Many apartment and house owners neglect the aesthetics of windows, underestimating the importance of interior decoration. In fact, a beautiful window sill will complement the overall interior of the house, tell a story about the owners, and add a touch of exclusivity and solemnity to the room. And for inspired creative individuals, the very process of creating a unique window sill will bring a lot of pleasure.
Flowers on the windowsill
Window sill decor with flowers
About approaches
First of all, you need to decide how open the window sill in the apartment should be:
- Fully open;
- Visible through tulle or other type of curtains;
- Hidden behind thick curtains that perform light and sound insulation functions.
You can combine closed and open states. It is also important to carefully analyze the design of the window sill itself, taking into account the characteristics of the materials used to create it. The goal is to determine the maximum degree of load, both semantic and physical, that a window with a window sill can withstand.
Decor on the windowsill
Window sill decoration
In the nursery
It turns out that not the largest room is allocated for the nursery. The lack of space can be made up for by using the window sill not for growing flowers, but as a schoolchild’s desk.
This approach saves space in the room and provides another advantage: the student’s workplace receives the greatest amount of natural light.
To make it comfortable for a teenager to sit at an improvised table, it is recommended to increase the window sill by moving it forward by 25-30 cm.
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Thanks to this reconstruction, the child’s legs will fit freely under the tabletop, and his knees will not rest against the heating radiator. The side space under the extended window sill is filled with shelves for educational supplies.
A teenager will also love a cozy seating area by the window with soft pillows. In this case, the glass must be quite reliable, so the old wooden frames will have to be replaced.
In addition, this option is not suitable for a small child in any case.
It is better for him to arrange a low shelf by the window and put a mattress on it. The baby will be happy to watch what is happening in the yard, kneeling on the sofa.
Room size
It is much more difficult to create a decent composition on a low or narrow window sill than on a wide canvas. Often the window is used as a place where all sorts of small things are stored, which makes both the window sill and the entire room untidy.
Decorative figures on the windowsill
Flowers in decorative pots on the windowsill
It is better to purchase a rack or small drawers where important household items will be stored. And the free space that appears will give the whole room freshness and neatness.
It is also worth remembering that the smaller the room itself, the more laconic and thoughtful the window sill decor should be. Especially if the room has low ceilings and the window itself is quite miniature.
Decorating a window sill in the living room
Toys on the windowsill in the nursery
Window sill decor in country style
Unusual solutions
New Year is a time of winter magic and fulfillment of desires. It is during this period that people pause, look back at the past twelve months, analyze what happened, draw conclusions and dream about the future.
That's when the inspiration for festive decoration of the surrounding space comes. Suddenly, the original decor of the window sill for the New Year will attract the attention of passers-by. There a whole picture opens up, similar to the setting of a fairy tale.
Around a small decorative Christmas tree there are figures of miniature animals, as if gathered in a round dance.
Under the most important winter tree there is a smiling Grandfather Frost with his granddaughter Snow Maiden. And fluffy snow is scattered in drifts on the windowsill itself.
Kitchen
Before you start decorating a window sill with your own hands, you need to take into account the functional purpose of the room. Thus, for kitchen locations it is not recommended to use large voluminous vases with flowers, bookshelves and installations with figurines.
A set of souvenir items for cooking will fit organically into the workspace. On a wide canvas you can place a cook doll, which invites everyone who comes to the meal.
Wooden utensils decorated with Khokhloma look interesting and unusual. In this case, such unusual attributes should not be alone in the kitchen. For example, a folk installation can be complemented by a shelf, clock or chandelier, decorated in a similar way.
Decorating a window sill in the kitchen
Small window sill decor
About flower arrangements
Flowers on the windowsill are a decorative classic. Living plants always add more coziness and warmth to a room. Compact options for a window sill in the kitchen:
- Aloe;
- Ficus;
- Azalea;
- Geranium;
- Violet;
- Bamboo.
The kitchen is a production area where you often have to deal with all kinds of contamination. When choosing decor or creating interesting installations with your own hands, it is important to remember their practicality (all elements must be hygienically processed).
