In addition, the installation of a table - window sill does not require long time costs and large financial investments.
What is the convenience of a window sill-countertop
The idea to turn a window sill into a working area is applicable to any room: kitchen, bedroom, office, nursery.
Such a table will be actively used not only by schoolchildren or students, but also by other people whose work requires direct sitting at the table.
This piece of furniture has a number of undeniable advantages:
High illumination. The use of a table lamp is required much less frequently, mainly at night. However, if the windows face the sunny side, you will need to equip them with blinds.
Heat source, comfortable for feet. The radiator of the heating system, located under the window space, does not interfere with the location of the legs, while warming in the cold season. For convenience, you can build a special stand.
Saving free space, which, as a rule, in modern apartments and so too little.
With your own ideas or design solutions it is possible to translate the most unconventional ideas into reality, while as a result you get not just a window-sill table, but a functional object that is a kind of interior decoration and at the same time retains its intended purpose.
Materials for the manufacture of a table-windowsill
To create a countertop, they mainly use the same materials as for a regular window sill. They differ only in dimensions: the table requires a wider plate.
For the manufacture of a multifunctional window sill are suitable:
- laminated chipboard / MDF panels;
- natural wood or stone;
- acrylic.
During repairs in an apartment, the question often arises of how to make the room the most functional and comfortable. A good solution in this situation would be to use table instead of window sill in the room. This replacement is becoming more and more popular and will bring a fresh flow and coziness to your room.
The role of the window sill in the house is often underestimated.
When you need to make the most of the space in a small kitchen or any other room, a window sill table will do you an invaluable service.
The peculiarity of this design is that it consists of a window sill turning into a table. In this case, the window sill, as such, is absent, connecting to the table and performing its functions.
We can say that this is an "elongated window sill."
Wherever you arrange it, it will help save space, allow you to conveniently use daylight and make the interior more interesting.
Using a table built into the windowsill, the window opening is often equipped with additional shelves and cabinets. Then this design, and the space near the window turns into a real workplace illuminated by natural sunlight.
Modern window sills allow you to use them as a desk.
A small upgrade that does not require major temporary and financial costs, will make it convenient and functional.
Kinds
There are several types of this design, depending on what material was chosen for its base.
Where to use
A table built into the window sill will look good in any room, whether it is a nursery, a kitchen, or an office.Let's look at a few examples of how this innovation can be used.
- Children's. A good solution for a student or teenager. A window sill as a desk in this room will save space and good lighting child's work area.
Window sill table in the nursery - perfect solution to save space, especially if you have more than one child.
The illumination of such a design is not only greater, but also much better, which is very important for schoolchildren, students and other people working at a table at home.
- Living room. Window sill table in the room , where the whole family gathers and welcomes guests, will serve as a convenient assistant (you can put drinks or snacks on it), as well as give the interior coziness and an unusual look.
You can create not just an ordinary window sill-table, but interesting object that will decorate the room.
- Kitchen. practical option for a small room. A window sill that turns into a table in the kitchen will help you make the most of all the space.
If you use the window sill as a worktop, then you can do without artificial lighting without harming your eyes.
- Study.Desk windowsill for the office will create a fresh environment, and improve productivity by periodically switching to the view from the window.
A table lamp is needed extremely rarely and only in the dark.
Very much attention should be paid to the quality of the material of the window sill-countertop.
Advantages and disadvantages
To finally decide whether to make a table, or leave the window sill in its original form, consider all the advantages and disadvantages of this design.
Tabletop-sill with an incredible view from the window.
Advantages:
- Space saving;
- Created modern look rooms;
- Good lighting (especially useful for the work area).
Have breakfast at the dining table-windowsill, enjoying the vista that opens up.
Disadvantages:
- Circulation is disturbed warm air in the room during the operation of heating devices located under the table;
- Excessive lighting in clear weather;
- Inability to use long curtains(which is not always good for the living room).
Organize your windowsill desk by drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature before your eyes.
No matter you want to place window sill table in the nursery , living room or kitchen should pay attention to the following criteria.
