How to Build a Window Seat

By: Joseph Truini

Shopping List

Supplies You Will Need

1. STOCK KITCHEN CABINETS
with matching trim and plywood skins

2. UPHOLSTERED SEAT CUSHION

3. CONTACT CEMENT
used to adhere prefinished plywood skin to assembled cabinets

4. PAINTBRUSH AND PAINT ROLLER
used to apply contact cement

5. 1½-INCH FINISHING NAILS
for attaching trim pieces to cabinets

6. 2x2 BLOCKS
used to raise overall cabinet height to ceiling

7. 2½- AND 3-INCH DRYWALL SCREWS
for joining together cabinets and assembling toekick

8. WOOD SHIMS
used to level toekick

9. LATEX CAULK

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Tools List
Tools You Will Need
- Drill/driver
- Finish nailer
- Tape measure
- Level
- Clamps
- Thin prybar
- Stud finder
- Counter-sink drillbit
- Caulking gun
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install finishing crown to top of cabinet unit

Photo: Thomas-Rouchard Studio

Introduction
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10. Install finishing crown

Nail 1½-inch crown molding along the tops of the cabinets. If small spaces remain above the molding, fill them with caulk. Finally, replace the cabinet doors, install the adjustable bookshelves and set the upholstered cushion onto the window seat cabinets.

Finally, need an upholstered, foam-rubber seat cushion. This expense will vary depending on the size of the cushion, the fabric you select, and the quality of the foam.