Bench below window

The story of how our house is becoming a home is ever-evolving with new chapters all the time, new pieces making an appearance here and there, and a few surprises along the way as well! Is this how your home story is, too? It’s a process, but I love every step of it. And this […]

<p>Turn unused space around the house into extra seating and storage with a minimum of carpentry—and get a snug, homey haven for daydreaming, reading, even napping</p>

I talked about the awkward shape of our bedroom in my post a few weeks ago. To solve the problem, I knew that I wanted a bench under the window. While I would have loved to build a gorgeous window bench with built-ins on both sides, #windowbench #DIYbench #graybench #farmhousebench #entrywaybench #benchwithpillows #benchunderwindow #benchtutorial #farmhousebedroom #windowbenchbedroom

Patina Living photo of Steve Giannetti with Sophie on built-in window seat bench at Patina Farm. Photo by Victoria Pearson.

Learn how to build a custom window bench seat and reading nook with this step-by-step DIY tutorial. Customize it to any size you need!

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In Australia, we are surrounded by the most stunning beaches and we can all say there is something tranquil and so beautiful about them that we can’t get over. The crisp white sand, the brigh…

Continuing our five-week series exploring every nook and cranny of our latest design project. Today, the kids’ rooms and where they do their homework.

Our playroom just isn’t working quite as well as I think it could. I guess by definition it’s doing its job. It’s a room that gets played in. I see so much more potential though! I can’t get the idea of a built-in window seat and shelves out of my head. Here’s what the playroom...