What size should a window seat be?

The most comfortable height for a window seat (with cushion on) is between 16 and 21 inches. Standard chair seat height is right around 19 inches from the floor, so you have a little leeway here when constructing the bench.

How do you make a simple window seat?

Instructions

Choose an Area for the Window Seat.
Remove the Cabinet Doors and Shelves.
Remove the Baseboard and Obstructions.
Build the Window Seat Base.
Attach the Window Seat Base to the Wall.
Attach the Wall Cabinets to the Base.
Attach the Trim Toe-Kick.
Cut the Seat to Size.

What depth should a window seat be?

The window seat depth from front to back is also important. Make it too shallow or deep and it can be uncomfortable. The preferred depth should fall somewhere between 17 and 22 inches. If you intend to take an occasional catnap on your window seat, then I suggest you make it 24 inches deep.

What is the average depth of a window seat?

Standard shelf depth is 12 or 16 inches; for comfort, the window seat should stand proud, for a total depth of about 18 inches.

Can you build a corner window seat?

Building a window seat is a great way to introduce extra seating into your room, without wasting any floor space. Quite often the space around the window will be wasted anyway. With the right tools and materials available you will easily be able to build a corner window seat that will look at home in any room.

What size cabinet do I need to make a window seat?

The building block of your DIY window seat is the standard 30-inch-wide by 15-inch-high wall cabinet. Its 30-inch width means you can use one unit for narrow windows or double it up for wider windows.

How deep should a window seat be in a closet?

Standard shelf depth is 12 or 16 inches; for comfort, the window seat should stand proud, for a total depth of about 18 inches. Wardrobe units for hanging clothes are about 2 feet deep, so here it’s best to recess the seat by 6 inches or so. That way, you can sit facing into the room with your back supported and both feet on the floor.

How do you make a window seat out of 2x4s?

Build a rectangle out of your 2x4s that is as wide as you want your window seat to be, and 20″ deep. The IKEA cabinets are 24″ deep, so they will overhang the support on the front by 4″ creating a toe kick. Then install support runners every 12″ or so.