6 Creative DIY Projects to Repurpose Old Windows

Check out these clever DIYs to repurpose old windows!

I found a few old windows tucked away in the corner of the garage when we moved in and later I purchased a few more for specific projects that I had been thinking about.

Some of the windows had glass panes missing but they all had charm and character! I’ve found that it’s nice to keep that weathered look but in some cases, you may want to give the window frame a fresh coat of paint.

Note: Be careful when removing paint from old windows as they may have been painted with lead paint. I’m not an expert on this but you can read more about lead paint removal here.

If you have a few windows in your basement or garage, it’s time to drag them out, dust them off, and make something new and awesome out of them.

If you don’t have windows wait in the wings, you can find them at most antique stores, garage sales, and flea markets. They’re usually inexpensive, $10 or less depending on the size and condition.

Below are a few ways that I have found to repurpose old windows into something new and useful!

1. Flower Market Window

I bought this window at a local antique mall for just a few dollars and knew it would work perfectly for my sign idea.

It was missing a pane of glass on one side but I was able to move an existing pane and leave the bottom center open. To move the glass, I removed the old glazing points with pliers and used a silicone caulk and new glazing points to secure the glass pane.

Next, I used my Cricut Maker to cut the vinyl words and acrylic paint formulated for use on glass to hand paint a few wildflowers.

To keep things simple freehanded painted the flower onto the backside of the window with a small angled paintbrush for the stems then dabs of color to make flower petals.

As a final touch, I added a hanging bucket filled with lilac! I love how this beautiful spring sign came out and I can’t wait to hang it up!

2. Old Windows As Backdrops

I didn’t do anything to these chippy windows but add decorations!

I added duct tape garland to one window for a 4th of July porch decoration, and later in the season, I put two old windows side-by-side to use as a spooky backdrop for Halloween.

3. Window Display Case

My son needed a display case for baseball cards to use in our flea market booth. I priced out new cases and even looked for used ones on eBay but quickly found that they were all way out of our price range.

So I did what any good DIYer would do and found a large old window to repurpose into a glass case. This one was $10 and it was in great shape. With a little scrap wood from the garage, we were able to make a beautiful and affordable display case.

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4. Old Window Turned Beachy Suncatcher

Get your acrylic paints out to create a beachy window in minutes!

I used a wide chip brush to sweep acrylic paint made for use on glass onto the back of a window pane and dabbed on paint for a textured look to resemble sand.

I used gold paint for the sand and swirls of dark blue and aqua for the water. The bead garland with the sand dollar came from Dollar Tree!

5. Pumpkin Painted Window

An old window can make for a great big canvas! How cute is this pumpkin-painted window?

6. Window Side Table Decorated with Glass Gems

I found this amazing idea on Hometalk. Sherre M. shared how to repurpose an old window into garden art using glass gems. I had an old window in the garage and lots of glass gems on hand so I thought I’d give this DIY a try. Here’s a link to the original post on Hometalk if you’d like to check it out.

I used GE GE500 Silicone 2+ Window and Door Caulk to glue my gems to the underside of the glass. This caulk dries clear, adheres well to glass, and it’s also great for outdoor projects.

To turn my artful window into a table, I added legs from an old coffee table that I picked up at the thrift store for $5. I highly recommend checking area thrift stores like Goodwill and garage sales for old furniture (even broken furniture) with spindly legs before paying top dollar at the hardware store. Hairpin legs like these are also a great option!

Here’s a photo of the underside of the window after gluing the glass gems. I later flipped the window over and used the flat side as my table surface.

This little table came out awesome and it’s the perfect size for a patio or coffee table!

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