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

Tape that resemble lace...via edithkellykate on etsy

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




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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