20+ Creative Projects with Old Windows

Have many old windows lying around your house, backyard or garage over years, and don’t know what to to with them? Then you will be happy to meet this post!

In today’s post, we are sharing with you how to reuse old windows as great home decor. With a bit of creativity and handiwork, you can turn these old windows into different and functional decoration projects or piece of furniture for your home. For example, you can use those windows to create a vintage headboard, wedding picture frame, gallery wall art, rustic coffee table…All these projects are perfect to add some shabby chic or vintage style to your home decor. Or you can also recycle them into many storage projects, like the towel cabinet for bathroom and many more…

Just take 5 minutes to browse through many other creative projects with old windows you can DIY and get more inspiration for your own original project!

1.DIY Antique Window Headboard

DIY Antique Window Headboard.

Four plain and old windows make this chic DIY headboard! It surely adds a touch of cottage warm to your bedroom. The complete tutorial for you on how to make this via Liz Marie Blog.

2.Old Window Picture Frame

Old Window Picture Frame.

A great idea to recycle your old windows! Get DIY steps to make this vintage picture frame. It is perfect for a shabby chic or rustic wedding decoration! DIY instructions via The Ham by Home.

3.DIY Bathroom Cabinet with Old Windows

DIY Bathroom Cabinet with Old Windows.

Repurpose your old window into this easy cabinet. It is perfect for bathroom storage! See the DIY instructions via Liz Marie Blog.

4.Reclaimed Window Coffee Tables

Reclaimed Window Coffee Tables.

Repurpose old windows to this vintage coffee table! Love this awesome DIY project from Oh Glory Vintage.

5.Cool Collage of Artwork for Your Staircase Wall Decor

Cool Collage of Artwork for Your Staircase Wall Decor.

Love the plain old window frames on stairway! It looks sos awesome and pretty! via Nautical Cottage Blog.

6.Chalkboard Picture Frame Shelf

Chalkboard Picture Frame Shelf.

This project is perfect for a cottage home decor. The wooden shelf provides a great storage for your display items. DIY instructions via Post Road Vintage.

7.DIY Gallery Wall with Old Windows

DIY Gallery Wall with Old Windows.

Make a gallery wall with old windows for your home decor! Easy and fun to do! Get the DIY instructions via The Magic Brushinc.

8.Photo Display with Old Windows

Photo Display with Old Windows.

Turn the old windows into this gorgeous family photo display! It is a perfect DIY home decor! Love this cool idea from Cottage Instincts.

9.Chalkboard Window Calendar

Chalkboard Window Calendar.

If you have an old window that happens to have no glass, here is a great idea to repurpose it—turn it into the chalkboard calendar for your daily schedules. Get started with the tutorial via House by Hoff.

10.Barn Window Picture Display

Barn Window Picture Display.

Simply back an old window frame with chicken wire to make this barn picture display! Love this cool and creative idea from Little Big House on The Prairie 1.

11.A Chic Space Divider Made from Old Windows

A Chic Space Divider Made from Old Windows.

This is another great use for an old window that you don’t want any more. This old window space divider adds a touch of shabby chic to your space! The idea is from Indulgy.

12.Shabby Chic Mantel Decoration with Old Windows

Shabby Chic Mantel Decoration with Old Windows.

Want a kind of shabby chic style for your home? How about this idea? Use a pair of old shutters with an old window on a mantel or hanging on the wall! It makes a perfect shabby chic. Idea from Junk Chic Cottage.

13.Leaded Window Hanging for Kitchen Window Treament

Leaded Window Hanging for Kitchen Window Treament.

A pretty leaded window hanging within a window! Pretty and gorgeous for the kitchen window decor maybe in a cottage or shabby chic home! Love this creative idea from Vintage Simple Home.

14.Jewellery Organizer with Old Windows

Jewellery Organizer with Old Windows.

Repurpose the old window with a few nails into this cheap and practical jewelry organizer for your statement earrings, necklaces or bracelets…Check out this tutorial via Kami Gray.

15.Unique Seating Chart Made with Old Window

Unique Seating Chart Made with Old Window.

Just with a little paint and an old window, you can make this unique seating chart and add more style to your wedding! DIY instructions via Project Wedding.

16.Repurposed Window Hanging Planters

Repurposed Window Hanging Planters.

Get the old window repainted and turn them into a decorative hanging planters on the side of a garage with a bit of creative! Super easy and fun to make! See more details via My Home Look Book.

17.DIY Repurposed Window Box

DIY Repurposed Window Box. Turn the old window fram into a lovely window box for your decor this spring season!

Turn the old window fram into a lovely window box for your decor this spring season! For the tutorial via Refresh Restyle.

18.Window Shadow Storage Box

Window Shadow Storage Box. This DIY shadow box made from old windows is not only a functional storage shelf, but also be a great wall decor piece for your home!

This DIY shadow box made from old windows is not only a functional storage shelf, but also be a great wall decor piece for your home! For the tutorial via Confessions of A Serial DIYer.

19.Old Window Beach Sign

Old Window Beach Sign.

For the tutorial via Artsy Chicks Rule.

20.DIY Window Shelf

DIY Window Shelf.

For the tutorial via Confessions of A Serial DIYer.

21.Wreath Backdrop With Old Window

Wreath Backdrop With Old Window.

For the tutorial via Confessions of A Serial DIYer.

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