{"id":2880,"date":"2026-03-23T00:01:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T00:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/giantnews.us\/?p=2880"},"modified":"2026-03-23T00:01:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T00:01:11","slug":"if-you-see-window-grills-with-a-curved-bottom-theyre-usually-designed-to-hold-flower-boxes-or-small-planters-safely-outside-the-window-the-curved-shape-provides-support-and-space-for-pots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/giantnews.us\/?p=2880","title":{"rendered":"If you see window grills with a curved bottom, they\u2019re usually designed to hold flower boxes or small planters safely outside the window. The curved shape provides support and space for pots, while also adding a decorative touch to the building\u2019s exterior."},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"306\">Why Do Some Window Bars Bulge Outward?<\/h1>\n<h2 data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"388\">The surprising history and smart design behind those \u201cpotbellied\u201d iron windows<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"590\">If you\u2019ve ever wandered through an older neighborhood \u2014 the kind with narrow streets, weathered shutters, and balconies dripping with plants \u2014 you may have noticed something curious about the windows.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\">\n<div id=\"negatiuspro.com_responsive_1\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23293390090\/negatiuspro.com\/negatiuspro.com_responsive_1_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"666\">Instead of sitting flat against the glass, some window bars curve outward.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\">\n<div id=\"negatiuspro.com_responsive_2\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23293390090\/negatiuspro.com\/negatiuspro.com_responsive_2_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"876\">Not just slightly, either. They puff out proudly, like a rounded belly, creating a cage-like shape that sticks out beyond the wall. At first glance, they can look odd. Maybe even decorative. Almost whimsical.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1009\">You might assume it\u2019s just an architectural flourish. A stylistic choice. Something the builder added to give the fa\u00e7ade character.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\">\n<div id=\"negatiuspro.com_responsive_3\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23293390090\/negatiuspro.com\/negatiuspro.com_responsive_3_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1083\">But those bulging window bars weren\u2019t designed just to look interesting.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1228\">They\u2019re one of those quietly brilliant everyday inventions \u2014 a perfect example of how practical problems shape design in ways we barely notice.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1308\">And once you understand why they exist, you\u2019ll start spotting them everywhere.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1367\">Because those \u201cpotbellied\u201d bars aren\u2019t decoration at all.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1405\">They\u2019re function disguised as charm.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1410\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1449\">Where it all began: security first<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1543\">To understand the outward curve, you have to start with the original purpose of window bars.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1554\">Security.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1786\">Long before alarm systems, motion sensors, or smart cameras, protecting a home came down to simple physical barriers. Doors were reinforced. Locks were heavy. And windows \u2014 the most vulnerable entry point \u2014 were covered with iron.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1906\">Bars were straightforward and effective. They stopped break-ins while still allowing light and air to enter the house.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1960\">Especially in dense towns and cities, this mattered.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2101\">Many homes sat right on the street. Ground-floor windows were easy targets. Without bars, anyone could simply lift a latch or break a pane.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2136\">So people installed iron grilles.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2143\">Flat.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2151\">Tight.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2160\">Secure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2177\">Problem solved.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2197\">\u2026 or so it seemed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2270\">Because while flat bars protected homes, they also created a new issue.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2331\">They limited how people could actually <em data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2316\">use<\/em> their windows.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2336\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2380\">The everyday problem nobody talks about<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2430\">Imagine living in a small apartment decades ago.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2443\">No balcony.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2457\">No backyard.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2482\">No extra storage space.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2548\">Just a couple of rooms and a window looking out onto the street.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2637\">That window becomes more than just something you look through. It\u2019s part of daily life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2658\">You want fresh air.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2678\">You want sunlight.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2711\">You might want to grow a plant.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2731\">Maybe dry laundry.