The best ones have several things in common, according to the pros. Here’s how to design yours.
When a window has a beautiful view or floods a room with sunlight, it’s tempting to pull up a chair and sit next to it. A better idea? Build a window seat.
“I’m into comfy things, and a window seat really hits that,” said Zoë Feldman, an interior designer based in Washington, D.C. “Who doesn’t want to sit near a window on a super-comfy piece of furniture and read a book, snuggle with family, do homework or talk to friends? It ticks every box.”
Even better, Ms. Feldman continued, window seats often occupy space that would otherwise go unused. That makes it possible to add seating where a sofa wouldn’t fit — underneath a small roof dormer, say, or between built-in bookcases.
She and other interior designers offered tips on how (and where) to install window seats and the best ways to accessorize them.
Find the Right Spot
A window seat can go just about anywhere there’s a window, but some places make more sense than others.
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