- Material. In the nursery, it is better to select functional and easy-to-care material.
For desk better fit Chipboard or natural wood.
- The size. One of the important parameters. To avoid problems with installation, you should make accurate measurements.
If this is a desk, then you need to calculate the parameters in such a way that it is convenient to work.
- Quality. Be sure to consult with the seller during the purchase and ask for all the documents for this design, which will indicate the manufacturer and the exact composition.
Make sure the firm you choose is environmentally friendly pure material that does not emit harmful substances into the air.
If you decide to install the window sill table yourself, pay attention to the following factors.
- Set of tools. You can not do without self-tapping screws, polyurethane foam, sealant, bar, perforated mounting profile, drill, building level.
Do-it-yourself window sill installation.
- Be sure to check the accuracy of the installation of the countertop (especially if you are installing).
It should be at a 90 degree angle to the floor.
- It is advisable to make holes in the countertop (if there are none) so as not to disturb the air circulation in the room.
However, it is better to entrust the installation of the structure to professionals in order to avoid various damage to the structure and the window sill during its removal.
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The writing table is an integral part of the children's room. It is necessary as an attribute of personal space and a place to do homework. It is best to place it near the window, because it is a source of natural light. Also, this location will be a good option if you want to make the most of usable area rooms.
Location features
Choosing a place for a desk is one of the important points in planning a children's room. Some parents prefer to place such furniture against the wall. This option is convenient because working surface you can arrange a large number of hanging shelves for books and stationery. This solution will ensure the unloading of the table itself, but with this arrangement, the free space of the room is significantly reduced.
For the smallest bedroom good decision will be near the window. With this table you can replace the window sill and significantly increase usable space. In the children's room there will be more space for games and relaxation.
Important Points
Modern manufacturers children's furniture offer various options tables for both one and two children, as everyone needs their own place where school supplies and other personal items will be located. Remember that in addition to textbooks and notebooks, the child needs space for a briefcase. A good solution would be to have special hooks or shelves under the table.
When placing the child’s workplace by the window, be sure to check all window fittings for serviceability:
- windows should not blow;
- the possibility of ventilation is necessary;
- mechanisms must prevent accidental opening of windows.
The next point is the batteries. Most often they are located in this part of the room. Consider their location when installing furniture, try not to block the heating places, the temperature in the room during the cold season will depend on this. If there are no other installation options, then use special protective partitions under the table so that the heating of the apartment does not interfere with the student doing his own business.
If the bedroom is small, then you should not buy a table with shelves and drawers. Such a modification will visually load the place near the window. To ease the load will help products that have thin metal legs or two flat wooden poles along the edges. This design simplifies cleaning under furniture and leaves the right to choose a place to sit, which tables with side tables do not have.
For two children
When two children occupy one common room, necessary Special attention make room for study. Both children must have the same space, number of shelves, lighting fixtures and enough space on the table to place all the necessary supplies and do homework at the same time.
Make sure that in the nursery there is still room for games and recreation, since for the harmonious development of the personality it is necessary comfortable rest and chatting with friends. Choose furniture based on the personal needs of each child and taking into account the size of the room.
Installation options
Solid table top along the window. With this arrangement, the children will sit as if school desk. It is worth taking care of the separation of the personal space of each child, especially if this furniture will be used for a boy and a girl at the same time. Often in such cases, a cabinet is used between workplaces, a desktop bookcase or a transparent partition.
Choosing this option, pay special attention to the material of the countertop. It should be thick enough and strong enough, as this table experiences a double load. Check with the manufacturer what materials are used in the production of your chosen furniture and whether they can withstand heavy loads. Also, the surface should be unpretentious in maintenance and easy to clean.
Corner table. The essence of the design is that the table is located with the letter G in one of the free corners. Schoolchildren will be side by side and will not observe what is happening on the neighbor's table. This arrangement will allow you not to be distracted by trifles and take up relatively little space. Shelves for books and other accessories can be placed in the corner above the furniture. At the same time, in this position, children will be able to easily pass various objects to each other without leaving their chairs.
