Custom Booths: The Secret Weapon for Comfortable, Space-Saving Design

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In hospitality, higher education, healthcare, and retail design, seating has to do more than look good—it needs to work hard. That’s why banquettes are a favorite among interior designers, architects, and project managers. They help define space, optimize layouts, and create an inviting experience for guests and customers alike.

At Fortner, we specialize in custom seating solutions for commercial spaces of all types. Whether you're designing something from the ground up or need a semi-custom solution with faster turnaround, our team is here to help.

Custom-Built or Customizable—You Choose

We offer two paths for creating the perfect piece:

1. Fully Custom Banquettes

From radius corners and layered backs to specialty materials and unique dimensions, we build banquettes completely from scratch. Every detail—from field measurements to foam selection—is tailored to your vision and your space.

2. Customizable Booths from the Fortner Furniture Collection

For faster projects or more standardized needs, the Fortner Furniture Collection features thoughtfully designed booth profiles like the Gavin, Emma, and Penelope. These designs can be customized with:

  • Standard or custom lengths

  • Upholstery, laminate, and kickplate options

  • Built-in power or mobility features

It’s a streamlined approach that still gives you creative control—without starting from zero.

Why Designers and Builders Love Booths

Here’s why booths continue to be one of the most requested seating types in commercial design:

  • Efficient Use of Space: Booths hug walls and corners, opening up valuable floor space for movement or additional seating.

  • Built for Flow: Their fixed placement helps establish natural walkways and define zones within open spaces.

  • Versatile Design Options: From curved, modular forms to channel-back details, banquettes can be tailored to match any brand or design aesthetic.

  • Comfort That Lasts: When made with contract-grade foam, durable substrates, and performance fabrics, they’re just as functional as they are beautiful.

Why Custom Matters

Off-the-shelf seating may be fast—but custom is what truly delivers on both design and performance. At Fortner, every banquette we build is made-to-order based on:

  • Exact dimensions of the space (field measured by our team)

  • Fabric and material selections chosen by the design partner

  • Code requirements for fire, accessibility, and durability

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Custom Banquette Applications

We've designed and built banquettes for:

  • Restaurants and hotel lounges

  • Student commons and campus dining halls

  • Corporate breakrooms and shared spaces

  • Healthcare cafés and waiting areas

Explore more of our custom hospitality furniture projects and how we partner with designers and trade professionals to deliver results.

Let’s Build Something Great Together

Ready to bring your seating vision to life? Fortner partners with interior designers, architects, and general contractors to create banquettes that fit perfectly, perform beautifully, and elevate your space.

Start Your Project Today

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Why Fortner is Your Partner

Creating flexible commercial spaces is more than a trend—it’s an essential strategy to future-proof your projects. Thoughtful design, versatile furniture, and innovative planning empower you to deliver spaces that thrive in any scenario. At Fortner, we specialize in custom commercial furniture designed to adapt. If you're planning your next commercial project, our team is here to help.

At Fortner, we specialize in hospitality reupholstery, offering customizable solutions tailored to your brand and design needs. Based in Columbus, OH, we proudly serve clients throughout Ohio and beyond.

Contact us today to refresh your space.



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