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Home » accessories » 10 Uses for Old Windows

10 Uses for Old Windows

March 17, 2013 Brittany Bailey 15 Comments

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Last week I replaced our kitchen window with a new casement window. It’s beautiful and I’m in love. But, I feel bad for the old window.

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The window is sitting neglected and abandoned beside our house. Whenever I walk by, it begs me for a transformation. I’m thinking I could make any one of these ideas with the old window!

Scrapbook paper in window for decorLiz Marie added decorative paper to create a beautiful accessory

 

butterfly window dream bigResin sealed letters and a butterfly for wall art

 

funky junk interiors window photo displayFunky Junk Interior added some string to an old window to create a photo display frame

 

artist's inspiration chalkboard bulletin board windowMirrors, bulletin board, chalkboard and buckets make an artist’s inspiration and art storage

 

old window greenhouseChristina’s Signs of Obsessions turned old windows and table legs into a greenhouse

 

old window message center and mirrorA family memo center is created from an old window with a ledge added 

 

old window cabinet doorBryan Appleton Designs creates custom cabinets with old windows for the door

 

old window with wreath on mantle
Add a wreath for a spring mantle display

 

kitchen island from old windowsOlive Out made a kitchen island with a large old window

 

old window mirror and picture frameOld windows used as a mirror and picture frames

What would you do with a perfectly good old window?Have you transformed an old window and posted about it? Do tell!

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Comments

  1. Lake Washington Windows and Doors says

    May 21, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    What a creative way to utilize old windows, they defiantly make great creative home decor. Thank you for writing this post!

    Reply
  2. Diane says

    July 13, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    I have a few old wooden windows I would like to mount pictures to the back of the glass. What’s the best way to mount them?

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Brittany Bailey says

      August 8, 2013 at 2:07 pm

      Diane, sorry for the delayed reply. I mounted the photos to mat board using double stick tape. Then pressed the mat board into the back of the window. If the mat board is cut exactly to size, it should be able to stay after being crammed into the corners. If not, use a little dot of clear caulk to hold it in place.

      Reply
  3. Christine Crowley Welby says

    March 25, 2013 at 3:15 am

    Brittany, I really love this article. Those are some great DIY ideas. I particularly love the window used as a mirror.

    Reply
  4. Jaime Costiglio says

    March 20, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    Brittany how about ‘quilting’ your window:
    http://thatsmyletter.blogspot.com/2012/11/q-is-for-quilt-window.html
    I have a good stash of old 9 pane windows just waiting for some love, thanks for all the ideas.

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    • Brittany (aka Pretty Handy Girl) says

      March 20, 2013 at 8:58 pm

      My gosh girl, you are seriously creative! I love those quilted windows!

      Reply
  5. [email protected] says

    March 19, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    Great ideas! Pinned 🙂

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  6. Janet says

    March 18, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    Our old windows were aluminum sliders and totally ugly. Also replaced way before we were into doing this kind of thing, or even would have thought of it. Whenever I find windows like yours the price is astronomical. Jealous!!!
    Janet

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    • Brittany (aka Pretty Handy Girl) says

      March 18, 2013 at 11:21 pm

      Janet, which windows are you talking about? The old single paned ones? Have you looked at a local ReStore or checked with a replacement window company? They are always hauling the old ones to the dump ;-(.

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  7. Funky Junk Interiors says

    March 18, 2013 at 2:33 am

    Thanks for the feature, girl! What a great round up!

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  8. Patty M says

    March 18, 2013 at 12:24 am

    I especially love the kitchen island! So unique and beautiful. Here is my repurposed vintage window: http://www.alwayssomethinghome.com/2012/12/making-old-window-useful-and-beautiful.html.

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    • Brittany (aka Pretty Handy Girl) says

      March 18, 2013 at 11:25 pm

      Patty, love your window bulletin board!

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      • Patty M says

        March 30, 2013 at 12:44 pm

        Thank you!!

  9. Janel from NellieBellie says

    March 17, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    Great ideas!!! Can’t wait to see how you jazz up your neglected window!

    Reply

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