Bay Window Seat Plans

Using bay window seat plans to make a bay window seat may seem like the best option for this type of home improvement project. However, since bay windows are considered customized additions to a home, they need to be made for each individual window. You can get instructions and help from many different sources, but ultimately it will be up to you to create your bay window seat plans.

Bay windows are part of the wall of a home that bow outside of the flat wall of the house. They are normally split between three different windows – two on the diagonal sides of the bay and one on the flat front. However, there are many different variations of bay windows. Some bay windows have six windows, with two on each panel. Some have additional side panels to create more complicated bay shapes.

Bay windows are common design elements in Tudor, Cape Cod and Victorian homes. However, they have become so popular that many architects are including them in other styles of houses like Ranch style homes and Mediterranean style homes. Bay windows are so sought after because they expand the view of the outside world. They are perfect to use in beach front homes, homes with terrific gardens or homes with a view of the mountains.

Bay window seats allow homeowners to get the most out of their bay windows. Bay window seat plans can help owners create a little nook of space in their home where they can sit and read or just enjoy the view. When you take the time to create a bay window seat you'll be creating a special spot in your home for relaxation and storage.

Your bay window seat will need to be customized to fit your existing bay window. You'll need to take accurate measurements of the space where the seat will sit. You'll need to measure the length of the walls and the angles where the walls meet as well.

To complete your project, you'll need:

• Hammer
• Tape measure
• Miter box
• Saws
• Screwdrivers
• Framing Square
• Levels
• Finishing tools
• Painting tools
• Plywood or hardwood depending on your needs
• MDF

You can find all of these materials at your local hardware or home improvement store. If you want to paint your window seat, you can use plywood but if you want the natural wood look, oak and cherry are good choices.

You'll need to start with careful measurements of the space. You can make a center box frame and two side triangles to complete you bay window seat design or you can make a custom frame that covers the entire span of the bay window.

For design ideas, see the following project plans:

• Bay Window Seat with Storage
• Bay Window Seat with a Bookshelf
• My Window Seat

Once you've taken your measurements and decided on the plan, you'll need to build your frame. The frame should be made of 2 x 4s. Start with the bottom of the frame and attach 2 x 4s along the edge of the walls to support the base of the window seat.

After you've secured the bottom, you need to build the frame. Cut 2 x 4s to go across the front of the window seat on the floor and the top of the window seat. You should check these pieces to make sure they are level before proceeding. After framing the top and the bottom, you should frame the rest of the window seat by adding cross beams. Cut MDF to fit the top of your window seat and secure it into place.

Once you have the initial framing done, you can proceed with building out your bay window seat plans entirely.

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