I love a window seat tucked in to a cozy nook. Piled with a thick cushion, a few pillows, and a beautiful throw it creates a welcoming warmth and instant character. A window seat is not only pretty, but is also useful in creating extra seating, adding storage space, and making small awkward spaces look intentional. Today, we are sharing a few tips, ideas, and inspirations for getting the window seat look in your home no matter your style, layout, or even without the window.
How to Incorporate a Window Seat
Front Entry Bench
Barbara Bottinelli via Traditional Home
Create a Relaxing Nook
Banquette Seating for the Dining Nook
Jennifer Robin Interiors PC: Alyssa Rosenheck
Best Dimensions for your Window Seat
A built-in seat can fit in almost any little spot, but you do want to make sure you keep it at the right height and depth for comfortable seating. This article from This Old House is a great resource for specific dimensions and tips for those who want to DIY the project.
Carly Waters Style PC: Amy Bartlam for Rue Magazine
Benefits of Window Seats
Makes Empty or Awkward Spaces Look Intentional
Consider adding a window seat to your stair landing, a small attic space, along the wall in your playroom, in a neglected corner, or in the unused space under or to the side of your stairs.
Stylist Shanon Fricke via SF Girl by Bay
Adds Storage to Small Spaces
Add storage in your home by building cupboards into your bench design, or keep it open and add baskets that can slide underneath your shelf seat.
Adds Character
Old house have tons of character, but can also have small, choppy spaces. Turning one of these spaces into a cozy reading nook with a built-in keeps the old-house character functional. In a new build, a window seat creates the character that can be lacking in modern homes.
Takes Advantage of a Killer View
Find the window in your home with the prettiest view and build a window seat. This creates a convenient place to escape to when you need a moment to relax and regroup.
Styling your Window Seat
An eclectic mix of pillows and a cozy throw makes your window seat an inviting nook and a beautiful focal point in the room. Find textiles that you love but make sure they are also comfortable. And have a little fun, maybe throw in a fur rug or something unexpected. These are the details that will make it a special space in your home.
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