It’s raining, and the whipping of the trees in stormy weather keeps you indoors focused on a good book. Beneath you sits the project that brought you to this moment of harmony – your window seating. Some home owners are blessed with a constructed window seat in their home upon arrival, but if you’re one of the many that have to go without, then it’s time for a change.
Style and Space
Window seats are versatile, and there is sure to be a design to match your style. The main ingredients are a window and a seat, so as long as you can land those you’re off to a great start. From there, it’s all about knowing what you want your end result to be. Your window seat can be anything; it could be a place for you to relax or multitask. With this in mind, consider a design that adds nooks and crannies with style. There are all different styles of prefabs with drawers and cabinets, and everyone goes crazy for a window seat with a lift up seat. Make this a place capable of anything. Utilize your drawers to hold pet supplies, toys for children, arts and crafts tools or supplies for your hobby of the week.
Seating in Social Spaces
Window seating isn’t just appropriate for adding an extra area to do your hobby and adding storage space to a home. If you have a favorite social area in your home, perhaps a place where you’re more prone to entertaining guests, consider adding a window seat there. This adds even more potential for seating and can really bring together an entire room. By matching upholstery, your added seating can appear as though it was made for the spot. Window seats in the dining room and kitchen are an underappreciated way to bring together a social space. Your window seat can be used solely as elegant, less traditional seating around a rectangular dining room table; or use it as a cozy space between your kitchen counters and a free standing cabinet. As you decorate your window seat to match the kitchen’s style, consider choosing heavy duty, stain-resistant fabric that can be cleaned without too much hassle.
With a window seat, you gain a way to show your style, storage space, a comfortable seat to do a relaxing activity, and extra seating for social gatherings all in one. Now, all you need to do is choose which of your windows has the best view and location for your desired use. Have fun choosing the style that fits your home best, and enjoy your seat with a view. 
M.J. Kennedy
Home & Yard Magazine