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2768\">Maybe cool off the room with a fan.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2815\">Maybe rest groceries or tools while cleaning.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2859\">But flat bars sit flush against the glass.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2878\">There\u2019s no depth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2896\">No usable space.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2931\">It\u2019s basically a wall with holes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"3036\">And in crowded cities \u2014 where every square inch matters \u2014 that wasted space starts to feel frustrating.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3134\">So people did what humans have always done when faced with a small but persistent inconvenience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3136\" data-end=\"3152\">They improvised.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3157\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3192\">The simple but genius solution<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3238\">Someone, somewhere, had a practical thought:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3275\">\u201cWhat if the bars didn\u2019t sit flat?\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3315\">\u201cWhat if they curved outward instead?\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3360\">That tiny change created something magical.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3368\">Space.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3491\">By bowing the bars outward, even just a few inches, they created a pocket of usable room between the window and the iron.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3493\" data-end=\"3537\">Suddenly, the window wasn\u2019t just an opening.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3539\" data-end=\"3578\">It became a tiny extension of the home.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3580\" data-end=\"3595\">A mini balcony.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3611\">A micro shelf.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3613\" data-end=\"3631\">A protected ledge.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3633\" data-end=\"3666\">All without sacrificing security.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3699\">The bars still prevented entry.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3701\" data-end=\"3734\">But now they gave something back.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3753\">Airflow improved.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3755\" data-end=\"3779\">Light felt less blocked.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3828\">And, most importantly, the space became useful.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3830\" data-end=\"3940\">It\u2019s one of those design upgrades that feels so obvious in hindsight you wonder how it wasn\u2019t always that way.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3942\" data-end=\"3945\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"3984\">Everyday uses you might not expect<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3986\" data-end=\"4066\">Once the curved design spread, people started using that extra space creatively.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4068\" data-end=\"4103\">And this is where it gets charming.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4105\" data-end=\"4143\">Because it wasn\u2019t just about function.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4145\" data-end=\"4164\">It became personal.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4166\" data-end=\"4249\">In many neighborhoods, those bulging bars turned into tiny showcases of daily life.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4251\" data-end=\"4273\">Plants and flowers<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4275\" data-end=\"4309\">This might be the most common use.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4311\" data-end=\"4354\">Flower pots tucked safely inside the curve.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4356\" data-end=\"4389\">Herbs growing on kitchen windows.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4391\" data-end=\"4432\">Geraniums spilling color into the street.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4434\" data-end=\"4499\">In places without yards, this little iron pocket became a garden.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4501\" data-end=\"4544\">A private bit of green in a concrete world.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4546\" data-end=\"4557\">Storage<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4559\" data-end=\"4603\">People stored surprisingly practical things:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4605\" data-end=\"4703\">\n<li data-start=\"4605\" data-end=\"4623\">\n<p data-start=\"4607\" data-end=\"4623\">cleaning tools<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4624\" data-end=\"4639\">\n<p data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4639\">small boxes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4640\" data-end=\"4649\">\n<p data-start=\"4642\" data-end=\"4649\">shoes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4650\" data-end=\"4662\">\n<p data-start=\"4652\" data-end=\"4662\">firewood<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4663\" data-end=\"4679\">\n<p data-start=\"4665\" data-end=\"4679\">grocery bags<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4680\" data-end=\"4703\">\n<p data-start=\"4682\" data-end=\"4703\">fans or air coolers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4705\" data-end=\"4725\">It wasn\u2019t glamorous.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4727\" data-end=\"4741\">But it worked.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4743\" data-end=\"4790\">And when you live small, \u201cworks\u201d is everything.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4792\" data-end=\"4814\">Ventilation tricks<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4816\" data-end=\"4870\">In hot climates, airflow matters more than aesthetics.