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From spiffy window seats and shutters to quaint moulding and eye-popping window shades, your windows can offer you a view of an entirely different kind, with just a little facelift. Luckily, giving your windows prime place in your decor isn’t as hard as you think. Turn to these homes for inspiration.

Install a window sea

Transform the look of your window with a slim bench seat. Such a seating area can add a different point of interest to your space, serving as the perfect platform for trendy scatter cushions, potted plants and evening conversations.

Colour some shutters

A pared-back window can gain a stylish and spirited edge with inward-opening shutters. Go all out with a rainbow-inspired palette like this one or choose metallic tones like gold and silver to add a dose of glam. You could even cascade colours with an ombré design.

Add an eye-catching shade

Spruce up a bare window with a statement-making shade. Go bold with your print (think geometric, floral, polka dots and pinstripes) and palette, to turn your window into a head-turning focal point. See how this turquoise-printed Roman shade gives the room a cheery backdrop of blue, while anchoring the window to the room’s bright aesthetic.

Hang a valance

Make your shades, blinds or curtains a conversation starter with a charming valance (a length of ornamental cloth fixed to the head of a window to mask the curtain fittings). Add finishing touches with an under-window bench and matching throw pillows.

Embrace stained glass

Channel your eclectic side with vibrant stained glass. Stained glass panes can turn any window into a mesmerising work of art and filter a breathtaking spectrum of colours into your room with the early morning sunshine.

Install decorative window trim

Every masterpiece deserves to be framed – even if only on three sides. Give your room a royal air with ornate window moulding. Consider pilasters to flank your window and a faux window arch to crown it.

Go for window shelves

If you’re blessed with large sun-loving windows, give them an artistic upgrade with slender sweeping shelves. Not only will these give you extra storage, they will turn your windows into uber-chic design statements. Maximise sunlight by placing transparent light-catching curios and glassware that allow natural light to stream through.

Warm up to frosted glass

Give your window a translucent, sun-kissed flair with aesthetic frosted glass designs. If you’re afraid of committing to a permanent change of panes, consider going for frosted glass film, decals or even spray paint to dress up your existing windows. A frosted glass design can afford you priceless privacy while still filtering oodles of light indoors.

Create a windowsill vignette

Gather your trinkets and treasures, frames, candles and teacups to conjure a pleasing vignette on your bedroom or living room windowsill.

Choose items in varying heights, and layer their arrangement to pique visual interest. Add a little stone or wood extension to your windowsill if it isn’t deep enough to host your pretty treasures.