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12 Things to Put on Your Windowsills

By: Brian Patrick Flynn

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Trying to squeeze a bit more functionality out of your small space? Don't overlook that little ledge beneath your window.

Don’t hide that gorgeous butcher block or marble cutting board away in a cabinet. A windowsill in the kitchen is like having an extra shelf, so put it to good use.

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Cooking Accessories

Don't hide that gorgeous butcher block or marble cutting board away in a cabinet. A windowsill in the kitchen is like having an extra shelf, so put it to good use.

So many of today’s beauty products are gorgeously packaged, so why not put them on display? Even the smallest sill is just right for showcasing polishes, face creams and go-to bathroom staples!

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Beauty Counter

Many of today's beauty products are gorgeously packaged, so why not put them on display? Even the smallest ledge is just right for showcasing nail polishes, face creams and go-to staples.

If your window is private and secure, a sill could be a terrific perch for a Bluetooth speaker and devices. Repurpose an old letter organizer or napkin holder as a low-tech charging station.

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Device Depot

If your window is private and secure, a sill could be the perfect perch for a Bluetooth speaker and your go-to devices. Repurpose an old letter organizer or napkin holder as a low-tech charging station.

Pick a window with a relaxing view of the trees or sunset to create your own personal Zen zone. With a soothing diffused scent wafting through the air and essential oils on your pressure points you can find your center after a long day.

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Zen Moment

Pick a window with a relaxing view to create your own personal Zen zone. With a soothing diffused scent wafting through the air and essential oils on your pressure points, you can find your center after a long day.

Organize crafting supplies and crayons into acrylic cups or plastic bowls. They’re colorful and a great reminder for kids to get creative! (REMEMBER-NO GLASS FOR THE KIDDOS!)

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Craft Supplies

Organize crafting supplies and crayons into acrylic cups or plastic bowls. They're colorful and a great reminder for kids to get creative. Just remember: No glass for the kiddos!

Use your sill as a ledge for meaningful art and photography. This is also an ideal way to create some privacy or block an unsightly view. Showcase your favorite artist or layer several smaller pieces you’ve collected over time.

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Meaningful Art

Use your windowsill as a ledge for meaningful art and photography. This is also an ideal way to create some privacy or block an unsightly view. Showcase your favorite artist, or layer several smaller pieces you've collected over time.

Moving a desk near a window not only provides an extra boost of sunlight (hey there, vitamin D!), it can give you a little extra storage, too. Tuck your office supplies into coordinating cups, baskets or an organizer for a tidy appearance.

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Office Assistant

Moving a desk near a window not only provides an extra boost of sunlight (hey, vitamin D!), it can give you a little extra storage, too. Tuck your office supplies into coordinating cups, baskets or an organizer for a tidy appearance.

Meaningful art and photography of places you’ve visited (or want to go) are the perfect size for even the narrowest of sills.

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Delightful Destinations

Meaningful art and photography of places you've visited (or want to go) are the perfect size for even the narrowest of spots.

Small trinkets and bud vases have more impact when they’re grouped together and a windowsill is just the right size for this type of décor.

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Micro Collections

Small trinkets and bud vases have more impact when they're grouped together, and a windowsill is just the right size for this type of decor.

Kids will love picking out a few of their favorite toys or travel keepsakes for display. To avoid a cluttered look, keep it to just a few things and keep it in a coordinated color scheme.

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Just for Kids

Kids will love picking out a few of their favorite toys or travel keepsakes for display. To avoid a cluttered look, keep it to just a few items and keep it in a coordinated color scheme.

If you are lucky enough to have big, beautiful windows, a large scale sculptural piece looks pretty amazing propped in a window sill. Be sure to use suction cup hooks to secure the art piece to the glass for everyone’s safety.

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Sculptural Spotlight

If you're lucky enough to have big, beautiful windows, a large-scale sculptural piece looks pretty amazing propped in a window. Be sure to use suction cup hooks to secure the art piece to the glass for everyone's safety.

Don’t be shy about displaying your family’s trophy and ribbon display. Mix in a decorative object or two that relates to their sport or hobby for a more casual look.

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Show Off

Don't be shy about displaying your family's trophies and ribbons. Mix in a decorative object or two that relates to their sport or hobby for a more casual look.

12 Things to Put on Your Windowsills

Cooking Accessories

Beauty Counter

Device Depot

Zen Moment

Craft Supplies

Meaningful Art

Office Assistant

Delightful Destinations

Micro Collections

Just for Kids

Sculptural Spotlight

Show Off

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