Add some creative charm in your home with these Repurposed Old Window Ideas! There is something about old windows with history that make me feel nostalgic. Do you feel the same way?
There are so many creative ways to take old window frames and repurpose them to something practical and beautiful in your home. These vintage windows have so much potential, are so versatile, and can be used in various locations in your home! They add a vintage charm and enhance the look and feel of a space!
If you are like me, you love DIY projects! I love taking something old and repurposing it to something new and beautiful! Here are some Repurposed Window Ideas that you can get inspiration from, for your own original project!
As always, please click on the link above the photos to be taken to the original tutorials.
- Fireplace Screen. This fireplace screen keeps soot and fireplace debris out of the room and is a beautiful touch to your fireplace.
Source: One More Time
2. DIY Antique Window Bookshelf. Such a cute and creative storage space!
Source: Liz Marie Blog
3. DIY Mantel. You can decorate this for any holiday or occasion. Or just leave it simple. This would also look great with a wreath over the old window.
Source: craftberry bush
4. DIY Headboard. Make a headboard or decorate the wall behind your bed with old window panes. It makes it look so clean and bright!
Source: Liz Marie Blog
5. DIY Picture Frames. The separated window panes make a perfect place for your family photos!
Source: Little Brags
6. DIY Bathroom Cabinet. Organize your bathroom items in this super cute DIY Bathroom Cabinet!
Source: Liz Marie Blog
7. Picture Holder. Great way to organize picture frames!
Source: Funky Junk Interiors
8. DIY Backdrop. These glass panes provide a beautiful and timeless backdrop.
Source: Liz Marie Blog
9. DIY Modified Pergola. These window panes add so much character and color to this DIY Pergola!
Source: Somewhat Quirky Design
10. DIY Gallery Wall. Nothing else is needed on this wall–just these simple old windows. So creative and cute!
Source: The Magic Brush
11. DIY Picture Frames. Another great way to display your photos on your wall using these old windows!
Source: Cottage Instinct
12. DIY Wall. This DIY wall adds so much to this space!
Source: Hvitur Lakkris
13. DIY Plant Greenhouse. Great way to organize and create a home for your flower pots.
Source: Global Garden Friends, Inc
14. Entryway Storage Hooks. This could go great in your mudroom or entryway to hang coats or bags as you go in and out. You could also put it in your bathroom and use it as a towel holder.
Source: My Pink Life
15. Jewelry Organizer. This old window repurposed project is a great way to organize and display jewelry!
Source: Etsy
16. Chalkboard Calendar. Use some chalkboard paint and vinyl to transform this old window to a usable chalkboard calendar. Or use the wooden frame and put it over a chalkboard that you already have.
Source: House By Hoff
17. Night Stand. This DIY night stand adds character and style to your room.
Source: Unskinny Boppy
18. DIY Mini Greenhouse. Here is another example of a DIY greenhouse. It adds character to your garden!
Source: norfridd blogg
19 & 20. DIY Wall Decor. So many different ways to decorate the old windows and make beautiful home decor!
Source: Flea Market Trixie
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Source: my house my home
21. Picture Frame Shelf. You can customize this picture frame shelf however you want it and how it will fit best into your home.
Source: Post Road Vintage
22. Antique Window Tray. This Antique Window Tray is a great addition to your table!
Source: Eclectically Vintage
23. Vintage Map Decor. Great way to style a vintage map in your home!
Source: Our Shabby Nest
24. DIY Window Coffee Table. Create a beautiful piece of furniture out of old window panes.
Source: Diva of DIY
25. Window Garden. Put this window garden on your porch and it is a great way to display plants!
Source: Outdoor Areas
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Hi Amy, thanks so much for including my WASH window here with all these beautiful projects!!!!
No problem. You did a wonderful job on it.
So many cool ideas! I would love to do a project like this. The bathroom window cabinet is my favourite!
Kate- Thank you!
Would love instructions on how to make the window green house.
It is a shared post. Here is the link: http://www.globalgardenfriends.com/2013/11/how-to-build-a-miniature-greenhouse-from-old-windows/
I LOVE THIS POST. SO MANY GREAT IDEAS.
Rebecca- Thank you.