Dreamy Window Seat Inspiration Photos
I have a friend, named Claire, who is an interior design genius. She would beg to differ, but honestly she is brilliant when it comes to design decisions. This friend was the visionary who created our kitchen floor plan for us. She was also the person who envisioned a window seat in our bay window. Magnifique! Adding a window seat to the bay window was a great way to free up floor space, add storage to the kitchen, and give us a cozy spot to sit and eat. You can read how I built the window seat with storage in our bay window here.
Before building our window seat, I scoured the web for window seat inspiration photos and here are my Favorite Dreamy Window Seat Inspiration Photos (of the MANY more photos I pinned):
Designer Carrie Miller created a relaxing beadboard window seat via BHG.com
Gorgeous tower breakfast nook. Photo by Karyn R. Millet via House Beautiful
Elegant built-in seat (without a window) via: Lumberjocks (original source unknown)
Refrigerator cabinets used to build a window seat via Centsational Girl
Window seat with storage drawers via BHG.com
Bedroom window seat by Newport Beach Interior Designer Wendi Young Design via Houzz
Curved banquette by Brooklyn architect Ben Herzog via Houzz
White and black built in storage bench via BHG.com
Huge bay window seating by Flemington architect Pickell Architecture via Houzz
Small corner window seat by Santa Cruz Media and blogs Shannon Malone via Houzz
Finally, this was the photo that set my wheels in the right direction for construction via Houzz
Want to build your own? I have a great tutorial for how to build a window seat in a bay window with storage.
Hope you find some window seat inspiration! Happy building!
Two and seven are definitely my favorites! Green and yellow are great colors for decorating window seats!
I’m excited to see your post about building a window seat. This is the perfect place to curl up and read a book and the photos you posted are so inviting!
I can’t wait til you post the info on building your window seat! I’ve been wanting to make one just like it! Please post in lots of detailed instructions!
I love all these ideas! I have a location in our playroom that is begging for a window seat. Looking forward to seeing yours!
I love window seats! I’ve got a piano bench seat that I’d love to redo as a window seat…..just wish I knew how.
Those window seats are gorgeous! I really want to build a small one for our guest bedroom!
Ashley, stay tuned for that tutorial ;-D.
I love window seats and all the cute pillows you can decorate them with! I want one.
The pillows definitely make the window seat ;-).
You’re talking my language since I’ve designed & painted more homes than I can even remember! Wonderful work your friend does! Love all the photos too. I’ve never had a window seat of my own but I’ve always loved them so. Great utilization of space.
Thanks Colleen. I love the space that it freed up in our kitchen!
Window seats are some of my favorite ‘cept my dinning room windows are too low so I’m gonna go with a pull up bench……thank you for sharing, I love to be inspired, Love & Blessings to you/yours…
Lady Delores, that’s the spirit! Work with what you’ve got. Thanks for your comment.