DIY Window Bench Seat Transformation

For this medium-to-advanced level DIY project, we teamed up with #sponsor Lowe's to transform an empty wall in a dark bonus room to a light-filled window daybed with plenty of storage!
This was one of our most challenging projects to date-our first time building drawers and installing a window, but with a lot of careful planning and the right tools, we managed to pull it off!
This video shows the highlights of our process, and for more information (including build plans and links to all the tools + materials we used) make sure to check out the blog post: blog.jennasuedesign.com/2018/1...
You can also view and shop some of the materials used here: cur.lt/2ShB6LT
This video was made in collaboration with Lowe's #lowespartner. Stay tuned for more DIY projects and room renovations at the Riverside Retreat, coming right up!
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[@nadinecius8747]

This looks sooo cozy and inviting(You would have trouble getting me off the bench). The window took it to the next level. Great transformation!

[@sawdustsammie8917]

That made a HUGE difference! Love the new windows and all the light they bring in!

[@allysonhoward2559]

Looks *SO* good!! I'm so impressed and inspired!

[@gardenerjei]

So beautifully done! You can't even tell it's the same room.

[@JennaSue]

You really can't, I'm still blown away by the difference in person!

[@tofalldownarabbithole]

I'm subscribing- 10% for the renovations, 90% for the cat

[@chrisdavis3739]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jennimcintire]

Looks amazing!

[@sanj8374]

So beautiful!!!

[@sianmcdowell178]

Wow! Beautiful job.

[@EllaSHeath]

Beautiful!!

[@rockshot100]

I have to say that I like that "little bit nothing" light you have dropped from the ceiling, I didn't notice it at all the first time I watched. It is perfect, it does not detract and shows what a subtle and elegant designer you are! Just amazing.

[@thismamasdance]

looks so great Jenna!

[@kurumihome5373]

This is absolutely gorgeous and so cozy, I'm going to figure out where I can put one in my 90-year-old house in New Zealand. I love how easy-to-follow your videos are, inspiring but never overwhelming. Thank you so much for sharing this project! ♡

[@odd-one-out4409]

Wow looks real nice. Great job!

[@mn9689]

Everything you do is beautiful......breathtaking! ❤️Mary

[@nachis3]

Looks amazing Jena. My house flooded from Harvey here in Houston and I painted all my kitchen cabinets and every cabinet in the house Pure White from SW it's such a gorgeous white I love it. Sometimes according to the lighting it has a very faint shade of gray. I love it.

[@SableSunsets]

Stunning !!!!

[@spirit4away]

wow this is amazing job what you do looks so cozy and beautiful

[@kathyr2339]

Very nice and cozy. Really loving the black frame windows.

[@JennaSue]

Thanks Kathy-I love the way they stand out against all the white!

[@stacjaemigracja]

Lovely. Well done!

[@aaronjacobs579]

Looks great!

[@eastandlane]

love it! great job!

[@katieerickson3143]

Your vision is impeccable! It looks amazing. I can’t wait to see what you do next❤️

[@JennaSue]

Thank you for the kind words, Katie! Looking forward to starting on the next project soon!

[@aaroncampbell8021]

This is an excellent video! Great camera and audio presentation. THANK YOU for this video!!

[@sandralewis1771]

That is a really nice bench and the way you styled it was great .

[@dianecottrell7165]

This is absolutely beautiful 😍😍!! I love it so much !!!

[@JennaSue]

So glad you like it, Diane!

[@tiffanyjohnson3110]

Ive Benn binge watching all your videos & I think this has been my favorite build so far. I absolutely love how it turned out. I always wanted a nook like this but have never been in a spot to build one.

[@MamaWantstoBuildbyKristyGreen]

Looks incredible!!! Wonderful job👏😀

[@JennaSue]

Thank you so much!

[@lisaschreiber2893]

LOVE IT!!!!

[@JennaSue]

Thanks for commenting Lisa, so glad you like it!

[@ThePapabear2012]

Very nice update

[@merjemsekic3166]

Wow. Hope you get to a million views soon. This was amazing!!

[@yovinada]

It’s beautiful!!!…👏😊

[@maggiesue4825]

Your cat is VERY grateful for the extra look-out space (not to mention lounging space!). :)

[@saidaswift9531]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE...your hubby did an amazing job. Great design Jenna.

[@JennaSue]

Thank you Saida, and yes he did-so proud of him!

[@ClintCowboy]

This would make a great place to read all my back issues of vintage Cat Fancy magazines

[@TranTheClever]

OMFG - use the speed square as a guide... that just blew my mind! So simple and obvious yet this is the first time I've ever considered doing that. I now feel stupid for years of avoiding my circular saw due to my exceptional ability to not cut a straight line. I know it was just an off-hand thought for you, but thanks anyway you just changed my shop life. 5:23

[@kimberley2381]

nice!

[@luciazazueta4783]

WOW !!! LV IT LV IT ★★★★★

[@laraluu7013]

WOW

[@Meagancarmichael]

Gorgeous. Can you let us know how you did the custom cushion?

[@cherylaf8330]

nice! nice! nice!

[@ladiehang]

I love it!! How much was the project without the new window?

[@ralugator]

What an amazing transformation! Kitty-approved, too.

[@JennaSue]

Thank you! And yes, two paws up from Susie ;)

[@TheBrucePage]

WOOHOOO!

[@redracer5521]

We weren’t brave enough to try drawers. Great job!!

[@phouayang3544]

Looks great! Why didn’t you remove the stair case by the reading nook? Was it a code thing?

[@bboybrumley]

All those throw pillows alone are over my budget

[@joycebeazer3104]

Very nice, how long did the whole project take?

[@remiojeda2093]

I loved this ! How much did this cost to make ?

[@TheregoesMerl]

How did you get the cushion to stay untop, will it not slide away?

[@lenorarandall5439]

The video was 5 minutes, but how long did it take to build the bench?

[@carolinebesinger437]

STUNNING! ♥️ I need you to come help me at my house. 🙂

[@priyachauhan7526]

Wow can you do this for my place ? I live in toronto M seriously looking for someone to do this project and no luck yet Please let me know ☺️☺️

[@rockshot100]

I love how you say "WE", when your husband is working his butt off! Somebody has to hold the camera, right? Great solution and thanks for posting this tutorial. I like how the hardware and the sconces and even the mullions of the windows all tie together. I would have been afraid of being a Joan Gaines wanna-be for using the "shiplap", but I don't see that here. Question: did you use primer on the bare wood or just a couple of coats of paint? Did they put a zipper on your "mattress"? Some people would put a little lip on top of the bench to hold the foam, but you could always velcro it to the top if it slides around too much. Excellent work again Jenna Sue. The basic construction of this can be used in many different applications.

[@JennaSue]

Thank you! The SW paint I use always has primer built in so no need for an extra step. The cushion is zippered/removable, and does not slide easily at all (there is a small lip on the bench, hard to tell) but we would add velcro in the future if needed.

[@rockshot100]

@@JennaSueI'm gonna copy you!

[@hoanghungcuong6343]

👏🏻🎉👏🏻🎉👏🏻✨🌟⭐️🌟✨😃👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻🎉👏🏻🎉👏🏻 4:47

[@mandystansell6600]

Awesome project, but I wish it was a tutorial rather than a summary of what you did. A tutorial should show me how to do this myself...

[@chotenque6877]

How to make a bench seat Step 1: tear down the wall

[@NunYa953]

Ah Christ. Destroyed with all those fucking pillows.

[@marckut2880]

Music is a little distracting.

[@jotilted77]

She has much manlier arms than I would have assumed...