what a bench

I remember when I was a little girl I always wanted a window seat/bench where I could cuddle up, look out the window and dream of boys... like Justin Timberlake, Taylor Hanson and Cory Matthews. {Swoon!} I have always thought that little nooks with built-in shelves or benches were just perfect little spots! The extreme Type-A in me craves spaces that are creatively used allowing for each little area to have a purpose. {She's crazy!}


Sadly, I haven't gotten a built-in bench or window seat yet, but you can bet that when I get my {Hopes & Dreams} first home, I will demand ask nicely for a built-in bench of some sort!


Bench-spiration:

This image hangs on my wall in my office. I love the book shelves {but what a waste, don't they have more books?!}, the colors, the lay-out and those to-die-for high ceilings. Plus a  great window seat nook! {Dreaming of Cory Matthews starts now}

{House Beautiful...i think}

What I really love is built-in breakfast benches. My absolute favorite is when they are tucked in corners and surround a round table. This space is great. 

{Honey We're Home Blog}

This one reminds me of one of my friend's homes. Lots of white, fresh florals, rustic dining table, chandelier, built-in bench. I really love this space!!!

{find it on my pinterest}

What a wonderful mini-mud room. I like how they classed it up with traditional home accents to give it a more inside, formal look. 

{find it on my pinterest}

Dreaming of Cory Matthews again....

{House of Turquoise Blog}

DIY built-in bench kitchen nook! The bench is actually made of Ikea cabinets. So smart! Love that chandelier and the pillow color scheme. 

{Aubrey + Lindsay Little House Blog}

Another DIY bench made from Ikea cabinets. Looks easy enough, right? Ohhh Josh!! :) 

{Apartment Therapy}

How funny is that built-in dog crate! 

{Country Home Magazine}

So DIY-able! Just give me a window! Of course, I die for those orange curtains the the throw

{find it on my pinterest}

I scored a similiar bench from CraigsList {"I know this guy named Craig, and he has this list"}. Once I get that {Hopes & Dreams!} house I want to re-create this area in my entrance. Love the hooks, the shelf, the pictures, the bench cushion, the kid! {wait...slow down, amc}

{Inspiration for Decoration blog}

Gotta love the touches of orange. #PopofColour as my girls at Kate Spade would say. Sadly, I don't actually have any "girls at Kate Spade". I'm clearly back to my dream world....

{Martha Stewart}

An entry-way bench for the rich and fabulous. I will probably never have anything this wonderfully customized in my home, but hey- this blog is about dreaming right? :) P.S. Excellent wall color!

{Houzz}

Even if it isn't built-in, a bench thrown in here or there just makes a space a bench more fabulous! {I crack myself up} Note to self- need a home with large hallways and entryways for my future bench collection

{find it on my pinterest}

Have a benchin' day! {aren't you glad my terrible bench jokes are over?!}

:) amc

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