“With a bit of creativity, it’s possible for you to transform this often-overlooked space.”

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A Ledge of Office Supplies

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Need a bit more desk space?

window sill decorating ideas

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Everything is easy to access whenever you need it throughout the day.

A Glowing Display

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Cordless lampsare useful when entertaining both indoors and out.

They can also help to provide a nice warm glow when reading at night.

plants and books on windowsill

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Place yours on the windowsill so that it’s always accessible.

Things that you could store inside such receptacles include remotes, spare keys, loose change, and more.

These small evergreen trees are petite yet pleasing.Bring in some hanging houseplantsto tie in the greenery.

desk supplies on windowsill

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Place them on a decorative tray with a vase of flowers for an extra pop of color.

Bring in some greenery or a candle to create a lively ledge.

Handy Herbs

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Get cooking!

vase of flowers on windowsill

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It adds tons of charm and brings the outside in instantly.

Mix and match a few types and colors for a warm, welcoming look.

Seasonal Whimsy

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Style your windowsill for the seasons.

cordless lamp on windowsill

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In the fall, bring in some cute little gourds that will lend a subtle autumnal touch.

Here, an assortment of vintage books lend an academia-inspired look to this room.

A collection of matching white vintage dishes fits right in on this windowsill.

storage boxes on windowsill

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Artful Accents

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There’s no reason you might’t display framed artwork in the bathroom!

For even more fun, add a wooden ledge below the window as seen here.

quote art on windowsill

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small plants on bathroom windowsill

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flowers and candle on windowsill

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colorful glassware collection on windowsill

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candlesticks on windowsill

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teacups on windowsill

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storage basket on windowsill

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tray with plants on windowsill

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picture frames on windowsill

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shabby chic vessel on windowsill

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herbs and ingredients on windowsill

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decorative birdhouse on windowsill

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dried branches on windowsill

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vases and gourds on windowsill

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vintage books on windowsill

Dabbling & Decorating

vintage collection on windowsill

Dabbling & Decorating

candle stick and plant by kitchen window

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art and plants in bathroom windowsill

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plants and signs on kitchen windowsill

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