Custom was our only option.
Building a window bench seat.
The top seat of the window bench will overhang both sides and the front by 2 inches.
Finally replace the cabinet doors install the adjustable bookshelves and set the upholstered cushion onto the window seat cabinets.
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.
Mine was a bit more because of the poplar trim and bead board on the front.
To be perfectly honest i wasn t looking forward to this project after a failed diy drawer attempt in a laundry room years ago.
Regardless it s been worth every penny and it s great to have some extra storage in our kitchen.
Built in bookcases framing a window seat are ideal for displaying favorite reads and decorative items.
In it s simplest form this seat can be built for around 100.
Place the window seat base in front of the window so that the back of the frame touches the wall.
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.
You can easily build your own unique window seat using ready made floating cabinet units as a base.
A window seat is pretty easy to build for such a large project and there s a lot of bang for the buck too.
Locate three wall studs with the stud finder.
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.
Attach the window seat base to the wall.
The top will not hang over the back of the window bench.
Finally need an upholstered foam rubber seat cushion.
Measure and cut the sanded plywood to accommodate this overhang.
Materials needed to build this diy window bench seat.
A window seat can make a quaint and cozy addition to any room in your home.
A coordinating roman shade and cushion soften the space.
Screw the top into place.
If small spaces remain above the molding fill them with caulk.