Farmhouse Style Window Seat Makeover
Happppppppy Monday beautiful people!! I hope you are feeling bright eyed and ready to take on a fresh new week. I know I am and today I’m sooooooo excited because this post is one I’ve been looking forward to for a while and it’s all about the farmhouse style window seat makeover we just did in our front room. EEEEKKK!! We finished this project a few days ago and I couldn’t wait to show you guys how it turned out. This is hands down one of my favorite projects yet in our little fixer upper! The before and after photos are pretty cool. Ok, let’s start with the before photo so you can see what this window seat and wall used to look like:
Window Seat Before
A progress shot after the old trim was removed and shiplap started:
Window Seat After
And here’s how it looks now!
Another before:
And after:
I feel like we need to do a little virtual high five-ing action to celebrate this makeover. I’m totally smitten with how this project turned out. Quite the difference, right? Before this window seat really lacked any charm or character. It wasn’t really as good as it could be, if that makes sense. I knew this window had potential to be so much more. This project has been on my “dream list” for a while now.
The Design
In addition to the new shiplap, I wanted to frame out this window with big farmhouse house style trim to give it more pizazz. I can’t believe what a difference that made in this window! The old trim was removed and the new trim was was added to each window, as well as above the window frame. I really wanted to do that extra piece on top just to give this even more character. I looooooove how it turned out. And we actually hired out help for this project because we knew it was really out of our league. There was so much detailed work that went into this project–it took the company we hired four days to get it done. But it was worth every bit!
We went with my favorite white paint, Alabaster by Sherwin Williams, to paint both the trim and the shiplap in the window seat. I love Alabaster because it’s a creamy white that works really well with the light in our home. We have it in most of our house now and I highly recommend it if you’re looking for a good white paint.
It’s an exciting time in our fixer upper to see the projects I’ve dreamed about for so long start to come to life. Last year we didn’t really get to do a lot of “big” projects, so it’s really fun to see these things happening now. Definitely worth the wait and I’m just so grateful I can share it with all of you!
Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today–I always appreciate when you spend part of your day here with me!! xoxo
The Comments
glenda lafont
Looks good, Sarah, but I would make the pillow go end
to end.
Gail
> glenda lafontI love the pillows because the strips pick up the throw. Great ideas snd love your project
Sarah
> glenda lafontHi Glenda. I plan on getting a pillow that will go end to end, but it has to be custom made to fit this window, which will cost hundreds of dollars. This one will have to do for now.
Shari
> SarahLooks lovely and cozy.. what wood did you use for shiplap?
Chantelle
It looks awesome!!!
Sarah
> Chantellethank you Chantelle!!
Deb
I agree that the pillow should go end to end. The shiplap looks great.
Sarah
> DebI plan on getting a pillow that will go end to end, it just has to be custom made to fit this window, which will cost hundreds of dollars. So this one will have to do for now.
Jan
Love the new window seat makeover! The pillows/throw just makes it more welcoming or complete.
I have always loved window seats, but unfortunately I do not have one🙁
Sarah
> Janthank you so much Jan!
Brittany Jarreau
This looks amazing!!! Wow!
Sarah
> Brittany Jarreauthank you so much Brittany!
Vicky
I love this! Great decor choices throughout your home.
Sarah
> VickyI appreciate that Vicky, thank you!
Julie
L♥️VE! Can you say again where you get the pillows and blanket?!
Sarah
> Juliethanks Julie, the pillow are from The Vintage Songbird https://thevintagesongbird.com/collections/pillows
And the blanket is an old one from Target!
Deedra
That looks simply amazing!
Sarah
> Deedrathank you, Deedra!
Holly
Hi Sarah! Looks so fresh and clean! Perfect for spring. Where did you find the seat cushion?
Sarah
> HollyThanks Holly, that cushion is from Pier 1!
Suzi
I love it Sarach!
What an awesome transformation! It added so much character to that space! Very dreamy! 💖
Sarah
> SuziDidn’t it? I still can’t believe how much better it is now. Thanks Suzi!
Heidi
Looks great Sarah!! We are doing our fireplace right now with shiplap. We have a window seat too and still waiting on getting a cushion since it has to be custom.
Sarah
> HeidiThose cushion can be really expensive! I might try to DIY it.
Donna L Bergthold
What a difference! It looks fabulous!
Sarah
> Donna L Bergtholdthank you Donna! xo
Donna
I used this website for a window seat cushion in my daughter’s room a couple of years ago. They folks there did a really good job and were really quick… I can send you a picture if you want. My other daughter has a bay window like yours and I’ve been thinking about getting a new one for her. The one we have now was custom and was over $300 about 20 years ago! https://www.customcushions.com/windowseat.aspx
Sarah
> DonnaThanks so much for sharing, Donna! I will def check them out.
Judy Flynn
It looks amazing, Sarah! I’m sure it changes up the entire “feel” of the room!😍
Sarah
> Judy FlynnYes!! It totally changes the feel of the whole space.
Roxanna
Sarah, It looks AWESOME!!!!! Love it!
Sarah
> Roxannathank you Roxanna!!
Sheilah
Why not diy a pillow? It’s not that hard really.
Sarah
> SheilahI might try that!
