Excellent stylistic decision for owners small apartments is the transformation of the window sill into a usable area.

This helps to rationally use the space, as well as to solve the issue of locating a comfortable workplace for all family members.

In addition, the installation of a table - window sill does not require long time costs and large financial investments.

What is the convenience of a window sill-countertop

The idea to turn the window sill into working area applicable to any room: kitchen, bedroom, study, nursery.

Such a table will find active use not only among schoolchildren or students, but also other people whose work requires direct sitting at the table.

This piece of furniture has a number of undeniable advantages:

High illumination. Usage table lamp required much less frequently, mainly at night. However, if the windows face the sunny side, you will need to equip them with blinds.

Heat source, comfortable for feet. The radiator of the heating system, located under the window space, does not interfere with the location of the legs, while warming in the cold season. For convenience, you can build a special stand.

Saving free space, which, as a rule, in modern apartments and so too little.

With the help of your own ideas or design solutions, you can turn the most unconventional ideas into reality, while as a result you get not just a window sill table, but a functional object that is a kind of interior decoration and at the same time retains its intended purpose.

Materials for the manufacture of a table-windowsill

To create a countertop, they mainly use the same materials as for a regular window sill. They differ only in dimensions: the table requires a wider plate.

For the manufacture of a multifunctional window sill are suitable:

• laminated chipboard / MDF panels;
• natural wood or stone;
• acrylic.

Each of the materials has its own characteristics.

Laminated boards (chipboard or MDF) are the most budget option, differ in great variety, imitating the most different material. In addition, they can be easily processed, providing the opportunity to create a do-it-yourself window sill table of absolutely various shapes.

Most preferred is a sheet of material whose thickness varies between 15-19 mm. The disadvantage is low moisture resistance. AT this case it is recommended to use additional processing in the form of plastering and further staining.

Wood (solid oak, pine, ash, beech) looks more aesthetically pleasing, while it will cost a lot, and also needs antiseptic treatment against pests and moisture.

Natural stone is quite heavy, so when mounting such a countertop, additional supports will be required. To keep the natural shade longer, such a window sill is treated with a polymer.

Fake diamond (cast marble, acrylic, quartz) is a practical choice: inexpensive, durable and simple, does not need special care.

All of the above materials, providing rigid and solid construction perfect for a window sill. Weigh the pros and cons when choosing a base for an interior item, as its functionality and durability of use depend on it.

Manufacturing technology of a desk-windowsill

The creation process includes compliance with several requirements and consists of the following steps:

Preparatory work. First of all, it implies, if necessary, the replacement of the window leaf. If there is no such need, then the existing window sill should be carefully dismantled.

In the absence of this skill, you should resort to the help of qualified specialists. If you do not want to perform such laborious work, you can fix a new part on old version window sill with liquid nails.

Decide on the most suitable size and color scheme. Do not forget about necessary set tools for further work.

The next step involves calculating the size and shape. Most convenient way considered to be the use of a stencil.

It is necessary to determine the location of the battery in order to correctly cut holes for air inlet and the process of heating the double-glazed window.

Direct installation of the product itself. Support should be on bars and perforated connectors. The evenness of the product is recommended to be determined using a special level.

The existing empty space should be filled with mounting foam. After thorough drying, the joints should be treated with helium sealant.

The installation of the legs completes the creation process.

The care of such a product should be appropriate and depend on the type of material. It is better to stop using hard brushes and alkaline detergents to extend the life of the table-sill.

Window sill - table - profitable and original choice allowing you to create a convenient workplace without major financial investment.

Photo of a desk-windowsill

Apartments, even in modern new buildings, often do not differ in the spaciousness of the royal chambers, and their inhabitants have to show ingenuity so that any free space is useful. Mezzanines, refrigerators under the window and lifting beds have already firmly taken their positions in small-sized housing, but this has not yet affected the window sills. Few have managed to realize the idea of ​​​​turning window space into a workplace, but the advanced sections of the population are already actively interested in the prospect of how to expand the usable space on their square meters.

