Flowers on the windowsill are the natural decor of the apartment. He is able to revive even an ascetic environment. Indoor plants fill the room with fragrance, create a joyful, upbeat mood. A small garden on the windowsill, combining several flowering plants, will delight every day. Unique comfort and charm will give the original coasters.
Flowers on the windowsill
You can easily place some beautiful flowerpots. But what if there are a lot of plants? In this case, the original stand will help you. Some are sure that making a shelf for flowers on window sills with their own hands is a rather difficult task. But it's not. Just a few things to consider.
Before you start manufacturing, you need to analyze:
- what material the shelf will be made from;
- how it will be located;
- stand sizes;
- whether it harmoniously fits into the design of the apartment.
You can make a stand from any materials:
- wood;
- metal;
- glass;
- iron;
- gypsum.
Let's look at some options for making a shelf.
Plant spreader
What is this design? The spacer for flowers on the windowsill is a vertically located strong base. Most often it is made of metal. Countless flower pot stands are attached to this design. Sometimes such shelves contain decorative borders. They not only complement the design, but also perfectly fix the pot.
With these spacers, you can frame the entire window frame. Lightweight metal structures, as a rule, are not very striking. And floral pride, on the contrary, is on display. In addition, spacers can perfectly save the area occupied by flowerpots. Flowers on the windowsill look harmonious and beautiful in this design. Photos allow you to fully verify this.
Wooden shelf
With some carpentry skills, you can make a multi-level stand that will fit several plants perfectly. Such a shelf for flowers on the windowsill can be placed vertically or horizontally. It will also look impressive on the balcony.
To make a wooden stand, you need to stock up on the following tools and materials:
- shoe knife;
- glue designed for wood;
- canopies;
- drills;
- self-tapping screws;
- Euro screws;
- hammer;
- stubs;
- screwdriver;
- chipboard fragment;
- adhesive edge;
- drill.
Now you can start creating the structure:
- Take the edge and glue it to the chipboard. Use an iron for this procedure.
- Unnecessary parts of the hem must be carefully cut off with a shoe knife.
- Only a part of the fragments serve as the base of the wooden shelf. Therefore, it is necessary to glue them to the middle.
- In the area where there is no edge, two holes should be made. They should be located on one side and on the other.
- Dowels pre-lubricated with glue should be driven into the holes obtained.
- This manipulation must be done with the reciprocal section.
- Now connect the resulting shelves. Arrange them however you would like.
- Let the shelves dry. This will take approximately 2 hours.
- After the glue has dried, make markings for your rack. Drill holes according to these marks. Canopies and cells carefully screw. Carefully remove the remaining markings.
- Glue the euro screw heads.
Your wooden stick is completely finished. Now it should be screwed to the surface with self-tapping screws.
Glass shelf
For flowers on the windowsill, you can make a variety of coasters. The glass construction looks great. She iswill harmoniously fit into almost any design.
If you have at least a little knowledge of the technique of working with a glass cutter, you can easily make a flower rack. This work is not difficult and does not take much time. Those owners who do not have even the slightest skills in working with glass, but really want to make such a rack, can contact the workshop. But do not forget that before that you should carefully take all the measurements. After all, accurate data should be provided to the workshop.
In the manufacture of such a rack, you must take the choice of glass very seriously. It must be hardened. Choose glass that is at least 0.5 cm thick. You must remember that this fragile material must withstand significant stress caused by the pressure of flower pots.
So, to make a rack you will need:
- glasses – 6 pcs;
- iron corners - 8 pieces;
- hacksaw;
- glass cutter;
- boards or wooden slats - 2 pcs.
Now that all the tools and materials are ready, you can start making the stand:
- Apply the necessary markings on the glass, corresponding to the length and width of the shelf. Use the glass cutter to cut them out.
- Cut the grooves in the wooden slats. Their depth must be at least 1/2 the width of the shelf.
- Attach the slats on the corners to the wall with self-tapping screws. Mounted on top of the rack and below.
- Glass shelves must be inserted into the grooves.
Design completelyready.
Metal stand
To beautifully arrange flowers on the windowsill, you can use a metal structure. You can come up with the most varied design of this stand. It all depends on your imagination and how much you know how to work with metal.
Consider the picture in the article. Even a novice master can build such a stand. So, if you are inspired by the idea to create such a staircase for flowers, then stock up on metal rods and a welding machine.
It is important to consider the following. For the base, use a stronger and thicker metal. The design of the steps is made from a thinner one.
Progress:
- Take the metal rod. Its length should correspond to the height of your stand + 15 cm for the design of the legs. It should definitely be done. Otherwise, recesses from the shelving will remain on your windowsill. If it is difficult to arrange a ring, you can simply bend the leg. Make the second base stand.
- Perpendicularly attach a rod to the base, corresponding to the width of the structure. Repeat the activity for the other rack. Attach 2 more legs.
- Now you need to complete the first step. You can use thinner rods for it.
- The second stage is performed similarly. Its width should be much smaller. After all, the design should resemble a ladder.
- Finish the third, last step.
Stylish plaster shelf
Stand for flowers on the windowsillcan be made, as you have already seen, from any material. Some craftsmen create real masterpieces using, at first glance, completely inappropriate materials.
The rack, the shelves of which are made of gypsum, looks very fashionable and elegant. But keep in mind that such material will require a good foundation. After all, gypsum does not apply to light materials. It is best to use a metal frame.
You can use an old box or tin to make shelves. It depends on what shape you want to give your shelving. After the gypsum has hardened, you will have a beautiful tile. Open it up with white acrylic paint. The painting in Russian or Dutch style, decorated in blue tones, looks great against such a background.
Single Stand
She does not carry a functional load. But it's a great decorative piece. She can bring a special zest and charm to your mini-garden. Sometimes such racks are located in 2-3 tiers. But they usually can't handle more pots.
Conclusion
Give a little effort and your windowsill flowers will sparkle with a new frame. In addition, by creating decor with your own hands, you will receive not only a functional, but also an exclusive item. It will become your pride and provide comfortable accommodation for green pets. To do this, you need to connect your imagination and set aside a few hours of time.
