Give a boring ledge a pop of personality with quirky tile designs or something that suits your style. It adds decorative flair to your home and makes you more inclined to use it!

Sitting on a chair with a book is so passé. Lounge by the bay window instead by plumping up with cushions and adding seat padding to let you bask in the sunlight or enjoy the city lights.

Go for low cubbyhole cabinets, or tall display cabinets that slide, hide, or rotate. Especially useful for rooms without much of a view.

While not literally a storage, this homeowner jazzed up the area to make the bay window less of an eyesore by doubling it up as a display unit for her bag collection. She also added a built-in desk with drawers that can be used for working, doing makeup etc.

Got a good view from the bedroom? Extend the area and build a platform bed above it. A more functional approach would be to add storage facility under the bed extension.

Frame the bay window up to emphasise its depth and create a bolder design statement.

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Create an extra cosy nook by placing the bed over the ledge.

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To fully maximise the recessed area, incorporate a sliding shelf above the bay. More excuse to get more books!

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Add a simple backrest to make lounging at the bay window more ergonomic.

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Create a more comfortable reading nook by extending the bay.

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Especially ideal for teeny kids’ bedrooms, create storage shelves and displays at the foot of a platform bed.

For more home ideas and tips, read 6 Clever Space-Saving Storage Solutions, 7 Genius Ways To Make Your Home Look More Luxurious and 10 Easy Ways To Add Colour To Your Home.

Text: Qanvast / Additional Reporting: Elizabeth Liew & Seah Pei Jun

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