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4872\" data-end=\"4936\">Curved bars allow windows to open wider without feeling blocked.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4938\" data-end=\"5000\">Some residents place fans or evaporative coolers in the space.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5002\" data-end=\"5047\">Others hang damp cloths to cool incoming air.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5049\" data-end=\"5087\">Tiny hacks that make a big difference.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5089\" data-end=\"5115\">Everyday resting place<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5117\" data-end=\"5145\">Sometimes it\u2019s as simple as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5147\" data-end=\"5216\">\n<li data-start=\"5147\" data-end=\"5168\">\n<p data-start=\"5149\" data-end=\"5168\">setting down keys<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5169\" data-end=\"5193\">\n<p data-start=\"5171\" data-end=\"5193\">placing a coffee cup<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5194\" data-end=\"5216\">\n<p data-start=\"5196\" data-end=\"5216\">airing out laundry<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5218\" data-end=\"5278\">That little ledge quietly becomes part of the home\u2019s rhythm.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5280\" data-end=\"5283\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5285\" data-end=\"5339\">Why you see them most in certain parts of the world<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5341\" data-end=\"5409\">If you start looking, you\u2019ll notice these bars appear frequently in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5411\" data-end=\"5525\">\n<li data-start=\"5411\" data-end=\"5430\">\n<p data-start=\"5413\" data-end=\"5430\">Southern Europe<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5431\" data-end=\"5448\">\n<p data-start=\"5433\" data-end=\"5448\">Latin America<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5449\" data-end=\"5465\">\n<p data-start=\"5451\" data-end=\"5465\">North Africa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5466\" data-end=\"5485\">\n<p data-start=\"5468\" data-end=\"5485\">the Middle East<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5486\" data-end=\"5525\">\n<p data-start=\"5488\" data-end=\"5525\">older urban neighborhoods worldwide<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5527\" data-end=\"5545\">That\u2019s not random.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5547\" data-end=\"5583\">It comes down to three main factors.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5585\" data-end=\"5599\">1. Density<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5601\" data-end=\"5679\">When homes are close together and outdoor space is limited, every inch counts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5681\" data-end=\"5754\">Curved bars create \u201cextra room\u201d without expanding the building footprint.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5756\" data-end=\"5770\">2. Climate<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5772\" data-end=\"5809\">Warm weather encourages open windows.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5811\" data-end=\"5836\">More airflow is valuable.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5838\" data-end=\"5882\">The curved shape helps air circulate freely.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5884\" data-end=\"5915\">3. Craftsmanship traditions<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5917\" data-end=\"5958\">In many regions, ironwork is an art form.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5960\" data-end=\"5994\">Blacksmiths didn\u2019t just make bars.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5996\" data-end=\"6025\">They shaped them beautifully.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6027\" data-end=\"6100\">So once outward curves proved useful, artisans started embellishing them.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6102\" data-end=\"6109\">Swirls.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6111\" data-end=\"6117\">Loops.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6119\" data-end=\"6133\">Floral shapes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6135\" data-end=\"6195\">Suddenly, a security feature became decorative architecture.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6197\" data-end=\"6224\">Function turned into style.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6226\" data-end=\"6229\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6231\" data-end=\"6264\">The unexpected aesthetic bonus<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6266\" data-end=\"6288\">Here\u2019s the funny part.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6290\" data-end=\"6364\">Something born purely from practicality ended up becoming visually iconic.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6366\" data-end=\"6412\">Those curved bars add depth to flat buildings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6414\" data-end=\"6446\">They create shadows and texture.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6448\" data-end=\"6477\">They break up straight lines.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6479\" data-end=\"6509\">They give fa\u00e7ades personality.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6511\" data-end=\"6590\">Walk down a street with potbellied window grilles and the buildings feel alive.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6592\" data-end=\"6629\">Each window looks slightly different.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6631\" data-end=\"6655\">Some packed with plants.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6657\" data-end=\"6684\">Some painted bright colors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6686\" data-end=\"6708\">Some ornate like lace.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6710\" data-end=\"6737\">Some simple and industrial.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6739\" data-end=\"6797\">It\u2019s subtle, but it transforms the vibe of a neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6799\" data-end=\"6817\">Without trying to.