Interesting ideas for the window sill table in the interior of the room

For owners of small apartments, the problem of using space as rationally as possible is always relevant. That is why window sills equipped as a table began to be so popular.

A window sill table can make the space under the window very useful

Pros and cons of a window sill table in a room

This design has several advantages:

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

The disadvantages include:

1. Heat exchange disturbance in the room. This can be fixed 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. The lighting is too bright when the windows exit to the south side. This problem can be solved by installing blinds, short or roller blinds.

To decorate the holes, you can choose a plastic ventilation grill

Options for the functionality of room sill tables

You can turn a window sill into a table in any room with windows. Wherein. Depending on the room and purpose, the countertops will be distinguished by the shape and material of manufacture.

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

To store accessories

This option is suitable for implementation in the bedroom. So, the windowsill can be turned into a dressing table with places for storing accessories. And under the surface you can place drawers for storing bedding.

Sill table as an addition to a well-thought-out storage system in the bedroom

Workplace

The workplace is the most popular way to use the windowsill. For such a countertop, the presence of transforming mechanisms and height adjustment is not required. The space under the table is used to place cupboards and shelves for storage. In addition, they also act as additional support.

A desktop from boards is a great idea for self-production

In the office or children's room, the countertop instead of the windowsill will free up additional space for a sofa or outdoor games.

A window sill going 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 particleboard. Their main advantage is low cost. Moreover, their surface can be glossy, semi-matt or matte, and the top cover imitates stone, wood or tile. To protect against moisture, countertops are sealed or laminated. However, in places with high humidity, tables made of these materials should not be used.
  

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

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

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

• A rock. This material has high performance, 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 need additional support.
  

  Artificial stone countertops are much lighter and more practical

In the case of using artificial stone, such a problem will not arise, since it is much easier. 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 coated with a film that simulates wood or stone. Plastic construction is lightweight and high rigidity, as well as easy to operate.
  

  White plastic countertop fits perfectly into the interior of your home office in a minimalist style

Types of countertops

The choice of countertops depends on the size of the room and the distribution of functional areas. At the same time, the variability of designs is quite high.

Corner table-sill - a suitable solution for the organization of the working area in the student’s room

Monolithic

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

The countertop integrated into the kitchen can serve as an additional work surface or as a small tea table

Folding window sill

This is a transformer-sill, which allows you to free up additional space. Usually it is made of wood, MDF or chipboard, as other materials are poorly suited for execution due to its gravity or, on the contrary, fragility.

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

Retractable window sill

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

An extra retractable worktop comes in handy in a small kitchen

Design of window sills under the room interior

A wide table-sill made of natural wood in the room of the loft style

Modern

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

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

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

A fairly simple but very stylish table with a glass top

Classical

For a table in this style, natural materials are suitable - stone or wood.It should have a simple and correct geometry, which will look appropriate in the general 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, for example, an elegant sconce.

Table sill with polished surface in a classic style room

The colors in such a room should be gentle, but jubilant: mother of pearl pink, enamel blue, lilac, vanilla. The main source of illumination - a chandelier - is made of crystal or thin glass. In the design of the window opening, you can use stucco molding. Instead of blinds, preference should be given to short Roman-style curtains. Also near the tabletop you can hang a mirror in a large beautiful frame.

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

Minimalism

The essence of the style is simplicity and lapidarity of the environment with a minimal amount of decor elements. Therefore, a table in this style should have simple, clear forms. It is better to opt for natural wood, using its texture as the only decoration.

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

Lighting should be made multi-level using separate luminaires for the working surface. At the same time, curtains are good for curtains, which, when raised, will transmit a lot of light.

Art Deco

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

Stylish ivory countertop in girl's room

Grunge

For this style, a table made of bleached wood with artificial scuffs is suitable. Instead of wallpaper - naked brickwork or sheathing with natural boards. Fabrics for short curtains should be chosen natural and unpretentious, without large patterns and prints.

A thick tabletop made of solid wood looks very luxurious

The table can be decorated with wrought or primitive animal figures, and a retro poster can be hung above it.

Scandinavian

An elegant table in this style should be made of natural materials, light wood or stone. The walls next to it are painted with cream, linen, non-forget-me-not paint or sheathed with wooden panels.

In the Scandinavian interior, the table-sill can be wooden or pure white

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

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

In the kitchen-living room, the table-sill may well serve as a bar

A sill-countertop 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 for such a table to serve for a long time, it’s worthwhile to approach its creation with all responsibility.

Video: Table windowsill in the interior of a small apartment

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

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