My Father, who along with my Mother, are very serious gardners built a greenhouse out of windows. Its larger than the one shown and has a narrow paver walkway going down the middle of it so that he can garden both sides and still have easy access.
I think replacing a few of the panes with colored glass would be fun, too. I just bought an art window — an old window filled with clear glass shapes of all kinds that the artist attached with clear marine epoxy. What about using your windows for cabinet doors when you create your pantry? I like two of these ideas very much, the backdrop one for artwork and the movable window wall! Now a suggestion that popped into my head while hoping to actually see one here in your list is in the kitchen — hanging from the ceiling to hold pots and pans.
A window frame suspended from the ceiling from all four corners and maybe one in the middle for extra support if the pans and pots are heavy and the frame has hooks on them, like an S hook, and you hang the pots and pans on it?
That was a fun, imaginative romp! The fake stained glass on the porch was my most favorite one of all. I have saved many old windows after they were replaced. All Rights Reserved. Addicted 2 Decorating is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.
Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions. These barely scratch the surface, but here are a few of my favorite ideas: 1. Use windows as a space divider Hanging old windows is a great way to add definition to open spaces, and this idea can be used inside as well as outside. Incorporate a window into a fence design An old window adds interest to this garden fence, but I can also imagine small windows being incorporated into a standard privacy fence. Use windows as doors on a cabinet Adding old windows to a bookcase or DIY cabinet design turns it into a beautiful and unique curio cabinet.
Build a mini greenhouse I love this design for a mini greenhouse to store outdoor plants for the winter. Make a chalkboard calendar Replace the glass with panels of MDF covered in chalkboard paint, and you have the perfect calendar or days of the week to-do list.
Create a family command center If you need more organization than just a calendar, this command center is the perfect design. Create a mini garden house I have no idea if this serves any purpose other than being decorative, but this mini garden house is one of my absolute favorite ideas. All images and text on this site are copyrighted. How to Make Hypertufa. Garden Sign Sayings.
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Please enter the word that you see below. You could also do this for organizing your jewelry at home. You can take the glass out of that old window to make it a bit safer and then just add old doorknobs or drawer pulls for your hangers. This is such a beautiful jewelry organizer and you can stand it up on the dresser or hang it on the wall.
Tutorial: theborrowedabode. This DIY corkboard made from an old window frame is the perfect accessory for your home office. Just hot glue your corks into place, in whatever pattern or design you choose, and then use tacks to hold business cards, appointment reminders, or whatever else you need right there at your fingertips.
Tutorial: mom4real. Add a few hooks or old drawer pulls to the bottom to make it a bit more functional. This is a beautiful display that will take you about an hour or so to finish. Tutorial: littlebirdiesecrets.
Just a little paint or stain and you could turn that old window into a gorgeous mirror for your entry or hallway. Tutorial: craftynest. Those old windows make wonderful headboards, and allow you to instantly add farmhouse appeal to the bedroom. This is such a simple project and one that will instantly transform your bedroom.
You just literally hang the windows above your bed — you will need to clean and maybe distress them a bit depending on the look that you want. This antique looking cabinet can be built completely from scratch. Imagine having this gorgeous cabinet and not paying a couple hundred dollars for it. You end up with a gorgeous cabinet that you can use for china, knick knacks or anything you want to proudly display.
Tutorial: knickoftime. This family command center is fabulous and a must for busy parents. Tutorial: dwellinginhappiness. How gorgeous is this fence made from old windows? This is such an easy way to use up those windows and dress up your outdoor living spaces at the same time. The fence is made from old windows and an old stair baluster, both of which you can find at thrifts stores for just a few dollars each.
Tutorial: hometalk. Repurpose those old windows into this amazing fireplace screen. This seems like such an easy project. Tutorial: inmyownstyle. Note that this project will take a lot of windows. Tutorial: gardenweb. I love the look of glass in a kitchen island. It sort of incorporates a china cabinet with the island, which is both useful and gorgeous.
You can opt to leave the sides out of your island and fill them in with those old windows. Tutorial: oliveout. Those longer windows are perfect for creating these family frame keepsakes. If you have the windows, though, you can make them for nothing, and they make a wonderful display for your favorite family photos. Tutorial: cottageinstincts. This old window coffee table has a lid that you can lift, so you can keep your magazines, board games, or other living room essentials inside.
You use the old window as the lid and the rest of the table is made from repurposed wood, maybe that you have left over from other projects. Tutorial: martysmusings. This repurposed window as artwork is fabulous.
I love the farmhouse look of it and it really would be perfect in your country kitchen or even in the dining room. Tutorial: debbie-debbiedoos. I love the idea of hanging an old wooden rolling pin and spoon in an old window to give off a wonderfully country Christmas vibe.
You could use your windows as backdrops for any decorations that you want to hang. Imagine a small wreath made of Christmas tree ornaments or even a single ornament hung from the center of an old window. Tutorial: funkyjunkinteriors. This gorgeous shadow box can easily be made with an old window and a few other supplies. I love the beach theme. You could actually even build this into the wall if you prefer and a few strategically placed string lights give it a wonderful glow. Tutorial: cheeriosandlattes.
Sometimes you want just a bit of division between rooms but not enough to actually build a wall.
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