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window bench?

14 years ago

I'm putting a window bench into my new kitchen and a table will be placed at it with chairs opposite. It will be 9 1/2 feet wide but my question is - how deep should the bench be? For the most part it will be sat on by children but I would like it to be a nice size for all. I've seen beautiful window seats in here - but now many dimensions.
Thanks!

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TanCalGal
14 years ago
"There are some basic guidelines you should follow with respect to window seat dimensions. Find the most comfortable chair in your home. Model the height and depth of the window seat after this chair. I have found that a finished height of 19 inches off the finished floor is ideal for most window seats. The window seat depth from front to back is also important. Make it too shallow or deep and it can be uncomfortable. The preferred depth should fall somewhere between 17 and 22 inches. If you intend to take an occasional catnap on your window seat, then I suggest you make it 24 inches deep." This information was from this article: http://www.askthebuilder.com/window-seat/
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14 years ago
THANK YOU!
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