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    Home » Repurposed Items » Old Window Ideas

    Old Window Ideas

    Published by Gail | Published April 26, 2016 | Updated November 12, 2022
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    This roundup of window projects will inspire you to think outside the box to reupurpose that window you found at the thrift store or on the roadside. via @repurposedlife

    This roundup of  old window ideas will inspire you to think outside the box to repurpose that window you found at the thrift store or on the side of the road. Click on the links below for a complete tutorial on any of these old window ideas.

    Repurposed Window ProjectsMore than 25 DIY Repurposed Furniture and Window Projects from MyRepurposedLife.com

    Please pin this so you can find it when you need to!

    I’m sharing a roundup of some repurposed old window projects. I hope you find something to inspire you to grab an old window from someone’s trash and make it into something useful.

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    Old Windows as Decor

    Decor options for upcycled windows are limitless. You can use quilts, photos, rub-on transfers, old doilies and more!

    Home Sweet Home Window

    Don't you just love this fireplace screen made from an old window?

    Shelf Ideas

    Shelf ideas are really easy to do, with only a few tools. You can make your own corbels, braces, etc. Maybe you're not very handy with tools? If that's the case shop on Amazon, or your local hardware store for options.

    Shadow Box Hook Shelf made from a Window

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    repurposed window

    chippy window shelf

    Gray Window Shelf (easy project)

    Make a Cabinet out of Old Windows

    You can turn your old windows into cabinets or cupboards with a little DIY knowhow. These cabinets can hang on the wall or rest on the floor. They can be two windows side by side, or made tall for extra storage that doesn't have a large footprint.

    repurposed window cabinet

    One of my first old window ideas-- a Window Cabinet

    large floor repurposed window cabinet

    Double Window Display Cabinet

    make tall window cabinets out of repurposed furnitureTwin Window Cupboards

    Another Easy Wall Cabinet

    repurposed Window Cabinet (118)This tall country cupboard (windows for doors) was made using 2 windows and some reclaimed lumber from a vintage waterbed. Sometimes lumber comes from where we least expect it.

    repurposed window

    window cabinet (without panes)

    repurposed furniture projects using old windows

    Repurposed Nightstand with window door

    DIY Floor Cabinet

    Outdoor Projects

    The great thing about using building materials such as windows, is they can be utilized outdoors for greenhouses, barbeque cabinets, potting benches and so much more. Be sure to see all the ideas viewable on the thumbnail list below.

    DIY Outdoor Buffet

    window-plant-shelf

    Repurposed Old Windows as Chalkboards

    I suppose you've seen windows turned into chalkboards and memo centers? It may be one of the simplest ways to upcycle an old window.

    repurposed window

    Window Memo Center (chalkboard, corkboard, write-on/wipe-off)

    Unique Old Window Ideas

    Perhaps you haven't thought of these unique ideas for old windows? You can decoupage, apply transfers, add chicken wire and more!

    decoupaged chippy windowdecoupaged window-reversible art

    repurposed window

    decoupaged window

    repurposed window

    window with chicken wire (memo)

    repurposed window

    stenciled Fleur-de-Lis Window

    Decor Transfers on Old Windows

    repurposed window

    From the archive of old window ideas a pretty blue window with a rub on transfer.

    old window with vinyl

    quick makeover old window with vinyl

    Now go rescue a window! Which old window idea is your favorite?

    So many ideas, so little time!

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    1. Gail Ferguson

      November 17, 2019 at 8:40 pm

      Nov.17 2019. Have 12 old windows and needed ideas for cabinets for displaying ceramic items I have collected. Thanks for the ideas.

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      • Gail Wilson

        November 18, 2019 at 11:33 am

        Happy to help out Gail! I love old window projects!

        gail

    2. Joyce

      October 13, 2016 at 12:05 pm

      I am so excited to stumble across this site today. It is just what I needed to cheer me up as I am home sick and could use the inspiration since retiring! I look forward to many great ideas.

