100 Ways to Use Old Windows

We couldn’t do a week of awesome window tutorials without letting old windows in on the action. So we’ve collected 100 ways to reuse old windows (phew — it was a lot of searching to find the very best ones, so we could show you something outside of the norm!)

Where to find old windows? If you’re lucky, you can find them at an old house and salvage them — so make friends with people who have old houses and need to replace their windows! Otherwise, you can look at window shops (since they replace them and often end up with the old ones), flea markets, antique shops, etc. Having trouble finding an old window? Stay tuned — later this week, we’ll show you how to build your own old-style window! (Be sure to subscribe by RSS or email to get updates for every post of All Things Windows)

Once you’ve found your window, we’ve got all the ideas you could ever need to know what you want to do with it! We’ve got ideas for single-pane windows, multi-paned windows, and old windows without glass (because not every window makes it through intact ) — for everything from decor to furniture both inside and outdoors.

Ready? Here we go…

100 Ways to Use Old Windows

We’ll start off with the more traditional, classic ways to use old salvaged windows…

Use an old window as a large photo frame (by Domestically Speaking)

or treat it like a collage frame (from Laura Haley Photography)

Make it a decorative by backing it with colorful scrapbook paper (by Liz Marie)

or with burlap for a nice oldish texture (from A Diamond in the Stuff)

Etch your old window! (via Empress of Dirt)

Staple chicken wire or hardware cloth to the back to make an organizer or display (by RedTop Workshop, here on Remodelaholic)

Create a gallery collection of old windows (via Apartment Therapy)

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Add hooks and use it as a coat hanger (source unknown).

Use it to add depth when you layer your mantel and decor (from Sugar and Spice)

and use it to add interest to a hanging wreath (at The Sweet Survival — and how awesome is that window??)

or a clock (from Down to Earth Style)

or a framed photo or artwork (by Walnut and Vine)

On the next page: more ideas for using old windows that are flat/non-paned –>

SEE ALSO
page 3: Ideas for using old windows with wooden sashed panes
page 4: How to use an old window that has no glass
page 5: Things you can build with old windows
page 6: Using old windows in your yard and garden

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