Your Storage Problems Solved | DIY Window Seat

Window seat storage is the  perfect solution for those who need extra storage around the house. Once you have the right tools and materials this should be an easy DIY project for you. A widow seat can be created in any room in the house, even in small spaces; the only requirement is, well a window!

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Adding a window seat is an excellent solution to your storage problems. The area in front of windows is seldom used, anyway, so you might as well use it for storage. The seating area will also be a good place for your children to read and study. Human eyesight is much better under full-spectrum, natural light, so they might be more apt to read there.

Even an inexperienced do-it-yourselfer should have no problem building a simple window seat that is strong enough to support children. If you are energetic, consider adding floor-to-ceiling bookcases on one or both sides of the window seat. This is not a lot more work, and it provides even more storage. Tall bookcases also frame the window and look good around the window seat.

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The first step in building a window seat is to determine how big it should be.

You want the seat to be big enough to provide adequate storage space, but you also want it to be comfortable to sit on. If it is too deep or too tall, it may get in the way as your children walk past it and it may not be comfortable to sit on.

Generally, a height of about 18 inches and a depth of 20 inches is a good target. The height includes whatever type of cushion you plan to use on the window seat. Keep in mind, a fluffy cushion will compress when sat upon, so take this into account. If you err on the depth, make it deeper rather than narrower. If the seat is not deep enough, you will have the sensation of slipping off of it.

Determine whether you want the door to be on the front or on the top of the window seat. Building one with a hinged door on top is the easiest design to assemble, but it might not be as functional as one with the door on the front. If your children stack things on top of the seat, they will be less likely to remove them to open the top to store things inside.

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Because it is not much more difficult, build one with a hinged front. This will allow you to install a partial shelf inside for storing smaller items. The window seat is basically a box made with two-by-four framing and covered with plywood or hardwood. Being a beginner, plan on painted plywood. This allows you to use a lot of wood filler to correct mistakes, which will be covered later with paint.

Once the basic framing is complete, build any internal shelves you desire. Cover the top and sides with good-quality plywood and finish the edges with decorative molding. Instead of trying to build strong doors for the front, visit a kitchen cabinet company and purchase cabinet doors with hinges already attached.

Send your questions to Here’s How, 6906 Royalgreen Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45244 or visit www.dulley.com.

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