Do you wish your windows overlooked a park instead of an alley? Fantasy Blinds to the rescue! By creating a window into mini-greenhouse, you can stare at greenery when your custom curtains are open. Choose a large, inset window that receives ample light and follow the rest of the steps below:
1. Measure the depth and width of the window frame and subtract ½ inch from the width to determine the dimensions of the shelves.
2. Ask a glazier to cut a ½ inch thick piece of glass to size for each shelf (you can even have the edges sanded if you’d like). Make pencil marks where each shelf support should go using a level and a ruler, beginning at the top of the window frame.
3. Pick up molding at the hardware store and make supports by cutting two lengths of molding for each shelf using a hand saw. Sand the ends.
4. Drill three evenly spaced holes in each support and insert the bit of an electric drill through one of the holes. Drill a starter spot into the frame and repeat for the other holes. Next, countersink screws so the heads don’t show and repeat for the remaining supports. Use wood putty to fill the holes, sand smooth and paint the supports. After the paint dries, attach a felt dot or plastic guide to each support end and place your glass shelves there.
5. Hang plants and enjoy your windows more than ever before.
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