Adding a window seat to your home can have many good benefits. Window seats can be a great way to create more seating, more storage and be a nice focal point for a room. A window seat can go in nearly every room from the living room to the dining room and more. A smaller window seat can cost between $750-$1,500 while a larger window seat can cost between $2,000-$5,000. A quality window replacement will help you create the perfect window seat for your room.
The Room and the Measurements
You know you want to have a window seat in your home. But which room will it go in? A window seat can be in any room that you want it. Choose where it will be the most used. It could be the room with the best view. It could be the room that needs more seating and storage. Or it could be the room that needs a little something to make it stand out. Once the room is chosen, create a plan for the window seat that involves knowing what materials to use and what the measurements will be to ensure you will have the perfect size window seat. With material and measurements in hand, the window seat can soon be constructed.
The Materials and the Construction
With an idea of the materials and measurements comes the next step: constructing the window seat. You can choose from a number of materials that can be used to construct it: plywood, sheetrock, wood, and more. While that material will be the main base, a number of other materials and objects will be needed to help put the window seat together. This will be construction adhesive, wood putty, sandpaper, screws, and nails. And of course, you will need the usual carpentry tools like a level, a hammer, and more. Now, you have everything needed to start constructing a window seat. Simply build a frame for your seat, making sure everything is level and screwed into the wall and floor. Screw in longer blocks on the side and the top to complete the construction of the window seat. If you want to go further, adding cabinet doors and drawers or hinged tops can be a great way to add storage to the space. With the correct combination of all these materials and a little hard work, in no time, you’ll have a newly constructed window seat.
The Accessories
The best and most exciting part of creating a window seat is finding the accessories that will really make it a quality window seat. A seat cushion should be as thick as a sofa’s cushion to provide the best comfort. Adding pillows to the back will offer more support and comfort for those looking to spend many hours relaxing on the window seat. Work with the color scheme of the room to add comfy seat cushions and pillows to the space.
A window seat is not only an ideal place for relaxation, but also a great way to enhance the interior design of your room and create more storage. An interior designer can assist you in designing the perfect window seat for your space.
