Make a small kitchen functional or just to embody the dream of a sink by the window? The desktop windows has several applications.
How to create a windowsill table in the kitchen
Design ideas with a window sill table- As a working area
- With washing
- Instead of dinner table
- As an additional surface
Explanations what to do with the battery in such cases
Instructions, how to create your own hands, and necessary materials
Countertop instead of the windowsill in the kitchen is a really comfortable bonus. Today we tell how to install it with your own hands, and also suggest ideas how to use it most functionally.
4 ideas for applying a window sill
1. To supplement them the work area
A good idea for small spaces - for example, in Khrushchev, Stalinki, Brezhnevka - use additional space in the kitchen as a work surface for cooking.
But it is impossible to forget about ergonomics. The standard height of floor cabinets is 80 cm, and according to the rules of ergonomics, the person's elbow should not get to the countertops at a distance of 15 cm. Sometimes ergonomic indicators cannot be saved. But in such cases it is still possible to "compete" for convenience.
For example, if the windowsill is higher, you can close the space between the upper and lower edge of the plinth. Or reel tile - depends on the initial design idea. If the window space is lower, you can use such a trick - to build a working line above the available level, leaving about 10 cm. It is necessary that the window opens at least a bit, and not just to ventilate. Sometimes a line between the window and the resulting design decorate with flowers.
The idea is good, but not everyone likes due to the fact that an unused space is formed, and there is a deterioration for fire safety - the window does not open. But the choice of the owner.
2. Make a place for washing
Sometimes the windowsill, passing in the headset, are used for mile. But this method implies a lot of additional actions. And they are connected with eyeliner pipes that will lead to a plum and sewer. Such pipes must go with a slope, which means that in the closets make special drank under them. Sometimes it is possible with typical headsets, but more often you have to assemble the lower cabinets under the order.
Well, an important fact is the process of coordinating the transfer of sink to the window. If the cooking panel (provided that it is electric) you can put anywhere, then the transfer of "wet" zone will have to officially coordinate. And any processes associated with paperwork do not pass quickly.
3. Use as a dining group
A tabletop instead of a window sill in the kitchen can be replaced by a dining table: it seems that such a solution looks good. And especially successfully fit into a small space.
But how comfortable is this option? Alas, not too. The standard height of the dining table is about 70 cm. And this indicator is below the height of the kitchen floor cabinets, so you have to sit on high chairs or go on tricks and make the window opening below. But just desire for this is not enough, such actions are also subject to coordination due to the fact that the facade of the house is affected. And to do it yourself - incorrectly from a legal point of view, and relating to relationships with neighbors, because the facade is a community property.
4. Make just an additional part of the kitchen
Optionally, in such cases, choose a wide countertop, it can be an additional shelf for storage or a place for household appliances: blender, multicookers. By the way, it is also possible to place the microwave on this surface, but it is worth being prepared for the fact that the glass will fiery.
What to do with the battery?
In the overwhelming majority of cases at the bottom of the window there is a battery with which you need to do something. To close it with deaf cabinets is a bad idea, since there is a risk to spoil furniture. In addition, indoors will immediately become colder. And then what can you do?
The first and most important thing is to provide free air circulation. For this it is important to provide holes in the tabletop, frame or facade. Cold air from the outside should penetrate the radiator, and the hot - go out. Then there will be no problems.
You can carry the radiator, but it is not recommended to do it. Changing the heating plan in your apartment will behave in the apartments of the neighbors. Someone can become suddenly warmer, someone is much colder. Then you have to deal with who is to blame, and pay considerable fines for violation.
How to make a desk from the windowsill in the kitchen with their own hands
For starters, stock right tools. You will need:
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- cutting tool;
- measuring tool;
- Malyary Scotch;
- markup pencil;
- sandpaper or grinding machine;
- mounting foam;
- sealant or silicone;
- building level;
- Actually, the table top and accessories to it: for example, legs.
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1. Spend measurements
To install the material exactly and carry out the necessary drank, you need measurements. First, measure the window opening, after - note, where and how to spend drank on the surface.
2. Make drank
In order not to damage the surface, creep the places where you can be cut, paint scotch. Then make the necessary drank.
3. Install the countertop
After installation, check even the level using the level. It is necessary that the surface is as smooth as possible.
Terms Select silicone or sealant. All the gaps and corners make a mounting foam. If there are legs, they need to be screwed in advance.
4. Spend the final finish if required
For example, if you design the surface yourself from the chipboard and you will be stacked on top of the tile. A tree can be finalized by oil or varnish at will. The video below shows all the installation steps with your own hands to eliminate possible questions.
If it is necessary that the obtained replacement of the windowsill was a continuation of the kitchen headset, use the technology of europeance - when two parts are connected to each other at right angles. It is the most simple, but at the same time aesthetic technology. And exactly better figure cuts that have already come out of the interior fashion.
So, we have disassembled options, which functionality can have a kitchen with a window sill countertop, put pictures that will give inspiration to the alteration. And also gave simple steps how you can create a design with your own hands. Do it yourself or trust professionals yourself - to solve you. In any case, the interior solution is stylish and worthy to repeat it.