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Shelves on the window: ideas for indoor flowers, dishes and small things

This way of decorating a window is an original solution when you have windows that cannot be opened in principle due to the specific design of the frame. However, such windows can only partially open. You can “beat” such windows with the help of shelves, which you can decorate to your taste - indoor plants, dishes or compositions from small decor.

Except decorative effect, such a solution can make quite a practical sense: hide an unsightly view from the window or “mask” the room from prying eyes if you live on the ground floor.

If there are a lot of indoor flowers in your house, such a window can be turned into a real winter garden, where the plants will be very comfortable.

If such windows are available in the kitchen or dining room, you can hang shelves for dishes on them. Especially impressive - with vintage items or if you like to admire smooth white porcelain.

However, do not forget: if such a window is the only one in this room, do not overload the shelves with contents so that natural light enters in sufficient quantities.

window shelves for indoor plants:

Gardening expert Kevin Lee Jacobs on his flower and landscaping blog shows in detail what these window shelves might look like and how the arrangement changes with the seasons:

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glass shelves for plants on the window:

The lightest (due to the transparency of the glass) and for this reason the most popular solution. Such shelves for indoor plants can be fixed in window opening using conventional “toucans” (shelf holders for glass) or - on remote brackets that are suitable for glass shelves.

The best option for safety is a collection of small plants. If the blind window has a width of more than 60-70 cm, it is preferable to choose a different material for the shelves, also for safety reasons.

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chipboard and wooden shelves:

Any brackets are suitable here, and there are much more ways to place them: in the opening, to the walls around the window, to the ends of wall cabinets (if we are talking about the kitchen), or even to window frame if it is wooden. The weight of the pots and the width of the window no longer matter as much as in the case of glass shelves.

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metal shelves:

Such shelves can be found in the “kitchen” or “bathroom” departments. The only requirement is that they must be resistant to moisture, since excess water in the pan during irrigation is inevitable.

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shelves on the window for dishes and assorted displays:

This idea tends to appeal to those who are fascinated by 2 solutions: (1) open shelves + (2) tableware in plain sight. If at the same time you have blind windows in your kitchen, feel free to implement this non-standard move.

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displays for beautiful things:

If you do not want to limit yourself to only dishes or only plants, create an interesting composition on shelves suspended from a blind window.

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several windows in one line:

If there are several windows in a row on the same wall, try installing long shelves or combine several into a single structure.

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other creative ideas for window shelves:

The winter garden will be more impressive if you use the windowsill. On the "remote" window design, you can create a semblance of a greenhouse. If there are enough other windows in the room, the winter garden can be arranged on the widest of them. To prevent the pots from falling due to the curiosity of the cat, stretch a rope or fishing line along the shelf.

If you prefer blinds, they can be attached to the slope, and the shelves can be “attached” to the wall. If you want curtains by all means, attach a cornice to the underside of the shelf. Two adjacent blind windows can be decorated with a single composition of shelves.

If you are looking for super-original solutions, pay attention to the last 2 photos in this section: the rear walls have been removed from the wall-mounted kitchen cabinets. and then the cabinets are hung above the window. As a result, an interesting “effect of an aquarium” is born: you can see not only the dishes on the glass shelves, but also the landscape outside the window, while all this is perfectly protected from dust. And if you add the internal lighting of the cabinet, the spectacle will be incredible!

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hanging shelves:

And the shelves (or shelf module) can be hung on a rope - from the upper slope or on remote brackets attached to the wall - similar to those used for flower baskets on the terrace.

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in detail:

And one more implementation in detail - shelves on the window for small things + a way to hang curtains.

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Your personal little “garden” in a city apartment is real. Moreover, it will require very little space, it is enough to use the space of the window opening. Railing, a few hanging planters - and now you are already cutting fresh basil grown on your own into a salad.

2 place for cups

Free space in cabinets kitchen set and there is already critically little on the surface of the tabletop, but there was still no decent place to store beautiful cups? Why not use a window opening? The same roof rails, hooks or hanging organizers will help to solve the issue in a practical and stylish way.

