Window seats can be a great addition to the dining room by adding not only additional seating but also a comfortable place to enjoy a good view or a form of additional storage. A common additional to virtually any kind of decor, window seat is a universally appealing way to add charm and a welcoming atmosphere to your dining room.

This charming modern dining room features a subdued color palette with soft warm and cool shades balanced expertly by large windows and white walls. The long bench features drawers that provide additional storage in a room that traditionally cannot get enough and the upholstery and cushions add softness to a room that would otherwise feel Spartan.

This cozy kitchen intended to evoke the comfort of the French countryside features lots of rich, natural wood and rustic fixtures. With traditionally shaped furniture and a bold cast iron chandelier, this old world kitchen is well complemented by the lovely window seat bench that offers great views and fresh air. The window seat bench here can also improve the value of the house, especially for houses with traditional interior designs.

This fantastic dining room demonstrates that it is good to get creative with your interior design. By framing the fireplace with identical window seats, this designer has ensured that the white fireplace surround pops out from the blue wall and grabs the attention. The charming benches offer additional storage while providing an excellent balance to the intensity of the blue walls and rich wood floor. The additional storage provided by these window seats will be very useful for utilizing maximum space of a houses with smaller area.

Beach House

Making the most of the fantastic view from this stunning dining room, this long window bench wraps around the room to add a soft, coziness to a space dominated by clean lines and lots of natural light. The charming wicker chairs and natural wood table help to evoke an inviting and casual atmosphere. The simple style of the window seat helps to maintain focus on the real highlight of the room – all those beautiful, big windows that offer a 360° view of the surrounding countryside.

Roof Top Penthouse

This eat in kitchen not only includes a full sized table with convenient tuck under stools but also a wall of window seats perfect for keeping guests nearby but out of the cook’s way during dinner parties. The spectacular view will pull them to the window and the comfortable seating and proximity to the action will keep them there.

Traditional Comfort

This traditional dining nook makes great use of space in a small room and provides a surprising amount of seating space with the simple combination of a curved window seat set into a bay window and a small round table. Charming, inviting, and picturesque, this dining room demonstrates the difference between small and cozy.

Window seats are not just for providing seating space, but it can also provide additional storage, improve aesthetics of the house and it can also improve the value of the house. The comfort and exterior view provided by window seats makes it a great addition for any house and recommended by many interior designers to install, especially after a new window installation or window replacement.

Gina Brewton has been in the home improvement industry for the past 7 years. She is presently working at a residential cleaning company in Toronto. She is also a part time interior designer. She has her interests in cooking, photography, craft and painting. Follow her on twitter@ginabrewton.