10 Modern Window Seat Ideas To Create A Happy Place In Your Home

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When William Shakespeare said, “The eyes are the window to your soul,” I couldn’t help but think about how actual windows do something similar for your home. Sure, it’s a metaphor, but having windows that literally open your mind to the world can have a profound effect too. They help you stay grounded in the present, while a good view can let your mind wander to far-off, dreamy places. Decorating your window and making it more unwind-worthy can really be good for you, and lucky for us, there are endless possibilities to do so. That's why I’ve curated some of the most amazing modern window seat ideas to transform your home into a retreat!

Pro-Tip: Modern Window Glass Design Ideas 

Vibrantly Simple

We love how Mumbai-based home decor stylist and content creator, Archana Shivaji has styled her balcony window. It’s dreamy and ideal, and every piece of decor has been carefully selected to complement the other. Swing chairs are always a good addition to an area like this—a balcony or an extended balcony of sorts. The fluffy white throw that contrasts with the colourful, embroidered cushion looks so cosy that you’d never want to get up. The jute stool, jute rug, bamboo cane, and the similar cane/rattan ceiling lamps all go together brilliantly, and complement the rest of the white decor also well. While Archana has used white ruffled curtains from the Instagram store @thelovesides, you can also go with simple and elegant white curtains if they’re more your vibe. It’s the little details really that make the look, so the cute tea light holder, the kettle, the fairy lights, and the greens deserve their due too! Here are our product recommendations to help you recreate the look!

Maspar Solidonia Square Linen & Viscose Solid Vanilla Door Curtain Set of 2

Maspar Solidonia Square Linen & Viscose Solid Vanilla Door Curtain Set of 2

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Cotton Cushion Covers Pink Beige Block Print (Pack of 2)

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eCraftIndia Set Of 2 Blue And Yellow Tea Light Holder Lantern

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Voncasa Tea Pot 1000 ML

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Artificial Potted Green Trio Succulent (Pack of 3)

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Round Cluster Black Chimney Hanging Light

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IRA Furniture IRA Swing Chair

IRA Furniture IRA Swing Chair

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All Minimal

This one, done by Brady Designs for a NYC apartment is great inspiration for everyone who likes to stick to the minimal vibe. Subtle pastels, low-key, simple yet elegant decor is something that you can’t go wrong with, or something that you won’t grow out of or get bored with. We love the pastel baby blue and grey tone chosen by the designers, on an all white background. It’s also so easy to set up! You simply need plain white cushion covers, printed blue cushion covers to add a contrast, an intricately printed blind, a plain blue cover for the bay window mattress, and wall lamps. That’s all! And just like that, you can add an element that makes even a simple bedroom stand out. We’ve made your job easier by selecting some similar products for you!

Jacquard Blackout Roller Blinds for Window & Door (213 Cms Long, Champagne)

Jacquard Blackout Roller Blinds for Window & Door (213 Cms Long, Champagne)

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House This Cushion Cover Vindhya Light Blue

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Nectarsoft Solid 1 King Bedsheet With 4 Pillow Cases

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Rustic Wall Light Metal Glass Carving

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Cosy & Romantic

Another maximalist design for the people who’re all for the ‘out there’ vibe, this design by Kajal in her Mumbai home is perfect to keep your bedroom cheerful. It’s certainly artsy, and has a lot of elements we like. While the linen and the curtains are plain white (but embroidered) they give a lot of space to make the other elements like the bright pink wall mirror pop out. Fairy lights are always a good idea, and the blue window sill is adding just the right amount of fun to the whole set up. Just imagine the effect the fairy lights and the super cute lanterns will add at night (it’ll be super romantic too). 

Avorio Set of 3 Cotton Tufted Bed Cover

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Macrame Decorative Beads Cushion Cover

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Eyda Hand Work Cotton Cushion Cover Set Of 2-20X20 Inch

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Festiva Sphere String Light (Copper)

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Macrame Wall Mirror

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Super Spacious

This one is simple, traditional and the most relatable. It’s easy to recreate because that is what most of our homes look like. It’s also not very complicated and looks good without trying too hard. In fact, it’s a great living room window seating design for people who like to keep things simple yet impressive. There can’t be a better brand for home decor in classic, Indian styles than Amoli concepts, a brand that has come to our rescue on every festive occasion like Diwali. This is the brand we’ve picked out for our cushion covers because it matches the vibe so closely! For the other hero in this design inspiration by @bhakti_achhara, the curtains, we’ve picked out white hand-block cotton curtains by Rajasthan Decor. Find our recommendations for the other decor knick knacks below.

