Notes of the designer: choose window sill

Sill - the most expressive and functional part of any window, and how it will be decorated, kind of depends on the entire premises, whether living room, kitchen or patio summer house.

 However, in fairness it should be noted that the sill is not just an aesthetic burden. As a technical element of the window system, it prevents the penetration of cold into the room from outside and vice versa, the heat leakage from the inside. If you speak the language of professionals-engineers, sill forces bend convection currents of warm air rising up, and increases the thickness of the warm air layer near the window and adjacent wall area. In addition, all housewives know that sill greatly facilitates the process of "Service" window: it can get up when wash your windows, open the transom and hung curtains. But for the designers of the most important property of the sill is its ability to hide the difference between the thickness of the walls, window boxes and organize a spectacular transition from the interior to the outside world. That is why the material of construction sill, I always pay close attention to detail obgovarivaya with the customer all the pros and cons of a particular embodiment of the window "outpost".
There are several basic "parapet" materials. It's plastic, wood, natural and artificial stone. Of course, the plastic window sill - the most unassuming and financially democratic variant. These designs possess good insulating properties, does not rot, do not decompose, are resistant to sunlight and is absolutely waterproof. Yes, and externally, especially if you do not stare intently, plastic models differ little from their more expensive brethren. Typically, the front side on a smooth surface is applied decorative pattern - under a tree or stone. Simulate the natural texture of noble and able sills are made of water-resistant chipboard or MDF. These sills can be cleaned with any "chemistry" to stand on their feet, put a hot kettle or pot of steaming soup.
With regard to solid wood, then the window decorations are usually used valuable species of oak, beech, ash, cherry, maple, chestnut, mahogany. There are products and is easier - made of pine or Siberian larch. Timber designed for the manufacture of window sills, always subject to drying, polishing and processing of paste made from natural vegetable oils and waxes. However, even such a serious treatment, wood is still very moody stuff. These sills can greatly dampened with water, cleaning abrasives, solvents, and at least once in 3 years you will have to be applied on their surfaces an extra layer of varnish, paint or wax. 

The most expensive model, window sills made of stone. These "fronts" the windows look very elegant and generous, giving the interior a genuine solidity. True, to choose the right stone sill to the existing interior - it's the whole story, since one and the same breed of stone after the treatment may have a different color and texture. So I always advise customers to first determine exactly the color of the future of window sills, and only then go to the warehouse and select the most suitable for you slab (so called blocks, in which the stone is delivered to production). Remember: only carved from one piece window sills are the same! And another secret: the smaller the rock vein, the less likely that the later your window sill covered with spider web cracks. True, alas, it is intricately interwoven in the veins - the beauty of natural stone. However, the granite and marble is a worthy alternative - smoky onyx, able to transmit light. Properly organize the backlight of the sill, you can get absolutely fabulous effect.
Any designer will tell you, choose a beautiful window sill - this is only half the battle. In order to become a full part of the interior window sill must somehow be used. Even if you're going to just keep at it some things or indoor plants, it is necessary to issue accordingly. And do not be lazy to come up with! 

The most simple metamorphosis sill, which immediately comes to mind every designer - this is his transformation into a table. Particularly relevant in this method if "develop" window sill to the size of this sink. In this instance, it is possible to arrange all sorts of shelves, for example, to store food reserves. Please note: this table can be both fixed and folding. In the latter case, under a window sill reinforced wooden beams and hinged thereto suspended tabletop. For this countertop for greater stability throughout the construction advise attach legs (also hinged or screw-on threads). But the paint it is the color of the walls or wallpaper, so when folded it is not conspicuous.
If you own a bay window, under a window sill around the perimeter can be installed shelves and fill them with books or exhibits a private collection. In the area of the sill can be arranged, and an alcove for the conjugal bed: very close to the window to put a bed, and directly under the sill to make a box for storing lingerie and intimate accessories. If you do not dilute the colors, and sleep and eat in the window do not want - succumb to the sill pet.