Anne
Fabulous transformation! The trim around the windows was a great choice. If you add a potted plant on either side of the cushion instead of having a new cushion made it will save you a ton of money. Well done!!
Sarah
> AnneI might do that Annie, thanks for the idea! 🙂
Candy
Good Morning Sarah
OMG! I love this…I have saved some of your pictures, I hope that this is ok.
Please tell me what shiplap did you use and what size…is it 6 or 8 inches, I use Benjamin Moore Loud White. Is this almost similar?
Have a great day and thanks so much for sharing
Sarah
> CandyOf course, that’s perfectly fine Candy!! Save away 🙂 And the size for this shiplap I believe is 5.5″ inches. It’s from Home Depot!
Becky A Johnson
Love it Sarah! So pretty….. You are one blessed chicky!🐥🐥🐥🐥 enjoy xoxo 💗
Candy
Good Morning Sarah
What an awesome job! I love it.
Can you please tell me what wood you used for the shiplap and the size! I use Benjamin Moore Cloud White is that compatible to yours.
I hope that it is ok I save a lot of your pictures of your Reno’s. My dream stuff, you are such an inspiration for us ladies,,thank you for sharing.
Kim
Looks Amazing!!!!! I just want to crawl in, curl up and read a book in that window, add a cup of coffee and a blanket and I would never leave. So beautiful. You are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your joy with us.
Melissa Filson
I love it Sarah! It’s so amazing what shiplap can do to change the whole feel! I wish I could do my whole house! 😄
Denise
It turned out so good! I love how the outside matches the inside right now!
Diana Reeser
Well done! I’ve been motivated to continue adding more shiplap to our home! I reeeeeeally like what you’ve done – as always!
Martha
Great job as always Sarah!
Martha
Amy C
So beautiful!! Brightens the space up and adds so much character!!!
Sarah
> Amy Cthank you so much Amy!
Tracy
Oh, so totally pretty and adds the perfect farmhouse look to your house! Congrats on another project done on your to do “wish list”… inspiring us all to create one and then completing them as we can!
Nina Fields
I made a cushion for my window myself. Ordered foam from a website and then bought upholstery fabric. It wasn’t the easiest thing I’ve done but ended well.
Sarah
> Nina FieldsI might have to try doing something like that. Thanks for sharing Nina! 🙂
Pamela Martin
This turned out amazing. You sure have some talented tradesmen where you are.
*Smiles*
Sarah
> Pamela MartinYes we do! Lucky to have found great help!!
Heather
Turned out so beautiful! Love the trim!!
Sarah
> Heatherthank you Heather, that trim made all the difference!!
Jmac
So crazy! In process of remodeling my bedroom as I type this. I have that exact window seat except that mine goes to floor. Been trying to decide how to do new windows. That’s it!!! Exactly what want. One fixed and two that open. Thank you for sealing my deal!!!!
Sarah
> JmacOh perfect timing!! Glad I could give you a few ideas for your window! 🙂
Dianne G
Looks beautiful. What a lovely spot to sit and enjoy a coffee and a book!
Sarah
> Dianne GYes, it will be perfect for that Diane!!
Wendy Johnson
I rarely comment but that looks so great I had to. What a difference it made. I love window seats and you made yours awesome.
Sarah
> Wendy JohnsonThank you so much, Wendy–I appreciate that!!
Gayle
This is AWESOMENESS !! It just looks soooo good, the before and after shots are so different 😍 it looks so inviting, sitting with a good book with the sun beaming in!! Excited for you guys to be doing some bigger renos!! Giving me inspiration for our front entrance!! Thanks for sharing!
Sarah
> Gaylethank you so much Gayle! I’m so excited to have this project done. It’s been a dream of mine for a while now! 🙂
Teresa Westcott
I never realized how much I like ship lap. Comparing your before and after photos, ship lap wins hands down. Love it!
Sarah
> Teresa WestcottRight?! It makes a HUGE difference. I’d have my whole house shiplap-ed if I could!
Donna
OMG! I love it. It’s gorgeous. I love everything you do but I think this is my favorite. I love those pillows also.
Donna
Sarah
> DonnaAhh thank you Donna!! I think this is def one of my favorite projects too!!
Cyndi
I so love this y’alls changes and I love that farmhouse style.
Sarah
> Cyndithank you Cyndi!
Denise
Love your make over. What a difference. I have a window seat also. I bought foam from an upholstery shop and they covereď it with a layer of fiberfill for me and then I made covers from light beige ultrasuede. That made it less expensive. Next time I would use outdoor fabric to prevent fading
Norma
Love your blog , and seeing the new things that you do to your house, love the farmhouse look!
Jessica Hancock
What finish is your paint? Satin, semi-gloss, etc?
Sarah
> Jessica HancockI believe it’s Satin finish.
Michelle
I love the entire look, so pretty with a comfortable vibe. Where did you purchase the ship lap?
Thanks
Michelle
Ivory
Outstanding job and I love 💗 everything about it. A must join your site now
Kimberly
Such a beautiful transformation <3 I am getting ready to put up all new white trim in my home and want to style it similar to yours. I have a bay window also and was wondering where you got the cushion you had in your bay window