Table in window opening can be arranged in a room and serve as a sewing or computer corner or in the kitchen, allowing the hostess to profitably increase the working area of ​​​​the window sill. The location in the immediate vicinity of the window gives a lot of advantages, ranging from the natural illumination of the workplace, ending with a pleasant warmth for the feet, coming in winter from the central heating battery.

Preparation for the manufacture of the window sill-table

Most lucky moment in order to make a table with least cost and hassle, this is the gap between the finished installation plastic window and window sill installation.

If you prepare everything you need for this period in advance, then the installation will happen quickly and all that remains is to put the slopes in order and start using the new incarnation of the window sill for its intended purpose. Having removed the dimensions necessary for making calculations, you can begin to compile a list of materials for the acquisition and preparation of the desired tool.

So, you will need:

• MDF sheet;
• wooden beam;
• chromed metal tubes;
• mounting profile with perforation;
• flange holders and plastic plugs;
• antiseptic for processing;
• self-tapping screws of different sizes;
• silicone sealant;
• a set of sandpaper;
• mounting foam;
• tape measure, ruler and pencil;
• electric jigsaw;
• Bulgarian;
• a hacksaw with a small tooth;
• drill and spade drill.

You can choose another material for the countertop, but the MDF board is the easiest to process and does not have a high price. It has a wide variety of colors and textures, so it will not be difficult to choose the right option for a harmonious combination of a table with a room decor. Moreover, in this case, it is not necessary to carry out additional processing surface, which would require the use of natural wood or chipboard. When developing a project, it is necessary to provide that too large a plate thickness does not interfere with the free movement of window sashes, the depth allows you to reach the window with your hand, and the height exactly repeats the level of the dismantled window sill.

The contours of the shape of the future tabletop are transferred to an MDF sheet and cut out with an electric jigsaw. After that, they mark the locations of the holes needed to ensure the rise of warm air from heating radiator. For good circulation of air flows, their diameter should be at least 3-3.5 cm, so it is better to equip a drill for this work with a feather drill. Decorative plastic or wooden grilles will subsequently close their unaesthetic appearance, but will not interfere with the passage of air. If the countertop was sawn at home, and not ordered according to the drawing in ready-made on a base that provides services for sawing and processing wood, then the end edges will need to be processed with furniture tape, using an iron and thick paper for this purpose.

What is on your windowsill? Favorite flowers or photo frame? This is how we use this space. But what if the room is so compact that there is nowhere to put even a desk. Or you decide to become a minimalist and have only the essentials in a room without clutter. In this case, why not implement a window sill-countertop project. Everyone benefits from such a decision. Such a desk has good lighting, so you can work at it until dark without turning on the appliances.

Dealing with materials

Before proceeding with the implementation of the project of a window sill in the form of a countertop, it is necessary to decide on the choice of countertop material and note for yourself all the pros and cons of such a solution. In modern construction, they often use:

• granite;
• natural wood;
• plastic;
• fake diamond.

Granite and other types of natural stone are excellent countertop materials. They look very solid, which emphasize the sophistication of the interior. But their countertop weight leaves much to be desired. Such a stone countertop, depending on the size, will easily weigh more than 100 kg. At the same time, additional supports or an expansion of the existing platform under the window will be needed to fix the stone countertop. Some types of natural stone do not tolerate when spilled on them food products or other liquids. Such a countertop can forever change its appearance and it can only be replaced. And it’s not worth excluding this, because we often drink coffee or juices at our desk. Special care will also be required, as well as the application of a protective coating of polymers on a stone countertop.

Artificial stone is much cheaper than the previous material. It is increasingly used for the manufacture of countertops. Its types are acrylic stone and quartz agglomerate. The ground stone consists of polymeric compounds that are mixed with crushed natural stone. It's pretty interesting solution for table top. Color palette can be varied, because pigment dyes are added to the stone. The advantages of this solution include minimal heat absorption in comparison with natural stone. In such a countertop there are also no pores through which various substances could be absorbed. Thanks to the structure of the stone, it is easy to join two separate countertops in a way that few people will be able to notice. It is easy to process and a countertop made of such a stone can be of the most diverse shapes. Among the shortcomings, one can single out the sensitivity of the stone to acids, scratches and high temperature.

