Window sill-countertop in the room: desktop, options along the window, photo of ideas

For owners of small apartments, the problem of using space as efficiently as possible is always relevant. That is why window sills equipped as a table began to enjoy such popularity.

The window sill table can make the space under the window very useful.

Pros and cons of a window sill table in the room

This design has several advantages:

1. Excellent natural illumination of the workplace.
2. Additional comfort due to heating during the cold season.
3. The ability to install in any convenient place, including a corner.
4. Convenience of keeping windows clean.
5. Freeing up additional space.

The disadvantages include:

1. Violation of heat transfer in the room. This can be corrected by creating holes in the place of the countertop where the battery is located. There are also other options: move the radiator to the side or use the "warm floor" heating system.
2. Too bright lighting when the windows exit to the south side. This problem can be solved by installing blinds, short or roller blinds.

To decorate the hole, you can pick up a plastic ventilation grill

Options for the functionality of table-sills for the room

You can turn a window sill into a table in any room where there are windows. Wherein. depending on the room and purpose, countertops will differ in shape and material of manufacture.

Girl's room with a comfortable corner table-window sill made of acrylic glass

For storing accessories

This option is suitable for implementation in the bedroom. So, the window sill can be turned into a dressing table with storage space for accessories. And under the surface, you can place boxes for storing bed linen.

Sill table as a complement to the smart storage system in the bedroom

Workplace

The workplace is the most popular way to use a windowsill. For such a table top, no transforming mechanisms and height adjustment are required. The space under the table is used to accommodate side tables and storage shelves. In addition, they also act as additional support.

A desk made of boards is a great idea for DIY

In an office or a children's room, a tabletop instead of a window sill will free up additional space for placing a sofa or outdoor games.

A window sill that turns into a desk will become a comfortable workplace for a school-age child

Table materials

The choice of material should be based not only on external data and personal preferences, but also on operational properties.

• MDF and chipboard. Their main advantage is low cost. Moreover, their surface can be glossy, semi-matte or matte, and the top cover imitates stone, wood or tiles. To protect against moisture, the countertops are covered with a sealant or laminated. However, in places with high humidity, it is better not to use tables made of these materials.
  

  MDF countertop will be appropriate in the living room or bedroom, where the material is not threatened by high humidity or high temperature

• Natural wood. Solid pine, oak, ash, beech and other species can be used. This material has rather high decorative qualities, especially if the wood retains its natural structure. The tree is sensitive to moisture and requires careful maintenance.
  

  The wooden surface is perfect for decorating a workplace in front of the window of a private house

• A rock. This material has high performance characteristics as well as a very attractive appearance. However, if the stone is natural, then it has a fairly significant weight, and therefore the table will require additional supports.
  

  Artificial stone countertops are much lighter and more practical

In the case of using an artificial stone, this problem will not arise, since it is much lighter. In addition, this material is resistant to detergents, moisture and mechanical damage. Also, its appearance can imitate many natural materials.

• PVC. It is a hard or foamed plastic covered with a film imitating wood or stone. The plastic structure is lightweight, high rigidity, and easy to operate.
  

  White plastic countertop will perfectly fit into the interior of a home office in a minimalist style

Types of countertops

The choice of countertop depends on the area of ​​the room and the distribution of functional areas. At the same time, the design variability is quite high.

Corner table-window sill - a suitable solution for organizing a working area in a student's room

Monolithic

This option is suitable for any interior. For the most complete use of the space by the window, you can stretch the countertop from wall to wall in the room, expanding the working area. Under the table itself, it is worth installing several drawers or shelves.

The worktop integrated into the kitchen set can serve as an additional work surface or as a small table for tea drinking

Window sill with folding table

This is a transforming window sill that allows you to free up additional space. Usually it is made of wood, MDF or chipboard, since other materials are poorly suited for execution due to their severity or, on the contrary, fragility.

A folding table will be relevant when the need for it arises only occasionally

Window sill with pull-out table top

The bottom of this tabletop rolls up under the windowsill. Such a table-window sill will be optimal in a teenager's room, because the child alternately needs space for classes and games. Also, this design can be used in the kitchen, as a dining table.

An additional pull-out worktop will come in handy in a small kitchen

Design of window sills-countertops for the interior of the room

Wide window sill table made of natural wood in a loft-style room

Modern

A table in this style should have a simple and concise shape, as well as be long and wide enough. Style implies the presence of a lot of light, and therefore it is best to opt for roller blinds, which should be raised most of the time.

The window sill table will save space in the children's room

For a modern style, there are no clear boundaries, and therefore it is allowed to combine solutions of different directions, for example, columns and brick walls.

Quite simple but very stylish side table with glass top

Classical

For a table in this style, natural materials are suitable - stone or wood. It must have a simple and correct geometry that will look appropriate in the overall interior of the room. As a decoration on its lateral side, you can start carving with gilding. You should also equip the table with a separate light source, such as an elegant wall lamp.

Sill table with polished surface in a classic style room

Colors in such a room should be delicate but jubilant: pearl pink, enamel blue, lilac, vanilla. The main source of lighting - a chandelier - is made of crystal or thin glass. You can use stucco in the design of the window opening. Instead of blinds, you should give preference to short curtains in the Roman style. You can also hang a mirror in a large beautiful frame near the table top.

Interesting boudoir structure in front of the window of a teenage girl's room

Minimalism

The essence of the style lies in the simplicity and lapidarity of the furnishings with a minimum of decorative elements. Therefore, a table in this style should have simple clear shapes. It is better to opt for natural wood, using its texture as the only decoration.

The low-lying table-window sill will successfully replace the bedside table in the bedroom

Lighting should be multi-level using separate work surface fixtures. At the same time, roller blinds are well suited as curtains, which, when raised, will allow a lot of light to pass through.

Art Deco

A worktop in this style should have a shiny surface, such as lacquered wood. Interspersed with rare materials, such as ivory, are also allowed in its design. At the same time, the contrast can be manifested in a combination of the colors of curtains, mainly short ones, and souvenirs on the table. Wallpaper next to the table should have geometric patterns, set off by an unusual-shaped mirror, as well as a number of lamps.

Stylish ivory tabletop in the girl's room

Grunge

A whitewashed wood table with faux scuffs will work for this style. Instead of wallpaper - exposed brickwork or cladding with natural boards. Fabrics for short curtains should be natural and unpretentious, without large patterns and prints.

Thick solid wood worktop looks very luxurious

The table can be decorated with forged or primitive animal figurines, and a retro poster can be hung over it.

Scandinavian

An elegant table in this style should be made of natural materials, light wood or stone. The walls nearby are covered with creamy, linen, forget-me-not color paint or sheathed with wooden panels.

In a Scandinavian interior, the window sill table can be wooden or pure white.

It is optimal if the room, decorated in a Scandinavian style, faces the south side, because it needs an excess of light. Instead of thick curtains, it is worth hanging short translucent curtains or roller shutters on the window.

The window sill table can perform a variety of functions, for example, serve as a desk

In the kitchen-living room, the window sill table may well play the role of a bar counter

The countertop window sill is a very convenient and stylish solution for small rooms, which allows not only to save space, but also to create a beautiful and unique part of the interior. And in order for such a table to serve for a long time, it is worth approaching its creation with all responsibility.

Video: Window sill table in the interior of a small apartment

Photos of examples of the interior of a room with a window sill-countertop

For a better idea of ​​how this or that version of the table looks in different styles, you can see the photos.