Go vintage
Old recycled crates make perfect instant window boxes and have that coveted vintage charm – whether you’re going for urban industrial of French country chic. Choose flowering plants, trailing plants, a herb garden or simple lavender.
On the shelf
Who said window boxes have to live on the window? Galvanised steel trays complement white shelves for a clean, minimalist look. Keep the plants simple, symmetrical and well groomed. Succulents make a great alternative for modernist chic.
Tea-time
Instead of using a single long box, line up individual square boxes. These tin tea caddies make a great display for a kitchen windowsill.
Room dividers
Large, sturdy wall planters make simple but striking room dividers in open plan spaces. Fill with tall grasses or bamboo for a contemporary feel or explosive ferns and a riot of contrasting foliage colours for a more organic feel.
Spring makeover
Prettify a plain wooden window box with a wash of fresh spring colours, with this great DIY idea by Censational Girl.
One plant, four ways
Choose a plant with a number of different varieties to contrast its different forms, shapes and textures.
Table centrepiece
A bright ceramic square planter, filled with seasonal flowering plants makes a pretty and colourful table centrepiece. Move it to the patio table for a springtime al fresco lunch.