Another type of artificial stone for countertops is quartz agglomerate. From the name it becomes clear what is the main component of the stone. Quartz is included in the product about 90%. It is crushed to crumbs and mixed with polymer additives. It combines the advantages of the previous version of the stone, along with them, the countertop made of such material will be more resistant to temperature and mechanical stress. Conglomerate stone perfectly tolerates the effects of acids and other chemical substances. Among the disadvantages of such a stone countertop, one can distinguish a rather high cost and complexity of installation. Suitable for worktops in the shape of a rectangle or square, complex geometric shapes it is impossible to give.

Solid wood would be the smartest option for a countertop window sill. A window sill made of oak or ash will fit perfectly into any interior, even a modern one. Experienced Master will be able to give such a countertop any shape that is required. Installation work window sill-countertops are also carried out quite simply. Even if scratches or chips are inflicted in the process, everything is repaired with wood putty. Of the shortcomings, of course, the high price of the window sill-countertop. For such a product you will have to pay a tidy sum. Wood is also sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity. Update required periodically paintwork window sills. In principle, this can be done without dismantling, but unpainted sections of the window sill-countertop will remain.

chipboard and MDF boards are chipboard and fiberboard. By appearance may be similar, but the cut clearly shows the difference. The chipboard tabletop has coarser inclusions, while the MDF has small ones. Color solutions can be very diverse, because the front part of such a countertop is covered with a special film with a pattern. From positive sides can be noted ease of processing, the ability to give a variety of forms, as well as low cost. The disadvantages of countertops include increased sensitivity to humidity and the use of harmful adhesives in the production, which have a small proportion of emissions into the indoor air.

One of the latest innovations are countertops made of pvc plastic. They can also have different colors due to the gluing of a special film. Even the user himself, if desired, can do this. The design of the tabletop is very light and is simply mounted in the required place. Such a countertop is not afraid of moisture, but does not tolerate high temperature effects. There are restrictions on maximum reach, because it can bend. The product will last quite a long time and does not require any intervention or updating.

Tabletops look very impressive tempered glass. This solution is great for repairs that are made in a minimalist or high-tech style. At a cost, countertops come out quite expensive, because the thickness of the glass is significant. Color solutions can also be varied. The sill-countertop surface itself is matte or glossy. Washing them is a pleasure. Stains do not eat in and everything is cleaned in one motion. Countertops are impact resistant high temperatures and do not require special care. The big disadvantage of such countertops is the instability to the fall of heavy objects.

Preserving the child's vision

If you are a parent, you know how difficult it can be to get your child to sit properly at the table. And if there is still insufficient lighting, then the situation worsens at times. The desk is, of course, the way out. But it can take up too much space in the room and the child will have nowhere to put the accumulated energy. It is in this case that the window sill-countertop will be simply irreplaceable. As a material for the countertop in the children's room, you can choose wood, MDF, plastic or one of the types of artificial stone. It is not recommended to use glass and natural stone for the countertop window sill. This is due to the fact that they quickly absorb heat, which can lead to the development various diseases that are associated with the joints, or he will simply catch a cold of the muscles on such a countertop.

Make sure the professionals install the countertop properly. Under the windows are most often located heating radiators. The countertop will completely block it and partially worsen the circulation of warm air in the room. This will affect the windows first. Condensation will begin to accumulate on them and fungus or mold may develop. To fix this matter, you can make a few additional holes in the countertop and mount special mesh guides.

