Next Up

10 Pretty Window Seats

Built-in seating topped with comfy overstuffed cushions says, "Come in and relax!"

Price and stock could change after publish date, and we may make money off these affiliate links. Learn more.

Scroll For More Photos

1 / 10

Cottage Bedroom with Window Seat

Linda Applewhite creates a whimsical bedroom with a dreamy window nook.

Create an oversized window seat in any room with minimal effort.

Photo: Jenn Feldman Designs. From: Jenn Feldman Designs

2 / 10

Oversized Window Seat

Give your favorite room a facelift without damaging or ruining walls. An oversized window seat would make a great reading nook, especially with a light blue wallpaper.

Window Seat With Blue and Beige Striped Drapes and Blue Cushion

3 / 10

Blue Window Seat Emits Casual Elegance With Silk Drapes

Judi Ackerman creates a window seat with a custom cushion and a throw pillow.

Bedroom Window Seat with striped cushions and patterned pillows

4 / 10

Bedroom Window Seat With Decorative Pillows

A long window bench gets a pop of pattern with an eclectic mix of pillows. This window seat provides a great place to enjoy the view, read a book, or just simply sit back and relax within a bedroom. The striped cushions and patterned pillows have a soft color palette that pleases the eye.

Photo: Sean Litchfield. From: James Wagman Architect

5 / 10

Window Seat and Sunflowers

A cozy window seat makes the most of this apartment's yummy water view. Layers of pattern and a vase of sunflowers keep the look fresh and modern.

Photo: Page Taft Real Estate, a member of Luxury Portfolio International. From: Page Taft Real Estate and Luxury Portfolio International®

6 / 10

Blue Striped Window Seats

Deep window seats double as beds or, at the very least, an ideal home base for daydreaming.

Photo: Dan Piassick. From: M. Barnes & Co.

7 / 10

Window Seat With Drawers

The family room offers up storage galore, courtesy of a long bank of drawers tucked handily beneath the window seat.

Large Cushioned Bench Beneath An Oversized Window

Photo: Windermere Real Estate, a member of Luxury Portfolio International. From: Windermere Real Estate and Luxury Portfolio International®

8 / 10

Window Seat With Water Views

The perfect nook for reading and relaxing, this Craftsman style home features a cushioned, wooden bench with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Lake Washington.

Living Space With Long Window Seat, Colorful Pillows & Arched Windows

Photo: Lee Manning Photography. From: Jeff Troyer Associates

9 / 10

Bright White Loft With Window Seat

This second-story addition houses a home office and relaxed loft. The new structural ceiling beams were exposed and painted a crisp white, giving the space a refreshing luminosity. The extra-long window seat and arched windows overlook the backyard pool.

Contemporary Blue & White Kids Room With White Bookcases & Window Seat

Photo: Claire Paquin. From: Claire Paquin

10 / 10

Contemporary Child's Bedroom With Comfy Window Seat

This Claire Paquin-designed child's bedroom in dark blue and white is another nod to her serene living philosophy. White laminiate bookcases frame either side of a comfy window seat with added space to display favorite toys or knickknacks. The striped Roman shade in shades of blue, white and soft beige tie the unit together for a clean, comfortable look.