In every modern apartment there is a window sill, not just one. Using the space of the window sill is a very personal matter, but it turns out the window sill can be used as an additional work area, recreation area or equiped for storage of things. Moreover, various materials for making a window sill allow this to be done successfully and stylishly with your own hands.
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Status "window sill"
In addition to the main function of the window sill - heat savings in the apartment and protection from external influences outside the window, the sill is endowed with potential opportunities for interior design.
The status of the window sill, like the traditional location of indoor flowers and various things, can be successfully replaced with a more rational and practical option. Perhaps, therefore, in the interior of a modern apartment or house, the window sill plays an important role. Agree that the creation of a new workplace on an ordinary window sill has not harmed anyone yet.
But how stylish and attractive is the sill now. How to try to use the space of the windowsill in the interior?
Types and materials for the manufacture of window sills
According to the material of manufacture, the sills are divided into two essential types: monomaterial and composite.
Monomaterials include window sills made of: wood, granite, marble and artificial stone. The composite kind of window sills by the type of decorative coating, in turn, is divided into two groups: a board and a film.
Traditional wooden window sills gradually give way to products:
• from polyvinyl chloride
• laminated with MDF boards
• made of natural or artificial stone
• High-strength composite materials.
Window sills made of these materials are distinguished by a presentable appearance, simple maintenance and operation. Attractive surfaces do not have cellular pores used to accumulate bacteria. Windowsills made of polyvinyl chloride are durable and have good heat insulating qualities. Care for such materials is simple, they are cleaned and cleaned with ordinary cleaning agents that do not break or damage the surface.
plastic
All kinds of plastic window sills are joined by a multi-chamber design, similar to PVC window profiles. The front side of the plastic window sill is decorated to any known structure. The top layer is a protective coating, preventing unwanted sunlight, as well as moisture and dust.
laminated
MDF laminate slabs are made of particle board with a thickness of up to 2.2 cm and a length of up to 3 m. Technologically, in the manufacture of window sills of this type, the lamination process is mandatory. Exceptional laminate coatings are capable of withstanding mechanical stress and increased humidity.
Such a surface reinforcement and a price affordable for the consumer make the use of window sills the most in demand in this segment. In addition, the ability to choose the desired color of the window sill in the interior, provided the laminated window sills further popularity.
from natural and artificial stone
Window sills, made of natural or artificial stone, distinguish strength and impeccable cleanliness. The material does not accumulate dust and contaminants, it practically does not degrade and does not change color under the influence of UV rays. Natural qualities of natural stone allow products to serve a long time, perfectly fit into the most refined and complex interior.
Recall that the performance characteristics of window sills made of stone, and this is hardness, bending strength, not inferior to the characteristics of natural stone.
window sills of composite materials
Window sills made of composite materials have two components: a base material and a coating. Wood-polymer sills made of composite materials successfully combine the natural properties of wood and plastic.
This allows to improve the mechanical and physical properties of the sill surface. Windowsills made of composite materials in the base and coating do not contain lead stabilizers and are an environmentally friendly element.
Options for using a window sill
window sill as an additional work area
The most popular option for using a window sill is to use it as a work area. The first who discovered the option of using a window sill were practical housewives, who were frying cutlets, squinted at the vacant space of the kitchen.
Question: "And why not use this element of interior more rationally?", Was quickly resolved in favor of the location of the sill top. Moreover, the costly variant of arranging the working area with the necessary transfer of the sink was not entirely successful. It was necessary to change the location of water supply and sewerage.
Therefore, the sill simply was a continuation of the countertop, if it coincides with it in height. In order to turn a window sill into an additional work area in the nursery, study or living room, height adjustment is not necessary. But a well-located working area in front of the window will provide natural light and a lot of positive emotions when examining tree branches and a neighbor's house.
windowsill as a rest area
The magical appeal of the window sill is inherent not only for romantic natures, cats and teenagers. Sometimes you just want to sit on the windowsill and dream. It turns out that the window sill is simply designed for rest. The only thing to think about is the height of the window sill above the floor.
If the sill has a significant height, then it is necessary to get stuck, climbing to such a resting place.
Moreover, the justified width of the window sill should not be less than 50 cm, otherwise it's impossible to sit on the windowsill.
A wide window sill in the interior always has a lot of advantages over a narrow window sill. Especially if there is a bay window with a wide window sill. To create a rest area on the window sill for the bay window, you will have to make many measurements and sketches. Therefore, the window sills for bay windows are made according to special designs, taking into account the curvilinear shape and material of manufacture.
An excellent material for the window sill is an artificial stone. First, the manufacture or purchase of a sill made of artificial stone will cost much less than a natural stone. But the attractive appearance and strength of the sill made of artificial stone does not differ from the windowsill made of natural stone.
However, the potential features of the windowsill when creating interior elements with these options are not limited. Perhaps, in the near future a bold design idea will bring to the world something else interesting.
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