Friday, January 20, 2012

Upcycled: New Ways With Old Window Shutters




I've always loved the look of vintage wood shutters on a home, they have such a quaint, old world feel.  Now you can take that look and move it from outside, to inside your home by upcycling old shutters into new home decor. 


Check out these creative new looks gleaned from old salvaged shutters.














Love the colors! from Midwest Living




Shutter chair



A few examples of shutters upcycled as headboards...








Aidan Gray













Side tables by Hammer and Hand via etsy







 2 shutters + brackets = awesome shelf 





Dresser with shutter front from Cactus Jacks, TX







shutter wall photo via beeskneesbungalow











Bulletin board with shutters. A DIY for a similar project can be found here



Upcycle shutters as a room divider, or in this case, an outdoor porch divider




Here's another outdoor version:









Which look do you like best? 
How would you use upcycled shutters in your home?



4 comments:

  1. Awesome styles! :)
    Thanks for sharing!

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  2. I'm basically in love with everything in this post. Oh my gosh. This makes me want to go to an antique shop and dig around. I especialyl really like all the ideas for hanging things off of the shutters on the wall. Very clever! Thanks for the inspiration today :)

    And I love your blog! I am your newest follower!

    Erin from EBT :)
    http://labellaironia.blogspot.com/

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  3. These are great ideas! I love the shutter cabinet and side tables!

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  4. Love that restaurant! Fun to go 'overboard' on shutters in this way!!

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