A simple way to add color, charm and character to your decorating is to use a repurposed window. I knew I wanted a place in my guest bedroom for my guests to hang their towels or other belongs, so I decided that using an old window would be the perfect item. Click this link if you missed the big reveal of the Guest bedroom Makeover.
I have a stash of old windows in my garage, I buy them at garage sales or find them on the side of the road. I mainly use them to makeover and sell at the shop. I use a few in my own home to decorate and knew that I wanted to use one in my guest bedroom makeover.
I think this one was a freebie! I started by cleaning it up and removing all the old paint that was on the glass. I always laugh that people leave the paint on a window pane even though it is very easy to remove after you paint.
I painted the frame using Country Chic Paint in Full Bloom, this was a limited edition color that I used as my accent color in my guest bedroom.
I found some great stencils at my local craft store and used the Americana Multi-Surface paint
in silver metallic. This was the same paint that I used to stencil on my Thrift store lamp makeover that is in this room as well.
Add a few hooks and you have a great wall decor coat hook for your guests to use. I love the saying and I thought this would be the perfect quote to use in this space.
It’s the simple touches that make your guests feel welcome in your home. Here are a few other windows that I have made.
Mirrored Repurposed Window
Inspirational Window
Merry & Bright Window
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Knoell E says
Great post! Thanks for sharing the tips and video on how we repurpose an old window! Well done. Keep up the great work!
Marianne says
What an excellent idea to repurpose an old window! Well done.
Designed Decor says
Thanks Marianne!
Lisa says
Dede, that turned out so beautiful and I of course love the pink color but the stencils are fabulous. I’m sure your guests will love getting cozy in your guest room. have a great weekend, Lisa
Designed Decor says
Thanks so much Lisa! I am usually not a pop of color kind of girl, but I love how this color stands out in the room!
Susan says
DeDe, so lovely and welcoming! But how in the world do you find windows on the side of the road. I’ve never ever seen furniture or windows on the side of the road (and since following you, I’ve been looking).
Designed Decor says
Susan, It truly is right place and the right time. Today I am painting kitchen drawers that someone in the neighborhood was throwing out when they redid their kitchen. Mr DD laughs at me becuase I pay more attention to trash piles and what is on someone front porch than I do the road and driving!