WINDOW SEAT Make a spot to sit

Seat and blind, Dulcet in Old White, £44.95m; cushions, Linen Union in Old White, £39.95m, both Annie Sloan

FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT PHOTOGRAPH ANNIE SLOAN Style a cosy reading nook

THIS MONTH’S Do it

To create a stylish window seat, cut a piece of thick foam to fit your bench and cover with upholstery fabric. Fold neatly at the corners to make a seat cushion. Make a matching Roman blind and sew an easy envelope-back cushion.