There’s a way to salvage and repurpose just about anything even if it may seem like an unlikely possibility, and old window frames are no exception. There are actually plenty of projects that can make use of repurposed old windows and here are some of them, they basically don’t need an explanation, I’m sure you’ll understand how to realize them.
Indoors
You may use old window frames indoors in various ways, mostly for decor and storage units. As for decor, you may use old window frames for a lot of things: memo boards, as photo frames, for artworks and creating art with them yourself. Go for a cool space divider made of old window frames or make shower space covers of them. Storage units can be made of old window frames, too, and you can DIY various kinds of them – smaller and larger cabinets, open shelving in shabby chic and rustic style, buffets and kitchen islands with storage and so on. Unless you give a new coat of paint to your window frames, they will bring a shabby chic or vintage feel to your space.
old window frames repurposed into stylish rustic cabinets that you may hang on the wall anywhere you want.
A built-in storage unit with a glass door made of old window frames is a stylish idea for a rustic space.
A cool and easy shelf of an old window frame, with a greenery wreath, a candle, a photo, some blankets is ideal for a bathroom.
A memo board made of an old window frame, some cork boards and chalkboards is a cool idea for a rustic space.
A non-working fireplace cover made of an old window frame is a stylish and very easy idea to go for.
An old window frame wall splitting the space into parts to make it more comfortable and cozy.
A shabby chic cabinet is a nice addition to a bathroom's decor.
A shabby chic cabinet with old window frames as doors is a stylish idea for both indoors and outdoors and will fit a vintage space, too.
A shabby chic glass cabinet with old window frames instead of doors is a cool idea for a vintage bathroom.
A shabby chic kitchen island made of a cabinet with window frames as glass doors and drawers is a stylish idea.
A shelf over the bed made of a shelf and an old window, some candles, a jug and more decor for a vintage white bedroom.
A simple rustic decoration of a window frame, with hooks and a greenery wreath is easy to make it.
A small shelf with an old window frame as a base, mercury glass candleholders, a greenery wreath, an old is a stylish decoration for a vintage space.
A space divider made of some wood and an old window frame is a stylish idea to go for.
A vintage bathroom with a modern shower space but clad with old window frames and with white fabric hanging.
A vintage glass cabinet made of old window frames will be a beautiful solution for a kitchen or a bathroom.
A vintage kitchen island with inner shelves and window frames covering them is a stylish idea with a refined feel.
An old window repurposed into a chalkboard piece in shabby chic style is a nice fit for a rustic or vintage space.
An old window frame repurposed into a stylish mirror to hang it in a mudroom or an entryway.
Maps in old window frames are catchy and cool artworks to hang in your shabby chic or vintage bedroom.
A vintage shelf of an old window frame, some letters and a plank on top, with elegant porcelain is a stylish idea.
A window frame used as a shelf is a stylish idea for a rustic, shabby chic or just vintage interior and will look cool.
Outdoors
Outdoors you may actually use your window frames for the same: storage and decor. If you want some decorations or space dividers, window frames keep being a good material to use. As for storage, you may need not only cabinets for outdoors but also greenhouses, and there’s nothing better than old window frames to build such a piece. Get inspired by the ideas below and enjoy!
A large greenhouse with lots of planters built completely of old window frames and with bright blooms inside is very nice for outdoors.
A pretty and easy rustic artwork made of an old window frame, some wooden letters, a wreath and a heart plus greenery can be used indoors and outdoors.
A small greenhouse made of old window frames, with bright planters and greenery and flowers is a cool DIY.