Soft area on the windowsill
Decorating a low window sill
New Year's decor on the windowsill
Living room
The ideal living room exudes coziness, invites relaxation, and allows you to enjoy elegant compositional solutions. The spectacular design of the window sill in this room can be the focus of increased attention. The window should be perceived as another location that you can really decorate with your own hands.
The most practical options:
- Decorating the window space as a creative bookshelf;
- Mini-corner with children's works;
- Installation of a souvenir fountain with gurgling water and corresponding paraphernalia;
- Installation of original candlesticks (looks impressive in a living room decorated in an expensive classic style).
The decor is developed taking into account the design direction in which the room itself is decorated. It is important to avoid heavy structures and a feeling of cluttered space.
Orchid in window sill decor
Autumn window sill decor
No. 7. Natural and artificial stone
Today they have learned how to exquisitely “fake” expensive natural stone, resulting in samples that are almost as strong and aesthetically pleasing, but much lighter and cheaper. Stone window sills look gorgeous and allow you to create exclusive interiors.
The general advantages include:
- high strength;
- resistance to moisture, sunlight, temperature changes;
- resistance to fire;
- ease of maintenance, especially for artificial stone;
- environmental friendliness and absence of harmful fumes;
- excellent appearance and a large selection of textures and colors, artificial stone can replicate the structure of any type of natural stone.
Natural stone can be heterogeneous in structure and have internal defects; it is difficult to make a curved window sill from it; moreover, its surface is cold. Depending on the breed and treatment, the color and type of surface may differ (be rough or shiny smooth). The most commonly used materials are marble, granite and onyx.
Marble has a beautiful texture, but can absorb dirt, moisture, and is easy to leave scratches on. Granite is more resistant to any external influences, but has a less pronounced and bright texture. Onyx also has sufficient hardness, but is also capable of partially transmitting light, which allows it to be used together with lighting in exclusive interiors .
Artificial stone can be made using different technologies: agglomerate, acrylic stone or cast marble. In any case, mineral fillers, dyes and polymer resin are used as raw materials, and the difference lies in the percentage of components and nuances of technology. Artificial stone can have any shape, it has a pleasant-to-touch surface, dirt does not eat into it, and heat and mold cannot cause harm. If scratches appear during use, they can be removed by sanding.
Flowers for the living room
Always a win-win option - a flower arrangement on the windowsill. You can put flowers in the living room that especially attract the eye with their beautiful flowering and solid size:
- Orchids;
- Jasmine;
- Gardenia;
- Dracaena;
- Dieffenbachia;
- Hibiscus;
- Orange or lemon tree.
For each plant that is located on the window, you can pick up a few more small accessories. For example, Feng Shui lovers can easily select a suitable figurine.
Roses in a vase on the windowsill
Sit window sill
Window seats for a great view: wide window sill on the balcony
If you are lucky enough to have a beautiful view outside your window, it would be a crime not to take advantage of it. Just take a look at some of these projects. The architects purposefully lowered them to take advantage of the stunning views outside.
The architects at Bark Design took it a step further with a corner window and matching space that opens the modern bedroom to the wild green jungle.
By the way, corner windows are becoming increasingly popular, especially in private homes located in beautiful natural places.
Bedroom
The design of a window sill in the bedroom involves a number of inconveniences. For this room, maximum free space is preferable. Many perceive the boudoir as a zone of special energy, a delicate repository of the home aura.
Window sill decor in the bedroom
If the window is large enough and the canvas of the window sill itself is wide, you can try to make the following decorative options with your own hands:
- Placing a beautiful wicker basket for bedding in combination with unusual interior accessories or souvenirs;
- Installation from boxes for personal belongings;
- Composition of soft toys or dolls.
Most often, one decorative element is used, creating stylish, laconic compositions. A fragile harmony usually reigns in the bedroom, which is easy to break.
