What is a Window Seat?

A window seat is a seating area in an alcove or nook which is lined with windows. Window seats have romantic associations, as many people idealize the sense of luxury and spare time which a window seat suggests. Typically, a window seat is installed in an area with an attractive view, so that someone seated in it can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors while working on a project which requires abundant natural light such as knitting. Window seats are also used for reading or simply enjoying a respite from daily life. Many homes are built with window seats in mind, but it is also possible to install one at relatively low cost. A conventional window seat is located in an alcove such as the space provided by bay windows. This prevents the window seat from jutting out into the room and interrupting the feel of open space in the house, while also creating a nook for the window seat which can feel like a retreat. In some cases, a window seat may even be lined with curtains so that the person ...  more