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Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl
Brittany aka Pretty Handy... Blogger Raleigh, NC on Jan 22, 2013
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DIY Glass Shelves in Front of Kitchen Window

Adding glass shelves between two sets of cabinets in front of the kitchen window is an ideal location for some plants. A little quarter round moulding, finish nails and pre-cut tempered glass is all you'll need!
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    See through glass window shelves allow light in and give you a spot to set your plants.
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    Measure a piece of quarter round.
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    Attach quarter round and slide in shelves. For more details on the installation process view my tutorial at the URL listed above.
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    A little sunny spot in the kitchen.

To see more: http://www.prettyhandygirl.com/2010/09/diy-glass-window-shelves.html

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  • Steve G Fort Collins, CO
    These look great, and it's a clever way to add storage space without giving up natural light.
    on Jan 22, 2013 · Like 1
  • Jeanette S Atlanta, GA
    Love this! I love things sitting in my window...I call it my "kitchen giggle" because whatever I put in my window, it makes me smile. I just posted this photo earlier. It may be silly, but it is my kitchen and my window! Anytime someone wants to take it over, they also take over all the cooking....hee, hee...needless to say I get no complaints about my window! I clipped this for future reference!
    • Just a "few of my favorite things"....my giggle window!
    on Jan 23, 2013 · Like 4
  • Building Moxie Baltimore, MD
    I agree very clever. well done Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl ...
    on Jan 23, 2013 · Like 0
  • Becky Blair, NE
    Another awesome idea Brittany.
    on Jan 23, 2013 · Like 0
  • Carolyn Bostic Springfield, MO
    Like Steve G., I like this idea of getting storage space without giving up light. I never would have thought of this ingenious idea.
    on Jan 23, 2013 · Like 0
  • G B Ripley, TN
    Just what I need! Thanks.
    on Jan 24, 2013 · Like 0
  • Joan A Fort Worth, TX
    Jeanette, we ALL need things to make us smile daily!!! Thanks for sharing.
    on Jan 24, 2013 · Like 0
  • Karen Cooper @ Dogs Don't... Decatur, GA
    Great idea!
    on Jan 24, 2013 · Like 0
  • Sharon Godwin Mount Olive, NC
    I remember when this was a popular idea a long time ago. I love it and have some plants that will love it!
    on Jan 24, 2013 · Like 0
  • Shirley Anderson Colville, WA
    Really like this. Crisp. Clean.
    on Jan 24, 2013 · Like 0
  • Vicki R
    This is the exact project I've been looking for. My kitchen window sills are much to narrow for plants. Thanks for a great idea!
    on Jan 24, 2013 · Like 0
  • V Valencia Downey, CA
    I love this idea. I decorate my kitchen window for the seasons. I like this because I think the shelves can be removed as desired for different looks.
    on Jan 24, 2013 · Like 0
  • Melissa-TheHappierHomemak... Aberdeen, NC
    What a fantastic idea, thanks!!
    on Jan 24, 2013 · Like 0
  • Kimberly M Torrington, CT
    This is great if you have cabinets next to your windows.
    on Jan 24, 2013 · Like 0
  • Vicki T Casper, WY
    Great !! Going to do this in my kitchen !! Thanks for sharing :)
    on Jan 24, 2013 · Like 1
  • Debbie Borthwick Canada
    I have been wanting this for years in our kitchen! I love the idea of using glass instead of wood. :)
    on Jan 31, 2013 · Like 0
  • Deborah G Meridian, ID
    We put glass shelves in our shower where the glass block window existed but needed something to stand up to water abuse so we bought this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Half-Round-Shelf-Bra...

    I love those shelves everytime I take a shower. They are so pretty and using 3/8" glass made them very strong to hold all our products.

    on Feb 05, 2013 · Like 0
  • Jayme Bellaire, MI
    This is awesome. I am getting ready to redo my kitchen and none of my windows have sills....this is a totally do-able option. Thanks for the post.
    on Feb 14, 2013 · Like 0
  • Debbi W
    thank you! so doing this!
    on Feb 15, 2013 · Like 0
  • Debs Moore Muskegon, MI
    the glass shelves in front of the kitchen window I was working on that. My house is big but the kitchen shelves are about what you would get in an apartment. I think the pallets canning cupboard is such a great idea I don't want to be running up and down the stairs. I don't have a cupboard trying to buy one now from Graig's list.
    on Feb 17, 2013 · Like 0
  • Brittany aka Pretty Handy... Raleigh, NC
    Jeanette S Those certainly are some beautiful jars in your window!
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  • Brittany aka Pretty Handy... Raleigh, NC
    Thank you for the nice comments everyone.
    on Feb 17, 2013 · Like 0
  • Chris Columbia, TN
    this is a great idea...i have always thought kitchen windows needed something besides curtain thanks xx
    on Feb 17, 2013 · Like 0
  • Barb T Pittsburgh, PA
    I did this many years ago and absolutely love the look. Especially that the overhead light shows through. Really opened up the window. I was able to place my glass on small wood brackets attached from inside the cabinets. VERY easy to keep clean.
    on Mar 06, 2013 · Like 0

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