Decorating a window sill in a bedroom interior
Plastic instead of plaster: beautiful Slopes in 1 day
Plastering slopes is gradually becoming a thing of the past. Indeed, why endure dirt and strangers in the house for a whole week (plastering + painting) until everything is ready, if with the help of plastic panels everything is done quickly - in just 1 day! And by the way, plastic slopes, unlike plastered ones, will not crack either in a year or in 10 years, but will always look like new!
The nuances of landscaping a bedroom
It is not customary to place many flowerpots here. There is an opinion that massive bulky flowers are capable of taking oxygen. However, there are types of house plants that will fit perfectly into the bedroom interior:
- Fern;
- Montera;
- Cyperus;
- Any miniature succulents;
- Yucca.
It is better not to decorate the window with flowers that have an excessively strong smell (lily, hyacinth, gardenia, rose). The same applies to cut flowers, which are best not placed in the bedroom.
Figurines on the windowsill
Candles for window sill decoration
Robiband
What is Robiband?
Robiband is a system of sealing materials for installing windows and any other light-transparent structures in accordance with the requirements of state standards (GOST). These standards describe how and using what components translucent structures should be installed so that it meets all the parameters necessary for the consumer. Including such as long-term operation, sound insulation, absence of fogging, blowing, freezing and other negative effects. The use of Robiband materials during window installation makes it possible to take into account all these factors, including providing the consumer with an installation guarantee for a period of AT LEAST 20 years.
Bold options
A home is a place where its inhabitants should feel comfortable, cozy and happy. Whatever the ideas for decorating a window sill, if they bring aesthetic satisfaction and benefit to apartment owners, they are worth turning into reality.
Decorated window sill
Boxes under the windowsill
It is quite possible to convert a wide and low window sill into a reading area or lounge sector. It’s comfortable to sit on a homemade sofa with a book and a cup of tea, occasionally admiring the view from the window.
Greenery on the windowsill
The window sill can be used as a space with constantly changing compositions: New Year, spring, summer themes. Depending on the mood, the window opening can be decorated with candles, LED garlands and flower arrangements.
Work area on the windowsill
For those who value practicality, it is quite possible to transform a window sill into a work surface in the kitchen. In the living room you can make an unusual shelf for storing things or a work corner where office supplies and other similar supplies are stored.
No. 5. Window sills made of MDF, chipboard and analogues
A cheap replacement for natural wood and stone is a window sill made of particle boards. Chipboards are made using resins, which can release formaldehyde during operation. With such products you should be extremely careful and always check the emission level of that same formaldehyde in the documentation accompanying the product (acceptable - E0 and E1). MDF board costs a little more, but is safe for health, since no toxic substances are used in production.
Chipboard and MDF are united by affordable cost and good performance . The top of the slabs can be veneered with natural wood - the appearance is decent. Lamination can be used , which allows you to protect the base of the slab from negative environmental factors. The simplest and cheapest option is cladding with plastic or PVC film . In the latter case, the durability of the window sill is questionable, since moisture entering through the ends or cracks in the folds of the film can lead to delamination. The film tends to shrink and open the edges of the slab, and if water gets on it, there is a high risk that it will swell and become unusable. On the other hand, through the use of lamination and films, you can get a window sill that accurately imitates the surface of wood, stone or other noble materials.
about window sills made from materials such as Werzalit and Topalit . They are produced using a technology similar to chipboard , but it has many nuances, making the material more durable. To obtain Verzalit, small wood shavings are used, which are mixed with melamine-based resins. The finishing layer is pressed with a wood-shaving mixture, resulting in the formation of an almost monolithic material with a dense structure that is resistant to various factors.
Verzalit is not afraid of water, low and high temperatures, many chemicals, and food stains do not remain on it. Window sills are quite easy to install, and their durability is at least 15 years. The material can imitate marble, wood, quartz, cork - anything. The only downside is the high price.
If Verzalit is a German technology, then Topalit is an Austrian product. The nuances of technology may differ slightly, but the material is based on chips and resin. The advantages and disadvantages are the same.
