8 Dreamy Window Seats to Lounge the Day Away

By Bryan Anthony, Houzz

A comfortable perch paired with an incredible view can make a window seat an easy place to love. Here’s a collection of some of our favorite window seats, many of them featuring breathtaking vistas. Flip through and tell us which window seat you’d like to while away your day in the most.

Mahoney Architects & Interiors, original photo on Houzz

This window seat with an outlook of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge was designed by Mahoney Architects & Interiors. Its base is made out of maple.

Ryan Lahiff Photography, original photo on Houzz

This window seat with large purple cushions is surrounded by windows on three sides, providing beautiful outlooks onto Newport Beach in Sydney.

Megan Nordin Designs, original photo on Houzz

A plywood base with a veneer edge and hairpin legs makes for a cool contemporary window seat designed by Megan Nordin Designs.

Lisette Voute Designs, original photo on Houzz

This London window seat features Zoffany velvet cushions and a variety of wool tartan pillows.

Annabelle Chapman Architect Pty Ltd, original photo on Houzz

The taupe bench cushion and collection of brown and tan pillows add texture to this contemporary space in Sydney.

Kelly Nelson Designs, original photo on Houzz

A boldly striped bench cushion teamed with a collection of pillows in all different styles and patterns makes for a festive window seat in Philadelphia.

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Lauren Nelson Design, original photo on Houzz

This window bench with cabinets underneath and bookcases at both ends makes for a nice reading spot in Chicago.

JWT Associates, original photo on Houzz

This home office loft features painted ceiling beams, arched windows, built-in bookshelves and a custom window seat covered in eclectic pillows.

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