LAQUITA

I have a built on window seat in what is going to be my quilting room and I. We'd suggestions on what to do with it.
It. An. It can not be removed. It's a out knee high and is @ 6 feet long. A lot of wasted space. I need some ideas on what to do with it. How can I best utilize it on my room? It's only 18 in wide too.
Thanks for the help.

I'm a visual learn so if you have pictures of your ideas that would be even better!

dakotamaid

Put a hinged top on it and use it to store batting.

tessagin

Does the seat lift up so you can store material or notions in it? Or does it have drawers? 18" is about what most seats are. Can the front be cut into to put drawers in or doors on so you can open for storage. I would Google for window seats/storage. I'm sure there are photos.

scrapinmema

I would take advantage of the space and either use it for a place to set even though it is narrow or use it to display some of my collectible items that are in my studio i.e. old thread spools, antique sewing machine or what ever you have, If you don't have anything this may be a time to start looking for some items to fit there.

moonwork42029

Would it be possible to cut a hole out of the "seat" portion and use it for storage inside the bench area? You'd have to have a larger piece of wood to put back over the hole to hide your goodies along with a window seat cushion. No one would know you had anything stored under the cushion.

Or could you cut out the front panel (where you heels hit the wood when you sit on the window seat) and frame it out for storage there?

AngeliaNR

Some ideas:
1. Remove the top and hinge it to be lifted for storage space.
2. Cut holes in the front and put cabinet doors on (or install drawers) to create hidden storage.
3. Cut as much of the front as you can (maintain support for sitting on it) and install shelves for open storage of books, etc.

AngeliaNR

I think we all must have been typing at the same time!

linda8450

Even though this is a window seat (I am assuming under a window) could you use an open shelf unit on top of the seat (in front of the window) to display pretties? Don't block the light, but have an area to put jars of buttons, anything the sun wouldn't damage, even a potted plant or 3?

TeresaA

I am storing a couch in my quilting room. It, in turn, is "storing" some quilt tops while I decide how to quilt them. It also sometimes has little piles of fabrics for specific projects, while I'm "sleeping on" whether I like the fabrics together. Don't worry. The window seat will get used. The light will help with both of the things I mentioned..

It would also maybe be a nice place to sit while you're using the light at that window to compare fabrics for your quilt, or to (don't say it!) frog stitch something. Or whatever.

I really think a window seat is an inherently useful item in a quilt room. We all need one! Thankfully, you have one ;-).

Have fun!

joyce blint

Sounds like potential storage to me.