the distance between the seat and tabletop. Measure the bare frame, table clearance and desired finished seat height together.
Plan banquettes by section
Record corners, runs, access points and removable sections. A banquette brief should identify where seams and separate cushions are intended to fall.
Discuss spills and cleaning
Share the products used by staff and the expected frequency of cleaning. Material suitability must be checked against the specific care instructions; no fabric is stain-proof.