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      • Gail Wilson

        October 13, 2016 at 10:15 pm

        Thank you Joyce! I'm happy you found me!

        I'm always here if you have any questions.

        gail

    3. Patricia B

      April 27, 2016 at 9:01 pm

      Hey Gail, love all your ideas!! Now I need to find some old windows!! lol You've inspired me to try to make some of these projects!! Love ya'

      Reply
    4. chris aka monkey

      April 27, 2016 at 8:24 pm

      gail love so many but the window cabinets blow my dress up ha ha love them xx

      Reply
    5. Mindi

      April 26, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      Love me some good inspiration! Such a great round up Gail!

      Reply
    6. Claire

      April 26, 2016 at 12:23 pm

      What a great round up. I just love that bathroom cabinet !

      Reply
      • TTess

        October 18, 2016 at 1:55 pm

        Me too,now if i could just get hubby to help me make one

    7. Angie @ Knick of Time

      April 26, 2016 at 11:45 am

      Thanks for sharing my window in such an awesome round-up, Gail!

      I'm pinning it, and sharing on FB! 🙂

      Reply
    8. Angie @ Knick of Time

      April 26, 2016 at 11:38 am

      I love, love, love using old windows in new ways! Thanks for including mine in this awesome round-up, Gail!

      Pinning & Sharing on Facebook!

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    9. Debbie Refresh Restyle

      April 26, 2016 at 8:32 am

      Love them all! I have a couple more windows and you have me thinking! Pinning for later!

      Reply
    10. Melissa Schneck

      March 03, 2016 at 4:56 pm

      I have an old window that's about 5' X 5' with glass panes. It is large and heavy but would be perfect on a large wall in my living room. Any ideas on how to hang this thing? Im afraid to drill into it because of the glass panes. Thanks.

      Reply
    11. Sharon Clair

      January 15, 2016 at 12:42 pm

      Gail,
      I am a lover of DIY genre!! Not creative on my own, but I love getting ideas from other talented people, like you! I picked up over a year ago the side rail of a discarded baby bed at the end of someone's driveway. I just knew it could be repurposed into something wonderful, I just didn't know what. I have painted it all black and it has leaned up against the wall of my craft room for a year now. I am waiting for the right "ah-ha" moment. Maybe you could provide that?? It is 50" inches tall & 26.5" inches wide with 12 slats/bars, that are spaced 3 " apart.
      Ideas?? And lest you think I'm a total wimp, I have repurposed two different window frames and love both ideas; one. Hangs in my laundry room with vintage kitchen tools hanging from it and the other one is outside on my patio that says, "This is my quiet space, my happy place " in black painted letters.

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        January 15, 2016 at 1:26 pm

        Sharon,

        Here are some projects I've done with old cribs. https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/crib-projects/

        gail

    12. Jorunn M. Nilsen

      November 01, 2012 at 4:59 pm

      Very Inspired!

      Reply
    13. Mad Maine

      October 30, 2012 at 1:13 pm

      CanI order 2 oz of your creativity? I'll pay for priority shipping.

      Reply
    14. Anne

      October 30, 2012 at 12:53 pm

      thanks for putting them all in one place!! Still looking for narrow windows to use as doors...

      Reply
    15. Full Circle Creations

      October 30, 2012 at 12:42 pm

      The cabinet ones are my favorite. I love seeing them all together!

      Holly

      Reply
    16. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      October 30, 2012 at 12:19 pm

      the chicken wire and the chalkboards are my favorite! 🙂

      Reply
    17. I Play Outside The Box

      October 30, 2012 at 11:52 am

      I love all of these...the cabinets are my favorites...and I love the shelf window too! I tried to leave a comment a bit ago....and it came up as an error....hope it works this time.

      Reply
    18. Sue

      October 30, 2012 at 11:27 am

      Can't believe I never saw the decoupaged one, tztz. Still have a beautiful window frame, but no glass pane in it. Otherwise be temped to copy=cat that one ;o).
      Have a wonderful day,
      Sue

      Reply

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