Functional use of the window sill
Often the window sill is undeservedly left without attention. But it can become a beautiful and functional addition to the interior. For example, turn into a bookshelf, seating area or convenient storage system. We have collected a lot of creative and quite affordable ideas for any interior that will help you use the window sill wisely.
1. A place to read
Cozy place to read
Sometimes it’s nice to spend time reading your favorite book. Do not rush anywhere and do not fuss. It is best to sit by the window, since natural light is the most favorable for this process. And in this case, the windowsill will be the most suitable place..
2. Rest area
Rest zone
A wide strong window sill has every chance of becoming a comfortable seating area. At the same time, it is a good idea to equip the tabletop itself with a soft floor pillow and surround it with decorative brothers. In the cold season, a blanket or a fluffy skin will not be superfluous here..
The skin comes in handy during the cold season
Cozy place
Here you can forget about problems
3. Shelf for books
Shelf for books
If the window sill is not suitable for sitting, then it can be used for other purposes. For example, put books on it, and if there is no heating radiator below, then make comfortable shelves under the windowsill and put the entire book collection on them.
Storing books under the windowsill
4. Storage systems
Not only books can be stored under the windowsill. Small drawers will perfectly fit here, which can also be made by hand or ordered in a carpentry workshop. It is convenient to hide seasonal items, shoes, first aid kit, tools in them – everything that needs to be removed out of sight.
Great storage space
You can make such boxes to order
5. Workplace
Another way to functionally use a window sill is to equip a workplace on it. The standard width of the surface allows you to comfortably place a laptop, lamp, notepad and holder for pencils and pens on it. A chair for such a home office must be selected according to the height of the windowsill so that it is convenient to work behind it. If the table top is high, then it will be appropriate to choose a bar stool under it..
A bar stool is useful for a high windowsill
Enough space to sit at your laptop
Some window sills allow two people to work at the same tabletop
6. Space for a decorative display
When there are enough storage systems in the interior, there is a place for rest, reading and work, then the window sill is quite suitable for placing a decorative display. At any time of the year, it will be good to refresh the interior with freshly cut flowers, which can even be put in simple transparent jars or bottles..
Flowers will refresh the interior at any time of the year
The exposition will be located even on a narrow window sill
Flowers can be placed in transparent bottles and jars
7. Mini garden
Perhaps most often you can see indoor plants on the windowsill. To make the interior look more interesting, you can choose pots of a certain color, emphasize them or use them as additional color spots..
Indoor plants on the windowsill
Even a small vegetable garden can be placed on the windowsill. The best place for him is the kitchen. We have collected 20 of the most effective examples of how and where to place green decor.
