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20 Inviting Window Seats for Relaxing in Comfort and Style

Take in the views from these upholstered benches and pillow-lined window nooks

Bryan AnthonyAugust 6, 2021

A cozy perch and a gorgeous view is a combination that’s hard to beat. These window seats offer great ideas for mixing upholstered benches, throw pillows, lighting and shades to create the ultimate escape at home. Flip through these 20 stylish window seats, then let us know which one beckons you to plop down and stay awhile.

Susan Sutter Interiors

1. A small window seat next to the fireplace in this Washington, D.C., home by Susan Sutter Interiors offers a leafy outlook. The woven Roman shade complements the rattan serving trays, and the blue striped bench cushion provides a pop of color and pattern.

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P31 Collaborative

2. An oversize striped bench cushion provides a luxurious perch for taking in the water views in this Seattle boathouse by P31 Collaborative. Striped pillows add to the modern nautical theme.

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Ashby Collective

3. The light green tones and subtle pattern on the bench cushion and pillows add just enough oomph to this window seat in Austin, Texas, by Mark Ashby Design. Drawers underneath the bench feature polished chrome cup pulls.

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Ann Lowengart Interiors

4. The window shades, wall treatment and cushions all feature the same blue-and-white fabric in this San Francisco window seat by Ann Lowengart Interiors, creating a stylish cocoon effect.

Kathy Kuo Designs Inc

5. This rustic window seat in New York by Kathy Kuo Designs has built-in bookshelves on both sides of the alcove. The large blue bench cushion and assorted pillows provide an ideal spot to read a book or take a nap.

DeForest Architects

6. The streamlined gray bench cushion adds a modern touch to the classic stained glass windows in this Seattle living room by DeForest Architects. The contemporary stools offer additional seating to take in the views.

Yellow House

7. The cream-toned Roman shades and upholstered bench complement the stained wood surrounding this San Francisco window seat by Yellow House. The purple patterned throw pillow and fuchsia leather ottoman contribute a colorful splash.

Emily Griffin Design Inc

8. This Toronto bedroom window seat by Emily Griffin Design is tucked into an alcove lined with custom storage. The blue-and-white bench cushion plays off the the window shade. The gold wall sconces and drawer hardware add a glamorous touch.

Ann Stillman O'Leary

9. The window seat in this Vermont lake house by Ann Stillman O’Leary is tucked underneath the stairs. The wood-paneled walls, plaid bench cushion and eclectic throw pillows are ideal for the rustic vibe.

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Homoly Design Build

10. This luxurious window seat in Kansas has a pleated curtain that can be closed for privacy. The tasseled window shades, upholstered bench and embroidered pillows add to the refined setup. The house is by Homoly Signature Homes.

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W Design Interiors

11. Built-in benches create a stylish L-shaped window seat in this Cleveland home. W Design Interiors covered the walls in grasscloth and upholstered the benches in a similar-toned fabric from Duralee.

Bria Hammel Interiors

12. The window seat in this Minneapolis living room by Bria Hammel Interiors is a stylish place to sit and also a clever disguise for a radiator. Perforated false drawers beneath the bench seat allow heat to vent into the room.

Black Mountain Architecture

13. This large window seat acts like a sofa in the living room of a rustic Vermont house by Black Mountain Architecture. Note the built-in bookshelves above the windows and various window ledges used to display items.

Wolfgang Pichler Design Inc.

14. The oversize window frame creates a cozy nook with desert views in this California home by Wolfgang Pichler Design. A streamlined gray bench cushion and an assortment of eclectic pillows complete the scene.

Lauren Nelson Design

15. Designer Lauren Nelson designed the built-in window seat to take advantage of the stunning water views in this Stinson Beach, California, home. Pullout shelves underneath the bench cushions provide storage for board games and blankets.

E2 Homes

16. A floating wood bench and overhang create a sculptural window seat in this Orlando, Florida, home by E2 Homes. The shrubbery outside the window provides privacy.

Robbins Architecture

17. Robbins Architecture designed a window sofa that runs the length of the bedroom in this lakeside Chicago-area home. The tailored lines of the sofa give the space a sophisticated vibe.

OFFICIAL

18. Stained walnut lines the window seat in this Dallas bedroom by Official. Note the custom bookshelf to the right of the seat, lined in matching walnut.

Studio DC10

19. Each of the five windows in this London bedroom by Studio DC10 has a small window seat to create one large seating area. The bench cushions are covered in a lovely blue suede.

DESIGN 4 CORNERS

20. The soft green bench cushion adds a verdant touch and connects to the trees outside the window in this San Diego bedroom by Design 4 Corners. The woven window shade and wall sconces with woven shades continue the natural theme.

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