The advantages of a window sill-countertop over an ordinary desk are simply huge. Sunlight is well tolerated by human eyes. They do not get tired, and accordingly, no harm will be done to them. This is very important for a child because school age one has to read quite a lot, which cannot but affect the eyes. Under the tabletop you can place various shelves and drawers. There are ready-made or custom-made modular lockers on wheels that are easy to move from place to place. Pay attention to the photo of the countertop window sill, which can be an inspiration for you. The ledges from the walls to the window can also be used for good by mounting several shelves above the countertop. But do not clutter up the entire space. It is important that there is room for the flight of thought. Watch a video about the installation of such a window sill-countertop.

Pleasant for the wife

What prevents you from implementing the project of a window sill-countertop in the bedroom? In fact, it is also needed there most of all. Where to put a table for toiletries? Wherever you define it, you still need to supply additional lighting, because everything should be clearly visible. Here the light from the window is a completely different matter. Most of the day you don't even have to think about wasting electricity. For this option, a countertop made of natural stone is suitable, if it is in harmony with common interior. You can use varieties of countertops made of artificial stone. Chipboard or MDF is not exactly the solution that sets you in the mood for relaxation and beautiful decoration.

Easily fits on the tabletop large mirror, and under it you can place additional drawers and shelves. Then put the task in the hands of a woman, and she will make everything more beautiful than it was before her. Thanks to such a countertop-windowsill, the bedroom becomes less cluttered, which means it will be exactly the place where you can relax and put your thoughts in order. If you're planning on having a TV, then simply mount it on the wall using the tilt/swivel bracket. It is advisable to make slopes near such a countertop additional sockets for connecting a curling iron, a hair dryer and a lamp in the evening.

Workplace

The window sill-countertop is used not only in those rooms where it is a question of rest. Such a countertop can easily become a full-fledged workplace. At the same time, it has a large number of advantages compared to a writing or computer desk. In a relationship good lighting was said above. The useful space of the working area is expanding. It is easy to arrange all the required tools or documents on the window sill-table for their complete review. A large desk takes up the lion's share of the office area, which is often inconvenient. Watch the implementation of such a window sill-countertop in the video:

The tabletop can easily withstand the weight of a laptop or computer. In the window sill-tabletop it is easy to provide for the possibility of laying various cables. To do this, a technological hole is made in the countertop and closed with a special plug. Artificial stone, wood, plastic and MDF are suitable as a material for a countertop window sill in an office. Glass and natural stone will be very difficult to handle. Not only due to the cold, but also due to the fact that natural stone will quickly absorb drips from a cup of coffee. Additionally, such a table from the countertop can be made with a variable height. This is required if you have to sit in front of the screen for a long time. Changing the position of the tabletop will allow you to work while standing, which activates mental activity.

Note! If the windows face south, then in the daytime a lot of light will fall on the window sill-tabletop. This can be a hindrance when working with a monitor, because the backlight is very disturbing. In this case, be sure to consider the presence of blinds or Roman blinds, which will bring more comfort.

Window sill in the kitchen

An interesting wording that can lead someone into a stupor. But in fact, the countertop window sill can be used in two different variations in the kitchen. The place near the window usually walks, so this area can be made useful by extending kitchen worktop to his territory. Thanks to the countertop window sill, more light will appear, which will simplify the selection of the quantity and quality of ingredients for various dishes, and the stay in the kitchen will not be so boring when cooking. Also, such a countertop-windowsill can be used as a delimiter of the territory between the kitchen and the dining room. You can make a bar counter or a table for snacks and breakfasts from a window sill-tabletop.

As a material for such a countertop, natural or artificial stone is suitable, different kinds wood boards or glass. Family members do not have to sit at such a table for a long time, but in the case of artificial stone or glass for a countertop window sill, this will be a great help for the hostess. Cleaning such a countertop is many times faster than wooden tables. Under such a window sill, near the window, you can place a microwave or electric oven. This will use additional space and save the total, which is useful for compact kitchens. Another option would be to use such a countertop window sill as a table for sharing tea with your soul mate.

