Upgrade your home with a cozy window seat
So inviting! (Jose Mendoza/)Window seats are a great alternative to armchairs and loveseats, but trying to find one the right size can be challenging. Pre-made options are often too small, too big, too wide, or too narrow, and having a professional carpenter build a customized one can be expensive.The solution? Get hands-on and build your very own window seat.Stats (for one window seat)Time: 2-3 hoursMaterial cost (not including cushions): $80-$140Difficulty: moderateMaterialsWood ($80)5 (8-foot-long) two-by-fours1 (¾-inch-thick) sheet of prefinished plywood1 (10-foot-long) piece of 1-by-6 pine mouldingFasteners ($30)3-inch wood screws1.5-inch wood screwsDrywall and stud wood anchors1.5-inch wood finishing nails2 (4-ounce) tubes of Liquid NailsFinishing supplies ($20, not including cushions)1 quart of semi-gloss paintWood fillerSandpaper (80-120-grit)Cushions and pillows for the seatToolsCircular saw (or hand saw)DrillSquare4-foot levelPencilHammerMeasuring tape3-inch paint brush(Optional) framing squareBefore you start1. Identify where you want your window seat. Measure the window and decide the length of your seat. For example, if...