Bench Seating Table Overhang. The table top is made of pvc veneer. For banquettes the standard height for the table is 30 inches and for the benches is 18 inches leaving 12 inches from the top of the bench to the table surface. 28 to 30 inches high from floor to tabletop is comfortable for most adults.
The table for instance will be around 30 inches high if it s standard. Let the edge of the table overlap the bench by four or five inches so diners can get close to their plates without having to sit on the edge of their seats.
Then there s how the table interacts with the banquette.
However for the more elaborate stone patios adding a large custom built seating location can add a tremendous number of seats on your patio. That wraps up our list of built in deck and patio seating ideas. Let the edge of the table overlap the bench by four or five inches so diners can get close to their plates without having to sit on the edge of their seats. That s referred to as the overhang which should have the table hanging no more than 3 inches over the banquette.