Tabletop-window sill in the kitchen (47 photos)

One of the most fashionable trends in interior design is the use of kitchen countertops combined with a windowsill. With their help, you can use all the useful space of the kitchen as efficiently as possible and facilitate the cooking process. From our material you will learn about the ideas for designing a window sill, about the materials that can be used in the decor process, and how to create such a structure yourself.

Ideas for implementation

Small kitchen in typical apartments (such as kitchen in Khrushchev ) Is a real disaster for their owners. When planning the interior in such a kitchen, we try to place the kitchen furniture as efficiently as possible - and still something does not necessarily fit, since the free area counts not by meters, but literally by centimeters.

An excellent way out in such a situation would be to transform the window sill into a more useful and functional design. Let's look at a few options that you can implement yourself.

Idea 1. Countertop flowing into the bar

It's hard to say that this option is suitable for a small kitchen. But in spacious rooms it looks amazing.

The tabletop, smoothly flowing into the stationary bar counter, allows you to create a U-shaped layout in the kitchen. This solution allows you to visually divide the room into several zones at once. In this case, the cooking area will be located directly by the window, and the cooking process will become much more enjoyable.

Idea 2. Table top with folding table

This option will be an excellent solution for a small kitchen. The folding table does not take up much space, at the same time, when unfolded, it will become a place for a family breakfast or dinner. You can create such a simple design with your own hands.

Idea 3. Straight table top-sill

The simplest option, but no less effective. It can be used with equal success in small rooms as well as in spacious rooms.

If desired, the niche under the windowsill can be equipped with niches for storing kitchen utensils. True, it will be necessary to think about what to do with the batteries. Alternatively, they can be removed by replacing them with a "warm floor" system.

Review of popular materials

Having decided on the type of construction, you need to think over the type of material from which it will be made. Each type of coating has its own advantages and disadvantages, which we will analyze in detail in this section.

Plastic

This option is made from chipboard boards, which are later laminated or a single piece of plastic is superimposed on them. The strength of the structure, however, as well as its price, will depend on the type of technology.

Benefits: Affordable price makes the plastic countertop sill one of the most demanded options. The variety of colors and textures allows you to choose a model that fits perfectly into the kitchen interior. The material is unpretentious in maintenance, so there will be no problems with cleaning it.

disadvantages: Due to constant temperature fluctuations, plastic can deform. In addition, small scratches may remain on it from mechanical stress.

Wood

The wooden countertop window sill in the kitchen will fit perfectly into the classic interior.

Benefits: This eco-friendly material has excellent decorative qualities. From it you will get a solid construction that can serve you for more than one year.

disadvantages: High cost and sensitivity of wood to various mechanical manipulations. In addition, the surface will need constant care and periodic treatment with special impregnations.

A rock

In the manufacture of countertops, window sills can be used as natural rocks, and artificial combinations. The most popular are granite, marble, quartzite and polymer-mineral slabs.

Benefits: Stone is a stable and durable material, so its construction will serve you for many years. It is resistant to moisture and high temperature conditions, which makes it an excellent material for finishing in the kitchen.

disadvantages: One of the main disadvantages of stone countertops is their high cost, which can hit a family budget hard. Do not forget about the large weight of the material, because of which the countertop will have to be supplemented with reinforcing strips.

Window sill-table top manufacturing

In this section, we will tell you how to make a do-it-yourself countertop window sill. In this example, the structure will be made of a furniture board for a 180 cm wide window opening.

Preparation

Before proceeding with the repair work, it is necessary to collect all the necessary tools. From the materials you will need:

• Furniture board 3.8x60x20 cm (thickness may vary depending on the features of the window. Make sure that the countertop sill does not interfere with the opening of the doors.
• Beam and metal legs.
• Plastic plugs.
• Mounting perforated profiles and foam.
• Self-tapping screws and antiseptic impregnation for wood.
• Enamel and wood putty.
• Emery cloth.

In addition to these materials, you need to take care of the availability of the necessary tools. Stock up on:

• pencil, ruler, long cord and tape measure;
• electric jigsaw and hacksaw;
• drill and grinder;
• planer, paint brush and spatula.

Window sill manufacturing

When you have all the necessary tools and materials, you can start work.

Illustration	Instructions for action
	Draw the markup. The front edge of the structure must be made in an arc with a large radius. To do this, you need to fix a piece of long twine against one of the walls of the kitchen, attach a pencil to the other end. Pull the cord and draw an even arc across the shield with a pencil.
	Reinforce the structure. To increase the strength of the countertop, glue the bars to it along the edge as shown in the photo. When the glue sets, secure the structure with self-tapping screws.
	Process the material. Sand the edges and the entire surface of the countertop with a plane and sandpaper (at least 60 grit). Impregnate the wood.
	Install the countertop. From the side of the window, the structure will rest on the installed bars, on the edge - on metal perforated connectors. The profile must be bent at an angle of 90 degrees, attach one side to the shield, the other to the wall. Be sure to check the plane with a building level.
	Mount. After installing the backboard, fill the space under it with the selected foam. Wait for it to grab and stamp the seams between the slopes and the windowsill.
	Painting the table. Putty the surface of the countertop with a special putty. After it dries, go over the table with the enamel of the chosen color or stain.
	Preparing the legs. Cut out the legs under the table from the chrome tubes. Insert plastic plugs into them from the bottom edge. Attach the perforated flange to the top of the leg.
	Installing the legs. On the underside of the window sill, mark and drill the slots for the self-tapping screws. Then screw the legs to the table top.

In principle, the work is almost finished. As you can see, no superpowers are required for their implementation, and almost everyone will be able to create such a structure at home. But don't forget about one more important detail - small holes in the worktop itself.

They need to be made just above the battery - so warm air can freely rise up and heat the glass unit. If you forget about the holes, the microclimate of the kitchen will be disturbed, which will lead to an increase in the level of moisture and damage to the material. In the event that the holes created do not seem very attractive, they can be covered with a special decorative panel.

Finally

After reading our material, you learned about three ways to design a window sill in the kitchen, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of certain materials. Now you also know how to create a countertop window sill yourself and you can use our recommendations in practice. We also recommend that you watch the video in this article, there you will find a lot of useful information on the topic.

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