Window sill in the living room

You can immediately look at the photo of the window sill-countertop in such a room. It will be just an incomparable solution. The dimensions of windows in height in such cases can be increased so that the distance from the floor to the edge of the window is 50 cm or less. Then such a window sill-tabletop can be used as an additional place for a seat. This will accommodate more guests in the house. And who among us does not like to wrap ourselves in a blanket and drink warm tea, sitting on the windowsill? The tabletop in this case will bring great pleasure. In this case, you should not stop your choice on natural stone for window sills. Artificial or better natural wood. They will be able to convey a sense of coziness and guarantee comfort. To order, it is easy to make a countertop window sill from chipboard, which will be covered with soft material.

Window sill in the bathroom

The use of a countertop window sill in the bathroom is possible if a large window is installed and without it. This is a rather non-standard solution for a countertop window sill, which requires a painstaking approach to implementation. For example, such a countertop can be made to flow smoothly into a washbasin and a table for accessories. This will require good project to accurately guess the size. Under the window sill, you can make a functional area where the washing machine and dryer will be mounted. When they are under the countertop, they look less bulky and the bathroom space seems larger.

Above the window sill-tabletop, you can fix a bedside table with a mirror and additional lighting. As a basis for such a countertop, natural or artificial stone is suitable. Plastic will not be able to harmonize with tiles, and chipboard and MDF will quickly lose their original shape due to high humidity inside the room.

Outcome

As you can see, there are a huge number of ideas for using a countertop window sill. What is described above can be taken as a basis and implement your own own project sure to impress friends and delight family.

The size of apartments, for most of us, is not as large as we would like. Finding a place for everything and saving space will help competent organization interior. Pairing a table with a window sill in this context is a great idea.

materials

It is possible to make the window sill wide, capable of performing the function of a table, in the study, children's room, kitchen. Depending on its location and design features use the following materials:

• hard wood;
• particle boards;
• laminated chipboards;
• medium density fibreboard;
• marble and artificial stone;
• kitchen worktops (from chipboard, of stainless steel, wood, artificial or natural stone).

Rice. 1. Wood hardness on the Jank scale (in kg per cm 2)

A window sill made of marble or hardwood will not be affordable for everyone. Yes, and process at home similar materials impossible. It is more practical and economical to make a do-it-yourself window sill table from MDF.

This material soft, eco-friendly, easy to process, to independently make a product from it, giving the required shape - a feasible task for a home master. Having chosen MDF, be guided by the thickness of the sheets of 15-19 mm, this is quite enough for a window sill.

Rice. 2. Wood boards, position 1 - chipboard, 2 - chipboard, 3 - MDF

If the issue of cost is a priority, you can use it under the chipboard window. The material has tangible advantages: low price, big choice color solutions(decoration and texture are imitated by facing film), high degree of protection against high humidity and temperature. Thanks to these qualities, furniture for the kitchen and bathroom is made from chipboard. In addition, its structure perfectly holds screws and nails. However, the presence of formaldehyde resins in the basis of the board makes the use of the material undesirable in some cases.

Rice. 3. Kitchen worktop based on chipboard in section

Choosing the Right Option

What cannot be in makeshift designs tables, window sills, so it's uniformity. Any drawing is only good for a better understanding of the proposed idea, because too many factors affect the final result. The slightest change in the shape or size of a window, room, countertop entails amendments to the design.

It is necessary to decide whether the window sill table will be stationary, or it is better to make it folding. In an acute shortage free space the second option is preferable. To the owner of a good wooden frame, which is a model of durability, it is also worth considering creating a folding design. Why break the window sill out of the window? It will be more practical to attach a tabletop that folds down on hinges.

Rice. 4. Folding table-sill in the kitchen

Several general advice home master:

• Not to be mistaken in the shape and size of the window sill table will help to make its full-size template (use cardboard for this purpose). Insert the cut out cardboard into window hole and make sure you make the right choice.
• From the side of the wall, impregnation with silicone sealant must be provided.
• The end face of the tabletop must be protected by a PVC edge.
• It is advisable to provide in the window-sill table ventilation holes for warm air rising from the radiator. For this purpose, pick up a decorative plastic grill.
• Adjustable chrome-plated racks will perfectly cope with the role of legs.