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6819\" data-end=\"6850\">That\u2019s the best kind of design.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6852\" data-end=\"6855\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6857\" data-end=\"6898\">The psychology of \u201csmall space living\u201d<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6900\" data-end=\"6945\">There\u2019s also something deeper happening here.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6947\" data-end=\"7011\">These bars reflect how humans adapt emotionally to tight spaces.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7013\" data-end=\"7069\">When you don\u2019t have a garden or balcony, you still want:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7071\" data-end=\"7164\">\n<li data-start=\"7071\" data-end=\"7092\">\n<p data-start=\"7073\" data-end=\"7092\">a touch of nature<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7093\" data-end=\"7119\">\n<p data-start=\"7095\" data-end=\"7119\">a place for belongings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7120\" data-end=\"7144\">\n<p data-start=\"7122\" data-end=\"7144\">a sense of ownership<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7145\" data-end=\"7164\">\n<p data-start=\"7147\" data-end=\"7164\">personalization<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7166\" data-end=\"7210\">That curved window becomes a tiny territory.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7212\" data-end=\"7232\">A micro-front-porch.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7234\" data-end=\"7263\">A little statement that says:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7265\" data-end=\"7284\">\u201cThis is my space.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7286\" data-end=\"7308\">It\u2019s not just storage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7310\" data-end=\"7326\">It\u2019s expression.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7328\" data-end=\"7372\">And that matters more than we often realize.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7374\" data-end=\"7377\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"7379\" data-end=\"7409\">Modern versions still exist<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7411\" data-end=\"7464\">Even today, you\u2019ll see updated versions of this idea.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7466\" data-end=\"7487\">Some apartments have:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7489\" data-end=\"7592\">\n<li data-start=\"7489\" data-end=\"7510\">\n<p data-start=\"7491\" data-end=\"7510\">boxed-out grilles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7511\" data-end=\"7536\">\n<p data-start=\"7513\" data-end=\"7536\">enclosed window cages<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7537\" data-end=\"7565\">\n<p data-start=\"7539\" data-end=\"7565\">metal \u201cJuliet\u201d balconies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7566\" data-end=\"7592\">\n<p data-start=\"7568\" data-end=\"7592\">deep protective frames<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7594\" data-end=\"7637\">They\u2019re all variations on the same concept:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7639\" data-end=\"7679\">Add usable depth while keeping security.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7681\" data-end=\"7731\">It\u2019s the same old logic, just dressed differently.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7733\" data-end=\"7770\">Because the problem hasn\u2019t gone away.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7772\" data-end=\"7801\">People still want more space.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7803\" data-end=\"7837\">And cities still don\u2019t offer much.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7839\" data-end=\"7842\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"7844\" data-end=\"7878\">A tiny design with a big lesson<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7880\" data-end=\"7962\">What makes these bulging window bars so interesting isn\u2019t just their practicality.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7964\" data-end=\"7989\">It\u2019s what they represent.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7991\" data-end=\"8010\">They\u2019re proof that:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8012\" data-end=\"8111\">\n<li data-start=\"8012\" data-end=\"8048\">\n<p data-start=\"8014\" data-end=\"8048\">good design solves real problems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8049\" data-end=\"8073\">\n<p data-start=\"8051\" data-end=\"8073\">small changes matter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8074\" data-end=\"8111\">\n<p data-start=\"8076\" data-end=\"8111\">beauty often grows from necessity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"8113\" data-end=\"8153\">Nobody set out to make something pretty.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8155\" data-end=\"8188\">They just wanted a bit more room.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8190\" data-end=\"8260\">But by solving that problem cleverly, they accidentally created charm.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8262\" data-end=\"8322\">It\u2019s the kind of quiet ingenuity that rarely gets attention.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8324\" data-end=\"8377\">Yet it shapes how entire neighborhoods look and feel.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"8379\" data-end=\"8382\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"8384\" data-end=\"8409\">Next time you see one\u2026<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"8411\" data-end=\"8462\">You probably won\u2019t look at them the same way again.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8464\" data-end=\"8506\">Instead of \u201cweird metal bump,\u201d you\u2019ll see:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8508\" data-end=\"8616\">\n<li data-start=\"8508\" data-end=\"8526\">\n<p data-start=\"8510\" data-end=\"8526\">a flower shelf<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li 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