New Looks For Old Salvaged Doors: More Repurposed Door Ideas!

In my previous blog post about old doors, 

New Takes On Old Doors: Salvaged Doors Repurposed, 

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. 

Check it out!

I love the hanging plant.

Lovely refinished wood door bench from Door Furniture lgcustomwoodworking

Floor standing distressed door with mirror from Dreamy Whites

I like the look of these simple brown doors.

Create some art on an old door.

Create a pop color for your home or garden on an old door.

Door fence via alt. build blog

Door fence from Froot Loop Acres/Queen Farmer Film Project

Antique door turned into a corner shelf.

Tool shed made from old doors.

Old door turned into a shelf

Old door fence via pinterest (above and below)

Old doors displayed outside

Old doors with windows = room divider from Apartment Therapy

A door shelf with chalkboard paint applied to the top two panels.

Room divider doors from Junk Chic Cottage

Salvaged doors in a coffee shop from Leah Best Design

Screen door as a wall display from Brightboldbeautiful

Salvaged door with shelves from Bulbtoblossom. The attached sconce is perfect.

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

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

Which is your favorite?  

I hope you have a great week 

Love, Laura

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