built-in seating area with pale pink cushions and brass wall lighting fixture. / sfgirlbybay

popular in the 1950 & 60’s built-in furniture seems to be making a strong comeback. and there’s a lot to love about built-in furniture — for one, it’s custom, which means if done correctly and customized to your own very specific needs it should end up looking perfectly ideal for your space. i see them more and more in vacation rental homes, too because just think — you don’t have to go running around for new furniture or worry about it’s upkeep as much, so concrete or wood built-in’s are quite functional and practical in that regard, too. add slipcovered cushions and all that’s needed is washing and replacing every few years if they get a lot of wear and tear — but still more affordable than a new piece of furniture. if you’ve got an awkward nook or a wide window just aching for a place to read and recline or create a wee dining space, built-in window seats and sofas are both charming and useful. here are a few looks i really like.

dining space with built-in bench. / sfgirlbybay

wood built-in bench with upholstered cushions. / sfgirlbybay

custom built-in furniture. / sfgirlbybay

built-in sofa seating with yellow gold cushions. / sfgirlbybay

built-in arched dining banquette. / sfgirlbybay

minimalist built-in daybed. / sfgirlbybay

built-in concrete sofa with tan cushions. / sfgirlbybay

concrete built-in living room seating. / sfgirlbybay

wood built-in sectional corner sofa with yellow cushions. / sfgirlbybay

• photography credits in order of appearance: @jessicamenda; idepic; the local project; prue ruscoe; @oliveandjune; @evantetreault; laure joliet photography; Coy Yiontis Architects via inhabit; est living; interior design addict; @oliveandjune; olivia bossy; mandy moore’s built-in sofa via dwell; @clarecousins; vincent joliet; olivia bossy; architectural digest espana; @martin_johnston_.

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