Building A Window Bench Seat

Just choose a window with a pleasant view build a frame for your base then assemble the cabinets and add cushions pillows and other comfortable accessories.

Building a window bench seat.

Measure and cut the sanded plywood to accommodate this overhang. Attach the window seat base to the wall. A window seat can make a quaint and cozy addition to any room in your home. Regardless it s been worth every penny and it s great to have some extra storage in our kitchen.

In it s simplest form this seat can be built for around 100. You can easily build your own unique window seat using ready made floating cabinet units as a base. Pre drill holes on the inside of the base frame at the location of each stud then attach the base frame to the wall with the 3 inch screws and washers. Nail 1 inch crown molding along the tops of the cabinets.

Finally replace the cabinet doors install the adjustable bookshelves and set the upholstered cushion onto the window seat cabinets. Finally need an upholstered foam rubber seat cushion. Mine was a bit more because of the poplar trim and bead board on the front. Locate three wall studs with the stud finder.

A built in daybed bench seat was the way to go but there weren t any standard sized cabinets or drawers that would fit perfectly. Custom was our only option. 1 box of nails 1 bottle of wood glue 1 box of wood screws 1 can of paint that matches existing walls 1 paintbrush or roller 1 wood for bench measure the space of the bench area by l x w x h and purchase the wood. A coordinating roman shade and cushion soften the space.

To be perfectly honest i wasn t looking forward to this project after a failed diy drawer attempt in a laundry room years ago. The top seat of the window bench will overhang both sides and the front by 2 inches. A window seat is pretty easy to build for such a large project and there s a lot of bang for the buck too. Screw the top into place.

If small spaces remain above the molding fill them with caulk. The top will not hang over the back of the window bench. Built in bookcases framing a window seat are ideal for displaying favorite reads and decorative items.