How to Fit a Window Seat into Your Bedroom
Bedroom windows come in all shapes and sizes, but these seats show it’s possible to create a cosy perch in most rooms
A window seat is a great idea for a bedroom, as it provides somewhere to relax, read and gaze out at the garden or street below. Whether you have a low, high or bay window, there’s an option for most types of bedroom. Take a look at these bench seating ideas to see if you could incorporate something similar into your sleep space.
Incorporate comfy sides
If you want to lounge comfortably on your window seat, it’s a good idea to factor in some sides to lean against. You could take the seat right up to the wall, but, for extra comfort, this idea is perfect.
The designers have added inclines on either side of the bench, so the owners can rest against them while relaxing by the window.
If you want to lounge comfortably on your window seat, it’s a good idea to factor in some sides to lean against. You could take the seat right up to the wall, but, for extra comfort, this idea is perfect.
The designers have added inclines on either side of the bench, so the owners can rest against them while relaxing by the window.
Go low
Even a low window can have a bench seat beneath it, as this space illustrates. A wall-to-wall platform has been constructed along the gable end wall of the loft room, which allows someone to sit beside the window and gaze at the view.
The beauty of this particular design is that it provides two functions – the cushion forms the seat, but the rest of the platform doubles up as a display space.
Even a low window can have a bench seat beneath it, as this space illustrates. A wall-to-wall platform has been constructed along the gable end wall of the loft room, which allows someone to sit beside the window and gaze at the view.
The beauty of this particular design is that it provides two functions – the cushion forms the seat, but the rest of the platform doubles up as a display space.
Keep it simple
Your bench seat can be as simple or complicated as you fancy. Here, for example, the owners have gone for a fuss-free option. A piece of sturdy wood to match the shutters and window frame has been fitted beneath the window. It’s hinged, so it can be folded up out of the way if necessary.
A design like this doesn’t have a structure below it for support, so you’ll need to make sure it’s fitted properly by a qualified carpenter.
Find cushions for your window seat in the Houzz Shop.
Your bench seat can be as simple or complicated as you fancy. Here, for example, the owners have gone for a fuss-free option. A piece of sturdy wood to match the shutters and window frame has been fitted beneath the window. It’s hinged, so it can be folded up out of the way if necessary.
A design like this doesn’t have a structure below it for support, so you’ll need to make sure it’s fitted properly by a qualified carpenter.
Find cushions for your window seat in the Houzz Shop.
Shelve it
Rather than constructing a seat that goes all the way along the wall, you could use the extra space for storage.
Here, the designers have built up the sides of the window seat to form a cosy alcove. On the right is a wardrobe, and on the left are open shelves.
Rather than constructing a seat that goes all the way along the wall, you could use the extra space for storage.
Here, the designers have built up the sides of the window seat to form a cosy alcove. On the right is a wardrobe, and on the left are open shelves.
Create a cosy spot
If your window’s in a recess, you can turn your seat into a snug hideaway by fitting a curtain rail along the front.
The window seat in a square bay here is a perfect reading nook for a child or teenager, with open shelves below for books and knick-knacks. The designers have even draped a voile curtain from the ceiling to add to the secluded vibe.
If your window’s in a recess, you can turn your seat into a snug hideaway by fitting a curtain rail along the front.
The window seat in a square bay here is a perfect reading nook for a child or teenager, with open shelves below for books and knick-knacks. The designers have even draped a voile curtain from the ceiling to add to the secluded vibe.
Build into a bay
A bay window provides the ideal opportunity to install a bench seat that’s deeper than usual. This one has a roomy, cushioned seat to sit on and a padded back to lean against. The bigger dimensions also give the opportunity for a large amount of storage underneath.
If you don’t want to eat up so much floor area, however, you could design your seat to follow the lines of the bay, keeping the central area open.
A bay window provides the ideal opportunity to install a bench seat that’s deeper than usual. This one has a roomy, cushioned seat to sit on and a padded back to lean against. The bigger dimensions also give the opportunity for a large amount of storage underneath.
If you don’t want to eat up so much floor area, however, you could design your seat to follow the lines of the bay, keeping the central area open.
Tuck into a nook
If you’re planning a loft conversion with a small dormer like this one, make the most of otherwise dead space and slot in a window seat. Here, a few cushions are enough to make this somewhere the owner can sit and contemplate the world – or the neighbourhood, as least.
If you’re going for a design like this, it’s important to ensure the glass is secure and the windows are locked tight.
Read reviews of loft conversion specialists near you.
If you’re planning a loft conversion with a small dormer like this one, make the most of otherwise dead space and slot in a window seat. Here, a few cushions are enough to make this somewhere the owner can sit and contemplate the world – or the neighbourhood, as least.
If you’re going for a design like this, it’s important to ensure the glass is secure and the windows are locked tight.
Read reviews of loft conversion specialists near you.
Move it on up
Some homes, particularly those built in the 1960s and 1970s, have short, wide windows. Make the most of the space below to build a window seat that’s taller than usual.
This house is actually a lot older than a 1960s property, but the idea is still the same. The designers have constructed a high bench seat below the windows, maximising the extra space to fit two rows of drawers underneath.
Tell us…
Would you like a window seat in your bedroom? Share your thoughts in the Comments section.
Some homes, particularly those built in the 1960s and 1970s, have short, wide windows. Make the most of the space below to build a window seat that’s taller than usual.
This house is actually a lot older than a 1960s property, but the idea is still the same. The designers have constructed a high bench seat below the windows, maximising the extra space to fit two rows of drawers underneath.
Tell us…
Would you like a window seat in your bedroom? Share your thoughts in the Comments section.
Carve out space for a window seat by adding essential storage underneath. You can do this by asking a carpenter to fit drawers or cupboards along the front, or a hinge along the back of the seat, so it can be lifted up. Here, the owners have gone for large drawers that offer the same storage room as a chest of drawers.
Another clever aspect of this design is the dressing table. The joiners have constructed a small drawer and tabletop to form a perpendicular surface above the bench seat, still allowing easy access to the large drawer below.