Two identical tables. This modification is good because there is a passage between the desks that naturally divides the space. Also opens Free access to the window without having to stand on the furniture. Highly important point that the tables are the same and each child has an equal number of drawers and shelves for their personal belongings. Special attention should be paid to lighting, as the light will fall from different directions.
Two tables in the corners. A good option if the nursery is wide enough. Children are turned with their backs in the aisle and are at a distance. With their movements, they do not interfere with each other and everyone can do homework or creativity without distracting a neighbor. As in the variant of identical tables along the window, the room has fast access to a source of fresh air.
An added advantage is that you can use two corners for shelves, because different children have different hobbies. One will have flowers, figurines, photographs, and the other can have cars, flags and other things the child needs.
Requirements for choosing a job
The desktop will be the place where the child will spend a lot of time during the entire period of schooling.. It should be comfortable, functional, practical. Its installation should not take up all the space in the room, it is necessary to leave enough space for games and morning exercises.
The attitude of parents to the organization of educational space for children has big influence on their performance. A well-organized workplace is the first step to a successful study. In a small room for two students, a common table for two is the best solution.
Organization of the educational process
In a room for two children, it is necessary to organize a cozy workplace for everyone. Already from elementary school, it is important to create a work corner that emphasizes their changed status. When choosing children's desks, you need to consider significant factors:
- Ergonomic models. Furniture must meet the criteria age development. Preference should be given to models "for growth", whose design can change as children grow (adjustable tabletop height).
- natural materials. Performance homework even in primary school takes 2-3 hours daily, and after the transition to the older ones, 4-5 hours. Therefore, it is so important that children come into contact with quality furniture.
- Color design. Tables in the children's room in a bright color performance can tire, it is better to give preference to a muted palette. Classic options are shades of brown, beige and cream. The more neutral the shade, the easier it is for children to maintain concentration.
- Decor. It is necessary to find the "golden" mean in decorating the workplace. So that the desk for the child is not dull and boring and at the same time does not distract him from his studies.
The desktop for boys will be decorated with original table lamps, organizers for pens and pencils with favorite characters that each child will choose to his taste.
Desks for girls will be decorated with boards for attaching notes, a photo in a frame, stands for storing stationery, desktop calendars with your favorite images.
Placement options
A common desk for two children should be purchased only if it is impossible to put two separate ones in different parts rooms.
Along the window
The most convenient option for most children's rooms is a desk located along the window. Ideally, its table top extends from one wall to another, giving the kids plenty of room to play. Standard Models may not fit, so you will need the services of furniture companies. The window sill can be replaced with an extended countertop.
Light curtains should be hung on the window so that daylight does not interfere with children's activities.
When choosing such a model, you should pay attention to:
- the presence of a separator between two workplaces. Its role can be played by a bookcase located in the middle of the table top or a lower cabinet. Completely keep children from interacting while performing homework impossible, but helping them to concentrate is essential.
- temperament. A writing desk along the window fits well into almost any interior, but this option is not suitable for everyone. Many schoolchildren, especially younger ones (7-10 years old), have difficulty concentrating. In this case, you should not put it near the window - the children will be constantly distracted by external stimuli. It is better to choose the corner option.
- additional attributes. A battery is usually placed near the window. district heating. Staying in such close proximity to a heat source for a long time can do a disservice and adversely affect health. Therefore, it is advisable to purchase a desk with back wall and often air the nursery.
corner option
If the area of the room allows, then you can choose corner table where both countertops are the same size.
A simple solution would be to purchase the same tables for each child, and arrange them with the letter "G", and put a bedside table between them.
Corner location has significant advantages. First, in the nursery through the use free corner it is not necessary to allocate an entire wall for the working area, but you can use it for a second separate bed. Secondly, students are less distracted by each other.
Table along the wall
In a long nursery, the location will be successful common table along one of the walls. The main thing is to choose it correctly. For right-handed people, the light from the window should fall from the left side, and for left-handers - from the right. But at the same time, it is necessary to provide for additional table lighting.
This location is one of the most popular species arrangement of the working area for two children. It resembles the installation of a table along the window, but in this case, shelves can be placed above the countertop.
