If you previously used the windowsill in the kitchen only for flowers in pots and small household appliances, time for you to get acquainted with other versions of its application. Especially if the area of the whole premises is small and you want to create the most functional space in their modest square meters. We've put together a few effective ways to achieve this, simply refitting the window sill in the work area, a dining table or the bar.
Working countertop
The easiest and most natural remedy in the event of a shortage of space for the organization of the kitchen a comfortable work area. Sufficiently wide sill, as for example in hruschevke in itself can already perform the function countertop, or at least an auxiliary horizontal surface. But it's worth it even slightly increase the hygienic and covered with waterproof material, you get a full desktop.
In this case, use the included plastic windowsill with glass is undesirable because of its characteristics, it is not suitable for such a misuse of the application. He quickly covered with scratches and stains is not deducible. Therefore, it is better to replace the warm profile or fix the working table top directly on top of it.
Choosing material for a table, windowsill, keep in mind that he will have to work not only in humid conditions but also under constant temperature changes. Therefore, look for an option that will last for a long time under such loads. Suitable as a natural granite, and high-quality composite material. But the standard of chipboard tops are best avoided, as well as marble, which is too easily scratched and dirty.
If you decide to convert the window sill in the kitchen under the work table top, be sure to install it in an area fit to the walls of the plinth to protect the finish from dirt and dripping water. Also need to take care of the slopes, for example, sewing up their plastic.
If modifications are made sill Countertop consider the presence beneath a radiator. That the surface does not interfere with the movement of hot air, it will have to cut more holes for aesthetic covering them with decorative grilles. The very same worktop will be easier to reconcile with the rest of the work area, giving it a T-shape.
Planning large-scale repairs and full kitchen mess? Then we can go even further and make the window sills zone part of the main work surface, setting along the corresponding walls of furniture. In this case, the front of the window well arise washing or cooking hobs.
If we instead decided to put you sill functional countertop space under it should be used to the maximum by placing here floor kitchen cabinets. So will be able to increase the amount of storage space for utensils and products and at the same time in harmony fit into the interior custom countertop, linking it with the main set. Maximum similarity will help to achieve the same facades and decorative accessories. Sometimes under that table place even large equipment: dishwasher and washing machine. But in this case it is necessary to transfer the basic communications closer to the window, which will complicate the kitchen renovation much.
Dinner Zone
Instead of a sufficiently high kitchen window sill, you can set the bar as in the cafe - with a great view from the window. To do this, it is also necessary to replace the top, although this time may be used more materials available:
- Plastic;
- Glass;
- Chipboard or MDF;
- Wood.
However, if the edge of the window falls below the standard of 110-115 cm, it is also not a problem. The bar can be mounted on the "correct" height, and the sill to dismantle or convert it into an extra shelf. In a small kitchen, where a full dining room table space is sorely lacking, it will be a solution to many problems. But in the spacious indoor recreation area with such a comfortable and modern bar is also not uncommon, especially when the window opens a beautiful view.
By the windowsill, in its role as the bar, you will need to purchase the appropriate height chairs with footrests. It is important that the distance from seat to tabletop lower edge was about 30 cm.
The dimensions of the surface of the bar in each case are selected individually, but you need to properly calculate its depth. Firstly, it should be placed at least one cutlery, ie countertop can not be over 30 cm. Secondly, the edge should bring forward far enough to sit behind the desk does not rest their feet on the wall under the window.
In the kitchens of the middle and large square bar or dining table set, instead of the sill, often a perpendicular to the window, turning the table top in the console. Here it need additional hardware: support legs (at least one) and the mounting brackets, which will take on the weight of the tabletop. Otherwise it becomes a lever, able to break at the slightest load frame or provoke the occurrence of cracks in the pane. With the mounting need to tinker, but in the end this stand design allows to comfortably accommodate more people.
Good solution would combine several functional zones kitchen one surface, if ordered complex manufacturing countertops made of composite material (acrylic artificial stone). In this case, the desktop will move smoothly into the window sill or a substitutional it the bar, and then - in the dining. The performance and installation of such a structure is quite complex, but it greatly increases the functionality of even the smallest kitchen. Yes, and it looks very nice.
(54 estimates mean: 4,50 of 5)
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