Mounting

The installation of the structure has much in common with the installation of a conventional PVC window sill. It will be useful to familiarize yourself with its basic principles.

Rice. 5. Scheme of fixing the PVC window sill

Mount your window sill table immediately after installing the PVC profile, this will significantly save time and materials. The length of the window sill is selected with a slight gap on the left and right (at least 10 mm).

The window sill, which is made of plastic or artificial stone, should be slightly tilted into the room. If this is not done, along window profile moisture will accumulate, creating conditions for the appearance of mold and fungus.

The foam joint under the window sill should be plastered with a mortar for internal works. The plaster must lie down with a layer of at least 1 cm, otherwise it will crack when pressed on the countertop. Installed in place and fixed, the window sill must withstand a load of 30 kg per running meter.

Rice. 6. Plastering the lower foam joint

Installation instructions for a fixed structure

We will take as a basis the following procedure, which allows us to make a table out of the window sill:

1. Transferring all sizes to a wood board (using a stencil, this is easier and more reliable).
2. Sawing the tabletop according to the markup (this is easy to do with an electric jigsaw).
3. Above the location of the radiator, preparing holes for air circulation. The recommended diameter is 36 mm, use a spade drill for work.
4. Putting the table top in place. Near the window profile, it is supported by bars, on the other hand - by perforated connectors. Checking the levelness of the installation with a building level. The tabletop should be firmly pressed against the bottom. window frame.
5. Installation of heavy improvised objects on the table to prevent deformation of the window sill after the sealant has hardened.
6. Filling voids with mounting foam with gaps for future expansion of the sealant (injection step 100-120 mm). Sealing joints with sealant (helium, preferably).
7. Installing the legs. Having cut off the desired length, insert plastic plugs from the bottom of the chrome tube. We fasten the upper part with self-tapping screws through the holes of the flange to the countertop.

Rice. 7. Scheme of a stationary built-in window sill table

To obtain additional rigidity, the countertop is pressed with standard fasteners in the area of ​​​​enclosing structures to the stops (bars and corners). frozen mounting foam must be plastered (or puttied) to prevent deformation. At the junction, you need to install a decorative corner made of plastic or metal.

Hinged structure installation instructions

How to make a table with a folding top from a window sill? Prepare a tabletop consisting of 2 parts - stationary and mounted on piano hinges. Folding legs will perfectly cope with the role of supports.

Rice. 8. 1 - window sill, 2 - hinged lid, 3 - holes in the lid, 4 - support bracket, 5 - piano hinge

Be guided by the following plan:

1. Landing on the hinges of the 2nd part of the tabletop.
2. Installation of the structure in the window opening.
3. Fitting the legs.

Rice. 9. Folding window sill table with figured top

• If the wide part of the countertop is mounted to an existing window sill, you should take care of harmonious combination colors, thicknesses and shapes.
• It is convenient to use the tabletop left over from the old table (or the side of the cabinet) as a hinged lid.

The mechanisms used for the folding design

There is far from one option on how to make a window sill table with a hinged lid. Familiarize yourself with them, choose the method that suits you.

• Convertible table with leg

This design hangs on hinges attached to the windowsill. The leg is substituted as a support, entering into deep hole under the tabletop. The advantage of the design is the location of the table as close to the wall as possible, simplicity and reliability.

The same design can be slightly improved by screwing the leg to the bottom of the table. Now it has a hinge at one end, and an emphasis at the other. The supporting part will be a piece of rail attached to the wall with self-tapping screws, or a notch. Alternatively, you can attach the leg to the wall, fixing it in the recess of the table.

Rice. 10. Folding tabletop with fixed leg

• Table with folding support

The stationary triangular support is attached in the same way as the table top, on the hinges. Laid aside, it can be fixed with a dowel plus recess, magnets or ball clasps.

Rice. 11. The triangle can be attached to the tabletop, but in this case, you need a glide

The design is reliable and beautiful, but not compact. For comparison: a table with a removable support protrudes 2-3 cm from the wall, and a table with a folding support 6-9 cm.

