How to Style a Garden Window into a Sleek & Modern Look

Ian Mutuli
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Ian Mutuli

Ian Mutuli

Founder and Managing Editor of Archute. He is also a graduate architect from The University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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Indoor plants have numerous benefits, including air purification, stress reduction, and a sense of purpose. Many individuals grow plants indoors. Plants can be placed in a variety of locations throughout the home. An indoor greenhouse, on the other hand, works best in a kitchen garden window.

It is a projecting glass structure that resembles a three-dimensional window, allowing plenty of natural light and air in. It looks a lot like a bay window, but much smaller. This post discusses how to arrange a garden window to make it a more appealing location in your home.

Let us begin!

1. Decorate with Photos and a Plant

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The first concept for adorning your garden window is a single plant and some candle holders. Candles are an excellent method to bring a classic touch to the space. It doesn't take many plants to make the space look active. One plant will offer green vibrance to your kitchen garden window.

As seen in the image, you might place a significant photo in your garden window. Garden windows provide more natural light than other sections of your home, highlighting the most meaningful memories. You might include photos of your family, wedding day, or cherished memories.

2. Place a Figurine or Small Statue

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While most garden windows have one or more plants, just a handful have miniature statues. Place one of your figurines in your kitchen window for a new and unique approach to add beauty and charm to your home.

You might also arrange two figurines at opposing ends of the garden window, with a plant in the center. This can give your kitchen a unique aspect, whether you look at it inside or outside. It's almost as if you reduced a sculpture garden and moved it into your kitchen.

3. Add Seasonal Flowers

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Flower arrangements are another way to design a garden window. Plants have various light and moisture requirements, thus they bloom at different times. To avoid taking flowers that will only bloom for a few days, you should conduct research on the best flowers to cultivate during the season. Alternatively, you could simply buy some artificial flowers.

Terracotta pots are wonderful for flowers and may be painted in a variety of colors, making them ideal for decorating your garden window. Flowers are an excellent way to bring attention to your kitchen area. They may make a powerful decorative statement, especially if the hue matches anything in your kitchen, such as the walls or cabinets.

4. Indoor Herb Garden

Garden windows are the perfect place to grow your herbs and other valuable plants. If you don't have an outdoor garden where you can nurture herbs, you can do it in the kitchen. A crisp fresh greenhouse window garden can supply some of the ingredients you need and save you a trip to the grocery store.

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You don't need an entire garden space to grow these herbs if you only need small portions of them at a time. The green color will liven up your kitchen, and the herbs will provide the flavors you need for tasty meals.

5. Set Up a Garden Nursery

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You can also decorate your kitchen garden window with plants from a nursery. This is a fantastic method to use your kitchen garden window to prepare plants for outside life. Some plants require a great deal of protection when they first begin to grow. Keeping immature vegetables indoors protects plants from harsh temperatures, bugs, and other threats.

Once the plants have grown too large for the nursery, you can move them to the outdoor garden to continue maturing in natural settings. You can change the types of plants you grow in your tiny garden according to the season.

6. Add Kitchen Essentials

There are other ways to use the space in your kitchen window garden than a greenhouse window. You can also adorn your room with kitchen items that you frequently use.

Of course, you should not install products that require cool, dry storage on garden windows. This is because high temperatures from sunlight might cause them to deteriorate. However, you can add unique flare to your garden window by placing items such as your favorite cooking guides.

7. Add Shelving to the Garden Window

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Adding a shelf to your garden window maximizes space. The garden window shelf gives additional storage space for practical supplies and ornamental things.

Unfortunately, adding a shelf reduces the quantity of light that enters the kitchen. If you already have adequate lighting, you can utilize the shelves to store anything.

Shelves allow you to display many objects in the kitchen garden window. To create a focal point, arrange small potted plants with a centerpiece, such as a colored bottle. If you want to add individuality and beauty to your garden window, don't arrange items of different sizes indiscriminately.

8. Seasonal Decorations

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Garden windows are the ideal place to display seasonal ornamental objects. You can use the garden window space to highlight what is going on. For example, during the holiday season, you can hang Christmas ornaments in your garden window. This will assist establish the tone for the activities you'll partake in over the holidays.

Halloween is another occasion when you can display ornamental items. Curve a pumpkin and position it on your garden window to make your home more frightful while children go trick-or-treating. Choose colors that complement the motif you're going for, and you'll be ready to go.

9. Add Colorful Vases

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If you have colorful vases that you can reposition around the house, your garden window could be an ideal location. Place two vases on opposite sides of the garden window, with a plant in the center as the focal point.

Garden windows are usually well-lit, especially during the day, so you can decorate with creative objects.

10. Use a Bonsai Tree

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Our last tip on how to style a garden window is getting a bonsai tree. If you've not heard of a bonsai tree before, it's basically a dwarfed tree that doesn't grow to the standard height and size of a regular tree. These trees can only grow to the size of a shrub and are perfect decor statements for any home.

A bonsai can serve as a centerpiece if you have a large garden window. You should check out the best bonsai options for a stunning pick that will last years.

Things to Keep in Mind When Styling Your Kitchen Window Garden

There are things you need to know after learning how to style a garden window. These factors can help you get the best fit for your kitchen garden window. Let's consider them below.

1. Size of Garden Window

The size of the garden window will determine how many items you can place on it. Unlike bay and bow windows, which usually take up a large portion of the room, garden windows are smaller. As such, not everything will fit well in the available space.

You should get decorative pieces that are proportional to the amount of space your garden window offers. The larger your garden window, the more you can fit in the kitchen.

2. Plant Requirements

The second thing to consider is the type of plants you'll be adding to your space and their needs. How large will your plants grow? How much attention do they require to survive in an indoor environment? These are questions that can help you select a plant for your kitchen garden window.

If you don't have the time or energy to constantly check on your houseplant, choose a low-maintenance variety. Cacti, snake plants, and aloe vera are low-maintenance plants that can flourish with few resources.

3. Kitchen Color Scheme

Decorations and household accessories should bring harmony to kitchen garden windows. The colors that dominate your kitchen determine the ideal accessory colors for decorating your space. This can make your kitchen more appealing and stylish.

Conclusion

Garden windows are ideal interior locations for displaying plants and other decorative items to make your home more appealing. They also provide color and energy to the kitchen, so knowing the finest styling strategies is essential. The methods we've mentioned can help you change an ordinary kitchen into a beautiful area where you can enjoy cooking.

Ian Mutuli

About the author

Ian Mutuli

Founder and Managing Editor of Archute. He is also a graduate architect from The University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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