Why do you need a window sill table in the kitchen and how to make it yourself

Thanks to natural light in the working area, during the day you do not need to turn on additional light sources during cooking. Due to the window, the room is perceived as more spacious.

Table top

When all the household appliances in the kitchen are arranged, then there may not be a place for the table if you want to get enough space for working processes. Placing the countertop near the window in the kitchen becomes an excellent solution, since the window is not obstructed with household appliances, and the table practically does not interfere with anything here.

Such solutions will organically look even in large kitchens. In this case, even two tables can be installed, one at the window opening, and the second ordinary next to it, but not all rooms allow this. They are specially selected in different heights so that the ordinary one can be placed under a tabletop that does not have legs.

How to make a table from a windowsill in the kitchen with your own hands

First, stock up on the right tools. You will need:

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• cutting tool;
• measuring tool;
• masking tape;
• marking pencil;
• sandpaper or sander;
• polyurethane foam;
• sealant or silicone;
• building level;
• the tabletop itself and accessories to it: for example, legs.

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Advantages and disadvantages

Each case has its own pros and cons. When choosing the right option for kitchens, it is worth considering all these factors in order to make the right choice. The positive aspects include the following:

1. The ergonomics of the room is increased;
2. The inflow of natural light, which helps to save on artificial;
3. You can install additional cabinets and drawers, not to mention a dishwasher or washing machine;
4. A clear zoning of the room is created, so that in a room of any size it becomes more and more orderly;
5. The presence of a vivid picturesque picture outside the window, which helps to distract from the routine;
6. Attractive U-shaped layout of the apartment.

A kitchen with a table by the window can also have a number of disadvantages, which will be a serious problem in some cases:

• The convention is violated near the window, since a partially or completely closed radiator no longer creates the required level of thermal curtain;
• The instability of the structure under frequent loads, which is especially typical for a large family, leads to loosening of the slopes, and the window frames lend themselves to deformation;
• The dining area contaminates the surface of the slopes and adjacent parts;
• Good lighting with natural light turns into the fact that at night from the street side with the lights on, the entire meal is in plain sight of passers-by.

What to do with the battery?

In the vast majority of cases, there is a battery at the bottom of the window, with which you need to do something. Covering it with blank cabinets is a bad idea, since there is a risk of ruining the furniture. In addition, the room will immediately become colder. And then what can you do?

The first and most important thing is to ensure free air circulation. For this, it is important to provide holes in the countertop, frame or facade. Cold air from the outside must penetrate to the radiator, and hot air must go outside. Then there will be no problems.

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It is possible to carry the radiator, but we do not recommend doing this. Changing the heating plan in your apartment will lead to changes in the neighbors' apartments. Someone may suddenly feel warmer, someone - much colder. Then you will have to figure out who is to blame and pay hefty fines for the violation.

Table material

When choosing a design, do not forget what the kitchen table by the window will be made of. When choosing a material, you need to pay attention to thermal and moisture resistance. Easy cleaning of dirt is also a plus. After all, you need to do everything so that the design not only looks very beautiful in good lighting, but is also practical. It is recommended to use the following materials:

Manufacturing methods

There are no restrictions on the manufacture or expansion of the window sill. You can choose from more durable materials:

• Solid wood.
• Natural and artificial stone.
• Polymer resin.

Anyone can make a beautiful countertop instead of a window sill. The main thing is to draw up an action plan and a drawing of the finished design project of the window sill in the kitchen in advance.

Use the same material for the window sill that the countertop of your kitchen unit consists of.

Creation of the basis for the future surface

1. Prepare pedestals or racks on which the outer edge of the tabletop will rest. You can make them yourself or order them individually in a furniture showroom. The inner edge of the structure will be attached to the window profile.
2. Install pedestals or racks, adjusting their size in accordance with the height of the window sill. The work surface must be perfectly flat.
3. When making a countertop on your own, a chipboard sheet is suitable as a material. To prevent the surface from swelling from excess liquid during use, it is better to take a moisture-resistant chipboard.
4. Cut out the base of the window sill countertop from the sheet according to the previously calculated dimensions. For cutting, it is better to use a jigsaw or a saw. Then you need to make a hole for the decorative grille, which should be located above the heating radiator. This will provide unobstructed air access to the window.
5. Now all that remains is to fix the base. It is preferable to fix the outer edge with ordinary self-tapping screws. Whereas for attaching to a window sill, you must use brackets in the form of the letter Z.

