Window sills are not usually thought of as a space you can do much with. At most, a window sill might be where you place a potted plant so it can get sunlight, or a space for the tchotchkes you don't know what to do with. But with a little creativity, you can turn your window sills into interesting spaces that will spark up your home. Keep these tips from our REALTORS® in mind as you shop among Beavercreek homes for sale. You just might find a home with ample window sills and put some of these ideas to work.

1. Window seat
   Window seats were more common when houses needed big windows to let in light and air. But architectural styles changed, and with electrical lighting and air conditioning, windows got smaller and higher. Nowadays, the demand for generous-sized windows is back, along with the demand for window seats. Whether it's for reading or daydreaming, a window seat can be a great getaway, as well as a place to soak up the sun on a nice day in winter. Plus, you can store stuff under the cushion.
   
   
2. Growing things
   Wider window sills offer a perfect space for growing plants. Indoor plants not only beautify your home by providing living things to gaze at but also help clean the air.  In most cases, you'll want plants that can get by on low levels of light such as tropical greenery. Cacti and succulents also make good window plants, as do common kitchen herbs. If your window has bright sunlight, you may be able to grow a kalanchoe, aloe vera, jade plant, dwarf citrus, croton, or geranium.
   
   
3. Mini art gallery
   A window sill can be a perfect place to display your fine art glass, small sculptures, or smaller-size antiques. Have fun arranging the artwork, so the window sill looks like a special gallery space, by breaking up the display with a green plant, dried flowers in a vase, or a small stack of vintage books. Have a cat or a small child? If so, you might want to confine the display to interesting, less expensive items.
   
   
4. Light show with candles
   Different styles and sizes of candles displayed on a window sill can make a beautiful light show, particularly during a party or special holiday event. Lighting a row of candles will also create more light on gloomy winter evenings. This is an easy display to create, but do exercise caution that during an event with guests, no one backs up against the candles.
   
   
5. Holiday statement
   Decorating your window sill for a holiday is a novel way to dress up the house for a celebration. Whether the holiday window sill is in a room where you're getting together with family and friends, or it's in a part of the house where only you and the family will see it, a window sill decorated in a holiday theme can enhance your celebratory mood. Use candles and holiday decorator items, including ribbons, plants, dried flowers, or fruit, as well as holiday knickknacks.
   
   
6. Unique workspace
   Maybe your window sill is located away from the household hubbub or the mainstream of traffic and is a great place for a laptop to do your work. A hanging shelf might be installed to extend your workspace. Add a plant, a candle, and a book or two with some novel bookends for decoration; a project management tracking board on the wall might also be helpful.

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