3 Place for other kitchen utensils

However, you can store in the window opening not only a mini-collection of cups, but also any other kitchen utensils.

Photo: Instagram rittika_ariyonainterior

The ideal option would be dishes made of transparent glass and crystal, as they will minimally block the sunlight entering the room.

4 Bathroom storage

If you happy owner a bathroom with a window, you can organize storage of bath accessories in the window opening and save space by abandoning a bulky pedestal.

5 Complete replacement of the rack

If there is too much in the room sunlight or if you can “sacrifice” one of them without any problems, arrange a full-fledged replacement for the rack in the window opening. This will help win some more free space and organize stylish and roomy additional storage.

6 Green corner

Always dreamed of a winter garden in own apartment? It's time to make this dream come true, and this will again help you with a window opening, as well as a few shelves or hanging planters.

You can use glass shelves, they will visually dissolve in space and make the design much easier.

7 Additional lighting

11 Cozy alcove

12 Place for a cat

If there is a cat in the apartment, you can place a cozy bed for him on the windowsill, and a scratching post on the slopes. The pet will get a comfortable corner, and you will get an unusual and practical solution for your home.

13 Seasonal and Holiday Decor

If your home has no shortage of either additional storage or important functional areas, use a window opening to accommodate seasonal and.

You can organize themed installations on the windowsill, hang garlands or add a narrow shelf to the window - and place the decor there.

Connect the youngest family members to the creation of such a decor and make it cozy to update home tradition. Sounds good, right?

IN standard apartments the window, as a rule, is located approximately in the center of the wall, and most often short. The corners on either side of the window are often empty or only partially used. If the apartment is small, every piece of space is valuable. And here centimeters are idle in vain, although it is possible to use them to the fullest. What to place on the sides of the window so that this area is not empty, but beneficial? We bring to your attention a few ideas.

We will consider options with the location of paired items - the same or almost the same on each side of the window. , whatever one may say, decorates the interior, introducing an element of order, creating harmony.

1. Built-in wardrobes on the sides of the window

These may not even be closets, but rather mini-dressing rooms. Such solutions are relevant for bedrooms - both adults and children.

To build structures of this kind, you need to build plasterboard walls. Cabinets can be up to the ceiling, which is the best option. In this case, they look like part of the architecture. However, this condition is not mandatory.

It is necessary to decide on the type of door: it can be hinged, folding (accordion), sliding. However, fabric will also be appropriate. Next, you need to equip the closet with shelves, drawers, a bar, hooks, or any other elements of the wardrobe. The interior lighting doesn't hurt either.

How more room the deeper the dressing rooms near the window can be. And in the space between them, a sofa, a desktop or dressing table. In this "nook" you can organize a reading corner by placing an armchair there and hanging bookshelves. In the nursery, the alcove near the window can be turned into a play house.

2. Bookcases and shelving on either side of the window

This arrangement of near-window space is very common in the West. Bookshelves fill the areas on the sides of the window in the bedrooms, nurseries, living rooms, offices.

Most often, these are built-in structures that are built at the stage of finishing or repairing the premises. Between the cabinets there is usually a bench with a soft mattress. Convenient: I took a book and immediately sat down to read near the window.

However, this may not be built-in, but ordinary furniture, ordered clearly according to the size of the near-window areas.

These cabinets are used not only for books, but also for displaying decorative items, souvenirs, photographs, and in children's rooms -.

3. Cupboards on the sides of the window

In the kitchen or in the living room, corners can be given to sideboards. These pieces of furniture bring a touch of tradition to the interior and create an atmosphere of family comfort.

It is desirable that the cupboard doors be at least partially glass. In this design, they are in harmony with the window and make the room more elegant.

If there is not enough space on the sides of the window, corner cupboards will be a rational solution.

Designer: Jessica Forston

4. Beds on either side of the window

In the nursery, designed for two children, or in the bedroom of spouses who prefer separate beds, beds can be placed in the near-window corners.

