Old wooden frames and windows are, perhaps, in every household. They stand in the garage or shed unnecessarily, the tree deteriorates over time, and the glass runs the risk of being knocked out from careless movement. If you don’t know what to do with them, but you don’t get a hand to take the windows to a landfill, we will help you. Here are five ways to use windows to create unique things for your home or garden.
Table
The flat rectangular shape of the window makes it a prime candidate for a countertop. Plus, the sturdy glass-inset frame creates a lightweight feel and is ideal for outdoor use. Existing glass can be replaced with polycarbonate or tempered glass to increase the strength of the product. The window itself sits on a frame of four wooden legs.
Wooden frame for photos and paintings
A wooden frame with durable glass can hold a whole gallery of photographs or paintings. They can be placed on the wall in a certain order (symmetrical or chaotic), and closed with a window on top. Or you can take out the glass, attach the window to the wall, and pull the strings between the sidewalls. You can easily place your favorite photos on them with the help of decorative clothespins.
Greenhouse or winter garden
Perhaps the most popular way to use old windows is to decorate the walls of a greenhouse or winter garden. They are attached to a frame prepared in advance, the glass allows sufficient sunlight to penetrate inside. If you are not fond of seedlings, then with the help of old windows you can create a winter garden on the site or use them in the construction of a gazebo.
Designer mirror
Mirrors allow not only to assess the appearance, but, being in the room, visually increase its area. The window frame can be an excellent option for a baguette mirror design. It should be sanded and painted in a noble shade of wood. A mirror will be cut to your size in any hardware store. It will look more spectacular if the frame is double or has decorative crossbars.
Headboard
Old frames can be a designer decoration for a room. First of all, the window should be sanded and painted in the tone you want, which is combined with the furniture in the room. Remove the glasses, and attach dense sheets of plywood covered with textiles suitable for the style of the interior into the window slots. A light sconce can be attached to the frame.
