Wow Window Seats Make These 15 Homes Shine
Here is how you can incorporate a window seat to add more function and character to the windows of your home
Pooja Khanna Tyagi
January 13, 2020
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A window seat is a great addition to the large or small windows of your home, because it provides extra seating that also looks out to the views outdoors. This type of seating is integrated with the window to form a cosy and comfortable spot for sitting, relaxing or reading, where the depth of the seating can range between 17 and 24 inches. Take a look at some inspiring window-seat designs and bookmark the ones that you like the most.
Find out more about the project and the professional’s work by clicking on a photo.
Find out more about the project and the professional’s work by clicking on a photo.
1. Firm: Corvallis Custom Kitchens & Baths
Create a window seat by incorporating book shelves on either side of the window, which also function as a backrest for the seating.
Find a designer among the Houzz professionals to help you plan a window seat
Create a window seat by incorporating book shelves on either side of the window, which also function as a backrest for the seating.
Find a designer among the Houzz professionals to help you plan a window seat
2. Firm: DESIGN CAFE
In this example, the window seat is incorporated within the thickness of the external wall to give the bedroom a very neat and spacious look.
In this example, the window seat is incorporated within the thickness of the external wall to give the bedroom a very neat and spacious look.
3. Firm: Architecture BRIO
A stepped wooden seat is created below the sill level of the window. The sill extends as a platform to open out towards the outdoors, and also accommodates a rocking chair.
See these inspiring living room designs
A stepped wooden seat is created below the sill level of the window. The sill extends as a platform to open out towards the outdoors, and also accommodates a rocking chair.
See these inspiring living room designs
4. Firm: Adi Interiors
A continuous seat runs along the wall. The upholstery of the window seat matches with the cushions and window blind, and blends seamlessly with the furnishings.
A continuous seat runs along the wall. The upholstery of the window seat matches with the cushions and window blind, and blends seamlessly with the furnishings.
5. This floating window seat is raised above the ground and forms an integral part of the dining area. The space beneath the seat comprises drawers for easy and accessible storage.
6. A window is neatly bordered by floor-to-ceiling wardrobes to form an alcove that functions as a window seat and also accommodates the split AC.
7. Firm: The Ashleys
This window seat is strategically positioned so that it continues from the sofa to form an expanded L-shaped seating.
This window seat is strategically positioned so that it continues from the sofa to form an expanded L-shaped seating.
8. Firm: James Frank Construction Inc
In this angular alcove, the shorter wall of the alcove accommodates the window seat, while the longer wall cleverly integrates it with a computer workstation with book shelves.
In this angular alcove, the shorter wall of the alcove accommodates the window seat, while the longer wall cleverly integrates it with a computer workstation with book shelves.
9. Take a look at this window seat in the children’s room. The floating study tables border the base of the window to form a playful setting.
10. Firm: Shefali Singh, Architect
This window seat makes optimum use of the depth of the staircase and forms a cosy space.
This window seat makes optimum use of the depth of the staircase and forms a cosy space.
11. Firm: Designer Spaces
In this dressing room, a small seating is incorporated in front of the window. The velvet upholstery adds a touch of luxurious softness to the space.
In this dressing room, a small seating is incorporated in front of the window. The velvet upholstery adds a touch of luxurious softness to the space.
12. Firm: Purple Backyard
In this picture, the window seat spans the entire length of the wall-to-wall window. The extra depth of the seating enables it to function as a day bed.
Note: Consider designing the window seat as a sofa-cum-bed, where the seating can double as a bed when there are guests around.
In this picture, the window seat spans the entire length of the wall-to-wall window. The extra depth of the seating enables it to function as a day bed.
Note: Consider designing the window seat as a sofa-cum-bed, where the seating can double as a bed when there are guests around.
13. Firm: STUDIO Yamini
A ledge projects from the window sill to form an interesting window seat that looks out into the panoramic outdoor views.
A ledge projects from the window sill to form an interesting window seat that looks out into the panoramic outdoor views.
14. Firm: Shabnam Gupta
This window seat stands out in ethnic Indian colours, beautiful accessories, rangoli-inspired flooring and a distressed wood door. So chic.
This window seat stands out in ethnic Indian colours, beautiful accessories, rangoli-inspired flooring and a distressed wood door. So chic.
15. Firm: Oxford Development
Add more function to the bay window by incorporating a window seat, like in this example.
Read more:
How to Turn Your Window Into a Stylish Design Statement
9 Seating Arrangement Ideas for Small Living Rooms
Tell us:
Have you incorporated a window seat in your home? We would love to see it. Do share images in Comments below.
Add more function to the bay window by incorporating a window seat, like in this example.
Read more:
How to Turn Your Window Into a Stylish Design Statement
9 Seating Arrangement Ideas for Small Living Rooms
Tell us:
Have you incorporated a window seat in your home? We would love to see it. Do share images in Comments below.
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