The task of adults is to educate the correct attitude of schoolchildren towards learning process. “Learning is light,” but they have yet to realize it. Both boys and girls under the age of 12 feel a psychological need for games, so you should not spend all their time studying. The possibility of relaxation and the presence of a well-equipped workplace will have a beneficial effect on the academic performance of both children.
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When thinking over the space of a children's room, it is necessary to take into account all the little things and use every meter. The main task is the organization of the student's workplace, and here optimal solution there will be a table by the window.
How to properly organize the workspace along the window?
The primary task of parents is to create comfortable conditions for study. Most of the time the child will spend in the working area, so it should be organized as conveniently and functionally as possible.
What to pay attention to?
When working out the design of the desktop in the children's room, you need to consider:
- open access to heating batteries;
- serviceability of window fittings;
- the presence of shelves and hooks under the tabletop.
Access to heating is important for 2 reasons:
- Warm air should be evenly distributed throughout the room, so the batteries should not be cluttered.
- With open batteries, you can easily adjust the intensity of heat supply to the room.
Hide heating appliances possible with the help decorative grilles- provided that they can be removed at any time to access the batteries.
The mechanism to prevent accidental opening of the window in the nursery should work properly, so it is also advisable to check the window fittings more often. In addition, windows should close tightly to prevent drafts from entering the room.
Hooks are needed in order to be able to remove school bags.
In addition, it is necessary to take into account the size of the room itself. For example, for small areas complete writing desk drawers and pedestals will be inappropriate, because. it will visually load the space under the window. In this case, it is better to select furniture with thin metal legs, this will facilitate cleaning and allow you to comfortably sit on a chair with wheels.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages include:
- good illumination;
- space saving;
- comfortable location.
Insofar as work zone the window in the nursery will almost always be well lit, then artificial light will be needed only in the evening. This is a big plus for children: natural light does not spoil their eyesight.
The use of each meter is necessary for small apartments, and the use of a window sill seat as a study area will “give” additional usable area. Along the side walls you can install shelves for books and school supplies, wardrobes and hanging shelves for toys and personal belongings of the child.
As for comfort, in the cold season, the batteries will warm the legs, and the space under the desk near the window will be free, and nothing will prevent the student from positioning himself as he likes.
However, along with the advantages, installing a table opposite the window has its drawbacks:
- an excess of natural light in sunny weather;
- the impossibility of installing flowerpots with flowers and other interior items on the windowsill;
- violation of air circulation in the room.
in abundance sunlight and the lack of colors, the problem is solved as follows. Blinds can be ordered for windows roller blinds to size. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the density of the material, so that when the curtains are lowered, natural light is optimal.
Vases with flowers as an interior decoration can be placed on hinged shelves or on shelves along the walls.
As for air circulation, the difficulty lies in the fact that in the cold season it is impossible to open windows for ventilation while the child is in the room. Therefore, in order to avoid colds, it will be necessary to ventilate the room during the absence of small owners.
Requirements for choosing a job
The workplace along the window should not occupy the maximum space in the room, so you should carefully consider all the details when organizing it. The table should be practical and not take up much space, while it should fit everything you need to do homework.
Material and condition
The table should be made of environmentally friendly materials - MDF, natural wood. Chipboard countertops are undesirable, because. they exude in in large numbers formaldehyde, and glass surfaces, although they look beautiful without weighing down the space, they are not suitable for children's rooms, as they are a traumatic piece of furniture.
Dimensions
The size of the table should be calculated based on the height of the child. There is a rule: for height up to 120 cm, the height of the table should be 52 cm, and for every 10 cm increase in height, 5 cm should be added to the height of the table.
For example, if a student is 144 cm tall, the height of the table should be 62-64 cm.
As for the depth of the tabletop, it should be at least 60 cm. If you plan to install a computer, you should add at least 10 cm to the depth of the table. However, it must be remembered that it is also not recommended to install a tabletop that is too wide, otherwise access to the window will become inconvenient.
The chair must be chosen so high that the child's feet are on the floor with knees bent at a right angle (incorrect placement is harmful to posture).
