There’s nothing as welcoming in the holiday season as a lovingly decorated window. If you live in a home with a bay or bow window, you’ve got the perfect opportunity to create a festive focal point for neighbors and passersby to enjoy. Check out our seven ideas for decorating your bay or bow window for the holidays.
1. Create a Cozy Winter Scene
Even if it’s typically not a snowy winter wonderland in the South, we know how to make do! Make use of the depth of your bay window’s sill to bring a snowy scene to life.
- Place a wintery, snow-flecked garland around the interior of your bay window for a touch of winter elegance. Love the look? Add a wreath or garland on your window outside so everyone can enjoy.
- Make it a winter wonderland with “snow,” created with white fabric tucked in at the sill. Fold it in natural-looking layers for a realistic touch, and add ornaments, gifts or other decor to accent.
- Have a holiday village display? This is the perfect place to show it off.
2. Go All In on Seasonal Greenery
Pine, spruce and fir trees are the stars of the show this time of year. Honor these evergreen beauties with a seasonal display in your bay window that shows Southern winter at its best.
- Decorate your window with fresh (or faux) pine garlands and wreaths. You’ll love that signature smell in your home!
- Bring in a pop of red with some potted poinsettias, or accent your greenery with red berries. Be careful if you have pets, as poinsettias are mildly toxic to dogs and cats.
- For a showstopping outdoor touch, hang a large wreath in the center of your window and add garlands as accents.
3. Illuminate With Inviting Lights
Longer nights mean more time to make the most of a windowscape framed around beautiful lighting.
- Use warm white lights for classic holiday appeal. Want to embrace a more colorful, child-friendly look? Pull out the multicolored bulbs.
- You can use more than string lights here. For a more vintage approach, use flameless battery-operated candles or lanterns.
- Up your sparkle factor with a garland that incorporates tinsel or additional lighting.
4. Feature Festive Window Seating
If you’ve got the wide sill of most bay or bow windows, you’ve got a perfect spot for holiday seating tailor-made to settle in and enjoy the season.
- Embrace the coziness of winter with festive throws and pillows. A warm blanket and a book are the perfect way to wind down during the busy holiday season.
- For an extra festive touch, add a wrapped gift or two or even a miniature tree if you have the room.
5. Showcase Your Favorite Hanging Decorations
If you’ve got more ornaments than space on your tree, you don’t have to put them back in the box for next year. There are creative ways to show off your collection with your bay or bow window!
- Hang treasured ornaments alongside handmade paper stars or snowflakes, which are a perfect craft project for the kids.
- When making your display, vary the size and sparkle of ornaments. Layer in plainer ornaments, like simple balls, with more elaborate options at different heights.
- Match your colors to your home’s overall holiday theme for a cohesive look.
6. Reflect Light With Mirrors and Metallics
Want a more modern look without sacrificing traditional appeal? Mirrors and metallics give that “wow” factor that makes your windowscape stand out.
- Mirrors and metallics add welcome dimension and brightness on gloomy, gray winter days, and reflect winter sunlight. Amp up your glow with mirrored trays under decor.
- Add metallic elements like ribbons and ornaments in wreaths and garlands.
- Place colorful glass lanterns on your sill to help catch the light and bounce colors through the room.
7. Personalize Your Display With DIY Designs
Make your windowscape personal with meaningful, family-focused touches like photos and DIY craft projects.
- Display framed photos of family and loved ones from past holidays with battery-operated candles as accents.
- Received a lot of holiday cards? Hang them on a string around your window to keep loved ones close.
- Precious handmade holiday crafts or ornaments from your children are perfect for display in your window.
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