THE WINDOW SEAT

The Window Seat is a very useful design feature that can add great beauty and character to any room. On the practical side, a hinged top can turn them into additional storage for linens, blankets, pillows, etc. and in many rooms, they provide additional seating that could not otherwise be achieved; often times I find that they are the only option for breakfast nooks in my remodel work. Who doesn’t dream of taking their shoes off, wrapping themselves in a cozy throw, leaning against a bunch of pillows and reading a good book on a window seat? It is a classical image, but one that I find young and old still enjoy. Another one of their virtues is that they can work as an “anchoring” element for the otherwise uninteresting window, giving it an additional function and providing the visual base it might have lacked before. And as I always say: “ They come in all colors”, by that I am not just referring to the actual hues but to the infinite design possibilities I find when I use them in my work. They can be a subtle and understated corner, such as the picture, where lightly patterned shades come down to a crisp white window sill; next, the seat cushion and pillows present a delicate palette with peaceful patterns. In contrast, their traditional English and French versions display an abundance of patterns, textures and rich tailoring details. Finally one more piece of important advice: Remember it only takes the right length and depth to turn them into a daybeds and voila: you have another bed in any room that can also serve as a guest bedroom!

(Fabrics by Kravet)