Homes and Gardens on MSN

Forget conventional window seats – Kourtney Kardashian's gothic twist on this Renaissance feature is the most dramatic way to upgrade any corner

Just like Kourtney's, but with a modern, boucle twist: Featuring a kiln-dried wood frame, textured polyester upholstery, and ...
HeraldNet

French window bench in style the last half of the 18th century

Everyone knows what a bench is, but what is a window bench? Many homes in earlier centuries had windows set in alcoves in a large open room like a hall or living room. The bench was narrow enough, and ...
The New York Times

It’s Hard to Beat a Cozy Window Seat in the Fall

The best ones have several things in common, according to the pros. Here’s how to design yours. By Tim McKeough When a window has a beautiful view or floods a room with sunlight, it’s tempting to pull ...
PBS

E6 | Double Pane Window, Paint Bench | Ask This Old House

Mauro whitewashes an outdoor bench; Tom repairs a double pane window. Mauro Henrique shares the importance of prep work for any painting project, and why homeowners shouldn't skip it. Then, Mauro and ...

Before & After: These Small Mudroom Makeovers Prove You Can Do a Lot in a Cramped Space

Even the smallest of mudrooms will add functionality to your home. Get inspired with these before-and-after photos of stylish ...