IDEAS FOR WINDOW SEAT DESIGN

From framing a particular view to providing the perfect spot to curl up with your latest read, the window seat is fast becoming a favourite on many a homeowner’s wishlist. Daisy Jeffery explains how to achieve this design detail

If the shortlist of last year’s Daily Telegraph Homebuilding & Renovating Awards is anything to go by, window seats are the design trend of the moment. From sea-fronting self-builds to cosy farmhouses, this design idea is popping up in many projects, offering not just a focal point in a room, but a perfect spot to sit and enjoy the view. There are plenty of opportunities to introduce a window seat, but how do you go about getting this design detail right in your self-build, renovation or extension project? Firstly, you should consider where and how you’re going to use your window seat — will it be a reading spot in a snug or study, an informal seating area within your living space, or perhaps double up as seating at the…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2018

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