Use recycled or ready-made cabinets and shelves to build a book nook and window seat in a cozy, sunny spot. You can custom build this combination window seat/bookshelf/storage area for your home.

By Tim McKeough When a window has a beautiful view or floods a room with sunlight, it’s tempting to pull up a chair and sit next to it. A better idea? Build ... seat doubling as a luxurious bench.