Window Frame Decor DIY-100 Ways To Use Old Windows & Frames
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I was browsing through some amazing old window frame ideas on Pinterest and just had to share my favorite projects to repurpose wood windows and old barn windows as various home decor ideas for inside AND outside my home. My goodness, people are SO creative with their ways to use old windows! Just wait til you see the pictures!
Updated on June 21, 2024
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Window Frame Decor
Get ready to see some gorgeous old window decor ideas!
I found ideas for DIY old window wall decor, chalkboards, headboards, outdoor decor – Even a way to use an old window to display a homemade quilt.
Yep, ALL made from old windows!
Let’s take a look at some DIY window frame ideas and clever old window craft projects in the pictures below.
✅ Pictures
When it comes to window frame decor, we are in LOVE with these DIY ideas for old windows in the picture slideshow below. Be sure to pin your favorite old window frame ideas to Pinterest.
Ways To Use Old Windows
Below are pictures of some of our favorite DIY ideas for old wooden windows. If you’re looking for clever ideas for repurposing old windows, you’ll love these ideas we’ve found.
How about turning your old window into a picture display for your wall? You can use small picture frames all around the window frame to display family photographs beautifully.
Use your old window as a decoration above your hanging fruit baskets – it looks really pretty!
Add some faux foliage along the window frame to give your room a rustic farmhouse decor aesthetic (see pictures). You can even add pictures for a family photo wall layout that will look gorgeous!
Hanging small vases and potted plants creates more space around the house. The window frame is also a great place to start a herb garden and decorate the area with these DIY painted clay pots. Herbs don’t require a lot of space so using the old window frame is perfect for this project. Plus the greenery will create a fresh natural look.
Installing a black board along the frame is a creative way to leave notes or draw patterns. You can draw chalk floral patterns and a month later you could draw geometric patterns. Whatever you fancy.
Or if this window is in the kitchen you could list of chores or things to do. Not only is it a neater list but it also decorates the window.
Window Frame Wall Decor Ideas
A window sill works the best as a shelf for the inside of your house. You can place a pretty ornament at your window but you will also have a miniature shelf to store other decorations that don’t have a place.
Transform your old windows into a DIY kid’s artwork display – bonus, it’s easy to change out all the beautiful arts and crafts your kids make.
Use your old windows to create a staircase accent wall like this:
A unique key hanger is another item you could turn the frame into. This might require a bit more handy work but the results will look stunning and unique.
Lastly, you could create a pot rack out of this window frame. Glue some hooks onto the wood and let it dry. After it is completely dry you can start saving space in your drawers by hanging up those pots. If you want to change the color of the frame, make sure you paint it before you stick the hooks.
Here are some more ideas for things to make out of old windows:
Old Window Craft Ideas
Here are some really clever DIY crafts to make with old windows:
You can easily repurpose an old window into a hanging jewelry organizer to hang on your wall – and they’re SO pretty, too.
I’ve seen super cute ideas to turn old windows into adorable farmhouse Christmas decor.
You can easily put mirror glass behind an old window to make a stunning accent wall decoration for your foyer.
Take your old window, paint it a bright color, stick some wood dowel rods through it and then use it to organize your gift wrapping supplies and craft ribbon.
Take an old barn window, hang a wreath on it, and place it on top of your fireplace mantle.
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By hooking old windows together you can make a beautiful room divider – you can even hang pictures in the window panes too.
My favorite idea to to repurpose an old window into a family command center organizer like this.
I have to tell you, this idea for decorating with old windows is probably my absolute favorite!
Just look at how the old window frames add such a beautiful look – so aesthetic!
HOW to create an accent wall like that?
Here are the long directions which are REALLY involved.
And, a bit over MY head haha!
If it were ME, I would add some of these cheap LED light strips to the back of each old window.
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