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Decorating: Welcome to the Wonderful World of Window Seats
Whether you’re looking out, looking in, or lost in a good book, a window seat is the perfect spot to while away an hour or two...
There are few things more pleasurable in life than curling up with a cuppa and watching the world go by from a cosy window nook. Let’s face it, chairs just don’t cut it when there is a window seat to be had! Even if your view is more suburban than spectacular, a window seat is still a real asset, inviting you to relax and affording you a little insight into the life of the street or garden beyond. Wherever you position yours, be sure to equip it with a soft seat pad, plenty of scatter cushions and perhaps a chunky blanket on hand, too, for maximum comfort. Then just settle in…
Pep it up with stripes
Some well-placed stripes add a shot of fun and detail to a simple scheme without dominating or making too bold a statement. They work well in this cute little window seat, providing a welcome splash of detail to the elegant scheme.
Some well-placed stripes add a shot of fun and detail to a simple scheme without dominating or making too bold a statement. They work well in this cute little window seat, providing a welcome splash of detail to the elegant scheme.
Convert dead space
Hallways and landings serve as connecting spaces in our homes, and often little else, but it you are lucky enough to have a window on one, why not build in a window seat? Suddenly, you have a reason to linger in an otherwise under-used space and can enjoy a view that might previously have been passed by.
Hallways and landings serve as connecting spaces in our homes, and often little else, but it you are lucky enough to have a window on one, why not build in a window seat? Suddenly, you have a reason to linger in an otherwise under-used space and can enjoy a view that might previously have been passed by.
Frame the view
When the view from the window is impressive, think of ways to frame it, so that the eye is drawn to the window seat and then out to the vista beyond. This window has neat shutters that, when open, frame the view and the seat at the same time. At night, they can be shut, bringing the attention back into the room and ensuring that anyone sitting in the window feels safe and cosy.
When the view from the window is impressive, think of ways to frame it, so that the eye is drawn to the window seat and then out to the vista beyond. This window has neat shutters that, when open, frame the view and the seat at the same time. At night, they can be shut, bringing the attention back into the room and ensuring that anyone sitting in the window feels safe and cosy.
Strike a modern note
This contemporary design takes the concept of a window seat to a whole new level. Here, the glass box window has space for a minimalist seat that affords the sitter views in, out and up. It’s sleek and stylish, but still manages to look inviting, too.
This contemporary design takes the concept of a window seat to a whole new level. Here, the glass box window has space for a minimalist seat that affords the sitter views in, out and up. It’s sleek and stylish, but still manages to look inviting, too.
Create a cosy haven
Soft blanket: check. Plump cushions: check. Table (so you don’t have to reach down too far for your cup or glass): check. This elegant window seat has comfort and style nailed.
Soft blanket: check. Plump cushions: check. Table (so you don’t have to reach down too far for your cup or glass): check. This elegant window seat has comfort and style nailed.
Build in storage
A typical window seat, built into a window nook or a bay, can easily be designed to incorporate storage. Whether this is drawers that pull out or space accessed via a hatch door in the seat, it can provide useful additional space and help you create a clutter-free room.
A typical window seat, built into a window nook or a bay, can easily be designed to incorporate storage. Whether this is drawers that pull out or space accessed via a hatch door in the seat, it can provide useful additional space and help you create a clutter-free room.
Dress to impress
Window seats are all about comfort, so even if they are in a practical space, like this hard-working kitchen, adorn them with colourful cushions galore. Bold shades and graphic prints add lovely detail and warmth to this serene cook space.
Discover the best way to dress your windows
Window seats are all about comfort, so even if they are in a practical space, like this hard-working kitchen, adorn them with colourful cushions galore. Bold shades and graphic prints add lovely detail and warmth to this serene cook space.
Discover the best way to dress your windows
Reinvent a tiny space
Even the smallest bay window can be transformed into a seat, with the advantage that small-scale designs bring their own sense of cosiness and intimacy. This neat seat could sit two at a push and is the perfect place for one person to relax and read, or just gaze out over the garden.
Even the smallest bay window can be transformed into a seat, with the advantage that small-scale designs bring their own sense of cosiness and intimacy. This neat seat could sit two at a push and is the perfect place for one person to relax and read, or just gaze out over the garden.
Enhance a bedroom
A window seat is a great addition to a bedroom, offering blanket storage, a place to sit while getting dressed, and a haven for stolen moments of peace and quiet. This seat has been designed to tie in beautifully with the room, the pretty drawer knobs and coffee-toned cushions adding to the hotel-chic mood.
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A window seat is a great addition to a bedroom, offering blanket storage, a place to sit while getting dressed, and a haven for stolen moments of peace and quiet. This seat has been designed to tie in beautifully with the room, the pretty drawer knobs and coffee-toned cushions adding to the hotel-chic mood.
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Do you have a window seat at home? Show us photos of your window seat in the Comments below.
There is no reason why your window seat can’t be useful as well as comfortable. This one, in a bright and beautiful kitchen, doubles up as extra seating for the dining table.
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