window bench

Glazing-adjacent sitting nook

A window bench is a built-in seat positioned beneath a window, typically incorporating storage space below.

These benches create cozy spots for reading or looking outside: She curled up on the window bench with a book.

The term overlaps with window seat, though bench emphasizes the furniture piece while seat emphasizes the nook.

Related

sunlight · natural light · pillows · cozy · curling up · throw pillows · alcove · sill · bay · storage · blanket · view · daybed · cat nap · perch · afternoon · curtains · dreaming

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Opposites
furniture attachment/mobility

window benchfolding chair

Hinged portable seating

beanbag chair · director's chair · camping chair · recliner · armchair

location within room

window benchconversation pit

Lowered floor seating area

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G