Table windowsill - the perfect solution for any room

During repairs in the apartment there is often the question of how to make the room more functional and comfortable. A good solution in this situation will be to use table instead of windowsill in the room. This replacement is becoming increasingly popular, and in your room will bring a fresh flow and comfort.

The role of a window sill in a house is often underestimated.

When you need to make the most of space in a small kitchen or in any other room, a table sill will provide you with an invaluable service.

What is it and how does it work

The peculiarity of this design is that it consists of a window sill, rolling on the table. In this case, the window sill, as such, is absent, connecting with the table, and performing its functions.

We can say that this is an “elongated window-sill”.

Wherever you set it up, it will help save space, allow you to comfortably use the daylight and make the interior more interesting.

Using a table built into the window sill, a window opening is often equipped with additional shelves and cabinets. Then this design, and the space near the window turns into a real workplace, illuminated by natural sunlight.

Modern window sills allow you to use them as a desk.

A small upgrade, which does not require significant time and cost, will make it comfortable and functional.

Kinds

There are several types of this design, depending on what material was chosen for its foundation.

1. Worktop made of natural wood. This type is the most environmentally friendly and looks the most natural. The best base will be valuable wood species (beech, ash, oak). Also, as a base, I often use pine or larch, which is a more budgetary option, but has the same attractive appearance and natural properties.
   
   

   The disadvantage of this type is the high cost of the material.

2. Plastic. The material is similar to the properties of metal-plastic windowsill sills. A great option if you decide to set the window sill in the nursery, as it is easy to use and does not require special care.
   
   

   The main advantage of this type is low cost.

3. Chipboard or MDF. This type of table tops made of particle materials. They have a pleasant appearance of wood products, while they have a lower cost. Also easy to clean.
   
   

   An excellent option for any room.

4. From a natural stone. This type is one of the most expensive, which justifies its appearance and cost. These countertops will be an elegant addition to the living room.
   
   

   Usually based on onyx, marble, granite.

Where to use

A table built into the window sill will look good in any room, be it children's, kitchen, or a study. Consider a few examples of the use of this innovation.

• Children's The successful decision for the school student or the teenager. A window sill as a desk in this room will save space and provide good illumination of the child’s work area.

Table windowsill in the nursery - a great solution to save space, especially if you have more than one child.

The illumination of such a design is not only more, but also significantly better, which is very important for schoolchildren, students and other people working at the table at home.

• Living room. Table window sill in the roomwhere the whole family gathers and greets the guests, serves as a convenient assistant (you can put drinks or snacks on it), as well as give the interior a cozy and unusual look.

You can create not just an ordinary window-sill-table, but an interesting object that will decorate the room.

• Kitchen. Practical option for a small room. Sill, rolling in the table in the kitchen will help maximize the use of all the space.

If you use the window sill as a worktop, then you can do without artificial lighting, without harming your eyes.

• Study. Desk Sill for the office will create a fresh environment, and improve productivity by periodically switching to the view from the window.

Table lamp is needed extremely rarely and only in the dark.

A lot of attention should be paid to the quality of the material of the window sill-countertops.

Advantages and disadvantages

To finally decide, make a table, or leave the window sill in its original form, consider all the advantages and disadvantages of this design.

A table top sill with an incredible view from the window.

Benefits:

• Space saving;
• It creates a modern look of the room;
• Good lighting (especially useful for the work area).

Have breakfast at the dining-table-sill, enjoying the opening prospect.

Disadvantages:

• The circulation of warm air in the room during the operation of the heaters under the table is disturbed;
• Excessive lighting in clear weather;
• The inability to use long curtains (which is not always good for the living room).

Organize a work desk-sill, finding inspiration in the beauty of nature in front of your eyes.

Tips for choosing

No matter you want to post table window sill in the nursery, living room or kitchen should pay attention to the following criteria.

• Material. In the nursery it is better to pick up a functional and easy-to-care material.

For a desk is better suited chipboard or natural wood.

• The size. One of the important parameters. To avoid problems with installation, you should make accurate measurements.

If it is a desk, then you need to calculate the parameters so that it is convenient to work.

• Quality. Be sure to check with the seller at the time of purchase and ask for all the documents for this design, which will indicate the manufacturer and the exact composition.

Make sure that your chosen company produces an environmentally friendly material that does not emit harmful substances into the air.

Installation Tips

If you decide to install the table sill yourself, pay attention to the following factors.

• Set of tools. You can not do without screws, mounting foam, sealant, bar, perforated mounting profile, drill, construction level.

Installation of table-sills do it yourself.

• Be sure to check the accuracy of the tabletop installation (especially if you install desk window sill). 

It should be at a 90 degree angle to the floor.

• It is advisable to make holes in the countertop (if they are not), so as not to disturb the air circulation in the room.

However, it is better to entrust the installation of the structure to professionals in order to avoid various damage to the structure, and the window sill during its removal.

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