You have completed renovations in a country house or apartment, and as a memory of it, you still have, among other things, old window frames. And before classifying them as trash and making a definite decision, carefully examine the material. Perhaps the frames will find real use in a country house or apartment, but in a different capacity. What can be made from wooden or plastic windows?
All ideas for transforming old wooden or plastic windows can be divided into two parts depending on the function they perform - aesthetic or practical. If you need to decorate your home, repurpose window frames into panels, mirrors or photo frames. Old windows can be useful on the farm as high beds, a greenhouse or greenhouse, and even a table.
Picture frame
An original photo frame will come from a window with small sections. You can style the wood to your own taste by painting it in bright colors or giving it an antique effect. Thick cardboard or MDF is attached to the back wall with a construction stapler, which will serve as a backdrop for the future photo gallery.
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Window as part of the interior: designer's advice
Everything in the interior should be beautiful: floors, ceilings, and windows. There are problems with the latter, however. The painful memories of shriveled Soviet wooden windows, the cracks in which had to be sealed for the winter (which did not prevent ice from freezing on the glass), discouraged almost everyone from experimenting with natural materials. Standard plastic windows, which flooded the market twenty years ago, have also become quite boring and no longer meet modern design requirements. Fortunately, more and more non-standard designs are now appearing on sale: colored, with a textured surface, and at the same time high-quality. We decided to figure out which interior owners should pay attention to the new items.
Apartments in Scandinavian style
, at first glance, it is easiest to “make friends” with traditional white windows, but in reality it turns out that a designer interior requires perfection of details, and white is not always the best solution. A bright window will look unusual and fresh, especially if its color matches the accents in the interior.
It is also necessary to remember that in Scandinavian interiors curtains are often abandoned, replacing them with Roman blinds or translucent tulle, so the beauty of the windows is especially important - they will always be in sight.
The Stockholm model is perfect not only for a Scandinavian interior, but also for a loft-style interior. The color of the windows should be chosen depending on the style of the room - it can either match the overall scheme of the interior or, conversely, become an accent color. For example, the dark shades of the model go well with the loft, and can also be an excellent contrasting element in minimalism. Anna Chevereva, Zi-Design Interiors
Stockholm window, Square dining table - 25,990 RUR, chair 018 - 6,360 RUR, Looker lamp - 25,865 RUR, teapot - 2,600 RUR.
The hardest thing is for those who want to decorate their apartment in a classic style.
: furniture with carvings, gilding, crystal not only do not combine with ordinary white frames - such a juxtaposition is absurd to the point of comical. For apartments with a “luxury” design, it is better to choose windows with natural wood or silver/gold laminated windows.
The Paris model is suitable for a classic interior, but will also go well with a modern, minimalistic setting or interior with eclectic elements. Anna Chevereva, Zi-Design Interiors
Paris window, Charmel chair - 29,000 rubles, Luxe mirror - 3,000 rubles, Terraglia sconce - 7,900 rubles, Royal Saltworks pillows - 990 rubles.
Mediterranean style requires natural, delicate, but at the same time bright shades. The classic combination is azure and snow-white, but instead of white, you can choose copper or olive-colored windows. They will be combined with natural wood details in the house and with greenery outside the window.
The Milan model can be used both in Provence style and in a modern eclectic interior. For the first, pistachio color is more suitable, for the second - a shade of copper, which is now at the peak of fashion. Anna Chevereva, Zi-Design Interiors
Milan window, Oakley lamp - 67,704 RUR, Wilson table - 18,990 RUR, Damasco sofa - 102,164 RUR, STEALTH shelf - 1,450 RUR.
And don’t forget that not only color and texture are important. Window fittings should not stand out from the general style: streamlined handles are good for the Mediterranean style, while the Scandinavian style will take sharper shapes, but will require hidden hinges.
Choose windows so that they decorate the house, and it will become even more comfortable and brighter, because you no longer have to hide them behind half-closed curtains.
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Cabinet in the bathroom
Update your bathroom design by building an interesting cabinet like this. If you use cabinets with opaque doors everywhere, the room visually appears smaller.
