The window nook is a lovely addition to a home. Its effect is similar to managing to steal a great spot by the window in your favorite cafe – only even cozier.
If you have a nice garden, or your window offers a view of the woods or a body of water, then your window seat has the potential to become the ultimate relaxing spot.
There are a few things to keep in mind when creating and decorating your own window nook, so check out the ideas and the inspo below.
More Than Just a Decorative Seat
Depending upon the design and the concept of your window seat, aside from the inherent coziness, it can provide you with additional storage, and sitting space, and even serve as a breakfast nook.
1. Storage
You may install simple drawers under your window seat, or use it as shoe storage. Pretty much, the purpose of the storage wholly depends on where your window seat is located.
If it’s in the bedroom, drawers for clothes or spare blankets are a given, but if it’s in the entryway, shoe storage is a natural choice.
2. Breakfast Nook
Not only are window seats a gorgeous addition to a breakfast nook, but they immediately gain two purposes.
You may still use it for relaxation and reading and also have your meals in the favorite corner of your home.
3. Extra Seating
Many homeowners find themselves needing more sitting space in their living room, but having no way to fit yet another couch or an armchair.
Window seats virtually take up no space because they’re mostly aligned with the wall or the storage you already have, and they definitely provide sitting room for at least two more guests.
The Shape of the Window Seat Depends Entirely on the Shape of Your Window
If you’re renovating or only just designing your home, then it’s up to you to decide what kind of window seat you want for yourself.
However, if you must work with what you already have, then you’re bound to follow the shape of your window as you design yourself a window nook.
4. Simple Seat
Your window may be tiny, and in return allowing you to only have a tiny window seat. But I don’t think you should give up on having a window nook in your home, no matter how small.
It’s still cozy and relaxing and will allow you to romanticize life as well as a bench-sized one.
5. Lounge
If your windows are set deep in between two walls, then you’re blessed with enough room for a window lounge.
You could sit, lounge, or sleep in this window nook.
Also, if your windows have a wide frame, again, this means more space for a wider window seat.
6. Bay Window
Window seats may just be the optimal way to furnish the tricky space beneath the bay window.
You’d likely have to order custom-made storage or sofa, anyway.
Window Seat Design
There are three main elements of the window seat design. Its frame aka the carpentry, the upholstery of the cushion, and the throw pillows add as much decor as they do comfort.
You are always free to add a decorative blanket or plush toys if you like.
7. Carpentry
The carpentry pretty much dictates the whole design of your window seat.
It can be boxy and cute like the one in the above picture, or it can contain elegant carvings. It all depends upon what you want and the budget you’ve set aside for your new window nook.
Also, the color of the carpentry is a whole different way to contribute to the overall design of the room.
8. Upholstery
Upholstery is the crucial element of a window nook. It’s the very part that provides the coziness you want.
It can also dictate the general design, as you can go monochrome for a sleeker look, or you could introduce patterns to achieve a boho atmosphere.
9. Throw Pillows
Throw pillows provide coziness as well as back support while you relax in the window seat.
Where design is concerned, just like with upholstery, experiment with colors and patterns to achieve the desired style.
10. Surprise Twist
You have the freedom to go about the design of your window nook however you like. You could, for instance, make it a breakfast nook all of its own.
And though the seats are smaller, you could still curl up and read by the window if you feel like it.
Window Seats Are Welcome All Over the House
You don’t need to limit yourself to the living room if you’re considering getting your own window seat.
Any part of the home, as long as it’s got a window and a little room can be elevated with a window nook.
11. Living Room
The living room is the most popular choice for installing a window seat.
It is the very room most of us spend the majority of our free time in, and it can always use another seating area.
12. Dining Room
Much like a breakfast nook, you can dine in your window seat.
In case you find yourself lacking enough dining chairs, simply bring the table over to the window seat. It’s the very definition of dining with the view.
13. Stairway
The spacious corner at the mid-point of the stairway is commonly left unused. Most of us may decide to place a potted flower or a vase to fill up that space.
You could, alternatively, turn it into your favorite new nook in the house.
14. Bedroom
Make the most of your bedroom window and the view by installing a window seat.
It’s also a great way to hang out in your bedroom without laying in the bed all day, which can have a negative effect on the sleeping schedule.
15. Kid’s Room
A window seat is a special treat for the kid’s room. It’s sure to quickly become your child’s favorite playing nook.
It will also allow them to take in the view of the nature or garden, and promote their imagination.
In Conclusion
If you have the opportunity to install a window seat in your own home, make sure not to pass it up.
No matter how small or narrow, it will still become the coziest spot in your home, and its most unique decoration.