The beds seem to fit into the space. To add comfort to sleeping areas, you can order corner headboards. Sleeping with them will be warmer.

If you curtain the entire wall with a window, the area at the head of the beds will be decorated with drapery - a variation of the canopy, which will give the bedroom a softer and more romantic look.

5. Desktops to the right and left of the window

If there is a need for two desktops, the corners near the window are the perfect place for them. With such a layout, those working at the table do not interfere with each other. At the same time, they can always contact. Both seated have a view from the window. Even a short look out the window is an effective rest for tired eyes.

The corners for equipping work areas are always convenient. Here you can make deep cabinets, corner shelves and an ergonomic tabletop for working at a computer.

6. Windowed Desktop Additions

If the table is attached directly to the window, the corners on the sides can be given over to additional pieces of office furniture, such as shelves, cabinets, cabinets, etc. In general, under everything that makes you more comfortable.

Residents of small apartments are constantly faced with the problem of lack of space for storing various things. Designers have come up with many unusual options arrangement of furniture so that you can save space and place more things. One of the ideas is a wardrobe around the window.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any other storage design, a cabinet installed around a window has its pros and cons.

Advantages:

1. Suitable for any room. It can be placed in the nursery, bedroom, living room, kitchen.
2. There is no need to cover the window opening with curtains. The upper niche of the cabinet allows you to mount lamps in it, which will beautifully emphasize the window in the evening. If desired, fix curtains or install roller blinds.
3. If the window sill is large, with the help of a cabinet you can protect it from the common space of the room and make it a table. The role of the countertop will be performed by the window sill.
4. The closet around the window can be adapted for any purpose: add bookshelves, make a small dressing room, install drawers for small items, or make shelves for clothes.
5. This design is suitable for various styles interior.

Flaws:

1. Pipes located above, below or on the sides of the window opening will have to be hidden. Because of this, the heat will be located in a limited space and not as efficiently heat the room. The same applies to the heating radiator, which in most cases has to be covered with a decorative screen.
2. Structural immobility. The wardrobe around the window, as well as built into concrete niches, is motionless. It needs to be taken apart to be moved to another location.

IN one-room apartments and small rooms, such furniture is considered one of the best in terms of saving space and preserving appearance premises.

Location in the interior

You can place a cabinet around the window in different rooms. In the kitchen, this design will fit a mortise sink on the built-in countertop, and plumbing pipes will hide below. Shelves allow you to store kitchen utensils. You can make a full frame of the opening or hang several lockers on the sides of the window opening.

Side cabinets are installed in the bedrooms, without shelves and niches above the window. Between the side cabinets it is convenient to place a small sofa for relaxing.

The living room can be unloaded from excess furniture along the walls. A closet around the window will look harmonious and save space.

In the children's room, the closet around the window will become a desk, dressing room, storage for clothes and various items.

When designing a children's room, it is required to make structures without sharp edges and protruding elements.

Varieties of cabinets around the window

There are three popular types of window cabinets. The choice will depend on the preferences of the person, the free space in the room, the size of the window opening and the room (living room, nursery, bedroom).

With work area

In small rooms it is difficult to fit a table, wardrobe and bed so that there is free space. Save space by combining cabinets and working area. To do this, side cabinets are installed, a bar is fixed between them, which acts as a work surface. It should be 15-20 cm from the window opening. Thus, a comfortable workplace with the ability to store various items and things. Above the window, you can fix a niche with lighting so as not to install additional table lamps.

With a sofa on the windowsill

A closet around the window with a large window sill will add not only storage space, but also convenience for relaxation. Under the sofa, you can install drawers in which there will be extra bed for storing clothes. A natural light source (window) allows you to read your favorite book while sitting on the built-in sofa. There is an additional recreation area for guests and hosts.

With a bed by the window

In small rooms, you can combine a bed with wardrobes. Thus, the sleeping place will expand, however, in order to sleep peacefully, the window opening, frame and glass must have increased sound insulation. The location of the bed can be so that the head is towards the windowsill or parallel to the window opening. Having made a bed for two children in this configuration, do not forget to equip its window with a lock.

