The space under the window is often overlooked, especially if you don’t have a windowsill, it becomes just a blank part of the wall. Don’t make this mistake and use this space to advantage! We’ve prepared some brilliant ways to integrate storage units under the windows, take a look and choose!
Shelves
Shelves are number one solution that usually comes to our minds when thinking of under window spaces. Let’s take a look at what we can get.
Open Shelves
Open shelves are the easiest way to add a bit or a lot of storage space to the room. The solution is quite simple: measure and attach some shelves to the wall: suspended, usual, floating, whatever you prefer.
Advantages: a quick and easy solution that anyone can try. Such shelves look very lightweight, which is essential for small spaces.
Disadvantages: the look can be a bit cluttering and you will have to dust the objects stored.
Place a long storage unit under the windows to accommodate a lot of books and other stuff and use the countertop for decor.
This open storage unit repeats the unique wall shape and colorful books catch an eye.
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Shelving Units
No wish to fuss? Measure the height of the wall under the window and buy a shelving unit, cabinet or credenza that matches the height and meets your requirements.
Advantages: no fuss idea that doesn’t require any labor. Lots of styles and looks available plus you can take an IKEA piece and hack it to make what you want. Besides, you can change or remove this item whenever you want to.
Disadvantages: not such a sleek and neat look.
This small shelving unit perfectly fits a small niche of the window giving storage space.
This storage unit with open and closed compartments fits in the space perfectly.
This sleek storage unit gives a lot of storage space and the countertop is used for decor and display.
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The long shelving unit under the window is used for decor and to place the desktop, and the second matching shelf is a space divider.
This mid-century modern credenza is a nice solution to store vinyl and it matches the interior of the room.
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If you don't want to fuss, just measure the height under the window and buy some storage furniture that matches not to prevent the view and natural light.
If you don't want to build anything in or invent something, just buy a shelving unit under the window.
This long storage unit is a smart solution for a living room as it takes the dead space under the window and accommodates a lot of books.
Open shelving units under the windowsill fit perfectly and give much storage space that would be otherwise neglected.
This white bench with drawers can fit a lot of rooms, and you can easily find one.
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Tables with shelves will let you store a lot of stuff and you can easily get a couple of such pieces without any fuss.
Advantages: perfect for small spaces and very sleek, great for kids’ books displaying.
Disadvantages: suitable for non-formal interiors and spaces only. Ledges can’t hold large objects or a lot of weight.
Small ledges as kids' bookshelves are ideal to attach them under the window, they won't require much space.
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This small and cute nook is done with a grey chair and pouf, ledge bookshelves and a table lamp.
The small reading nook is done with a blue chair and ottoman, ledges under the window that are used as bookshelves.
Benches
A bench is another great piece for using that neglected space under the window, and here are the options.
Storage Benches
A storage bench is a perfect idea if you are ready to spend some time choosing, buying, building and fitting. What I love about such benches is that they can be not just a bench with storage but also part of your dining set or working space or even comprise a whole reading nook in one.
Advantages: a storage bench, especially a built-in one, looks very neat and sleek and will store all the items in hidden drawers, these can be many.
Disadvantages: you will have to build or order a custom piece for your space, which is expensive or look for a proper piece with your measurements.
This built-in bench features several drawers under the seat and as armrests, and a stained top to match a modern farmhouse space.
This built-in bench under the window can hide some storage space, and the owners styled it with bright pillows and lights over the window.
This open storage bench is a whole reading nook itself: it provides a comfortable daybed and bookshelves.
Turn a corner into a reading nook placing a bench with storage space under the window, adding pillows, books and a wall lamp.
These windows are surrounded with built-in storage units, shelves and benches with drawers, which allow storage and comfortable sitting.
This low corner bench shows a seat and some hidden storage space in sleek drawers, and such a feature is a great fit for a mid-century modern room.
This window corner is turned into a whole reading space with lots of bookshelves over and under the windows, the lower units double as benches.
Use the space under the corner window to fit a large corner bookshelf that can double as a seat and won't prevent the homeowners from enjoying the view.
This floating bench with storage compartments perfectly matches the window frames and looks very cohesive in the space.
This built-in storage unit is a corner bookshelf that doubles as a daybed creating a very cozy window nook.
This sleek bench under the window features drawers and a bench, and as the floor is low, it can be an entrance to the garden.
Build in a corner sleek bench unit under the window adding drawers, so you get a seat, a storage unit and a plant stand.
This large storage bench with open storage matches the kitchen cabinets and acts as a comfy reading nook.
Build in a storage bench under the window and add some drawers for storing anything you want.
This tall bench with two rows of drawers is a cool idea for a space, and it doubles as a bench for the dining space.
The window bench with a cushion and pillows is a lovely item to finish off with baskets.
A built-in storage bench with cushions and pillows is a lovely idea for a small awkward nook in the kitchen.
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This small built-in bench features a storage space and a comfy seat, this is a small reading nook.
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Such a corner is a unique feature that can be accented even more with a corner shelving unit under the windows that will double as a bench or plant stand.
IKEA Nordli is a perfect piece to hack, and drawers will allow you to store a lot of things.
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This bench with an open storage compartment and drawers is an IKEA Nordli hack.
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Radiator Cover Benches
The last but not least is a radiator cover, which is a bench, and here we mainly speak of the top as a storage space.
Advantages: a sleek solution perfect for spaces with a whole row of windows. Such a bench will make a lovely seat or daybed or a long console table.
Disadvantages: you will have to either build it yourself or order a customized piece, which is about applying much effort or a high price tag.
If you have a radiator under the window, cover it to form a bench or a console table.
If you have a row of windows, you can form a whole long bench under them that will cover the radiator and provide you with a lot of sitting and display space.