Ivory & Gold Zari Embroidery Cushion Cover

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Cotton Window Curtains

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ExclusiveLane Wall Décor Hanging In Recycled Wood

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Handpainted Warli & Dhokra Square Wall Painting Set

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Beige Microfiber Carpet

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Naksh Floor Lamp

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SG Home Bottle Flower Vase

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Colours All The Way

This window seat design inspiration by Renuka Singh in her Mumbai home seems like a fitting use of your living room window. It’s a wonderfully cosy corner, a place that’ll make you look forward to waking up and having your morning cup of coffee with your partner or even your current read. It has a refreshing pop of colour, yet it's not screaming in bright colours to grab your attention. There are subtle and pastel yellows, whites, blues… dotted with always welcome greenery. We love it!

Chumbak Carnival Elephant Tassel Cushion Cover

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Chumbak New 16 inch Cushion Cover

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EKEDALEN Chair - White & Orrsta Light Grey

EKEDALEN Chair - White & Orrsta Light Grey

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MELLTORP / ADDE Table & 2 Chairs

MELLTORP / ADDE Table & 2 Chairs

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Mediterranean Feels

This design by interior stylist Leoma Harper or @styletheclutter is the dreamiest and the most idealistic bay window design ever. And only because it’s not trying too hard! The design is minimal and does not have too many elements. Plus, it’s all white, so it is really all about the window. If you have a bay window in your house, you can definitely go for this one! Recreating this artsy bay window is pretty simple too. We found matching monochrome cushion covers by Mason Home, a beautiful indigo throw by Twig & Twine, a white floor lamp by Devansh, marble side table by Claymint and a glass vase by Bonhomie.

Twig & Twine Aurora Tie & Dye Indigo Throw

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100% Crystal Clear Glass Bud Vases Flower Pots

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Claymint Verona Marble Side Table In Black Finish

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Eclectic

For all the maximalists out there who love colours everywhere they look and steer clear of monochrome schemes, @decorthynest window seating area can be your go-to inspiration. Pattern madness is everywhere and yet, it looks like a place where one can feel at ease. Everything here makes a statement on its own, and what better way to brighten up your home than with a vibrant corner?

Jade Door Pure Cotton & Wool Multi-Color Woven Rug

Jade Door Pure Cotton & Wool Multi-Color Woven Rug

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Colorful Mandala Print Cushions

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Mango Wood Multicolour Wooden Drawer Chest

Mango Wood Multicolour Wooden Drawer Chest

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Handcrafted Multicolored Macrame Dream Catcher

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20 Led String Fairy Lights

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Workstation

Don't want to just chill while sitting beside the window? Then you will like this one. Setting up your workstation right in front of your window will not just give you a view of the outside world but also help you brainstorm better, especially if you are a creative person. And whenever you feel it is distracting, then just roll down the blind, duh! While Laura Castergine chose a super-feminine colour scheme, you can also go for other pastels like powder blue or pastel green. Overall, the idea is super-functional and serves multiple purposes!
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Weston Writing Table in White Finish

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Apex Zoom Ergonomic Home and Revolving Office Chair

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Jerry Set Of 11 Elite Beige 3D-Timeline Wall Photoframes

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Custom Roller Blind

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Contrast It Out

Another window seating idea that we grabbed from Laura Castergine is this contrasting, Qinghua-infused decor. Chinese blue and white porcelain has been popular in the interior design world for a long time, and rightfully so. It makes every corner stand out and sparks a conversation over a cup of tea. She added contrasting yellow cafe curtains to make it the ideal dining space. Photo frames are the cherry on top!

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Oliver Console Table

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Cosimo Wallpaper

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Set Of 6 Black 3D Wall Potoframes

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Countryside But Contemporary

If you are a fan of nature and are lucky enough to get a cute corner of the room with windows then what Karin Kolb Interiors did is the best one of all. The windows look out to infinite greenery and to match that colour, she kept the interiors plain and minimal. Everything is mostly filled with greys and whites. To give it a pop, she added a beautiful clouded blue-sky painting in between the windows. Having an L-sectional sofa is the smartest way to deco that area!

Pro-tip: Sofa design ideas

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Zig-Zag Patterned Beige and Ivory Woven Throw

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