Internal filling

In cabinets located around the window, it is convenient to place a built-in structure with drawers and a system of shelves. Clothes hangers and sliding structures will take up a lot of free space, but will hold less.

Advice! It is important to choose the optimal size of the shelves so that the furniture does not take away part of the room, but contains the required number of things.

In a separate article on our website you can read about how to make a bookcase with your own hands.

Facades and decor options

If we talk about facades installed on cabinets around windows, they can be divided into three groups:

1. Lack of doors (open shelves).
2. Doors.
3. One part of the cabinet is closed with a facade, the other remains open.

For the manufacture of facades, chipboard, fiberboard, MDF, OSB are more often used. In addition to sawdust-particle boards, solid wood doors are installed on expensive models.

Types of opening mechanisms

After choosing the design, location and facade, you need to choose the mechanisms for opening doors and drawers:

1. Folding. Allows doors to be opened up or down. Suitable for installation on the lower or upper shelves.
2. Swing. Classic mechanisms consisting of hinges that are fixed on the doors.
3. Drawers. They save space if placed in the lower niche of the cabinet. They are placed in one row horizontally or vertically. To make the area more beautiful, you should eliminate the gaps between the boxes.

In order not to be mistaken with the choice of opening mechanisms, it is required to draw a future design in advance and distribute shelves with drawers.

At self assembly cabinet, various problems may occur. In order not to dwell on difficult moments, you need to take into account some of the nuances:

1. It is important to calculate the depth of the shelves in advance. For example, books will fit in a niche 30 cm deep, and clothes will need more than 60 cm.
2. To harmoniously combine the cabinet with the walls, you need to make it height to the ceiling.
3. Initially, you need to calculate the height of the shelves so that things and objects fit on them.
4. Hinged doors should open 90 degrees or more. However, you need to set the opening mechanisms so that they do not hit the walls.

The wardrobe around the window is suitable for any room. At correct assembly it fits perfectly with the design. In order to avoid mistakes during installation and design, it is better to draw up a design plan in advance.

In an effort to streamline their lives, to accommodate the maximum possible number of things and pieces of furniture in a small area, the owners of houses and apartments sometimes resort to such an option as a closet around the window. Let's take a look with RMNT to see how this arrangement of furniture might look like.

The advantages of installing a cabinet or shelves around a window are obvious:

• Space is saved, because usually this wall around the window opening is simply empty;
• The room gets an original look;
• This is very practical - under the window between the columns of the cabinets, you can place a computer or desk, making the most of the usable space;
• Tall and narrow column cabinets will visually raise the low ceiling;
• The portal site brought you ideas for using a window sill in the interior. Between the cabinets, the window sill can also perform additional functions;
• This arrangement of furniture can be used in any room of the house - in the kitchen, bedroom, nursery, living room, office.

What can be placed around the window? Anything:

• In a nursery, these can be cabinets and shelves for books, toys, school supplies;
• In the bedroom there are shelves for cute little things and spacious wardrobes for clothes;
• In the kitchen, shelves and cabinets with doors for food supplies, utensils, household appliances and all kinds of utensils;
• In the living room and office bookcases and shelves for useful items and souvenirs.

Designers urge not to get carried away by the depth of cabinets around the window. It is clear that you want to create the most capacious storage space for many items. However, this will negatively affect the natural light of the room, especially if the side is north. However, as you can see in the two photos above, sometimes the cabinets around the window opening can be made deep enough. But this is more the exception than the rule.

Design experts advise making cabinets and shelves around the window light so as not to clutter up the space. A good option is to paint them in the color of the walls, so that they generally “dissolve” against their background. By the way, in a rectangular room where the door is opposite the window, you can use the mirror version - cabinets around the window and around the doorways.

The style of cabinets should match the entire design of the room and can be almost anything - from laconic minimalism to elaborate baroque carvings.

The downside of this arrangement of cabinets is one - you have to make furniture to order, strictly according to your size. It can be cabinet or built-in, but the individual dimensions and wishes of the owners will raise the price.