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Window box ideas

Planning your next window box but not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered with some bloomin' good ideas.

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Window boxes are a lovely way of adding greenery to the frontage of your home. They are ideal for smaller homes that don’t have bundles of outdoor space but for homeowners who still want to do a spot of gardening.

There are lots of different window flower box ideas out there but we’ve shortlisted some of the best.

Autumnal themed window box

Switch your window box up for the seasons and be inspired to create an autumnal themed window box.

Incorporate lots of natural foliage that has orangey tones and you can even add a mini pumpkin or two, just in time for Halloween.

Sleek black design window box

Perfect for more modern, minimalist homes, a matte black window box looks fabulous contrasted against the frontage of your home, whether it’s raw brick or rendered.

A crafty idea is to use blackboard paint to decorate your window box then you and the kids can get involved in writing different words and phrases on it with chalk.

DIY wooden window box

Be creative and make your own window box out of off cuts of wood.

Even the most novice DIYer should be able to do this as it’s a simple box shape design that then has to be nailed to the wall. Visit your local reclamation yard to pick up some old wood that suits your home style.

Christmas themed window box

Decorate your current window box for the festive season and incorporate Christmas decorations and baubles into your evergreen foliage.

If the baubles you already have don’t suit your outdoor colour scheme, then get creative and spray paint them a colour that you love.

Painted panelled design

Channel the ‘cottagecore’ trend and install a panelled window box to the front of your home. Not only are the flowers and foliage a good way of adding colour and kerb appeal, but it’s a great opportunity to paint your window box, too.

Be inspired by the design pictured above and paint your window box a neutral shade to make your blooms truly pop.

Wicker window box

If you’d rather not fix a window box to the wall, you can sit it on your outdoor windowsill if you have one deep enough.

A wicker window box is a traditional design that will never go out of fashion and looks effortlessly stylish.

The perfect pair

Rather than one large window box, display two smaller ones next to each other for an abundant look.

If you’re lucky enough to have two windows side by side, this creates a perfect symmetry and uniform feel. Love the idea of symmetry? Plant the same flowers in both window boxes.

Lavender window box

If you are a big fan of bumble bees then you may want to consider a window box full to the brim with lavender.

Not only do the bees love lavender but the beautiful pastel purple shade is soft and timeless.

Herb garden window box

One of the best spring window box ideas is to create a herb garden in your window box.

Plant your favourite herbs that you use in your cooking. Homegrown doesn’t only taste better but it’ll give you lots of satisfaction, too – and it looks great!

Window box ideas for shade

Choose lots of foliage

Are your window boxes in a shady spot? Not to worry, just be sure to plant things that can handle those kind of conditions.

A good place to start is incorporating lots of foliage. Foliage is hardy and doesn’t require lots of natural sunlight. Trailing types add visual interest and will make your window box look more full.

Begonias window box

Fill your window box with Begonias and Coleus. They don’t require a lot of sun and are ideal for a shady spot.

You can pick up lots of different colours and varieties to suit the frontage of your home.

Trailing ivy

Trailing ivy is a staple choice for a window box that isn’t in the sun very much. It’s a very hardy plant and looks wonderful mixed with other colourful plants to add a splash of colour.

Be inspired by the window boxes pictured above and mix in pops of red for a statement look.