• Table on folding arms

The industry produces mechanical brackets in black and white or with chrome plating. One part of it is attached to the wall, the other to the countertop. When the tabletop is lifted, the bracket rotates 90° to lock into place. The table does not need hinges, they are implemented inside the bracket. To lower the tabletop, you need to pull it up or pull the lever.

Rice. 12. Table on brackets

• Mechanism on gas-filled shock absorbers

Gas cylinders from the back door of the Niva car can be used as a support for a folding table. Principle of operation: when folded, the table cover hangs on hinges, a cylinder filled with gas is hidden under it. The design is held vertically with a strap or latch.

To bring the table into working position, open the latch, then the gas will push up the piston, and with it the tabletop. The design is compact (cylinder diameter 18 mm), comfortable (opens in 3 seconds), simple.

Dissatisfaction with the interior of your apartment causes a desire for radical changes. But such revolutionary ideas usually end up with a typical renovation and the purchase of standard furniture. Thought goes according to ready-made banal solutions and the same boring and uncomfortable situation turns out.

To expand the space without redevelopment and significant material costs make interior items multifunctional. If the window sills in your apartment are clean decorative elements, you should think about transforming the window sill into a desk or kitchen worktop.

A desk instead of a window sill - a home office in miniature

Today, working from home is more relevant than ever. The productivity of a freelancer is significantly affected by the competent organization of the workplace. If due to small area apartment it is impossible to allocate space for a separate office, a desk-windowsill will be an excellent way out of the situation. A laptop, a cup of coffee and a favorite flower will fit on such a table. And the view of the street from the window will inspire bright ideas.

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The built-in countertop can be miniature in size and be equal to the length window sill. But if the size of the room allows, good decision is a countertop instead of a window sill, turning into a wide computer desk. Given that the room is narrow, the best option there will be a window sill desk, located the entire length of the wall on which the window is located. And to get a single ensemble, hang nearby bookshelves made of the same material as the countertop.

Table-windowsill in the nursery will save space for active games

Comfortable table in the children's room - a necessary item for a child of any age. Sitting behind him, the kids are happy to draw and make crafts. A comfortable place for students to perform homework is the key to successful learning. A bulky desk "eats up" too much space in the nursery. Therefore, pay attention to such an option as a window sill table in the nursery.

Thus, space will be freed up for outdoor games and there will be a place for studies and creativity. A wide selection of materials for the built-in countertop will decorate and enliven the interior of the nursery. A window sill table will be appropriate and in teenager's room. Such a design idea will appeal to a teenager.

Kitchen table built into the window sill - comfort and ergonomics at their best

Regardless of the size of the kitchen, usable area in this room is always sorely lacking. If redo kitchen window sill into the countertop, you get an additional work surface and comfortable spot for eating. It will be possible to take your time to have breakfast, enjoying the view of the street. And how useful an additional countertop is during the hot season of summer blanks!

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A table built into the window sill in the kitchen can be combined with working surface the rest of the furniture. This will visually expand the space and facilitate the work of the hostess. If the kitchen is tiny, to save space, give preference to a folding window sill table.

Window sill table - how to get around sharp corners

You can embed the countertop in the window sill yourself or turn to specialists. In any case, it is necessary to carefully approach the choice of material. Depending on the budget, type of room and the expected load for the manufacture of the table, instead of a window sill, use:

natural wood. Ideal for a window sill table in the living room. Solid wood table top - expensive pleasure but with proper care will last a long time.

Laminated board. This material is appropriate to use in the manufacture of countertops under the windowsill in the nursery. BUT wide selection textures and colors allows you to choose a design that is not discordant with the general style of the room.

Fake diamond. Will be indispensable in the kitchen. This is a relatively inexpensive and practical material.

The undoubted advantages of a window sill table include the presence of natural light. Daylight, flowing freely from the window, will allow you to work at the table without turning on the chandelier or table lamp.