Kids' Room Window Seat

Here's how to make a comfy hideout complete with built-in storage cubbies and a work surface for coloring or homework.

Also from Kids' Room magazine

With the cushion removed, the window seat becomes a workstation.

Skill level: Intermediate woodworker

Time to complete: 2 weekends, including painting

Estimated cost: $200, plus fabric/foam for cushions

Materials

Two sheets of 3/4-inch birch Multi-core panel or birch plywood (for parts A¿G, N, O)
Five pieces of 1x2 (nominal) poplar, 8 feet long (for parts H, J, K, P, Q)
One piece 1x3 (nominal) poplar, 8 feet long (for parts L, M)
Wood glue
One package No. 6x1-1/4-inch drywall screws
One package 5d (1-3/4-inch) finishing nails
One package No. 6x1-5/8-inch drywall screws
Wood filler
One quart latex primer
One quart latex semigloss or gloss enamel paint
One package No. 8x2-1/2-inch drywall screws
Two 12-inch-square cork tiles with adhesive backs

Tools