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Author:	MummaMia [ Apr 27, 2009 5:25 pm ]
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Hi there, long time lurker, first time poster I have a double bay window in my home. Its our meals area, that we once had a small 4 seater round table in. I have since gotten rid of it (after 5yrs) and really prefer the open space. It looks out into our backyard and having 2 young boys who love the outdoors, i'd like an area for me to sit and supervise aswell as relax (or be in the kitchen cooking and cleaning) The windows currently have verticals and im not really looking to change that any time soon. I have been asking my hubby to build me a window seat for some time. He's not a carpenter (a control system engineer infact) but he's pretty handy (built our timber pergola) and he has finally given me the ok. I want to be storage aswell, and have flip top lids and have some cushions for comfort and softness. Now, im not sure if its a large/difficult job. Im not sure what i want it to look like. Im not sure about alot of things, just that i want a window seat LOL Here are some pics to help you get the idea of the space and its surronds. The christmas tree no longer resides there http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s99/RonaFletcher/Our%20Home/DSCF6517.jpg With the old meals table http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s99/RonaFletcher/Our%20Home/DSCF5559.jpg http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s99/RonaFletcher/Our%20Home/DSCF5560.jpg From the outside http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s99/RonaFletcher/Our%20Home/DSCF6208.jpg Adjoining Family room - the blue couch has been replaced by a suede camel lounge http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s99/RonaFletcher/Our%20Home/DSCF5566.jpg And Kitchen (scuse the mess) - meals area is on the direct left http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s99/RonaFletcher/Our%20Home/DSCF4021.jpg Any help, tips ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Author:	purpleninja [ Apr 27, 2009 11:10 pm ]
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The photo on the thread below is pretty questionably decorated but the instructions seem relatively straightforward: http://www.hgtv.com/decorating/build-yo ... index.html Is this the sort of thing you were thinking of - a storage Ottoman?

Author:	to_do_list [ Apr 27, 2009 11:56 pm ]
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Some ideas to get you started...looks like a perfect spot... http://homeimprovement.lovetoknow.com/Window_Seat_Plans http://www.lowescreativeideas.com/0707/sit_and_stow.asp http://www.hgtv.ca/hometostay/proj_1009.aspx

Author:	MummaMia [ Apr 28, 2009 1:19 pm ]
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Thanks purpleninja, but no. I wanted something actually attached to the wall, under the window. I've seen those sites before to do list. Thank you. Im still at a loss

Author:	BUILDERSEDGE [ Apr 29, 2009 4:45 pm ]
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Here is a couple of pics of a window seat i built for a client. She tells me if she ever had one built again she would have draws in the front rather than the lift up panel I'm putting 3 window seats into my new place (drafting stage at the monent) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Share Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Share Ben Buildersedge Pty Ltd

Author:	donuts [ Apr 29, 2009 4:55 pm ]
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Ben, can I ask how much you charged to build that one? I am after something similar only it'll be about twice as long, in a box bay window. Would drawers be more expensive again? thanks in advance

Author:	MummaMia [ Apr 29, 2009 5:09 pm ]
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WOW Ben, that looks awesome. I guess draws would be more exxy, but a rather handy idea (i have this fear with 2 young children that they'd suffocate in a 'toy box' type thing... i know they wouldnt, coz im too padantic about it) I'd be interested in hearing the cost too... just as a ball park.

Author:	BUILDERSEDGE [ Apr 29, 2009 5:22 pm ]
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As there was a space allocated for this during construction, it was relatively inexpensive from my side of the fence. If you where starting from scratch and didn't have a space, change windows and modify walls etc, it could run into being abit expensive. Just looked back throught my quotes here and that window seat all framed up with plaster and paint was around $600, the client made the large cushion herself and added the throw cushions. It was built that way to keep costs down, if we had of gone to draws, with runners, draw fronts to match kitchen, handles and labour content to construct, it could of run up somewhere near $2000 Feel free to ask anymore questions. cheers Ben Buildersedge Pty Ltd

Author:	MummaMia [ Apr 29, 2009 5:49 pm ]
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Not bad! What do you reckon about my space? (photos in OP) I dont want it plastered, just have decorative skirting and panels. Im awaiting a quote atm, but i think the people are a bit... ummm... silly!

Author:	BUILDERSEDGE [ Apr 29, 2009 9:16 pm ]
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Yours looks to be an easy build really: Frame up Line with lining boards Install draws/whatever Install Architraves/skirtings Fill nail holes Paint Add cushions etc Finish Let me know if i can help further? Ben

Author:	donuts [ Apr 29, 2009 9:18 pm ]
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thanks for that Ben. If you weren't in Gippsland I'd get you to come and do mine! In ours the window structure is already there, it's just a bit longer than the one you did - 1.5m I think. I'd be happy with a toy box arrangement to save $1400 or so...

Author:	MummaMia [ Apr 30, 2009 12:41 pm ]
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donuts thanks for that Ben. If you weren't in Gippsland I'd get you to come and do mine! Me too... although the jobs probably too small for you to consider doing LOL Thank you...

Author:	BUILDERSEDGE [ Apr 30, 2009 12:58 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Double Bay Window Seat
MummaMia Not bad! What do you reckon about my space? (photos in OP) I dont want it plastered, just have decorative skirting and panels. Im awaiting a quote atm, but i think the people are a bit... ummm... silly! Waiting for quotes......... With my clients i gaurentee to have a quote back to them same day for small jobs, and the day after if its large. Communication is the only way Ben

Author:	MummaMia [ Apr 30, 2009 1:17 pm ]
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It was Tuesday the things were drawn up and we called them this morning asking if it had been done and we got 'we'll call you back in a minute' that was at 9am, its now 1pm. They had to work off the plans of our house, coz i didnt want them coming to my home.. that shouldnt make any diff, should it? I told them exactly what i wanted... not sure whats taking so long??

Author:	BUILDERSEDGE [ Apr 30, 2009 1:36 pm ]
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If they have a sketch of what you want with measurements, and your house drawings........half and hour max is all it should take to work out a price Ben

Author:	MummaMia [ Apr 30, 2009 1:46 pm ]
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great morons then LOL

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