In my previous blog post about old doors,
I shared a ton of great ideas for salvaging and reusing old doors by turning them
into really neat home decor. Since that post, I have come across even more great
salvaged door ideas, so here is part two, New Looks For Old Doors!
Here are my hints for how to use salvaged doors in your home:
~ Use salvaged doors to fill up a large wall space.
~ A door displayed vertically on a large wall breaks up a monotonous horizontal display.
~ Paint old doors a bright or contrasting color to add life and mood to a room.
~ Think usefulness: add shelves and/or hooks to old doors to give an old door a new use.
~ Add a mirror to an old door for a completely new look. Mirrors are a great way to add visual space and depth to a room.
~ A door with windows? That's an extra special find! Paint on the windows, or apply vinyl wall art decals to the windows for a unique look.
~ Missing window on a door? Why not use that open space creatively? Use it to hang a plant by attaching a simple hook to the top area of the space, or attach a curtain to the open space.
~ When mounting a door on a wall, be sure to use proper hardware that is strong enough to support the door. In doubt about what to get? Ask for advice at your local hardware store.
~ Use caution with doors that have old peeling paint. Most old paint contains lead. Avoid using these doors in areas where there are children or food. Pick up a lead test at your local hardware store to test for lead paint. Never remove lead paint, but paint over it instead.
~ A door displayed vertically on a large wall breaks up a monotonous horizontal display.
~ Paint old doors a bright or contrasting color to add life and mood to a room.
~ Think usefulness: add shelves and/or hooks to old doors to give an old door a new use.
~ Add a mirror to an old door for a completely new look. Mirrors are a great way to add visual space and depth to a room.
~ A door with windows? That's an extra special find! Paint on the windows, or apply vinyl wall art decals to the windows for a unique look.
~ Missing window on a door? Why not use that open space creatively? Use it to hang a plant by attaching a simple hook to the top area of the space, or attach a curtain to the open space.
~ When mounting a door on a wall, be sure to use proper hardware that is strong enough to support the door. In doubt about what to get? Ask for advice at your local hardware store.
~ Use caution with doors that have old peeling paint. Most old paint contains lead. Avoid using these doors in areas where there are children or food. Pick up a lead test at your local hardware store to test for lead paint. Never remove lead paint, but paint over it instead.
Check it out!

Old door fence via pinterest (above and below)
Old door as a stylish headboard from CottageIndustryInterior
Doors as decor at Sweet Life Nail Bar & Lounge Denver, CO
Repurposed door in the bathroom via Pinterest
Repurposed door with coat hooks via Pinterest
Two old doors make perfect outdoor wedding decor
Repurposed door with mirrors over a rustic buffet
Door with shelf and vignette by Theresa at Time Worn Interiors
Repurposed door in the bathroom via Pinterest
Repurposed door with coat hooks via Pinterest
Two old doors make perfect outdoor wedding decor
Repurposed door with mirrors over a rustic buffet
Door with shelf and vignette by Theresa at Time Worn Interiors
Ornate salvaged doors painted a bright color add interest and texture to a room
These old glass doors add both height and color to the wall.
Old door and window as room dividers from Design Sponge
These old glass doors add both height and color to the wall.
Old door and window as room dividers from Design Sponge
Which is your favorite?
I hope you have a great week
Love, Laura
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These are so cute. I like the mirrors made out of doors.
ReplyDeleteI love those too!
DeleteI love those too!
DeleteMy favorites are the mirrored door and the one made into a bench, it's stunning!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting!
DeleteWow - My favorite? Every single one of them !!!
ReplyDelete:) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteFANTASTIC collection! So inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting!
DeleteThere are simply too many fantastic ideas to pick a favorite!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree, I love them all
DeleteThese are all such cool ideas! I like the shelf one and the one with the hanging plant. Also the one with the potted plant.
ReplyDeleteLove the one with the plant
DeleteAll these are great! It is really hard to pick one:) What a wonderful way to beautify by re-purposing:)
ReplyDeleteAgreed!
DeleteGreat ideas ! very inspiring :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting!
DeleteThese are all amazing! I like the doors turned into mirrors, but it's really hard to pick a favorite!
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DeleteI love the mirror and the bright pink door, never new there were so many things you could use a door for!
ReplyDeleteMe too! :)
DeleteThey are all very cool but my favorite is the room divider doors from Junk Chic Cottage.
ReplyDeleteThat one is very cool!
DeleteI love the headboards made from doors! They are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt is really a unique look!
DeleteBoy do I wish I knew how to use a large saw! Love the one with the hooks.
ReplyDeleteHow is this attached to the wall? I love this!
ReplyDeleteLove the wedding arbor. How did you secure the board over head?
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