In a small apartment, it is quite difficult to organize the space in such a way that it is both comfortable and at the same time as functional as possible. How to use a windowsill to expand your home? With its help, you can significantly increase the usable area, without making any special efforts..
These window sill design ideas will help you manage the extra living space..
- Table top.
Using a windowsill as an additional work surface in your kitchen is a great idea. The standard window sill is removed and replaced with a countertop, which can be a continuation of the common work surface, or be separated from it. Often a sink is mounted in the countertop near the window – excellent lighting “clean” zones and additional bonuses in the form of the opportunity to admire the view from the window while washing dishes make this option quite popular.
- Table.
The idea of decorating a windowsill as a dining table will come in handy in a very small kitchen, where there is no place for an ordinary table. In this case, you can also replace the standard window sill with a typical countertop, but you can also use an unusual design of the window sill, for example, making it from natural stone or typing from hardwood boards.
- Cupboard.
It is reasonable to use a window sill as a cabinet in cases where there is very little space in the apartment. Of course, the storage system is under the window sill, not above it. There are drawers or shelves where you can store both kitchen utensils and other things. Such a cabinet, for example, can serve as a library.
- Workplace.
If the width of the wall is sufficient (at least 50 cm), an interesting idea for decorating the window sill can be to transform it into a desk. The space underneath can be used for arranging pedestals and drawers necessary for comfortable work. The main condition is the ability to place on “table” computer and lamp to illuminate the workplace.
- Winter Garden.
Designing the windowsill as a green oasis will help purify the air, especially in the kitchen. It will allow you to maintain the necessary humidity, and at the same time will serve as an element of eco-design that is fashionable today. Growing spicy greens on the windowsill will be beneficial not only for the eye, but also for the stomach.
- Recreation.
Need an extra place to stay? Make a sofa under the window. In this case, the design of the window sill may resemble a street bench, on which pillows are placed for seating comfort. An important condition: the height of such a window sill should not be more than 50 cm from the floor, and the width should not be less than 60 cm.
- Pets’ corner.
You can use the windowsill as a living corner by placing a house for a cat or dog, or a cage with a hamster or parrot on it..
