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Top Tips For Decorating Your Windowsills


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When thinking about the décor for a room and how to make the most of it, many people won’t really give much thought to the windowsills until the last minute. Often we think in detail about things like where the coffee table should go in relation to the couch, and what colour carpet and wallpaper we want, but will then literally just ‘dump’ a range of left over items onto our windowsills at the end.

It’s no surprise then that often the windowsills are far from the most interesting part of our décor and that often they end up looking cluttered or unattractive. Seeing as your windows are something that can be seen from both inside and outside of the room, this is a decision that should take a lot more time and consideration. Here then we will look at some of the top tips for deciding what to put on your windowsills – you’ll be surprised what a difference it can make to your entire room.

Practicality

Window, Upper St Giles, Norwich

The first thing to think about when choosing items to go on your windowsill is the practicality of having them there. Many of us will have curtains as well as netting on our windows, and will want to be able to reach the handle to let cold air in from time to time. That means we’ll constantly be reaching over our windowsills and rummaging around on them and that any tall or poorly balanced items could easily get knocked over and damaged. If you are going to put items on your windowsill then, ensure that they are resilient enough to survive a fall onto the floor and preferably choose smaller items that aren’t going to get in the way/won’t be liable to fall.

Another consideration here is light, and while the light coming through your window can be very beneficial for your potted plants, it may not be so good for a range of your decorative items and may in fact bleach them over time. If you have anything that has a bold colour and you want to keep it that way – avoid putting it on the windowsill.

Finally, avoid anything on your windowsill that will potentially attract burglars. Remember that anything you put here will essentially be on display to passers by, and you don’t want to put things in temptation’s way if it can be avoided.

Appearance

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In terms of what looks good on a windowsill it’s definitely normally going to be a matter of ‘less is more’. Clutter this area with lots of different items and it will look busy and crowded and this will mean that none of your items really stand out. On the other hand though, put just a few of your prized possessions on the window sill and you’ll find that they can really make a big impact. Think too about what will look good in this particular position – will people often be facing that window? And will the light from outside enhance them? Crystal items look wonderful in the window for instance as they can refract the light coming through.

This guest post is submitted by Linda Browns. She enjoys blogging on home improvement and tech related topics. She says home tinting helps in keeping your house safe.

Home Improvement

How Choosing The Right Windows Can Transform Your Rooms


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If your room is looking tired or dingy and you don’t know what to do about it, then you might want to consider looking into your windows. Windows are unique in that they are the only part of your home that can affect the appearance of the interior and exterior, but they have a particularly huge impact on your rooms doing a lot more to affect their appearance and functionality than you might think. Here we will look at how changing your windows can transform an entire room.

Light

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The first role of a window is of course to let light in, and without windows a room will instantly seem much smaller and darker. As such then it stands to reason that a window that let more light in would be a better window and if you can do this you’ll make your rooms look larger, cleaner and more pleasant to spend time in.

So how do you increase the amount of light your window lets in? Well the first thing to consider of course is simply making the window larger or adding another new window to a different wall. This will instantly mean more light comes into your room though of course it will also take up more space meaning that you can fit less furniture into the room. Adding a mirror is a cheaper alternative.

The kind of window can also alter how much light it lets in. Think about the patterns on the window and whether or not they are in fact blocking light, and meanwhile make sure that you use double glazing so that you don’t end up with condensation creating distortion.

Finally decorating your window is also important. Net curtains are great for added privacy, but they also block light making your room look less tidy. Similarly if you have a lot of clutter on your windowsill this will block your light from getting in – so think minimal and recognize that less is usually more here.

Functionality     

Windows also serve a number of functions that should make your rooms more pleasant to be in and create more uses for them. For instance your window should be able to insulate your room well so that you save heating, but by having more options in how far it opens you can this way have a finer control over the precise temperature. Make sure you use double glazing, and look into different hinges and opening mechanisms.

Likewise, while you will want light to come into your room most of the time, you will also want to be able to shut it out for sleeping or just relaxing, and you’ll want to be able to get privacy. Look into using curtains that will be efficient at blocking out the light only when you want them too, and consider extra features such as shades or shutters to add privacy and darkness when you want it, or filters to keep off the rain/prevent glare.

There are many other factors here  to consider too, for instance the location of the window can affect how much light shines in (avoid streetlamps if you intend on sleeping in the room) as well as the layout combinations you’ll have available inside the room.

Mary Wilson is work from home professional. She spends her free time blogging. She has listed some well known contractors on her blog who specialize in Kitchen remodeling in ct area.