We use it as a dining area

If we consider this part of the window as a dining area, then several important nuances can be distinguished.

• If the kitchen is small, it is better to make a folding table.
• If there are several levels, then the hostess can close several tasks at once. The first part, when folded, will be like a working area, when unfolded, it will be a dining area.

A big plus of this solution will be the wonderful illumination of the working area during the day and the absence of the need to use backlighting.

Also, this option can be combined if the balcony was set aside as a living room. In this case, you can leave a mini-sofa or furniture corner to spend time eating with the whole family.

If the windowsill is at a low height from the floor, place soft pillows with a blanket or a mattress on it, so you will have a cozy and bright reading corner.

Important points during renovation

If according to the rules, then the transfer of a heating radiator requires special permission and approval. But in reality, everything is different - only the consent of the management company is enough. Do not forget that carrying the battery carries with it the need to disconnect the riser. That is why all replacements and transfers of batteries are made between heating seasons.

Remember that it is forbidden to install a stove on such a tabletop. This is prohibited by various regulations, and splashes on the windows are also not a very pleasant sight.

Since the tabletop will adjoin the window and the outer wall, it is recommended to make it from a very wear-resistant material. The best option would be an artificial stone, it is very reliable and ideal for the kitchen.

The opinion of professionals

1. Experts recommend that the windows, under which such tabletops are located, be equipped with cassette roller blinds. After all, they are perfectly attached directly to the sash.
2. If a dishwasher is planned to be installed under the new window sill, then it will be difficult to find a suitable option. After all, the vast majority of the entire model range is designed for a height of 82 cm.
3. If wide slopes are characteristic of the window sill, then in this case it is advisable to narrow them down on the countertop.

Replacing a plastic window sill with a countertop is often successfully performed independently, but it is better to ask for help from professionals.

I ordered the kitchen a year ago. During all this time, no problems arose. Despite the complexity of the work, everything was done quickly and with high quality. The fact is that the kitchen space in my house is not very convenient, so the order was, to put it mildly, specific. The materials are just great! Fine frosted glass and natural wood look very beautiful in combination. I'm happy with everything. Thank you!

Surface cladding

The next step is the most interesting. Here you can give free rein to your imagination and come up with an original design so that the kitchen countertop window sill becomes a special highlight of the entire interior. Ceramic tiles are one of the best solutions in terms of aesthetics and practicality.

To securely attach the tile to the prepared chipboard sheet, you must follow the procedure:

1. Prepare a special thick-consistency tile glue and apply it in an even layer over the entire area of ​​the prepared base of the future countertop.
2. Lay out the tiles according to the level, avoiding large gaps. The grout is not as strong and durable as the tile itself, so the narrower the distance between the tiles, the better.
3. The installation of the decorative grille is carried out at the time of laying the tiles; it can be additionally fixed with self-tapping screws.
4. Thoroughly clean the tiles from glue residues and wipe the distance between all units. The shade of the grout should match the selected color of the ceramic tile.
5. A metal molding or ceramic corner is installed on the edge of the tabletop. So the design will have a finished, decorated look.

Care Tips

If the tabletop is durable, then the hostess will not have any problems when using and maintaining order. Additionally, you can highlight the presence of special panels that hide the battery and create additional storage space.

It is very important that the windowsill keep its shape, because like any other material it can bend.

Varieties of products

Countertops can be categorized according to several criteria:

• Functional purpose;
• The form.

According to its functional purpose, the countertop window sill can be a bar counter, a work area, a table or a sink.

According to its shape, it is divided into: rectangular, round, oval or irregular.

Important! The most functional solution for a kitchen is a counter combined with a window sill. In this case, it will be able to completely replace the work surface and dining table, and under the counter itself, you can install equipment or shelves.

This option will save space.

You should choose the type of product based on your own needs and technical capabilities. For example, if the communications are located far from the window, then it will not work to install a sink.

In order for the window sill to harmoniously fit into the interior of the kitchen, you can think over the design of the headset so that the countertop becomes a continuation of the work surface.