Living Room Window Decor

The window is a four pane bow with only the two side windows opening Germanshepherdsmum. I have had vases on the sill in the past that have not been damaged. The front of the house is quite sheltered from the wind. A wise consideration though.

Does the window open? If so anything you put on the sill may blow down and break. All my sills are kept clear.

The poppy vase is about 30cm in height. The glass one only about 16cm.

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Thank you for your ideas. I have looked at Poole pottery and really love this poppy vase. A glass centre which is not too far away make individual pieces and I rather like this orange vase too, although would prefer red. My window has curtains which fall just below the sill and the window is north facing with conservatory doors opposite which obviously is the sunny side.

I also think plants or flowers would be the obvious choice.
The warning about coloured glass on a window sill reminds me of the time one of my glass candle jars burst in the heat and I came back to a pool of sticky red wax on the window sill. I never got the stain out.

A Marks and Spencer cushion.

How about a collection of orchids? Also, do have a look online at Marks and Spencer cushions. Lovely colours and designs. Many are only £12.50 each. Beautifully made. Really give a lift to a neutral colour scheme.

I think a lovely piece of bright ceramics would look great Poole pottery for example or Moorcroft if you can afford it is stunning.

So are mine, BlueBelle. I miss having somewhere to put plants.

Do you have full-length curtains, OP?

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My window cells are about 2 inches wide so nothing could live on them ?

I would caution about putting glass ornaments or vase on a windowsill, especially if that window gets sun. Years ago I had a cranberry glass vase sitting on a sill, and on a sunny day it burst. Reflections from glass objects can also cause fires by concentrating light.

Try a colourful pottery vase or ornament, or a few african violets in colourful pots.

My windowsills are all clear ,whether thats my idea or my cats is debatable .A plant is always nice especially a flowering one .

Thank you for your ideas. I have photos dotted around other surfaces so will probably refrain from adding more to the sill. I love the idea of fresh flowers but the room gets so warm they don't last long at all. My cushions and throws tend to be the same, beige, cream with a little duck egg blue thrown in. I do sometimes think a bolder colour would "lift" the room more*DerbyshireLass*.

I too have clear window sills.

That sounds interesting growstuff. Apart from paperweights I've never owned any colourful glass, only plain transparent. An idea worth investigating. I'm just looking at the poppies outside in the garden bursting into life. The bright red looks so dramatic. Maybe glass with shades of red may be explored. We have a glass making centre not too far away from us. You have certainly got me thinking. Thank you.

Treat yourself to a bunch of fresh seasonal flowers, that will last around a fortnight if you are lucky and it will never get boring!

Neutral not neural. Lol.

I have some family photos in matching light oak frames on my dining room window sill, blends in with my furniture.

I too like to keep window cills clear.

For colour I add cushions, sofa throws, flowers and plants. Cheap as chips so you can afford to ring the changes. I just switch them round with the seasons.

How about Deep purples, mustards and dark reds for winter, then lighter fresher colours for summer, white, blues, soft greens.

The golden rule is keep the big ticket items such as furniture, walls, window treatments, floor coverings to a neural palette and then add life with accessories.

Something you really like. I have a single colourful Murano glass vase which I love.

Thanks for your reply Marydoll. I must admit the tidiness of it does look quite appealing at the moment but I also feel my room needs a splash of colour. There's lots of bland beige, cream and white in here.

My Living room window sill is clear. I need to be able to spy on my neighbours.
However, my kitchen and utility windowsills are full of herbs.