Bay Window Seat Height
It s best to reduce the height of the window seat by only 5 or 6 inches instead of 7.
Bay window seat height. The most comfortable height for a window seat with cushion on is between 16 and 21 inches. My question is how high should the actual bench be built considering average chair height is 18. I will have to remove the pieces of trim below each sill. Most cushions are 2 to 3 inches thick and affect the overall height of the seat.
Roll up bistro style blinds protect this outdoor window seat from the elements making it an inviting space whatever the weather. I plan on having a custom upholstered cushion made that is 3 4 inches high. A window seat built into a bay window is a clever way to make use of otherwise wasted floor space. Measure height length and depth.
Here light filters in through stained glass windows adding to the ambience. This may make the seat is a little higher than the design intended if the cushion is extraordinarily firm but it s better than sinking almost to the floor when. Take into account lid seat thickness. Cushion source advises that window seat cushions can be as much as 8 inches thick and such thick cushions are bound to compress more than 1 inch.
Which gave me an overall height of 21 inches. Standard chair seat height is right around 19 inches from the floor so you have a little leeway here. I am having a floating bench built in this bay window. I used three quarter inch oak plywood.