The second installment in this series will focus on the space around your windows. Think of windows like the eyes to your home. If you had to wear glasses you would pick a frame that creates a specific feel for how you wish to be perceived…trendy, classic, smart, quirky, fun. Now consider how you want to make the space around your windows look. Will it be traditional, contemporary, approachable, or ornate?
Shutters can be really affordable or pretty spendy. You can get prefab shutters from any big box home store and attach them directly to your siding using screws. They come in a variety of colors and are generally plastic. If you are handy, you can make your own shutters out of wood fairly inexpensively. Stain or paint them to compliment your home or trim color. This option is definitely more work but the result feels expensive and allows you to create something that no one else has.
Window boxes are another way to add a little pizzazz to your exterior. To create a good window box, make sure it is nearly as wide as your window or exactly as wide as your window. Don’t forget to match your window box to the style of your home. If you have a quaint home you don’t need an extra large sized box as it would over power your home. However if you live in a large home, window boxes should reflect the scale of your structure. Regardless of the physical size of your window box make sure that you choose the right kind of plants for the amount of light you will receive. Also, make sure you get plants that will get at least 12” high. You want the box to make a statement from the street. If the plants are too small no one will see them from afar and the result will look whimpy.
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