Relax Zone by the Window: 7 Cozy Solutions from Designers

The area near the window has great potential — it allows you to make maximum use of every square centimeter in typical apartments. We offer five beautiful interior designs from designers' projects that will help you create a cozy corner by the window for rest.

Space for Sleeping and Relaxing in a Small Studio

One of the most obvious ways to utilize the window area in a small apartment is to organize sleeping space there. The size of this studio is only 20 sq. m. To rationally use the available space, the furniture was custom-made. A design was developed that integrates a sleeping area. The bed placed directly against the wall with the window allows waking up with the sun and falling asleep while watching the night city. The mattress can accommodate large pillows and be used as a sofa.

Design: Julia Kolesnichenko and Nadezhda Voynova

Window Sill Bench in a Two-Room Apartment Where Guests Often Stay

In this bright and interesting apartment lives a young, active couple. Their life is full of sports and travel, and the home is always filled with guests. One of the project goals was to provide many places for them to sit comfortably together. For this purpose, the windowsill was equipped with a comfortable heated bench. The bench was decorated with small mosaic tiles — sitting on such a bench is very pleasant and comfortable.

Design: Yana Sushkova

Comfortable Rest Spot in an Elegant Apartment

A panoramic window in this spacious living room was complemented with a metal bench with a mat and pillows. It is convenient for reading and can serve as an additional guest seating area. The view from the window offers beautiful sunsets — you can watch how the city gradually comes alive or enjoy the view of night streets. Additionally, such a solution looks cute and very homey, completely transforming the living room's interior.

Design: Katerina Pritchina

Cozy Reading Corner in the Bedroom

If you love reading and often spend time with your favorite book wrapped in a blanket, you'll appreciate the next idea. The owner of this bedroom reads a lot, so they provided a reading nook — a bench under the windowsill with bookshelves on both sides. The windowsill was widened and reinforced, a mattress sized to fit was placed on it, and a couple of pillows were added — now you can enjoy the result.

Design: Natalia Shirokorad

Relax Zone in a Beautiful Bedroom

The interior of this bedroom is worth examining endlessly: frescoes on the ceiling depicting plants and angels, classical moldings, designer furniture. From the panoramic window, there is a magnificent view of a forest and beautiful urban development. There is no windowsill or niche near the window, so for pleasant time-passing, a classic-style soft lounge chair was placed. Observing nature and city views helps relax and recharge with a good mood.

Design: Lake and Walls

Bar Counter for Cozy Gatherings

In this living room, the continuation of the windowsill became a console on stylish ribbed supports. Thanks to its lifting mechanism, it transforms into a bar counter — a functional piece of furniture and an effective decorative element that creates a special atmosphere. Here, you can spend time alone or host gatherings with friends, enjoying the sunlight or evening views of the city.

Design: Anastasia Ilyina

Laundry Zone with Bathroom Near the Window

If your bathroom has a window, consider maximizing its use by placing the bathtub near it. As in this five-room apartment where the layout allowed creating a full relaxation zone in the bathroom. While lying in the bathtub, you can admire the panoramic view of the city or nature. Taking a bath is inherently relaxing, and if you also enjoy a beautiful view from the window at the same time, it provides a great way to recharge and fully relax.

Design: Tatiana Polyanskaya, Marina Kibizova, Olga Komarova