Do you ever look at all those old salvaged windows at second-hand shops and wonder what you could ever do with these? Transform salvaged windows into stunning home decor pieces. Explore 15+ easy ideas to repurpose and decorate with salvaged windows.
Architectural Salvaged Windows
Salvaged windows can be a fantastic addition to home decor, adding a touch of history, character, and uniqueness to any space. Here are some creative ways to incorporate salvaged windows into your interior design:
Salvaged Windows Costs and Availability
Salvaged windows come in all shapes and sizes and are available in almost all antique, vintage, second-hand, and thrift shops. Etsy and eBay also offer a large assortment, too. Maybe even your local dump or recycle center.
Depending on its age, character, style, and overall condition, a vintage window will cost between $15.00 and $100 each.
5 Easy Salvaged Windows Decor Ideas
* Click on titles and photos for project details.
1. Salvaged Windows & Brass Candlestick Project
My favorite salvaged windows project has been this one with brass candlesticks and a little fishing line. You could also use pewter, wood, or silver candlesticks. In this post, I’ll walk you through a very easy tutorial from start to finish and show you how to decorate with them in your home, too!
2. A Very Simple Vintage Plates and Salvaged Windows DIY
I found these adorable blue and white small plates while Thrifting with the Gals. Using the same technique with fishing lines and thumbtacks, I hung these small dishes onto these old windows that hang over our dining room mantel. See the full tutorial in the post.
Check out more of these spaces with vintage plates over our mantel in the Uniquely Decorate with Tulips and Terracotta post.
3. Tea Cups and Salvaged Windows DIY
How about some hanging teacups? Are you seeing the trend? Check out this blog post, A Vintage Teacup Spring Mantel, for all the details on this vintage window design.
You may also enjoy This Season’s Thrifting Trends post.
You may also be inspired by the Vintage Crocks: Spring Floral Arrangements post, which is linked to this teacup project over our mantel.
4. Vintage Botanical Mantel
This was my first attempt at layering with fishing lines and framed botanical prints. Another simple window project with a full step-by-step tutorial.
5. Patriotic Labor Day Table Centerpiece
Here’s a simple idea using salvaged windows and vintage tennis racquets to decorate for a Patriotic holiday. Here, the old windows are layered over our mantel with leaning vintage tennis racquets and a few red apples for coloring.
You may also enjoy this post on Decorating with Flea Market Vintage Frames.
10 More Old Windows Decor Ideas
Gratefully Vintage
If you have any thoughts, comments, or suggestions, I’d love to hear from you. Please share in the comments below. And be sure to share this blog post link with your friends who are also vintage enthusiasts.
Do you have a flair for all things vintage, too? I would love to see and feature you in our Reader’s Showcase Series. A place for you to share and be recognized for your talents and passion for all things thrifting, vintage, and antique decor-related inspired by your time here with Dabbling & Decorating. Email me at annck@dabblinganddecorating.com
All STUNNING ideas!! I have never thought of any of these ways before. The teacups are my favorite…so pretty! Thanks for sharing!
You have the best ideas for decorating with salvaged windows. Thank you for including my idea in your post.
Thank you so much Paula💗💗💗
Such great ideas Ann. I’m going to share on Dirt Road Adventures this Sunday.
Thank you so much Rachel🤗
Beautiful ideas! Especially loved seeing how you varied the decor around your mantel and salvaged windows for each season.
Thank you so much Lora🙏🏻