Homes with practical and stylish built-in window seats
For the most recent lookbook, we have collected eight window seat ideas from across the globe. These creative layouts range from custom-made wood and concrete creations. Installing a window seat not only provides extra seating, but a tranquil area perfect for relaxation, reading, socializing, or even sleeping on. Projects from places such as Denmark and China are included in this lookbook, as part of our series that offers inspiration from Dezeen’s archives. For more ideas, explore our past lookbooks featuring economical interiors, immersive saunas, and light-filled kitchens.
Nicolai Paris, France, by NOA
Inside this converted hotel, exists a Marais apartment designed by Architecture. It has been furnished with an assortment of custom-made oak furniture. Displayed in the living room is a fashionable built-in window seat, designed to double as both a comfortable seating option and useful storage space. Its curved silhouette is accentuated by the black-leather cushions and pillows, providing a stark contrast to the pristine white walls and bleached oak parquet with its signature chevron pattern.
Villa Wienberg, Denmark, by Wienberg Architects and Friis & Moltke
Danish architects Mette and Martin Wienberg, in collaboration with studio Friis & Moltke. Revamped an existing 1940s cottage to make it a cozy home for their family. The interior has wooden panelling. From which a low-slung window seat in the living space to also act as a bench. Further comfort has matching pillows and a soft sheepskin rug.
Maison Jericho, France, by Olivia Fauvelle Architecture
French studio Olivia Fauvelle Architecture refurbished and extended an outbuilding based in Marseille. A concrete window seat with the living room to generate an inside-outside bridge and offer stunning views of the tiled terrace, equipped with a pool, and topped off with a leather daybed for a peaceful environment. A wood-burning stove was over the window seat, lending an additional level of comfort to the area.
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