Replace a wooden door with a frame with glass, and your bathroom space will seem much wider. You may deliberately leave the frame unpainted to make the cabinet look sloppy.
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Greenhouse
The most obvious thing that can be made from used frames is a greenhouse. Indeed, glass perfectly transmits the sun, but at the same time protects plants from wind and precipitation. Wooden frames are easily attached to each other using nails and corners and serve as a strong frame for the greenhouse. Opening windows provide ventilation in the greenhouse. If the number of old windows does not allow you to make a full-fledged greenhouse, but one is needed, then you can construct a greenhouse. In it, windows are needed only to make the “roof”.
Old Window Frames - A Godsend for Interior Design!
You can decorate your interior with a variety of, and sometimes unusual, things. For example, an old wooden frame can easily be converted into a table, flower stand or original photo frame. Such handmade things always attract attention, and creating such works of art is not so expensive. And the result is simply mesmerizing!
We used frames of an unusual shape for us, but you can do the same with our frames - and maybe it will be even more creative!
Wall mount for flowers
Making your own flower mount from a window frame is very simple. The use of garden watering cans, painted in bright, rich colors, instead of pots adds a special charm to this handmade idea. You can attach such a structure to a wall or a fence. As an option, the author suggests using watering cans as vases for fresh flowers, or even leaving them empty - such a simple design idea will pleasantly transform your garden.
Chalk board with shelf
You can reuse old window frames not only in outdoor design, but also in the interior of your home. Simple manual work - and you already have a board for drawing with chalk and a shelf-stand. On such a neat board, it’s always nice to leave sweet notes to family and friends, or to write down something important when you don’t have a sheet of paper at hand. And if you give your kids a box of crayons... A sea of happiness is guaranteed! As an option, instead of a slate board, put a magnetic board and attach notes to it. At the same time, there will be a use for the most popular souvenirs from distant countries. And the shelf-stand can be easily decorated with flowers in a vase, or put keys and other small things on it.
More variations on the theme of chalkboards and old window frames.
Wall decor “Butterflies”
The next idea has no practical use, but that doesn't make it any less wonderful. This DIY painting from an old window frame will decorate any empty wall. And the butterflies can be replaced with something more suitable for your interior.
Coffee table
But this idea is incredibly practical! Just imagine - by placing an old window frame on legs, you get not only an original and stylish handmade coffee table, but also a convenient drawer for magazines and other small items. An additional bonus is the transparent lid - the contents of the box are clearly visible.
Large frame for family photos
An idea for those who don’t like to waste time on trifles - you can insert a whole collection of photographs into such a “frame” at once. Thematic collections or photos in retro style look original. The latter are especially well suited to the vintage style of natural wood from which old window frames are made.
Another idea is to look at a photograph through a window. Very stylish and original! In our age of Photoshop, your guests will appreciate such naturalistic and voluminous decor.
And if you add clothespins to this idea, you can feel nostalgic for the good old days when you and your dad developed photographic films in a dark bathroom, and then hung the finished photographs to dry.
Jewelry holder
Every jewelry lover will surely like this device. And all the jewelry is visible, and the beads and earrings don’t get tangled up like in jewelry boxes. And overall, it looks beautiful!
And a few more ideas for using old things like window frames in decor.
Space separator:
Clothes hanger:
Children's house in the country:
There are a lot of options for use, go for it!
Disposal of old PVC windows the European way
Back in 2014, the European Parliament included window structures in the list of recyclable products. The obligation to recycle old plastic windows in Germany is prescribed by law. Every year, as a result of the melting of frames, more than 10 thousand tons of plastic are obtained for reuse. It is used for the manufacture of castings, additional elements and other products.
The use of recycled resources makes it possible to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, reduce energy costs, and minimize harm to the environment. Unfortunately, in Russia there are no legally prescribed rules on where old plastic windows can be disposed of, so everyone solves this problem in their own way. How? We will talk about this below.
Painting on glass
To create an artistic masterpiece, you will need an old window frame, pieces of colored glass and clear glue.
Using a glass cutter, give colorful pieces of glass different shapes and create your own unique composition. You will end up with a work similar to a stained glass window.
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