We think it might be...at least in the top 10. We literally gasped when we found this photo on Swedish real estate site, Alvhem. It's such a simple arrangement, with just a few key components used to create the ultimate hang-out spot...
The World's Most Beautiful Window Seat?
- The most obvious ingredient in this arrangement is the incredible arched window. Not easy to find, but if you have a floor-to-ceiling window or one that's low to the floor, you can recreate this look.
- Floor cushions create a much more casual vibe than a built-in window seat or bench. Propped up against the wall, they offer a cozy place to lay back and relax.
- A rug creates padding on the floor, while a blanket makes this nook even more inviting.
- A sculptural floor lamp offers reading light low to the ground, while tealights on the window ledge create a soft glow at night. Stacks of magazines and books are waiting to be leafed through.
- A breakfast tray offers a flat, rimmed surface to rest your coffee.
- Two simple, white flower containers bring balance to the far corner of the nook.
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I'm not sure this could be called a window seat - but it is beautiful.
view ChrisGal's profile
Wow... wow wow.... I would love this
view FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com's profile
I want this now...
view zachary's profile
I would love to spend a sunny day in that spot.
Emily
view Emily Sneds's profile
I love it! I wish i had one just like this in my house..
view cafegurl19's profile
Emily, I think a rainy day in that spot would be even better!
view Michael W.'s profile
Agree with ChrisGal. It's a beautiful window...but not much of a seat. And maybe I'm getting old, but I don't like furniture or seating so low to the ground. I find it off-putting rather than enticing. I would have to be pried up from those cushions with a forklift, especially after a couple of cups of coffee or a nap.
view sally305's profile
I agree with michael - a rainy or snowy day - awesome!!!!
view houseno8's profile
ahh...I'm completely in love with this whole apartment. Anyone know how much 3,995,000 kr som utgångsbud is in USD? :)
view ajh's profile
It's USD 540,000. For currency converters check out xe.com or oanda.com .
view Solvi's profile
Beautiful window and arrangement. Too bad the view is not the greatest. That's a roof it's pointed at, yes? Imagine that setup looking out onto a lake, the ocean or a forest of trees.
view oakland's profile
Want. I think if I had a window nook like that, I might never leave.
view UdonNoodles's profile
This would be a third more in Stockholm. I love the open cage elevator and that alone would be worth living in this flat for....
view dn's profile
GIMME!!!!!
view undercover's profile
Love how this looks but have to agree that I would prefer an actual sofa or lounge chair to sit and read for a couple hours....unless I'm just perusing the paper or hanging with my kids.
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