WHETHER I'M SNOOPING around an old hotel, flipping through an interiors magazine or fantasy-browsing real estate online, I always gasp when I spot a window seat. I get excited about these built-in ...

Q: How hard is it to build a storage window seat? What special tools and materials do I need? How do I compute the size when I know I want cushions to sit on? A: If you have moderate building skills ...

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 ...

Each week, Mansion Global tackles a topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week, we explored ways to design a window seat. A deep bay, alcove ...

For air travelers, the choice of economy-class airline seat — window or aisle — is an enduring question, if not a source of countless arguments. For much of the year, it's also a highly academic ...