30 Ingenious Ideas to Recycle Old Windows.

We know that with a little imagination, we can easily find a new use 🙂

By reusing an old object, we give it a second life.

Do you also like to recycle old objects and transform them into original decoration?

Then you will love these 30 ingenious ways to recycle old doors and windows. Look :

Thanks to these ideas, you will be able to reuse old doors and windows to make beautiful decorations for the house or the garden.

The little extra? All these objects are not only decorative, but also functional !

So, without further ado, here are 30 recycling ideas to give old windows a second life:

1. In cork board to hang your messages

Upcycling idea: an old window recycled into a cork board.

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2. As a stylish headboard

Upcycling idea: an old window recycled at the headboard.

3. In suspended separations for the garden

Upcycling idea: two old windows recycled into suspended partitions for the garden.

4. Windows + wallpaper = a new headboard

Upcycling idea: two old windows recycled at the headboard.

5. In photo frames

Upcycling idea: an old window recycled into a baby photo frame.

6. In vintage garden decor

Idea of recovery: an old window recycled in vintage decoration for the garden.

7. In a coat rack with a photo frame

Upcycling idea: an old window recycled into a peg with a photo frame.

8. On-trend shelf

Upcycling idea: an old door recycled into a trendy shelf.

9. As a garden decoration with an inspirational quote

Upcycling idea: an old door recycled as a garden decoration with an inspiring quote.

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10. To make a sublime garden shed

Upcycling idea: old windows recycled into an old-fashioned garden shed.

11. As a hanging table for a picnic in the garden

Upcycling idea: an old door recycled into a hanging table for a picnic in the garden.

12. As a display for your photo frames

Idea of recovery: old shutters recycled in display for your photo frames.

13. In large mirror with shelf

Upcycling idea: an old door recycled into a large mirror with shelf.

14. In a picture frame with clipboards

Upcycling idea: an old window recycled into a photo frame with clipboards.

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15. In original pocket

Recycling idea: an old window recycled into a recycled pocket.

16. As a luxurious four-poster headboard

Upcycling idea: two old doors recycled at the headboard with canopies.

17. In beautiful frames for family photos

Upcycling idea: two old windows recycled into beautiful frames for family photos.

18. In a pocket with a slate… to leave messages for your darling 🙂

Upcycling idea: an old door recycled into a pocket with a slate.

19. As a vintage coffee table

Upcycling idea: old doors recycled into a coffee table.

20. In one-of-a-kind garden decor

Upcycling idea: old windows recycled into a one-of-a-kind garden decoration.

21. As decoration on the fireplace

Idea of recovery: an old arched window recycled in interior decoration.

22. As a towel rack in the bathroom

Upcycling idea: an old window recycled into a towel rack for the bathroom.

23. Hanging swing

Upcycling idea: an old window recycled into a hanging swing.

24. Colorful headboard

Upcycling idea: an old window recycled as a colored headboard.

25. As hooks to hang your bags

Upcycling idea: old doors recycled into coat hooks to hang your bags.

26. In flashy headboards

Upcycling idea: an old window recycled as a flashy headboard.

27. In wall decoration

Upcycling idea: an old door recycled into a wall decoration.

28. In a cozy reading nook

Upcycling idea: an old door recycled into a cozy reading nook.

29. In mirrors for the living room

Upcycling idea: old windows recycled into mirrors.

30. In beautiful vintage decor

Idea of recovery: an old door recycled in vintage decoration.

Where to find old windows?

In flea markets and garage sales, you can often find old windows for cheap, with or without glass.

Sometimes you can even find free !

For example, when neighbors in the neighborhood are doing renovations and they get rid of their old windows…

Better to give them a second life than to see them end up in the dump, right?

For this kind of decoration, it is better not to use new windows.

Indeed, it is the “vintage” aspect that makes all the charm of these decoration ideas.

And of course, reusing old windows for your decoration will not cost you much. Not to mention the fact that it’s much more environmentally friendly.

All in all, it’s one of the cheapest and easiest ways to personalize your home, whether it’s your interior or garden decor.

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