Ideal bay window:
Not long ago, I saw a user on Zhihu asking, "How to make good use of bay windows at home and how to decorate them?" I carefully read the popular answers, which not only have a systematic summary, but also enrich the cases, with more detailed tips and great reference value.
The answer comes from Zhihu users: Lu Xiaobei (solid wood furniture craftsman/carpenter/furniture designer).
The following 3 selected schemes! Not only practical, but also beautiful, the key is simple! You can choose one according to your own needs and preferences, and they are all good ~
First, transform it into a workbench.
The bay window has its own sense of space extension, excellent lighting and good vision. Staring at the computer screen for a long time, get up and stretch, and look at the scenery outside. Moreover, this design can also save the reserved area of the desk, especially for small apartments.
The layout is simple, and the most basic method is to add a table board.
Of course comfort is the key!
For example, the height of the table board installation and the comfort of the foot rest position ~ these two points, it is recommended to determine the height after the pro-test! If you feel that the tripod is really uncomfortable, you can customize the extended small table on the original floating window to expand the space under your feet, such as the sauce purple below.
There is another point that is often overlooked in the early stage-remember to install curtains and tulle!
The bay window is full of light. If it meets the warm winter sun, it will really make you feel happy. But also remember that summer is burning, and fragile eyes can't stand this * * *. In order to make your eyes healthy and comfortable, add a curtain to your bay window workbench and add points to your beauty!
The last point must be remembered-you need to reserve a socket next to the workbench.
The layout of the socket belongs to the stage of hard installation, and it will be annoying to make up later. Many careless people forget from the beginning that they can only drag a wiring board behind them, which will not only affect the appearance, but also trip and ruin the scenery.
The following figure is a positive example of the above two points, except that the position of the socket is very bad-it interferes with the tripod, and other aspects are not bad.
Second, take a&'s corner for tea and reading.
These methods are common, and usually do not involve major renovation projects, so I won't go into details, just list a few points for attention ~
Try to choose cushions and put some against the wall to achieve cushioning effect.
Put some cushions, it is more comfortable to lie down or lean against. It is suggested to choose fabric as the material. First, it is convenient to clean; Secondly, in such a well-lit place, placing fabric mats with changeable colors can produce more flexible effects and conform to the laziness of spatial positioning.
If there is a demand for tea or small items, you can put a small coffee table next to the bay window, or put a small low table directly on the bay window, which is more convenient to move.
If the guest dining room has bay windows, it can be used as a dining area.
Use bay window space to build a booth, then put a small dining table in front, with a suitable chair on the other side of the dining table. This arrangement is more space-saving than ordinary dining table arrangement, and it is also very suitable for afternoon tea.
Third, make a small garden.
This option is relatively impractical, and it takes a lot of effort to take care of plants. If you don't have that much time and interest, it's not recommended. But if you are born like Xiao Bei and make up your mind to like it, there are some suggestions for you.
Waterproof slope and drainage
The countertops of most bay windows are horizontal. If the water overflows, it's easy to go forward and get all over the floor, which is very annoying. Therefore, a waterproof slope should be set to prevent water from overflowing onto the floor. At the same time, remember to consider drainage, otherwise it will be a disaster to stay on the bay window ~
protection against the tide
The space where most plants grow will be humid, and the enclosed space caused by bay windows will lead to the accumulation of moisture. If you turn the bay window into a green corner, you must pay attention to moisture, otherwise it will be easy to get moldy or even grow mushrooms.
Sunlight resistance
People who have raised plants seriously must know that many plants can't be exposed to the sun for a long time, especially bay windows, which have excellent lighting. Therefore, it is necessary to reasonably place the green plants in the bay window, take into account the daily sunshine transfer, or set up some shelters to prevent the green plants eager to be baked by the sun from wilting ~
In short, it takes a lot of energy to create a green corner of the bay window. You must do what you can, and don't be fooled by a few beautiful pictures and then rush to buy flowers and plants ~
Try to choose cushions and put some against the wall to achieve cushioning effect.
Put some cushions, it is more comfortable to lie down or lean against. It is suggested to choose fabric as the material. First, it is convenient to clean; Secondly, in such a well-lit place, placing fabric mats with changeable colors can produce more flexible effects and conform to the laziness of spatial positioning.
If there is a demand for tea or small items, you can put a small coffee table next to the bay window, or put a small low table directly on the bay window, which is more convenient to move.
If the guest dining room has bay windows, it can be used as a dining area.
Use bay window space to build a booth, then put a small dining table in front, with a suitable chair on the other side of the dining table. This arrangement is more space-saving than ordinary dining table arrangement, and it is also very suitable for afternoon tea.
Third, make a small garden.
This option is relatively impractical, and it takes a lot of effort to take care of plants. If you don't have that much time and interest, it's not recommended. But if you are born like Xiao Bei and make up your mind to like it, there are some suggestions for you.
Waterproof slope and drainage
The countertops of most bay windows are horizontal. If the water overflows, it's easy to go forward and get all over the floor, which is very annoying. Therefore, a waterproof slope should be set to prevent water from overflowing onto the floor. At the same time, remember to consider drainage, otherwise it will be a disaster to stay on the bay window ~
protection against the tide
The space where most plants grow will be humid, and the enclosed space caused by bay windows will lead to the accumulation of moisture. If you turn the bay window into a green corner, you must pay attention to moisture, otherwise it will be easy to get moldy or even grow mushrooms.
Sunlight resistance
People who have raised plants seriously must know that many plants can't be exposed to the sun for a long time, especially bay windows, which have excellent lighting. Therefore, it is necessary to reasonably place the green plants in the bay window, take into account the daily sunshine transfer, or set up some shelters to prevent the green plants eager to be baked by the sun from wilting ~
In short, it takes a lot of energy to create a green corner of the bay window. You must do what you can, and don't be fooled by a few beautiful pictures and then rush to buy flowers and plants ~