If you’re worried about your plants sliding off the shelf of a window display, you could invest in this three-hole plant shelf by RockThisOut on Etsy. These will handle a lot of weight, while the acrylic material allows ample amounts of light to flood through them. Unlike other options that hang from mounts in the wall above the window, these shelves are mounted into the side of a window frame and sit on top of durable acrylic edges. These handmade shelves from PLASTICMART on Etsy are ideal for those looking for a sturdy, heavy-duty window shelf option. Once you have those specifics figured out, you can apply what you know to shop for the ideal shelf for your needs and your aesthetic. This will help you determine how much space you need.
Then you should decide which plants you want to display on the window shelf. First, which window will you be using for the shelves? Once you’ve decided, you’ll then want to measure its dimensions so you can find an option that will fit it. Image used with permission by copyright holder What to consider when buying a window shelfīefore you purchase one of these fantastic shelves, be sure to ask yourself a few questions. These shelves range in size, materials, and aesthetics, but we’re sure you can find something to suit your needs. If you find yourself in this situation, we have good news for you! You can invest in a window shelf to increase the number of plants you can expose to the sunshine. Expansive, three-tier window plant shelf.What to consider when buying a window shelf.I decided I only wanted to use one side of the frame to create this plant shelf as the other half needed to have easy access so the window could be open and closed when required. To start, measure the width and height of the window alcove. As it says, this glue dries clear making it ideal for this type of shelving that would be composed of acrylic sheets My glue of choice for this project was Gorilla Glue Clear.
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I’m aware all windows will vary in size depending on where they are placed/where in the world you live in so feel free to adjust my material dimensions to size Poly-acrylic sheet – cut to size (w: 200m x d: 6mm (1/4″)) which you can order online or buy from local hardware stores.Sawn Kiln Dried Timber 19mm x 32mmmX 1-8m (cut to size) – I buy my wood from Wickes.Drill – this one is my favourite brand to use.
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This post also contains affiliate links for your convenience, see full disclosure here Materials needed to Make a Window plant shelf: Note: These acrylic shelves do bow a bit with the weight of the plants, but you can always buy thicker acrylic or can also double up on the thickness of each shelf by gluing two sheets together with Gorilla Glue Clear. I chose to use acrylic for my shelves because it’s lightweight, easy to clean and safer than glass. Note to self: ‘ Siri set a weekly reminder for me to water my plants please.” All I have to do, is remember to add water. Which basically means that these plants will get all the sunshine they will ever need. Well because this is literally shelves – in a window. before you ask me where they’ve all ended up, I’ll just tell you. There was the baking tin herb planter, the IKEA hack shelf,and the ‘others’. I keep making plant related DIY project as if I’m some sort of plant guru.Īs if I can actually keep plants in my house alive longer than 3 weeks (it used to be a week so this is an obvious improvement)
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