This roundup of window projects 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 window projects.
Repurposed Window Projects
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I’m sharing a roundup of some repurposed 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.
This tall country cupboard (windows for doors) was made using 2 windows and some reclaimed lumber from an old waterbed. Sometimes lumber comes from where we least expect it.
I love the way Becky from Beyond the Picket Fence uses fun colors in her projects like this old window with reclaimed wood.
Easy Window Shelf by Homeroad
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Repurposed Window Decor on the Patio by Refresh Restyle
Susan from Homeroad used an old window to make a chalkboard calendar, perfect to keep busy families organized.
Window Memo Center (chalkboard, corkboard, write-on/wipe-off)
decoupaged window-reversible art
Rustic window shelf, great for indoors or outdoors.
window cabinet (without panes)
Here’s another fun window project from Beyond the Picket Fence using an old cupboard door to make a memo chalkboard, but it resembles a double pane window, don’t you think?
window with chicken wire (memo)
How fun is this farmhouse chalkboard window from Knick of Time! I love Angie’s fun and clever drawings on the chalkboard.
quick makeover old window with vinyl
Sadie Seasongoods displayed some vintage doilies for her bedroom in some kind of old door, but you could use a window as well.
Repurposed Nightstand with window door
Gray Window Shelf (easy project)
Decorating with old windows from Refresh Restyle
Old coke crates and a window make a cute nightstand from Unskinny Boppy
Now go rescue a window!
gail
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Joyce says
October 13, 2016 at 12:05 pmI 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.
Gail Wilson says
October 13, 2016 at 10:15 pmThank you Joyce! I’m happy you found me!
I’m always here if you have any questions.
gail
Patricia B says
April 27, 2016 at 9:01 pmHey 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’
chris aka monkey says
April 27, 2016 at 8:24 pmgail love so many but the window cabinets blow my dress up ha ha love them xx
Mindi says
April 26, 2016 at 12:43 pmLove me some good inspiration! Such a great round up Gail!
Claire says
April 26, 2016 at 12:23 pmWhat a great round up. I just love that bathroom cabinet !
TTess says
October 18, 2016 at 1:55 pmMe too,now if i could just get hubby to help me make one
Angie @ Knick of Time says
April 26, 2016 at 11:45 amThanks for sharing my window in such an awesome round-up, Gail!
I’m pinning it, and sharing on FB! 🙂
Angie @ Knick of Time says
April 26, 2016 at 11:38 amI love, love, love using old windows in new ways! Thanks for including mine in this awesome round-up, Gail!
Pinning & Sharing on Facebook!
Debbie Refresh Restyle says
April 26, 2016 at 8:32 amLove them all! I have a couple more windows and you have me thinking! Pinning for later!
Melissa Schneck says
March 3, 2016 at 4:56 pmI 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.
Sharon Clair says
January 15, 2016 at 12:42 pmGail,
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.
gail@myrepurposedlife.com says
January 15, 2016 at 1:26 pmSharon,
Here are some projects I’ve done with old cribs. https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/crib-projects/
gail
Jorunn M. Nilsen says
November 1, 2012 at 4:59 pmVery Inspired!
Mad Maine says
October 30, 2012 at 1:13 pmCanI order 2 oz of your creativity? I’ll pay for priority shipping.
Anne says
October 30, 2012 at 12:53 pmthanks for putting them all in one place!! Still looking for narrow windows to use as doors…
Full Circle Creations says
October 30, 2012 at 12:42 pmThe cabinet ones are my favorite. I love seeing them all together!
Holly
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
October 30, 2012 at 12:19 pmthe chicken wire and the chalkboards are my favorite! 🙂
I Play Outside The Box says
October 30, 2012 at 11:52 amI 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.
Sue says
October 30, 2012 at 11:27 amCan’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