My love for old windows runs deep. When I see an old window, no matter how dirty or gross it may be, I feel an instant connection to it. I want to bring it home, clean it up, and turn it into something special.
Old windows have stories, old windows have souls, old windows are wise.
Did you like my use of personification there? Six years of teaching fifth-grade writing coming in handy when writing blog posts! 😉
The reason I love old windows (and doors and antiques) so much is that they bring depth and add character to my home.
My home has high ceilings and large walls…which is great! The challenge with huge walls though, is that it’s hard to decorate them. You need large pieces to fill the expanse. And I don’t want just any large pieces. Large pieces are a big commitment to your style!
I want large pieces to fill my massive walls that add much-needed character and history to my new(er) home.
Old windows and doors fit the bill perfectly for me. They fill the large spaces, they bring the rustic element that I love so much, they tell stories, and they look great year-around.
Old windows make great backdrops too! One of my favorite things to do in my decorating is to layer smaller pieces (like mirrors and chalkboards) in front of the old window frames. This mirror (the Poconos Wooden Wall Mirror from Kirklands) looks great layered in front of the old window frame, no?
My love for old windows is nothing new…I’ve rounded up some of my favorite decorating ideas and projects involving old windows below:
Spring Eating Area
spring mantel 2
halloween mantel[1]
Old Window Chalkboard Calendar
Old Window Towel Rack
Watercolor Vacation Vignette
Halloween Vignette
How to Make a Photo Display from an Old Window
Inexpensive Fall Mantel
Spring Dining Room Decor
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Love the ideas!
Thank you, Shawnna! xo
I love your ideas.Looks great! ! Where did you get the mirror ?
Just read the whole post 😉 I saw where you got the mirror .
Ha! Great! Glad you found what you needed, Stephanie! 😉
Hi, just found your blog and love all your ideas and decorating!!! I can not find how you made the old window that is behind your chalkboard. It is the old window that has what looks like old boards….is it actually old boards, wallpaper or wrapping paper??? Thanks for your help….love that look as well as all your mantels!!!!
Thank you, Jennifer. It is a roll of paper (sold at Hobby Lobby) that looks like old boards. 🙂
Thank you April!!
Where did the candle holders come from? I can’t find any like them anywhere. Those will be the final touch to this project that turned out great! Thanks for your idea.
They are from Crate + Barrel. 😉
Thank you for letting me know. I’ve actually looked online there and can’t find them anywhere. Who would of thought they would be so hard to find. The project turned out great though Thanks for sharing!
Just came across your blog/ post on pinterest and love the ideas. Although the photo I am looking at is old there is a pillow in front of the fireplace, do you recall where it is from. Love the colors in it and it will match my home perfect.
Thank you, Angie! 🙂 It was from Home Goods about 5 years ago. I loved that pillow too!