Windowsill-sofa, how to install, the necessary materials

In a small apartment, where every centimeter of the area counts, it is a pity to lose the whole wall set aside under the window. Designers recommend using this space to the maximum benefit. For example, narrow piers can be equipped with bookshelves, and the very place under the window can be turned into a windowsill-sofa. Having created such a corner in your home, you can relax while enjoying reading your favorite books and opening views of the city.

Features and Benefits

In childhood, probably, many loved to climb onto a window sill covered with curtains, hiding there from everyone and watching the falling snow or riding cars. Of course, adults are not comfortable sitting like that. Another thing is if the window sill in the house is turned into a cozy sofa. All households can allow themselves to relax on an unusual bed - this is a good idea to create such a place. More practical design benefits include:

Increased functionality - a sofa made from a window sill will fit perfectly into any interior and will become its brightest and most stylish part. The space under it can be used to store things that owners rarely use.
Practicality and comfort - on it you can read your favorite books, listen to music, watch movies on a laptop or just dream.
The ability to withstand heavy loads - up to 90 kilograms or more.
Durability - will stand until you get bored.

In the children's room and bedroom, the sofa, located on the windowsill, will help create an additional place to sleep, in the living room - to equip a relaxation area or organize evening gatherings. And such furniture can be a favorite place for pets. It is not difficult to make an unusual design in the house. To do this, you need to strengthen the windowsill, increasing its width, put a mattress, a pair of pillows. When arranging the bed, the battery does not have to be moved to another place, it can be closed with a special screen.

Flowers that stood on the windowsill should be moved to another place. You can put them, for example, on hanging shelves or racks, and place them in hanging planters on the wall.

Which windowsill is suitable for use as a sofa

A stylish sofa on the windowsill can be made if the windows in the room are located at a distance of no more than 50-60 cm from the floor and have a width of at least 90 cm. If this rule is not observed, the bed will turn out to be too high, small and uncomfortable. The depth of the window opening is also important, but it can be increased if necessary by erecting an additional construction made of drywall or by installing countertops on special supports. Before laying a mattress on the base, it is very important to warm the window openings to get rid of drafts. If the window is old, it should be replaced. Also, when creating a design, you should take into account the features of windows:

Panoramic - do not have a windowsill as such. Designers recommend choosing light sofas or seats, fixing them to walls (slopes).
Bay windows - best suited for creating a sofa zone. The length of the seats increases due to the oval shape, a recessed bench maximally keeps the living space of the room intact.
Located in the stairwells - such corners of the house are ideal for creating recreation areas. The design of the windowsill-sofa should be made as simple as possible.
In the living room - if there is a bay window, the place can be expanded, covered with a mattress and a bright fluffy blanket, decorated with voluminous pillows.
In the kitchen - the windows fog up due to steam coming from the stove. Therefore, it is better not to place a sofa here. Instead, you should consider creating a wooden bench for seating that fits into the overall concept of the interior.

An ordinary window sill can also be used to create a recreation area. To turn it into a sofa, you need to install and strengthen a wide countertop, then you can design. Another option is to remove the classic design, and in its place to build a podium.

The sofa on the windowsill for children will not only look good, but will also serve as an additional place to sleep. Only the windows must be insulated so that in winter the children do not catch a cold and do not get sick. You can also make an unusual bed on an insulated loggia or balcony. Created according to a special project, it will make it possible to transfer these premises from the back rooms to the category of the most comfortable places in the house.

Redevelopment must be agreed with the Housing Inspectorate.

In the living room

In the stairwell

In the kitchen

Panoramic window

Bay window

Materials of manufacture

You can make a sofa-windowsill with your own hands in the presence of material and the simplest tool in just a few hours. Armrests are attached to the slopes at the base of the window, a foam mattress or polyurethane foam is laid and attached to the surface. Then the resulting design is decorated with textiles, leather or fur, a beautiful plaid and a pair of pillows are laid. If there is a window sill, but it is old, and there are fears that it will not support the weight of an adult, it must be dismantled, the base strengthened and a more solid structure installed.

The basis for creating a sofa on the windowsill can be made of different materials. Plastic is the easiest. It weighs little, does not need to be painted, is not subject to decay, is not afraid of UV rays, is easy to install. A sofa on a wooden base in window openings looks good, but requires additional processing with wax or varnish for durability, and on a stone one it looks presentable, but can only be placed in spacious rooms and should be equipped with a thick mattress.

The algorithm for creating the basis for a sofa depends on the material:

Of natural wood. Remove the old window sill, remove the garbage that has appeared. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth. If necessary, align the slopes. Make calculations - the blank for the windowsill-sofa should be 4 cm longer than the window opening. The angle of its inclination is no more than 2 degrees. Width can be any. After carrying out the measurements, the workpiece must be driven to the desired size, and then installed - it is best to pre-prepared spacers, fixed with a mounting foam or concrete mortar. In addition, it is recommended to fix the wooden cloth with self-tapping screws. The joints of the window sill with the window and walls should be filled with acrylic or other sealant. After this, the base must be treated with stain, paint or antiseptic - to protect it from atmospheric influences.
From high-quality plastic. To make a plastic window sill for a sofa, you need to measure and cut the material using a special hacksaw, jigsaw or saw. It is better to work with glasses and gloves so that individual particles of plastic do not get into the eyes. To fasten the installed base, it is worth using a two-component mounting foam, it does not "expand" after solidification. It is recommended that heavy objects be placed on the surface of the windowsill after installation. They need to be distributed evenly - to prevent warping of the base. After the foam dries, the excess must be removed with a clerical knife.
Of natural or artificial stone. The installation process is similar to the previous ones. The only difference is that instead of polyurethane foam, it is recommended to use special polyurethane adhesives.

If there is no window sill, you can use wood, MDF or chipboard as the basis for creating a sofa. The base should be fixed to the walls, after checking their strength and setting special “corners” for reliability.

From wood

Made of stone

Made of plastic

False window with imitation

From a real windowsill, a sofa in an apartment can only be made if the windows are low enough. If there is no suitable opening, do not be upset. There is a way out of the situation: you can equip a recreation area with a false window. It looks as organic as possible if it is located in a niche made of drywall. To create a design, you need to glue the inner space with photo wallpaper or poster, attach a wooden frame, extend it slightly forward, if the area allows. To make slopes, make a wide base, put a mattress and pillows on it - you're done. You can create a fake window in other ways, more in the table.

Way to create	Benefits	Work stages
3D imitation	It allows you to get rid of the feeling of dull space, but a little "eats" the area of the apartment.	Choose a place, sketch the window, move it to the wall. You can select a 3D window simulation. These images are usually printed on a self-adhesive film, which is easily transferred to any surface. From above the drawing needs to be covered with plexiglass. Attach a wooden frame. Cover it with stain or stain with enamel. After drying, set up a bench and equip it.
Picture	Such false windows expand the space, create comfort, and allow you to beat an empty corner.	Instead of hanging a picture, you need to draw it directly on the wall. It is also worth drawing shutters, curtains, curtains. The window sill is better to make a "real", wide, set it on supports or columns.
Mirror	Allows you to visually expand the space, make it brighter.	Make a frame with a grating that simulates binding. Glue inside the cover a mirror tile made of plexiglass or polystyrene. Mount the structure on the wall. Put a sofa.

To make a sofa out of the windowsill in a nursery, a hall or another room is quite easy. It doesn’t matter if the house has suitable windows or not. In the interior, the false window looks amazing, especially if it is backlit.