Windows play an important role in home design. Thanks to them, daylight illumination of the room is provided. They also control ventilation, which is important, especially if there are children in the house. The window sill, like the window, is involved in creating the style of the room. The main function of the window opening is to increase the air space near the window and protect it from high humidity in the room.
What should be the height of the window sill from the floor in a private house? Let's look at this later in the article.
Location of window sills according to regulatory documents
If you look at the regulatory documents, then in city apartments the height of the window sill is always the same, because everything should fit in one place:
- The regulatory documents clearly state that between the floor and the battery must bedistance of at least 10 centimeters.
- The radiator must be 0.5 meters high.
- And the distance between the window sill and the battery must be at least 8 cm.
Of course, if all the nuances are calculated by specialists, that's good. If the room is on the sunny side, then you can change everything without any extra cost. But if the room is dark, then these moments cannot be left to chance here, it is necessary to replace windows and window sills.
Let's consider next what is the standard height of the windowsill.
What is the standard distance between the window sill and the floor?
The size of windows in high-rise buildings corresponds to the size of the room and the location itself. Naturally, the project is not able to consider all aspects of life. It is best to use some standards.
So, what is the standard window sill height?
- If the ceilings in the apartment are standard in height, then the windows are located, focusing on the upper part of the inner door opening with a height of 2 meters. Thanks to this, a convenient gap remains between the ceiling and the window, allowing it to be used for attaching curtains and curtains. With high ceilings, the windows will also be higher to fill the space proportionally.
- Window opening starts at 90 cm high. It is this distance that allows you to conveniently arrange furniture, correctly perceive the horizon in the room, especially since heating radiators are located under the window opening.
Panoramic glazing
Recently, it has become fashionable to make panoramic glazing, which starts almost from the floor. The window sills here are located at a very low level, so you have to think about security measures:
- In children's rooms, it is especially necessary to take care of all kinds of protective fences. This is especially necessary for window openings that are less than 60 centimeters from floor coverings.
- If windows are located 45 cm from the floor, then reinforced glass must be installed.
What is the standard height of the window sill from the floor? When the view from the living room window is not satisfactory, the window sill is usually installed at a distance of 80 cm from the floor.
Everyone installs windows on their own, but the main part of humanity installs them at around 90 cm from the floor. It is thanks to this mark of the window opening above the floor that the owners of the apartment place furniture under the window. If the space under the window is not occupied, then you can lower the window sill, which will significantly improve air circulation, transform the view from the window and increase the penetration of sunlight.
Living room
The living room in any apartment is the largest room. It is not at all surprising that there is much more window space in this room than in other rooms. Even if you glaze the windows of the living room in style, this cannot guarantee a pleasant view from the window.
Windows that are larger than others, whensouth-facing outlets are able to fill the room with daylight, but in summer the room will overheat. Most living rooms have glass doors leading out to the balcony.
What is the height of the window sill in these rooms? Large windows have a window sill at about 25-40 centimeters. Special radiators are installed under the remaining space, which allow you to recover most of the heat loss in the room. Heat leaves the room because the window opening is large for the room. And if you install an enlarged window sill, then an excellent place for growing flower arrangements or for having a good time reading your favorite books is conveniently and beautifully arranged on it.
Bedroom
The function of the window opening in the bedroom is good circulation of fresh air on summer nights. It would be nice to install some additional functions on the window:
- It is advisable to equip the windows with awnings, so that they can be left open even with light rain.
- It is desirable to make double mosquito nets in the bedroom, besides, for convenience, it is desirable to have a small sash in them.
The window in the bedroom needs to be secured in case of fire. If the apartment is located above the first floor, then according to building codes, the windows must be of the required size and have a certain distance between the window sill and the floor. These requirements must be met forown safety in case of fire.
In a private house, you can experiment and glaze any external wall, but the number of floors must also be observed. It is for this reason that it is best to install small windows, this will also help get rid of excessive heating. The height of the window sill from the floor in the bedroom does not matter much, but windows are usually installed at a distance of 90 centimeters.
How high should the window sill be in the children's room?
Builders advise installing a wide window sill in the nursery, thanks to which more natural daylight will prevail in the nursery. The window must be equipped with a strong protective mosquito net.
You can make a table for a student out of a window sill, this will provide long-term lighting. A similar design can be supplemented with small ordinary curtains that can be closed.
In the children's room, the height of the window sill from the floor should be at least 70 centimeters.
Cabinet: at what height should the window sill be in this room?
In offices and other similar rooms, the window sill is installed so that later it would be convenient to arrange furniture in them. It will look beautiful if the height of the cabinets in the office is equal to the top edge of the window. The table and window sill must be installed in line.
Desks in offices are made either from the windowsill or next to it, so you don't have to worry that it will be dark. The standard height of the window sill from the floor is 60-65 cm. Thanks to thisno dark bottom corners.
How far should the window sill be in the kitchen?
In the kitchen, a window sill 90 cm high above the floor will be much more convenient. The table needs to be lowered so it will always be lit by natural light.
When installing a panel in the kitchen, the window must be installed higher. Thanks to this, the kitchen will look aesthetically pleasing.
If there is a bar counter in the kitchen, it is also desirable to raise the window sill to 120 centimeters.
When installing a window, you must also take into account its height. If it is high, then the handles must be installed from below. This will help open the window without problems.
What are the window sills in the cottage?
The main problem in the cottage is the difficulty of choosing the placement of rooms, and, accordingly, the impossibility of choosing the height of the window sill, so that all residents are satisfied. The main thing is to place windows at the same height on the facade of the house, it will look beautiful.
Windows can be made from any building material. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. With window sills, the story is different - their main advantages are aesthetics and durability.
The placement of window openings is determined at the design stage of the building. Because of this, there may be problems aligning them visually. The height of the door and window may not match in some rooms. The main secret is to make everything visually beautiful and even, not only outside, but also inside the house:
- With a window height of 80 cm, the top edge of the opening should be approximately 30 cm fromceiling.
- For fire safety purposes in private homes, windows are often installed in the bathroom, toilets and utility rooms. Builders advise the window sill mark here - 170 cm from the floor.
- If a disabled person in a wheelchair lives in the room, then it is advisable to make the window sill of such a height that it is comfortable for him. So, the optimal height of the window sill in the house is 81-91 cm.
- On the first floor in the bedrooms it is very convenient to mount windows at a height of a meter above the floor. This will keep the room warm.
Conclusion
So, we have considered what is the optimal and most acceptable height of the window sill in a private house. At first glance, window design may seem like a very easy task. But it is necessary to take into account all the factors that affect the design of the window, especially since window sills on the facade of the house should have the same height. To give the house a personality, a compromise must be found in the case of the arrangement of rooms, the design of windows and window sills.
