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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:
- Create focal points by grouping items together
- Decorate with different heights
- Odd numbers are key
- Work with contrasts
- Lighting
- Plants and flowers
- Seasonal decoration
Create beautiful focal points in your window by decorating your windowsill with details in different heights, candle lanterns and green plants. Swedish influencer @Hannesmauritzson has decorated the windowsill with a table lamp from Ferm Living and Calore candle lanterns from .
Group items together for a stylish focal point on your windowsill.
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.
DETAILS FOR A STYLISH FOCAL POINT
2. Decorate with 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.
DETAILS IN DIFFERENT HEIGHTS
Decorating your windowsill with an uneven number of objects creates a more balanced and stylish look. Also think about creating differences in the level of your window for a more dynamic impression.
3. The power of three
Arranging objects in odd numbers is often more visually appealing, adding a sense of balance and energy to your home. Try styling in groups of three or five to create a composition that feels natural and pleasing to the eye. For extra interest, play with height by placing one item on a stack of books or a decorative box.
DETAILS FOR YOUR WINDOWSIL
4. Decorate your windowsill with contrasts
Another way to decorate your windowsill is by playing with contrasts. Combine round and angular shapes, tall and low objects, and soft and hard materials to create a balanced, visually engaging display. A windowsill is also the perfect spot to add a pop of colour — try introducing a vibrant accent in your favourite shade and pairing it with more muted, neutral tones for harmony.
Want to change things up throughout the year? Refresh your windowsill with seasonal touches or holiday-themed décor. Just remember to keep the balance so your display feels cohesive and inviting.
Create contrasts when decorating your windowsill by choosing different materials, colours and sizes for your decor items. This creates a more unique and playful feel!
PLAYFUL CONTRASTING DETAILS FOR THE WINDOWSILL
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.
POPULAR LAMPS FOR YOUR WINDOWSILL
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!
PLANT POTS & VASES FOR THE WINDOWSILL
7. How to decorate your windowsill for autumn and winter
When the days get shorter and the colours outside turn warmer, you can reflect the season on your windowsill. Add small pumpkins, decorative apples or dried leaves in bowls for a natural look. Vases with branches, berries or dried eucalyptus also bring in seasonal accents.
In winter, candle holders, lanterns or a light string create a cosy atmosphere. Combine them with branches of evergreen pine, pinecones or a small Advent arrangement for a festive touch. Simple wooden or ceramic figures highlight the winter mood and make the windowsill an inviting feature, even in the darker months.
Looking to bring more Scandinavia into your life this Autumn / Winter? Discover our winter bucket list here: Winter bucket list – 17 Swedish things for you to try this winter
Tips for decorating different types of windows
Do you have a narrow or a deep windowsill, maybe a tall window or perhaps yours is low window? Here are tips for decorating different types of windows:
- Narrow windowsills: Decorate with smaller and lower objects on a narrow windowsill. Avoid cluttering the window with too many things to create a cleaner impression. Create focal points and group your details on the windowsill instead of lining everything up in a straight line. Also, work with different heights and sizes of the items you group together for a balanced and stylish look.
- Wide and deep windowsills: Decorate with larger and taller pieces such as a larger lamp, vase or pot to capitalise on the depth of the windowsill. Place things in front of and behind each other and use curtains to make it more cosy and inviting.
- Tall windows: Think about working with height by placing tall items in the window, such as tall candlesticks, a large pot, vase or lamp.
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