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built-in window seat provides a cozy spot to read the paper, gaze
lazily at the view or reflect on the day's events. If the idea of a
window seat appeals to you, there are a number of things to keep in
mind at the early stages your project. Creating the proper setting for
a window seat requires advance planning. During the design development stage, you’ll need to make sure that the window itself incorporates a niche or bay projection. It doesn’t have to be very deep and the width can vary.The other thing to keep in mind is that most windows have an air register or baseboard heater below them. To ensure that the window seat does not block the flow of heat into the room, you must extend the ductwork under the seat and mount the register in the front of the toekick base. For a hot-water heating system, a flat toekick radiator with electric blower can be installed under the window seat. With the space accommodated for in the design , and the mechanical planning coordinated, the seat will then be custom-built by a cabinetmaker or trim carpenter to fit the exact width and sill height of the window. The top two pictures illustrate slightly different variations on the window seat. The bottom picture is a different approach all together. The space below the window was actually built to match the cabinetry that was installed in the other part of the kitchen. What a great use of space. If you have any questions - please feel free to contact me. Thanks for reading. Bruce Borden |
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