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.

8 Dreamy Window Seats to Lounge the Day Away
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.

8 Dreamy Window Seats to Lounge the Day Away
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.

8 Dreamy Window Seats to Lounge the Day Away
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.

8 Dreamy Window Seats to Lounge the Day Away
Lisette Voute Designs, original photo on Houzz

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

8 Dreamy Window Seats to Lounge the Day Away
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.

8 Dreamy Window Seats to Lounge the Day Away
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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8 Dreamy Window Seats to Lounge the Day Away
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.

8 Dreamy Window Seats to Lounge the Day Away
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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