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| A cushion and a throw are added to make the ledge of this arched window in a Swedish apartment more comfy and cozy. (above) |
Who wouldn’t want to spend a bit of time curled up with a good book or magazine sitting under or near a wonderful window? The sunlight, a comfortable seat, an interesting view perhaps…that’s the recipe for a perfect moment or two.
So many ways to window sit…which of these do you prefer? That’s my question in today’s THIS OR THAT!
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| A blue velvet tufted bench and just the right amount of pillows under a nice window in a corner. (above) |
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| A white wingback chair and ottoman make for a sleek and stylish window seat in a city apartment. (above) |
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| Sunlight washes over a lavender settee perfectly postition right below two windows. (above) |
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| Floor to ceiling windows with a lush garden view provide a gorgeous backdrop for this mid century classic blue Saarinen womb chair. (above) |
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| A traditional built in window seat is the perfect place to enjoy a bit rest and perhaps storytelling in this adorable nursery. (above) |
My favorite window seat would be the first one on the ledge. I would love to spend a little time just sitting on a window ledge watching passersby. Pretty picture indeed.
This is a THIS OR THAT…so I must know which of these window sitting areas you prefer? Do you have a place to just sit by a window in your own home? If so, where? I want to hear.
Happy Friday!
xo
Coco
P.S. Whirlwind weekend…as I get ready for a quick trip to the south…North Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia are on my agenda next week. Will be there for just two days meeting with all kinds of folks and talking about COCOCOZY.
P.P.S. Just wanted to say how much I appreciate all of you readers and how much I enjoy hearing from you here on the blog. I love your comments so please don’t be afraid to weigh in…I love seeing what you have to say about design or about anything else. I read all of your comments and am entertained and informed by them. So thank you for being part of the conversation!! xoxo
Photos: Alvhem; Emily Henderson; Victoria Hagan; Amie Weitzman; Herron Horton Architects; Rinfret, Ltd
Wow! That first image is the ultimate heaven for me – the arched window, cozy pillow and warm light coming in. What a beautiful setting!
Thanks for the inspiration, I love your blog!
My fave is the setting with the womb chair! Fun post…safe travels to you!
love all these images – it’s so important to have these little nooks of serenity in our homes!
Good luck at your Coco meetings!
As much as the sophistication of the wingback draws me in…the swedish window ledge is my favorite hands down! Cappuccino in hand and I’m ready!
Can I have the first window but with the cozy window seat built into it? To me that would be perfection! Safe travels next week!
There’s something to be said for a beautifully designed window, and I think that’s why no. 1 is winning. Gorgeous !
Have to agree with consensus so far, no.1 hands down for me. Agree with Barbara, a comfy seat built in would make it perfect!
That first one is a pretty picture, but that cushion isn’t enough to make it cozy. I love the settee between the two window, but again, I don’t think that one feels cozy. So, I say if you’re in for a good book or a snuggle the built in is the way to go! If it just needs to look pretty then any of them would be wonderful.
Love the first image!
#5 the mid-century chair – instant reaction to that one. I love the style and color of the chair and the floor to ceiling windows. I’d be tempted to turn the chair around so I could look outside.
Love the first one… but I also adore mid century homes with those floor to ceiling windows.
OMG I WANT THE FIRST WINDOW SITTING ATMOSPHERE AT MINE!! Absolutely love the whole atmosphere
Great article
love the large windows sitting 🙂
windows make room so airy and spacious
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Okay, I prefer the first photo of the Swedish apartment ledge too, but did you notice the lit tapers? My daydream of leisurely reading on that ledge ends alarmingly with the cozy yarn throw going up in flames and singing the pages of the book I was reading. Yikes!
So you’re in the Carolinas this weekend? It’s a beautiful day here in Charlotte; I hope you have a chance to enjoy the weather while you’re here.
I love the arched window… reminds me of the arched double doors I had installed in my house!
I like the first one the most! And I just love your blog!
XO,
Rachel
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These are stunning