Design examples of a window sill for a children's room

Modern apartments are often small-sized, and require a careful and creative approach to the arrangement. It makes no sense to clutter up the rooms thoughtlessly, depriving the space of precious free meters. If you have to squeeze between furniture, then the room becomes uncomfortable and untidy, piles of pressure and oppress. This is especially true of the children's room: here the child needs space and personal space, comfort and coziness. Therefore, if there is not enough space in the room, an excellent solution for saving space is the children's window sill table: a modern idea that has already been reflected in many apartments and houses.

A table instead of a windowsill is an original solution that allows you to organize a full-fledged place to study, even in a small children's room

The combination of the windowsill and the table significantly saves space, makes the room modern and original and allows you to use the space as competently as possible, without piling up. Plus it's easy to implement!

Pros and cons of a window sill table in a children's room

The window sill in the nursery is a very modern and rather non-standard solution. You will not find such a decision in every house, because many still got used to the fact that the table is a table, it has four legs and a tabletop, it can be placed anywhere in the room and, if desired, rearranged to another corner. But the desk, combined with the windowsill, is quite new and unusual.

The main advantage of the window sill table is to save space, which is usually empty in this part of the room

But such an idea has a number of advantages:

1. This solution can significantly save space. It is very important if the apartment is small-sized, and the children's room is small.
2. It looks creative and stylish. Do you want the room of your beloved child to be stylish, modern and beautiful? This is a great solution to emphasize a stylish and modern design.
3. A desk near the window is its only correct location. The light from the window falls on a book or notebook so that reading, writing, studying, even for several hours, will not damage your eyes.
4. The window sill table can be made wide and spacious, it will be convenient not only to study on it, but also to create, draw, dream, play!
5. This is beneficial: you can even create a structure with your own hands, and buying a ready-made full-fledged table is much more expensive.

As for the minuses, it is only one: the design is solid. If you change your mind, the child will grow up, and you want to change the size of the table, or move - this will be problematic. But if you plan to create a table once for years, then this is a great solution!

Natural light is an important advantage that allows you to sit at the table during the day without wasting electricity and crippling children's eyesight.

The idea of ​​combining a desk with a windowsill should appeal to owners of small apartments or a family with several children of school age

Varieties of designs

A modern window-sill in a children's room or a teenager's room can have different dimensions and design. In general, the types of structures can be divided into three categories: from the window, from the cabinet or from the wall.This means that the table-sill can be mounted either to the wall or to the window. There are also mixed options.

The design of the countertops by the window depends on the overall interior of the room and personal preferences

From the window

In fact, this is a table in the form of a windowsill, in the literal sense of this expression. At the same time, the window sill itself is dismantled, and a wider and deeper one, made of more durable material, is installed in its place (plastic is used quite rarely and is not the best option for a desk).

The photo shows an example of integrating a window sill into a fairly wide desk

Look at the options for a window-sill table in a modern children's room in numerous photos: you will see that this is always a great solution. It can be small and light, or more massive, with drawers. It is appropriate to build additional shelves in the slopes of the window, to maximize the use of space.

If desired, the window sill can be expanded to the entire wall and add cabinets under it, resulting in a full-fledged desk

Do not forget about lighting, because in the dark the window will be closed by a curtain, and the child will be engaged in lessons or creativity. It is better to use a desk lamp or mount the light on a wall or slope on the left.

With wardrobe

For a small room, it is appropriate to combine and combine furniture. A cupboard is an excellent item in which you can embed a child’s desk.

A desk-window sill equipped with bedside tables or shelves will become a convenient place for classes

What does it look like? This is a large, full-fledged wardrobe with various compartments: a large closet for clothes, open shelves, shelves for books and toys. And as one of the compartments there will be a working space: a built-in small table with empty space at the bottom (for comfortable sitting). It is very convenient and looks original!

Symmetrical arrangement of cabinets in a children's room with a desk instead of a window sill

Such a cabinet-table can be made to order. This is a great option, since you can choose the height of the table for the height and individual characteristics of the child, as well as take into account the dimensions of the room and the specific place where the structure will stand. Such a cabinet may be angular.

Other

The built-in desk can go from the wall or have a mixed design: go from the window and continue in breadth, partially occupying the wall. If two children live in a room, this is a great option: you can make a large table without taking up a lot of space and significantly saving it.

