All the issues that owners of small homes face can be solved! There are lots of practical solutions to overcome these or those difficulties, and today’s roundup is dedicated to one of such ideas, to be precise, to windowsill workspaces.
A windowsill isn’t just a space for plants or some decor, it can be a very functional part of your home, especially if it’s small and you have to use every inch. A windowsill can be turned into a makeup space, a breakfast nook, a reading nook or into a workspace. As for the latter, there are some advantages and disadvantages, and we should consider them first.
Advantages
View
Working on a windowsill automatically means you will have a good view, if there’s some nice view around. Even if these are only green trees, this is also good: seeing nature makes people relaxed.
Light
There will be always more light than in any other part of this room, so you can use less artificial lights.
Less Clutter
As your windowsill will be your desk, you won’t need to find space for it somewhere in the room, which means less clutter and hence more space for you.
Make sure that the windowsill is sturdy enough to hold all the gadgets and you yourself, too. It's a great option for a bedroom.
This large and sturdy windowsill is paired with a table lamp to use it for studying, reading, working and creating.
The small and sleek windowsill is used as a desk, and blinds block out the excessive light that prevents from working.
The large windowsill is a desk with lamps, decor and there's a burlap curtain to add a rustic feel.
The slatted radiator screen and windowsill match, and this is a nice space for reading, studying or working.
This sleek glossy windowsill is a cool desk, it can be integrated into a kid's or adult's space.
If you spend much time at work, adding not only stylish but also ergonomic chairs is very important. Such workspace works well in a living room.
This stained windowsill desk is paired with matching chairs, and it can be used by one or two people.
The light-stained windowsill is a lovely desk, add a bench and a chair and voila, you can work in this serene space.
This stylish stained windowsill is a shared desk for two, and matching chairs make the space look cohesive.
Disadvantages
Light In Your Face
Before using a windowsill as a desk, make sure it’s not too much light outside, otherwise it can make your eyesight worse with time, it will be hard to see the screen. Unless you hang blinds, of course.
Potential Draughts
If it’s an old window, it may feature draughts and cause colds, especially in the fall and winter.
How To Compose A Windowsill Workspace
Choose A Proper Windowsill
The main point is choosing a windowsill that would be sturdy enough to hold the gadgets, books, people and other things that you might want to place there. If you can, you can adjust it to the walls or furniture or even add legs under the desktop to make it more stable.
Have a row of windows? Make a long windowsill that covers them all, and add pendant lamps over it to create a comfy working space.
The Scandinavian space is done with a windowsill desk, a pretty mid-century modern chair, a table and a floor lamp.
The windowsill is built into the bookcase, and the view of nature will inspire productive working.
A large window requires a large windowsill, and such a piece will be a great shared desk, reading or study space.
This graphite grey windowsill is used as a desk, and a metallic lamp supports the Nordic feel of the space.
This extra long desk with added legs makes up a cool shared workspace, and decor and plants make it lovely.
As there was no windowsill, the owners added a long and sturdy desk to act as one. This desk is a very comfortable piece to work on.
This unique curved window is a fantastic feature finished off with a windowsill desk, and such a working nook is unique.
This window had no windowsill but there's a corner desk added as one. Bright drawers and a red chair add color and interest to the nook.
A bay window is a gorgeous architectural feature and you can make a sturdy windowsill to use it as a desk.
Get A Comfy Chair
Consider that your windowsill can be not of a standard desk height, so your will need to find a proper chair or stool that would be also ergonomic.
This is a large bow window with a built-in windowsill and a storage unit, bright details add fun as this is a kids' space.
It's so cool to use a bow window to advantage! Here a windowsill is used as a desk.
This sleek black windowsill is a comfortable desk with hidden drawers, and white accessories and a chair add interest.
This narrow windowsill is a desk for working, and it's a great way to use this space.
This bay window is done with a comfy windowsill, and it's a nice working place with a view.
This panoramic window features a long windowsill, which includes a bookshelf.
Any window can have a windowsill to use it as a desk, and an arched window isn't an exception.
This cozy vintage nook is done with vintage decor and a lamp, a cane chair and shutters for a charming feel. (via remodelista).
This thick windowsill is a floating desk, a small cabinet with drawers is used for decluttering the space. (via carlaaston).
This small windowsill is still enough for working there, the space is Scandinavian. (via woman).
Decorate
Even if the space is really small, you can turn it into a lovely cozy nook adding decor. Artworks, posters, potted plants, books and teaware will make it so welcoming that you won’t want to leave it!
This windowsill is built into the bookcase. The space is done with elegant colors: navy, amber. (via pnim).
This Scandinavian workspace is created around the window. There's a glass bookcase, a cabinet with colorfu drawers and a windowsill desk. (via bloglovin).
I adore this window workspace with blooms, books, teaware and books, so inviting!.
The windowsill is paired with built-in storage units to make a whole home office around the window.
Part of the windowsill is used for plants, and the other part is used for working.
This windowsill is large enough to use both for cacti displaying and for working and decorating.
Add cabinets under the windowsill to use them for storage, it's essential for a home office or a working space.
The small windowsill can be a workspace, too, make sure it's sturdy enough, and add a stack of boxes for storage.
The longer your window is, the longer windowsill desk you can make, you will be able not only to work but also to decorate and display.
This stylish Scandinavian space is done with a sleek windowsill and a black chair, a potted plant, a lamp and some decor.