Window Seat

Jacobson Construction was commissioned by artist Michelle DeVilliers to build a window seat that allowed for hidden storage below.

We designed this for her.  The top is made from 6/4 maple to match the craft table that is already in the space.  The base is designed to match the five-panel shaker doors that are throughout the house.

The final result... I feel like sitting down.

The space seen where the shoe mould is missing is for an air vent.  Electrical outlets were brought from the wall to the face of the cabinet.

Each leg of the bench top was laminated as one piece, then cut into individual "lids".  That way the grain of the maple is continuous.

There are two lids on one side and three on the other.  Each uncovers it's own compartment.

Can't see any hinges?  They're invisible.  Each one is mortised in to the back edge of the lids.

A neat trick.  Soft closing stays from Lee Valley add a nice touch.