Thursday, January 12, 2012

Window of Opportunity: Old Salvaged Windows Get New Life As Unique Decor

Salvaging old windows and upcycling them into something new for your home is easier than you might think. Take a look at some of these creative twists on salvaged windows.




Old windows repurposed as a shower via Design Sponge



This, I LOVE.  from Oddityink on etsy 



One great way to upcycle an old window is to put something behind the glass such as photos or scrapbook paper. Simply cut your paper to fit the glass windows and adhere on reverse side...

Scrapbook paper behind the glass   photo via Little Birdie Secrets





Show off favorite photos with a one of a kind photo frame




For this look, simply mount window in front of poster sized photo  photo via Milk and Honey



Use as a display for vintage post cards




Reverse painted window by Jan at Little Pink Houses



This grapevine and burlap fall wreath by Jo-Anna at A Pretty Life In The Suburbs blog looks great displayed on this old window frame 


Salvaged windows as new furniture...



Old world church window secretary hutch by ArcadianCottage on etsy



Coffee table that also serves as a shadow box



How to make a window table DIY 




Window case made from salvaged barn windows



DIY bathroom cabinet made from an antique window by Liz Marie Blog




Check out this amazing DIY Chalkboard Calendar by Kari Anne at Thistlewood Farms blog



DIY headboard from Better Homes & Gardens




Old windows as new room dividers...



I love this breezy look. via Apartment Therapy



Room divider made from old doors and windows





Salvaged windows as room dividers









 Old windows hung from a porch via Apartment Therapy



Old windows used to help divide a living space via Apartment Therapy



As Architectural elements...



Another stunner from Karen at Somewhat Quirky Design blog  - here Karen got an AMAZING deal by snagging these windows at a garage sale, and you won't believe the price...check out her blog and find out! 




If you are lucky enough to come across an ornate antique widow...simply display 




Here, two salvaged windows are joined together and fit with a board to create a shelf



Replace broken glass with new mirrors










Chalkboard and coarkboard creations from madebymarcie on etsy




This window frame jewelry display is perfect for a teen's room DIY




Add some hooks for attractive hallway storage




For your garden....



A beautiful greenhouse made from recycled windows



This colorful garden pergola made by Karen at Somewhat Quirky Design blog is just outstanding




Recycled window flowerbox




Another upcycled window box




Add a shelf with spots for pots. So pretty!




Window conservatory by Brambleberry Cottage



Greenhouse-From-Old-Windows
Window greenhouse DIY tutorial




For the overly ambitious: a playhouse of salvaged windows from Monticello Antiques



Cabin built with salvaged windows via My Modern Met


"All of the windows of my heart I open to the day." - JG Whittier





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Have a great week!
Laura

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