Window sill: features, types and design tips

The interior of the home of a modern person is distinguished by functionality and a non-standard approach to design. In this regard, the sofa-windowsill is an interesting solution and a highlight of the interior composition. From the material in this article you will find out what it is, what are the pros and cons of such designs, and what are the main nuances of choosing a particular interior item.

The window sill is a window with a sofa or the original design of upholstered furniture mounted in the window sill. This is not a window sill with mattresses, but rather an integrated design with a narrow seat that does not have a rigid back. The height of the seats of such models varies. In this case, the seat can be located flush with the common platform of the windowsill, and below it.

The design of the sills is different. They can vary in width and length, however, they have a common property: the presence of side walls on both sides of the window. They are the sidewalls of sofas and determine the width of the seat products. The back wall is the wall panel under the window. The front panel of the sofa is flush with the walls of the room.

Window sills have many advantages. They are distinguished by:

• aesthetic appeal;
• variability of design and color scheme;
• different level of functionality;
• rationality of the organization of space;
• visual correction of room imperfections.

This design of sofas looks extraordinary.At the same time, the sidewalls can be used for the arrangement of racks or functional shelves of various types (built-in or console). The advantage of sills is the appropriateness of their use in different rooms of the home. They look beautiful in living rooms, bedrooms, nurseries, in the kitchens of city apartments and country houses.

Along with the advantages, such models have disadvantages. For example, they cannot be embedded in narrow window sills in rooms where windows are located on the wall without protrusions. These sofas, in fact, are recessed into the wall, and therefore, to organize an unusual space, you initially have to change the room perspective.

Ideally, they are built into bay windows of a rectangular or other geometric shape. In addition, sofas are not as comfortable as their classic counterparts. To increase the comfort of furniture while sitting, it has to be supplemented with soft pillows. Fully leaning against the back and the window does not work: you can only lean on the side walls.

It is also bad that radiators have to be transported for sofa equipment. Of course, in some cases they can be left in place, masked with a beautiful screen. However, in order for air to circulate quietly around the room, holes have to be created.

Conventionally, sills-sills can be divided into 2 types. Each of them has its own characteristics that determine its durability and reliability.

This type is nothing more than a box with drawers for storing bedding or other things necessary in everyday life. As a rule, these models have dense mattresses, the number of which can vary. In addition, in the interior there are also options without soft bedding, designed only for seating.

The type of construction may vary. Other options consist of one top panel, in others there are 2-3 sections united by a common base. In this case, the seats may be the covers of the boxes. There are also models in which retractable and retractable storage systems. They have hinged doors, inside they are equipped with compact shelves.

Storage systems for sills can be open. For example, some designers design options with a workplace and lower shelving racks, on which you can store books, towels and any things a person needs. In general, rigid structures can be divided into 2 types: linear and angular.

The options of the second type are considered to be an imitation of sills-sills, since such models imply the installation of an additional set of furniture in order to give the necessary perspective to the room perspective. In fact, in this case, shelves, cabinets, racks are put up, aligning furniture in a single line, giving the window the appearance of a bay window ledge. Both options are great for large windows.

Such designs are nothing more than arranging the necessary space under the window with frameless type furniture, consisting of thick mattresses. In fact, this is the creation of a comfort zone on a window with an integrated podium. At the same time, the podium itself can be classic or functional.

A large number of sofa cushions of different sizes and shapes are already used here. Sometimes it is from a pair of rows of pillows that a rather comfortable back with sidewalls is created.

Window sills are made of different materials. The most practical is wood. Such models are obtained reliable, high-quality and durable. They withstand heavy loads and can have a wide variety of built-in storage systems. Such furniture looks expensive, can be supplemented with mats with different textures and upholstery colors.

Someone uses natural or artificial stone in their work. Such designs are quite heavy. Options made of wood derivatives are not reliable, as are furniture made of plastic. Usually their service life is limited to several years, after which it is necessary to dismantle the old structures.

Dimensions of structures depend on the parameters of the windows themselves. Depending on this, the length of the sofa can be up to 2-4 m, and in spacious rooms with a sofa bench on the entire wall and much more than 6 m. The width is also variable and ranges from 40 cm or more. The height of the furniture varies, although more often it does not differ from the standard.

Despite the apparent uniformity of design, you can design a sofa-windowsill in a variety of ways. At the same time, a design decision can enhance the recognition of a particular interior style. For example, even a version of a sill sofa laid out with a large rough stone, complemented by a laconic mattress and several pillows can bring aesthetics into the interior.

Each style has its own. For example, for arrangement of bay windows in the style of provence you need light shades, materials with a medium-sized floral or striped print, an actual amount of frills and natural textiles. For modern styles, minimalism is important. This is the simplicity of forms, their symmetry and conciseness of texture. Environmental styles need to demonstrate natural materials, their texture. Retro design transmitted through the bright colors of the pillows and the creativity of their texture.

• An example of arranging a windowsill sofa in a Provence style room.

• Sofa shop in the loft style, selected in a single color scheme with the furniture of the open plan room.

• Soft sofa-window sill of marine style with a built-in table and a small shelf for placing books.

• Compact fake sofa in the country style kitchen; imitation of window sill furniture due to the installation of a kitchen set.

• An example of creating an atmosphere of home comfort in the loft style.

• The corner of the spacious living room with upholstered furniture with sofa pillows.

• The design of the recreation and relaxation areas in the bedroom, a dynamic selection of shades.

• An example of a design choice for a window sill in a bedroom, installation of shelving and a soft mattress.

• Kitchen equipment with a comfortable soft sofa with a mass of various sofa pillows.

• The choice of the design of the window sill for the design of the children's room.

See how to make your own sofa-windowsill in the next video.