Complete harmony of the room interior is achieved with the help of indoor flowers. Green plants fill the room with oxygen, decorate the house every day. Flowers of extraordinary beauty fill the life of household members with comfort, peace, balance, joy. Admiring the flowers, apartment dwellers forget about adversity and sorrow.
Housewives periodically plant and add purchased plants, replenishing a large flower collection with exotic specimens. It is quite difficult to arrange an increased number of plants in a small place. Professional gardeners recommend using flower shelves on the windowsill, which significantly save effective space and allow you to increase the scale of the green corner.
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Arrangement of flower shelves
A window sill flower shelf is a plastic, wooden or steel structure installed in a window opening. The device helps to compactly install flowers in order to obtain the necessary light and warmth of the sun. Window sill flower shelves are arranged:
- strong connection of carefully planed boards (chipboard, fibreboard);
- rectangular details reminiscent of a staircase;
- forging of a vertical axis equipped with fasteners;
- plastic corner pieces (often used in bathrooms).
Flower stands on the windowsill, similar to a flight of stairs, located on both sides of the window, facing inward, look attractive.
Types of devices
Florists, wanting to save well-lit window area, widely use all kinds of window sills:
- shelving units;
Metal flower rack on the windowsill - hanging shelves;
Elegant and simple hanging shelf for small flowers - spacers;
The window spacer shelf allows you to place a large number of flowers in a small area - coasters decorated with lace forging;
Stand for three flower pots, decorated with forging - racks;
Pipe stand with glass shelves for plants - corner or straight shelves made of plastic.
Plastic hanging shelves for small and light pots
A shelf for flowers on a windowsill is made of wood, plastic, metal rod or tempered glass. Each raw material for products has a number of positive and negative properties.
Stands made of steel rod are characterized by durability and resistance to mechanical damage. Shelves are made in several tiers, of all sorts of intricate configurations. On sale there are stands created from a combination of 2 high-quality materials, distinguished by durability and long service life.
The specialists make the spacers and racks in the form of a central support made of metal with flower holders. The stands are created at different levels, with different diameters and numbers of brackets. There are products equipped with adjustable cells, which make it possible to set the required height and ring calibers.
Items created in the forging process come in a variety of shapes, so you can choose models that match the decorated apartments. A forged flower shelf placed on a windowsill complements the room space. Forged masterpieces look rich, thanks to filigree weaving, and are used for a long time. Jewelry weaving is performed by craftsmen who know the craft thoroughly. Forged models can be ordered from a blacksmith, choosing the interlacing pattern you like and suitable raw materials.
Plastic constructions for pots are universal. The stands are made in several tiers, have the ability to accommodate dozens of potted plants. There are ready-made shelves that can be freely transformed, turning an ordinary stand into a multi-tiered structure.
Hanging shelves are single round-shaped fixtures suspended from a grid.
The stand is a steel support, designed with round cells that hold pots. The stand is made in two types: short and high. Due to the unique design, original compositional solutions are formed, space is saved, due to the regulation of sections of different heights.
The spacer is made of iron, it is a perpendicular base framed by brackets. Many stands are decorated with additional limiters that hold the flowerpots. The spacer beautifully frames the window, drawing the eye to the plants.
Shelves are distinguished by mounted horizontal boards. Tiered stands are also manufactured.
The method of placing vegetation closer to daylight is planned by the owner, determining her preferences.
Advantages and disadvantages
Flower shelves on the windowsill are distinguished by a number of priorities:
- useful space on the windowsill is freed up;
- have a unique colorful design;
- bronze appliances will last for a long period;
- steel and plastic are easy to clean;
- Plastic and metal pot stands are not affected by moisture.
Disadvantages of shelves:
- racks made of steel are subject to rocking;
- The wood deteriorates as it absorbs the moisture that gets in.
When looking at a product, carefully weigh the pros and cons of all your preferred options.
How to make the right choice?
Professionals make shelves and bookcases using modern improvised means. The design must be chosen carefully.
Tips from experienced designers
- Take your cue from the existing decor of the living room, where the winter garden is located.
- When looking at the design, compare the size of the plants with the weight of the pot.
- Heavy pots require a reliable, stable system that can withstand significant weight. Small, lightweight vessels will do well with products made from any chosen material.
Beautiful airy glass shelves are suitable only for small plants with light pots - Consider the possibility of watering by irrigation and choose moisture-resistant products.
- If you want to draw attention to an unusual element, emphasizing an interesting design technique, buy or create extraordinary high-quality shelves.
Original ladder-shaped shelf for flowers - Forged openwork stands advantageously emphasize the classic style of the living space, attracting with unusualness. Flora lovers will admire the extraordinary stands, complementing the elegance of the apartment.
Each system is easy to use and has an original design, so choose the one you like.
Video: Flower stand for windowsill (DIY)
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