Window displays
Sill and reveal compositions for folding shutters and Riviera light.
Chapter I — Windows as botanical edges
Nice windows often sit in deep reveals. Displays must look composed when shutters open to the Promenade or Old Town lanes, and stay calm when closed against afternoon heat.
Fresh stems, trailing greens, and occasional dried accents share the ledge without tipping or crowding the latch.
Chapter II — Street views and privacy
Low floors facing busy streets need foliage that softens sightlines without blocking winter sun. Higher Cimiez windows can stay more open and airy.
We check angles from opposite façades before recommending tall vessels.
Chapter III — Heat, salt, watering
Seafront sills dry fast. Shallow-rooted plants and draining vessels matter; metal pots that scorch roots after noon do not. Care notes cover mistral weeks that strip moisture overnight.
Where condensation forms on cooler nights, pots lift slightly so wood sills stay dry.
Chapter IV — Permanent structure, seasonal layer
Trays, low ceramics, and one or two evergreen anchors stay year-round. A seasonal layer changes for spring markets or winter gatherings without rebuilding the ledge.
We document what remains so September is not a guess.
Chapter V — Curtains and rails
Sheer curtains need clearance for rings and folds. Displays leave a free path for fabric and for opening the window on mild evenings.