Got a couple of old unnecessary shutters? Don’t throw them away! There are many ways to use these shutters in home decor and add vintage charm and character to the space. They can be of course used on the windows, they may be turned into doors, used for creating furniture and just as decorations. Need some ideas to steal? I’m ready to share a plenty of them!
Furniture
Grab old shutters and turn them into adorable furniture with a farmhouse and shabby chic feel! Add a sophisticated touch to your space with such furniture, besides, you’ll save on the budget and will personalize the space as you like. Make shelves, wardrobes, cupboards, racks, side tables of shutters, or substitute usual furniture doors with shutters and this way add a character to the space. They may be whitewashed, painted or left undone to highlight the texture. Such furniture is suitable for bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms and much more, it’s up to you.
a gorgeous wardrobe with doors changed for old shutters adds texture and sophistication to the space
a green painted shutter works as a pinboard and a key holder in the entryway
a coat rack made from an old shutter and greenery wreaths over it for a cute farmhouse feel
a blush painted shutter with shelves is a cute idea to add country charm to any space
a bathroom shelf made of an old shutter and a metal basket is an easy DIY project
repurposed shutters and pallet wood into a plant shelf or table is a cute idea to add a character to the space
make a kitchen cart or mobile kitchen island of old shutters, a wooden countertop and casters
farmhouse storage shutter with old loaf pans for a vintage feel in your kitchen is a unique DIY project
whitewashed shabby chic shutters with shelves will add a soft charming touch to the bathroom
an outdoor side table of old shutters and a couple of wooden planks, the aged look fo the shutters is highlighted
a shutter shelf with shelves and vintage items on display for a chic look
a shutter bathroom shelf built for a bathroom is a cute way to add a vintage feel
a sink vanity made of old pastel-colored shutters and a stone countertop for a beach-inspired bathroom
a wall-mounted nightstand for a shabby chic beach bedroom is made of an old shutter and a piece of wood
Decor
Old shutters can be used for wall decor – it’s an interesting way to add texture to the space. You can cover a whole wall with various shutters to bring farmhouse charm and a vintage feel to the space at once. You may also hang shutters over a bed or a sofa – whitewash or paint them in some way to fit your space. Add wreaths, garlands, vintage windows to make your space sophisticated.
window and shutter spring decor with fresh greenery and blooms is a refreshing idea
bold turquoise shutters on both sides of a console bring a beach feel to the space
antique whitewashed shutters and a vintage shelf with fresh blooms in clear vases for an elegant feel
a whole wall covered with old shutters brings shabby chic style to the bedroom at once
a shabby chic decoration of old shutters and a vintage window plus a floral wreath for a vintage space
Doors
Use old shutters to make sliding doors – inside a home or even outside to the terrace. These can be doors to a pantry, a wardrobe or closet, a bathroom or a dining space, and you can go for folding ones. Decorate and paint the doors to make them an ideal match for your home, they are sure to add a cute farmhouse touch to your space.
a built-in cupboard with shutters as doors is a sweet and cute idea for a farmhouse kitchen
a minimalist sleeping space with old shutters as wardrobe doors that add texture and interesting to the space
bifold shutter doors to add a country feel to your home and make it more relaxed
separate the spaces in the open layout with a shutter wall or even sliding shutter doors
sliding shutter doors are sure to give your space a character and a vintage feel
wooden shutter folding doors for terrace access is a chic idea to add farmhouse charm to the space