How to style your windowsill – 6 simple ideas to help you get creative

HOW TO STYLE YOUR WINDOWSILL?

Decorating your windowsill can be a challenge and depends on the type of window you have. If you're looking to spruce up your windowsill and get some help on how to decorate it, try these six tips:

1. Create focal points by grouping items together
2. Decorate with different heights
3. Odd numbers are key
4. Work with contrasts
5. Lighting
6. Plants and flowers

1. CREATE A FOCAL POINT BY GROUPING YOUR ITEMS TOGETHER

People often make the mistake of decorating their windowsill with too many things. Decorate only with selected details and create beautiful focal points by leaving gaps between each grouping to allow the eye to move around. This will also allow more light into the room and prevent your windowsill from looking crowded.

Choose to group candle holders, lanterns or plants in vases of different sizes to create a beautiful ensemble.

2. DECORATE AT DIFFERENT HEIGHTS TO CREATE BALANCE

Decorating at different levels is essential for creating balance in the window. For a harmonious and interesting impression group items in different heights together.

Do you have a large window? The basic rule when decorating a wide windowsill with a tall window is to utilise the height by decorating with a tall table lamp, plant or tall candlesticks!

If you have smaller windowsill keep the items small and few so the window remains uncluttered and can still let in the light.

3. THE POWER OF THREE

Grouping items in odd numbers have been found to be more visually appealing and creates more energy in the home. Consider arranging your details in groups of 3 or 5, which creates a much more pleasing impression to the eye. You could even consider creating height by placing one of the items on a pile of books or a box.

4. DECORATE YOUR WINDOWSILL WITH CONTRASTS

Another tip when decorating your windowsill is to create contrasts! Work with round shapes and straight lines, tall items grouped with short and soft against hard surfaces to create a good balance in the window that feels well thought out. This creates a more interest in your window that draws the eye and feels unique to your home.

Dare to decorate the windowsill with details in a colorful shade for a more playful look.

Decorate your windowsill depending on the season! Just change the decorative details in the window depending on the holiday or season. But remember to renew your items without upsetting the balance!

5. LIGHTING TO BRIGHTEN YOUR WINDOWSILL

For a truly Scandinavian approach to decorating your windowsill, place a table lamp or a small hanging lamp in the window. If you walk around any Swedish neighbourhood in the evening, you can be certain to see the windows lit up with elegant table lamps or an eye-catching pendant light. Illuminate your home and bring your window to life at the same time. A portable lamp is the perfect tip for those who are short on plug sockets!

Do you have a narrow window sill? Choose a hanging lamp or a smaller table lamp to decorate your windowsill.

Do you have a wider windowsill? Choose a free standing lamp in a larger size to make use of the space you have.

6. MAKE YOUR WINDOW MORE VIBRANT WITH FLOWERS AND GREENERY

Want to make your windowsill more inviting? Then a beautiful bouquet of flowers or green plants are perfect for decorating your windowsill. The windowsill will become livelier and inviting and will be a beautiful eye-catcher in your home. Lower and smaller pots and vases are better suited for narrower windowsills to create a nice balance in the window. Cut flowers are perfect in this case as they give you great freedom to choose the height and number of flowers that suit your windowsill.

• Taller and larger pots and vases are better suited to wider windowsills. Choose a plant or flower with stronger foliage, which gives a more impressive impression.
• Do you have a radiator under your windowsill? Make sure you choose plants and flowers that can withstand heat. One tip is to decorate with dried flowers.

Read more: Choose the right vase for your flowers - tips from a florist!