Window sill in a room for two children - the best solution for organizing space

By the way, such a table can be retractable or folding. This is not difficult to implement from a technical point of view, and the space savings are enormous! In addition, so the child will be accustomed to always remove from the table after working behind him, and this is a useful skill for the future.

Materials for the manufacture of sill tables

What are windowsill tables made of? In fact, from the same materials as conventional desks in the nursery. The most popular is natural wood, chipboard and other strong, durable and inexpensive materials.

Each of the materials used has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Natural wood

One minus is an expensive option. Otherwise, only pluses. Natural wood can not be compared with anything in quality and durability. Given the fact that the table is constantly at the window and in the sun, it should be of high quality so as not to “fade” under the sun's rays. So a natural tree with a good coating is an ideal option.

In the countertop, you need to make holes for air circulation

It is also so beautiful! No synthetic material can compare with the texture and shade of natural wood.

Chipboard

Chipboard - a mega-popular material for the manufacture of furniture. Because this material is much cheaper than natural wood, while it is quite lightweight, practical, strong and reliable. Particleboard tables have a beautiful finish and look exactly like real wood furniture.

Chipboard worktop can be glued with a durable film under a stone or wood

A chipboard table can be bright, not necessarily a shade of wood. For example, for a bright room, you can choose a yellow, pink or bright blue table, it will be beautiful. And the child will like it! Or vice versa - a white table for a bright and tender children's room.

A compact version of the window sill table in a modern style

Other

In addition to natural wood and chipboard, plastic and polymeric materials are used for the manufacture of writing sill tables. This is a cheaper material, but it does not differ in the same quality and durability as wood furniture and chipboard. When choosing plastic furniture, it should be remembered that some types of plastics are toxic and harmful to children, so you should only buy from a good manufacturer.

PVC countertops are inexpensive materials. Despite this, the design lasts quite a long time and creates a single composition with the slopes of a plastic window

In addition to chipboard, an MDF plate is used. It is heavier, but at the same time very strong and durable, and thanks to its beautiful cover, the table will be bright and modern. MDF is stronger than chipboard, this material is more durable, and you can also disassemble and assemble such furniture (re-screw the screws), which cannot be said about chipboard furniture. But the price of MDF is much higher.

MDF worktops have an unlimited number of colors and textures

Color picker

What color should the table be? It's a matter of taste. It is important that it harmoniously fits into the overall interior of the nursery and be an integral part of the overall ensemble. The basic principles of color selection are as follows:

• For a nursery made in gentle calm colors, choose a white table or a shade of sand, ivory, beige. It should be light and combined with other furniture, carpet, walls, curtains. Let it not match color to color (so that there is no blur effect), but it falls into the gamut of the palette.
  

  Comfortable workplace - windowsill turning into a white table

• If the nursery is bright and colorful, then the table should be in gamut. But you do not need to make it too bright or colorful - it will be difficult to work for it.
  

  Yellow table-sill in tone pillows and Roman curtain

• The countertop should match the color of other furniture, for example, with a closet or shelf. Well, if all the wooden furniture is made of one material, it will look very harmonious.
  

  When making to order, it is better to immediately make a complete set of furniture

• Furniture shade and texture of natural wood always looks good, regardless of the design and scale of the room. So choose wooden furniture in a natural shade - not too dark and not too light - and you will not lose.
  

  The dark wooden table top looks very stylish against the background of white furniture

Photos of the interior of the nursery with a table-sill

Numerous photos of ready-made solutions will facilitate your choice, inspire and help make a decision. See how designers decorate children's rooms using sill tables in a variety of solutions: in small and large rooms, in a bright and delicate design. These examples will help you find your original option!

A table flowing into the windowsill of a bay window in the stylish room of a teenage boy

Wooden worktop - a universal solution that will fit into the interior of any style

The most durable will be a table made of hard wood, for example, oak

The tabletop width is selected based on individual preference and free space.

Window decoration over the workplace is selected depending on the overall interior. Practical roller blinds are a good choice.

Remember that the main thing is not high cost, but the safety of the material, the simplicity and functionality of the design, and the convenience for the child. And by connecting imagination, you can create a unique interior solution, and even the smallest nursery will be comfortable, cozy and uniquely beautiful!

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