Storage around window
 

:wave:We retired a few years ago, and I asked DH to wait before fixing up my sewing area, (dining room:o)until I have sewn a few projects, so that I can determine what I need, and where I need it.
The area is open-plan and both DH and I share this space, so I wanted it to be easy to organize and clean up when needed.

At first I thought cubbyholes along the entire white wall on the right, but using some bookcases to get the feeling of how it will work, I eventually discarded that idea. :(
The room is long and narrow, so the cubbies would make it even narrower.

Then I remembered that I have always loved window-seats......
So, when I measured the window, I realized the walls on either side is just about the size of a quilt block (liitle bigger) but it will make perfect cubbyholes!!
And .....if we put doors in front, it will be easy to clean (read hide clutter:D)!!!

It is finished now, but we are leaving for a visit with the kids, so I am just stuffing everything in:o....when we get back I will sew:sew: a French blind for the window, and organize it so it is "user-friendly".
I love how it looks, and especially the window-seat!! <3

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That's a great use of space.

What is the window seat hiding behind the wood siding? If it has no wire/water pipes, open it up and use the empty space for storage.

What a wonderful idea! I love window seats as well.

Using the space above the window is a great idea, too. Thanks for sharing!

Nice addition! What dining room? :)

Half of the bench is used to store my vintage machines and embroidery machine (when not in use) and the other half is used for bags of scraps a la Bonnie Hunter's system. Great minds....:thumbup:

Exactly!!:D

What a wonderful addition to your dining/sewing room. It looks like it naturally belongs and what a great grab of storage.