Decoration of window sills - the final stage of window decoration. They give the room a finished look, combined with other elements of the interior decoration and should maintain the overall style of the room. At the moment, windowsills made of artificial stone are gaining in popularity.
What artificial stone for window sills to choose?
Sills made of artificial stone look beautiful and expensive, can be used for a long time without additional investment, they are almost no scratches and other traces.
Now three types of materials for window sills made of artificial stone are most often used.
The first and most common is acrylic artificial stone. It is the easiest to install, it can easily be given the desired shape, it is easily bent if necessary. Such a window sill can withstand temperature changes without deformation, acrylic, unlike natural stone, is always warm.
Another type of artificial stone, which is used less often, is a polyester stone. Its disadvantages, compared with acrylic, is a small smell, which is eroded shortly after installation, and also that the product of this stone can not be bent. Finally, there is a whole spectrum of composite materials called "liquid stone". All of them are manufactured using the same technology, differing only in the type of filler used to create the solution. There is foundry marble, cast onyx. Due to its performance characteristics, this material practically does not differ from acrylic stone and is used as its full alternative.
For the manufacture of window sills, any of these three options are suitable. When choosing a specific material, it is necessary to focus on the appearance and design of the desired window sill, as well as on the degree of readiness of the apartment to live (for example, if you started repairs in an apartment in which you already live at the moment, it is hardly necessary to choose window sills made of polyester stone, since it can deliver discomfort in the first time after installation).
Design of window sills made of artificial stone
Artificial stone - an excellent material for creating sills of unusual shape, as well as multifunctional structures. So, it is perfect for classic straight window sills, but also the bay window can easily be decorated with similar material. Artificial stone is not afraid of moisture, it will not leave any traces from flower pots, it is almost impossible to scratch. The process of repair of such windowsills can be made without dismantling the whole structure directly on the spot.
Now, wide window sills are very common, which, together with the window frame, have an additional function. So, the top-sill made of artificial stone can perfectly fit and for the kitchen, because artificial this material is completely safe and it is quite possible to cook food.
In the children's room or bedroom is also useful convenient work window sill-table of artificial stone. Thanks to the location right next to the window, such a workplace will always be well lit, it will also save a little space in the room, and will also create a minimalistic and functional interior.
When selecting the color decoration of a window sill from an artificial stone, you should start from those colors that are used in the interior. A window sill can become a logical completion of the whole interior if it is selected in the color of the walls or curtains, but can also become a bright detail, an accent if a contrasting, unusual color is chosen. Also, the design of the window sill is affected by the design of the transition between the horizontal and vertical planes. It can be rectangular, rounded or curly cut.
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
