By Bailey 

Window seat. Pinned by Smith & Bailey’s How-To Home from The Inspired Room

Window seats have always baffled me. Why perch on one, when you can lounge on a big, comfy sofa? Of course, the light benefits are a real seller. As an Austen fan, I always think that window seats are the platform for reading, cross stitch and many romantic pinings out of the window.

This was the point where I turned to Pinterest. From my research, it turns out that window seats have in fact evolved into a piece of comfy, stylish furniture that boasts fantastic storage. Not to mention they’re the perfect sunbathing spot for cats.

Here are my favourites…

I love the book storage. Pick up an Austen novel and read it in the sunlight. Bliss!
Pinned by Caroline Dreams from Apartment Therapy

Comfy and practical. LOVE. Pinned by Kathy Conrad from Better Homes and Gardens

I like the idea of having a table in front – imagine the light you’d get in the mornings!
Pinned by Positivelykate from Boy En Girl
You can have a rest if you get tired walking up the stairs-!
Pinned by Elisa Benton from Sweet Southern Sunshine

Curved window seat – you could stick a round table in the middle and play board games!
Pinned by T from Apartment Therapy

Drawers underneath – great place to keep DVDs, books, board games and blankets.
Pinned by Sandra Nelson from Better Homes and Gardens
Now THIS is comfort! Very Dawson’s Creek.
Pinned by Kristy Bondeson from Dolce Memoir

Window seat becoming a key piece of furniture in a living room.
Pinned by Smith & Bailey’s How-To Home from Dolce Memoir
Window seat dining table – your newspapers in the morning will be crystal clear!
Pinned by Smith & Bailey’s How-To Home from Dolce Memoir 

L-shaped window seat. I love that it’s in the kitchen
as you can sit here while you natter with the cook,
glass of wine in-hand!
Pinned by Stephanie Patterson from Apartment Therapy
Breakfast bar window seat – now that’s a fresh take on the traditional style!
Pinned by Smith & Bailey’s How-To Home from Apartment Therapy

I hope this Trend Tracker has opened up your mind to the wonderful possibilities of window seats. Not only do they utilise space well (especially bay windows) but they provide fantastic storage opportunities and can, in fact, be comfortable. I’m definitely investing in one in my next home. I’m sure Mog will appreciate her very own sun lounger.

Do you have a window seat in your home? How do you use it? Lounging? Reading? We’d love to hear from you – please email jen@howtohome.co.uk with a picture if possible. Thanks!