Window bench and bookshelves

A color-coordinated assortment of books around a window seat effortlessly frames three black double-hung windows. This reading spot is full of serenity, comfort and natural light.

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The weather outside should never hinder your ability to enjoy the beauty of nature and the outdoors. Wouldn’t you agree too? A quaint little window seat is the perfect solution to enjoy nature even while you are indoors. Imagine this: it’s a cold, windy day. You wanna soak in the sun, but it’s too cold to step outside. Window seat to your rescue! You can enjoy the sunlight through the window while relaxing in the warm room.

Caitlin of The Pickett Fence Projects is back and sharing her lovely sunroom/playroom. This room functions beautifully as a playroom right in the front of her home, but when playtime is over, everything is stored in drawers under the built-in bench and baskets in the lower shelves of the bookcases.

Our playroom just isn’t working quite as well as I think it could. I guess by definition it’s doing its job. It’s a room that gets played in. I see so much more potential though! I can’t get the idea of a built-in window seat and shelves out of my head. Here’s what the playroom...

There really aren’t any downsides to installing a window seat in your home. Still not convinced? We'll give you a dozen reasons why a window seat makes sense in your home.

It's amazing what a little carpentry can accomplish. I am certainly not implying custom built-ins to be a DIY project, but more a quick update to a tired space without a full blown and costly renovation. Custom built-ins provide a stylish solution for display and storage needs without adding visual bulk to the room, not to mention demolition dust. So next time you feel your room closing in on you, don't blame your walls - look to them for inspiration, the results can be dramatic. BEFORE…

If you think that your kids’ room is too small and there is absolutely no space to design a relaxation zone, then you can use the window space which is usually empty equipping this place with a soft seat and many cushions. Children love to have a cozy seating nook or a custom made window seat with cushions in kids’ rooms. They feel that a window...Continue Reading...