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THIS OR THAT: THE LONG AND SHORT OF BUILT-IN WINDOW SEATS!

July 20, 2012
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Long window seat with pillows and a wood accent table

So I like a nice built in window seat…a place to sit, read and gaze out of a window…the question is what looks better…a really long long long window seat or smaller seats for one?

long window seat with striped olive green, blue and white cushions and patterned accent pillows
short window seat with green and white cushion, striped accent pillows and a slanted ceiling with green and white striped wall paper
two short window seats divided by a white drawers with blue cushions and blue and white geometric print accent pillows

Which one do you prefer?  Short or long.  I think the long would be a tad more comfy.

Happy Friday!

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Coco

P.S.  MARKET WATCH: So, more from market…these cute home accessories from Dana Gibson. Love the ikat lamp and the blue chevron (zig zag) picture frames. Dana’s collection is in the Christian Mosso Associates Showroom in Atlanta and I got a chance to meet her. She is super nice…and she says she is showing in NY to! Check her cute items out…!

blue and white ikat lamp
Photo by Coco of COCOCOZY
blue chevron picture frames
Photo by Coco of COCOCOZY

Photos: Jonn Coolidge; Erin V Design; Griffin Design; Lynn Morgan Design

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5 responses to “THIS OR THAT: THE LONG AND SHORT OF BUILT-IN WINDOW SEATS!”

  1. Brooke @ Inside-Out Design says:
    July 20, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    I’m dying to have a pretty built-in window seat. I especially love the second picture.

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  2. Jenn Ryan Designs says:
    July 20, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Hi! I have many window seats I have installed in my house I just completed and have some feedback on this….

    Before I built I thought that the long version would be better, but I have found after living here that the long one almost is less comfortable since you have no place to really “tuck into.” Having a seat that is somewhere in-between the ones you posted is best to me. It should be long enough to lay on but still have a place to push your feet against so you can feel uber nestled!

    – Jenn

    http://www.jennryandesigns.com

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  3. Kristen says:
    July 20, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    I prefer room for two at first glance but Jenn makes a good point. I think aesthetically I like the long but functionally I like a small space to nestle into .

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  4. mikky says:
    July 20, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    Ooooo that first window seat is fabulous! So chic, so elegant. If I did a window seat I`d want it to look just like that! Gorgeous. It`s fun to see your photos from the market.

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    mikky
    http://www.todaloos.com

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  5. Maria @ All Things Luxurious says:
    July 20, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    I love long window seats — more room to stretch out! 🙂

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