For preschoolers good decision will be the purchase of a height-adjustable chair.
The form
The lines of the table can be both straight and gently curved - it all depends on the desire of the little owners.
A good solution is a corner table with a curved edge near the window, where it is convenient to sit and move around on a chair on wheels.
If the area does not allow, then you can use the installation by the window of a simple desk in the nursery.
Colour
Choice colors will depend on the preferences and gender of the children. For example, most girls prefer calm pastel shades, beige, olive, pistachio, pink, cheerful yellow and orange. Boys, on the other hand, choose dark or saturated bright “rebellious” shades: blue, black, rich yellow with blue, purple, green.
Installation options
Children's workplace can be organized as follows:
- Along the entire window flush with the window sill. This is an option for custom models when the countertop replaces the main window sill.
- Corner location. In this case, the table is located with the letter G, occupying the wall and space along the window. This option is suitable for one student: the working area will be divided into 2 parts, in one the child is engaged, the other is for storing textbooks and school supplies.
If you choose a countertop as a continuation of the window sill, then it is worth considering the material of manufacture. A piece of furniture must be durable, because. need to withstand double loading.
Desk for two children
Choosing the design of a desk for two children is not difficult, the main thing is to take into account the size of the nursery.
Options for two children include:
- Corner arrangement along the window and one wall. In this case, the children sit side by side to each other.
- A table in the shape of the letter P. If the area allows, then you can place two students with their backs to each other, the tables will stand on different walls, a common place- countertop along the window.
- 2 tables with a passage between them, the children sit with their backs to the entrance.
Each option has its own advantage - children will not be distracted by each other while doing homework, and at the same time they will be able to communicate by passing each other the required items (books, stationery).
Quality furniture for children
Children's furniture must meet the following requirements:
- made of environmentally friendly materials;
- does not have strong odors;
- has high strength;
- withstands heavy loads;
- does not have sharp corners which are hazardous.
In addition, children's furniture should have serviceable fittings, easily pulled out drawers and a wear-resistant coating.
Table-sill in the nursery: what happens, advantages and disadvantages
It can be built-in and corner table.
The advantages of a window sill table include:
- the ability to create countertops of any shape;
- aesthetic appearance;
- spacious place for doing homework;
- good illumination.
Among the shortcomings can be noted the intensity solar lighting and the impossibility of using curtains to the floor.
How to do it yourself?
For the manufacture of simple option You will need the following tools and materials:
- board for countertops;
- a piece of chrome-plated pipe with a diameter of 25-30 mm;
- self-tapping screws;
- mounting foam;
- perforated profile;
- leg caps;
- sealant;
- profiled timber to reinforce the existing window sill;
- tape measure, building level;
- drill;
- pencil, ruler;
- hacksaw for wood and metal.
The step-by-step process for creating a window sill table will be as follows:
- Develop a sketch by making a cardboard tabletop layout.
- Measure and cut the legs from the pipe.
- Cut the countertop from the selected material by drilling small holes for ventilation at the locations of the heaters.
- Reinforce the window sill with a beam, attach a countertop to it.
- Attach the metal profile to the wall at a right angle, screw the countertop to it with self-tapping screws.
- Treat all spaces and gaps with foam and strengthen the tightness of the seams.
- Attach the legs by placing the plugs at the bottom, and fix the table top and legs with self-tapping screws from above.
- Stick the edge profile on the end of the table.
The levelness of the installation must be checked with a level.
Materials for the manufacture of a window sill table
The window sill table can be made from beams by grinding, grinding and connecting them together, or you can choose solid wood. This option is the most environmentally friendly of all, but also the most expensive.
The cheaper choice would be MDF boards or HDF sheets, they are easy to process, easy to cut, they are used to create countertops of any kind and shape. The requirement for the thickness of the plate is up to 20-25 mm, so that the window can be freely opened.
In second place is a laminated board, the sections of which can be sealed with thermal film, treated with putty or painted over with enamel. A table made of such material is resistant to mechanical damage, will not fade in the sun and will tolerate wet cleaning well.
