The first thing that catches your eye when you enterroom - window and window sill. This is the brightest corner in the room, and the mood of the room itself depends on how it looks, how the light falling on its surface is refracted. The material, shape and size of the window sill can accentuate the window opening or make it become one with the wall. The design of the window sill can become the highlight that will bring uniqueness and individuality to the overall design of the room. Before you start arranging it, you should think about what style to use, where to place accents, what to pay attention to.
Before transforming a window sill, you should seriously think about the future style of the room.
Organization of space in the window area
Even the most daring fantasies when decorating a window sill do not require much investment, the main thing is to have a great desire and an idea of how it should look in the end.
To decorate the windowsill, putfresh flowers in multi-colored bottles and vases. Most often, indoor plants are used, thanks to which the windowsill turns into a mini-greenhouse. A green "island" brings a touch of freshness to the room, helps to feel unity with living nature. Different plants are used: large and small, flowering or simply green. When choosing, only the taste and desire of the residents are taken into account. A large role is given to flower pots. You can focus on both beautiful unusual flowerpots and rare plants. Compositions of different plants of the same species in a single pot look interesting. If you do not want to take care of perennials, you can put one or more vases with fresh flowers on the windowsill. Decorators use compositions of several multi-colored vases and glass bottles in their practice. The greatest effect is achieved on sunny days, when bright light passes through multi-colored glass and paints the room with intricate patterns. Return to the table of contents</a>
Every window sill wants to be transformed
You can also decorate the window sill in a more practical way,by arranging a wonderful place to relax on it. The main condition for this is that the surface can withstand heavy loads, the height was no more than 600 mm, and the width was not less than 500 mm. It is pleasant to spend a warm evening on a comfortable bench with pillows. A soft blanket, a mattress and pillows - that's all that will be needed. First of all, children will like this idea, since they will have an additional place to play. The space under the bench can also be used. There is always a shortage of cabinets, drawers, shelves in the house, so an additional chest of drawers will come in handy. You can store toys, things, books there.
The window sill can be converted into a writing desktable, which will significantly expand the space of the room. If the width of the wall allows, the window sill can be converted into a desk. Drawers and cabinets are placed under it, in which various small items necessary for work are stored. To equip such a workplace, you will need a large tabletop. It can be made of solid wood, artificial stone or another material. This design technique has several advantages. A window sill used in this way will free up additional space and gain access to natural light. The height of the chair should be adjustable so that both large and small family members can use the table. A similar technique can be used in the bedroom. The space under the window can be equipped as a ladies' dressing table. To do this, you do not need to increase its area, it is enough to put a comfortable pouf or chair next to it. If the height of the window sill is much higher than the table, the space around the window can be transformed into a single study area, which has a table and shelves for books and papers. Family photos and favorite trinkets can be placed on some shelves. This will add coziness to the environment and will lift your spirits with pleasant memories. Return to contents</a>
Another look at the window
To calmly watch children on the street, do notwhen taking a break from work, install the sink near the window. A converted window sill in the kitchen is a real find for a housewife who spends most of her time doing household chores. If the kitchen window sill is located at a height of 800-900 mm from the floor, it can be used as a common countertop for the kitchen set. Many housewives dream of having a sink near the window. This will allow you to watch your children playing outside while cooking and washing dishes. A high and wide window sill will be a great bar counter or a small table for morning tea. This is especially convenient in small kitchens, where every centimeter of space counts. Return to contents</a>
Materials for window sill
The window sill is an active element in the formation of the interior.
A window sill made of wood will doto any interior. Wood remains the traditional material for it. A wooden window sill can complement a variety of styles: country, ethnic, classic, loft, modern and many designer ones. Wood is easy to process, so recessed areas for flower pots or shelves can be made on the surface. Multi-level wooden window sills are increasingly preferred. Natural stone and marble are also used to make window sills. They can add beauty and nobility to various interiors. The entire window sill or individual parts can be made of marble. Plastic is most often used to make modern window sills. You don’t need to think that this is a boring and uninteresting material. Manufacturers offer a lot of interesting and unusual solutions. The material itself can become a decoration. Plastic can imitate a wooden, metal or glass surface. You can often find more exotic design options: stone, shells, volcanic lava, meteorite and resin. If the window sill remains free, airbrushing or 3-D graphics can be used in its design. These modern techniques allow you to create three-dimensional images on surfaces. Vinyl stickers will help not only to decorate, but also to hide the flaws of the window sill. They can be glued to painted or whitewashed surfaces. You can look for interesting solutions when using different colors, deviating from traditional shades. For example, a soft grassy color of the window sill will look good in a room with green walls, ivory with brown accents will harmoniously fit into a room decorated in coffee tones.
