![A cozy window seat with views of the trees.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cozy-window-seat-interior-design-120820-1154-01-800x748.jpg)
A cozy window seat is the perfect place to curl up and read a good book or listen to a podcast, and when designing this house for a photographer in Cushing, Maine, DEMO Architects included one at the bottom of the stairs.
Taking advantage of the deep-set window sill, a wood bench was created to match the wood window and door frames of the living room.
![A Scandinavian inspired living room with blue couch, a large grey rug, a cozy window seat, and a mirror ball that scatters the sunlight.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/living-room-with-blue-couch-cozy-window-seat-120820-1155-02.jpg)
A mirror ball placed in the sunlight creates a pattern of light that dances around the window seat, adding to the cozy reading nook atmosphere created by the pillows, the upholstered bench cushion, sheepskin rug, and blanket. A small side table has also been added to provide a place for a drink, while the window allows for picturesque tree views that change with the seasons.
![A cozy window seat with tree views, soft pillows and blankets, and a mirror ball that scatters light.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cozy-window-seat-interior-design-120820-1154-03.jpg)