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.


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






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 headboard from Better Homes & Gardens





Old windows as new room dividers...




Room divider made from old doors and windows



Salvaged windows as room dividers








Architectural elements...

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




Old doors & windows make a garden screen
Old windows and doors in the garden




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



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





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10 comments:

  1. What great ideas! Inspiring!

    Stopping by from Etsy Blog Team

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  2. WOW! What great imagination and creativity! Way to go!!!

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  3. I love this series of reclaimed items. I'm your newest follower! Now, heading back to Pin more of these...

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  4. This is super cool! I love the room dividers and the use as architectural elements for decor in a house.

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  5. I enjoy your blog, lots of great ideas. I'll be back!

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  6. you have such an amazing ideas, thanks for inspiring us.

    Evangeline Fagan

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  7. This is awesome and inspiring. It just so happens I have a salvaged window that I want to create something out of.

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  8. I found here lots of ideas for my house. thanks very much!

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  9. THIS IS THE MOST AWESOME SIGHT ON HERE......THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GREAT IDEAS.......

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  10. Great Ideas I love your greenhouse.

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