I've always loved the look of vintage wood shutters on a home, they have such a quaint, old world feel. Now you can take that look and move it from outside, to inside your home by upcycling old shutters into new home decor.
Check out these creative new looks gleaned from old salvaged shutters.
Check out these creative new looks gleaned from old salvaged shutters.
Rustic shutter cabinet
Vintage shutter incorporated nicely into a home
Kitchen shutter organizer from Design Sponge
(*Be sure to check out my Upcycled Doors blog post too! You can find it here:
New Takes on Old Doors: Salvaged Doors Repurposed)
Shutters used inside add character
Kitchen wall display via houzz
Love the colors! from Midwest Living
Shutter chair
A few examples of shutters upcycled as headboards...
Aidan Gray
Side tables by Hammer and Hand via etsy
2 shutters + brackets = awesome shelf
Dresser with shutter front from Cactus Jacks, TX
Reclaimed shutter table for a dollhouse - YES! Even the dolls are doing it! by AMarigoldLife via Etsy
Bulletin board with shutters. A DIY for a similar project can be found here
Upcycle shutters as a room divider, or in this case, an outdoor porch divider
Here's another outdoor version:
Cabinet built with old shutters
Which look do you like best?
How would you use upcycled shutters in your home?
How would you use upcycled shutters in your home?
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Awesome styles! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Thanks for visiting!
DeleteI'm basically in love with everything in this post. Oh my gosh. This makes me want to go to an antique shop and dig around. I especialyl really like all the ideas for hanging things off of the shutters on the wall. Very clever! Thanks for the inspiration today :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your blog! I am your newest follower!
Erin from EBT :)
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Glad you liked the post! :)
DeleteThese are great ideas! I love the shutter cabinet and side tables!
ReplyDeleteMe too, I love the tables
DeleteLove that restaurant! Fun to go 'overboard' on shutters in this way!!
ReplyDeleteYes, would be a neat place to visit!
DeleteI liked the garden one where the pots hung and also the wall art.
ReplyDeleteThe garden ones are great! I love how they hung the pots on them.
DeleteI love the shutters! I have never seen them used on sliding doors but they are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting
DeleteMy husband and I just upcycled old shutters and added them to a mail desk. The picture is at the end of this blog post. http://www.simplyadapting.blogspot.com/2012/03/weekend-wrap-up-bald-eagles-small-town.html
ReplyDeleteI have plenty more shutters to work with so this gave me more ideas! thanks
Thanks for sharing! Glad you liked the post!
DeleteYou gather so many fabulous images and ideas.... inspirational
ReplyDeleteThanks, glad you enjoy them!
DeleteRecycled window shutters! Who would of thought? I like the one where four large shutters make a breezy and beautiful armoire.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting Cheryl!
DeleteLaura, Thank you for pulling together so many wonderful ideas on ONE post. I search Pinterest for HOURS to find these ideas. You have a great eye and I truly appreciate your blog. (And this is coming from a gal that is too busy to follow blogs-but YOURS is too good to miss.;) THANKS! Mary/The White Barn in Oklahoma/furniture upcycling/home decor
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary! Glad you are enjoying it :)
DeleteI was looking for ideas for antique shutters and I found your blog. "Up cycling,"--what an inspiration for decorating! Mfairlady http://www.mfairladyblogspot.com/2009/08/flea-market-style-antiques-vintage.html
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting!
DeleteYou have such a creative mind.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...totally creative work,house accessories made up from shutters!!..superb images...I am dying.
ReplyDeleteHi, I have just discovered your blog- just love it!
ReplyDeleteSigned up as a new follower and saw this post on shutters - I love shutters and while scrolling through came across my house and one of my shutter displays- how exciting!
http://fivebrothersonesister.blogspot.com/2012/07/shutter-love.html
If you go to this link you will see the shutters around my home and also how the shutters look now the outside of my house is painted grey instead of the blue pictured.
Cheers,
Great post!
ReplyDeleteCan you please give a source for the herringbone DIY dresser? I'd like to see if I can make it.
Thanks,
Kristin
Click the link below the photo
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ReplyDeleteFound your blog via Pinterest...visitor from Sydney, Australia.
Love these ideas:)
I did a fold-down shelf for my laundry with a recycled shutter, thought you'd like to see it...link is
http://katsontherun.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/folding-shelf-unveiled.html
I am so pleased with how it turned out:)
Libby
It is always cool to have old parts of a home turned into a room's accent. It creates a unique character and brings out the personal style of the home owner. Awesome post, Laura!
ReplyDeleteWow, love these pics! the dresser with shutter and shutter side table are amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteShutters are such wonderful raw materials for a recycling project. One time, I found some old shutters in my grandma’s attic and I turned them into doors for her kitchen and entrance to her garden. The homey effect is just wonderful! And yeah, those ceiling shutters are pure genius!
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Katie