30 Old Window Decor Ideas: Your Home + Vintage Charm 

If you’ve been looking for a DIY decor project to bring charm and character into your home, we’ve got just the idea for you. Why not repurpose an old window into a unique decoration?

Aside from bringing a rustic, nostalgic touch to your space, it also gives new life to windows that would’ve otherwise been tossed into the trash. 

Two floral-patterned armchairs face a small table with a lace tablecloth and flower arrangement. Behind, a decorative window frame displays various pressed flowers.

Plus, there are designs to suit every aesthetic and desired display, from rustic farmhouse to Boho chic.

In this article, we’ll explore a variety of old window decor ideas that can reflect your personal style and evoke a sense of warmth, history, and nostalgia. 

30 Creative Old Window Decor Ideas You Need To Try

Read on to see inspiring and unexpected designs! You never know; you might just find a new decorative centerpiece for your home!

1. Window Photo Gallery

Old window frame displaying nine landscape photos with clothespins. Decorated with string lights. A small plant and books are on a cabinet below.

Got a distressed window frame? Turn it into a cozy photo gallery of your favorite getaways! Attach a travel photo to each pane, adding personality and a nostalgic feel to your bedroom or entryway.

2. Botanical Window Art

Two floral-patterned armchairs face a small table with a lace tablecloth and flower arrangement. Behind, a decorative window frame displays various pressed flowers.

For a whimsical feel, press a mix of colorful flowers between window panes and hang the artistic display on a wall.

Tip: Paint the frame in a pastel color for a soft, romantic look that complements shabby chic interiors.

3. Welcome Sign

A porch with potted plants and a white-framed window displaying the word "Welcome," overlooking a scenic landscape.

Add a wooden “Welcome” sign in bright white script to an old whitewashed window frame, and you’ve got the perfect decor for your porch. The sign’s wooden material pairs well with outdoor plants and helps offer a warm first impression.

4. Shabby-Chic Mirror Frame

A vintage-style room with a mirror reflecting a bed setup. The dresser below holds framed photos, a vase with flowers, and other small decor. Curtains frame the mirror on both sides.

Swap out your old glass panes with mirror glass to create a DIY vintage-style mirror. You’ll love doing this makeover project on a distressed wooden window frame or a polished one with ornate details.

5. Holiday Wreath Backdrop

Festive living room with a lit fireplace, decorated with a wreath, garland, and hanging stockings. A Christmas tree with lights and ornaments is nearby, next to a red armchair.

Want to craft a decorative centerpiece for the holidays? A seasonal wreath on a repurposed window frame is perfect for a festive look. Remember to paint the frame red or green to capture the season’s colors.

6. Artistic Blooms

A floral-painted glass panel hangs on a pink wall in a cozy living room with vintage furniture and a chandelier.

Gifted painters, now’s your time to shine. Paint flowers on the glass panes of an old window, then hang it up proudly on the wall. Not only does it add a delicate softness to your space, but it also shows off your artistic skills. 

7. Cozy Book Nook Divider

Cozy reading nook with a cushioned chair, side table with a lamp, surrounded by bookshelves and a potted plant, in front of decorative glass-paneled dividers.

Ideal for creating a quiet reading spot, these tall white window frames are repurposed into lovely nook dividers.

The frames define the cozy space in a charming way and create a cohesive look with white bookshelves, a white reading chair, and a white side table. 

8. Window Frame Wall Art

A wall-mounted display with 18 panels showcasing various colorful patterned designs, above a yellow shelf containing books and toys.

Here’s a crafty idea for handmade wall art. Simply cut out paper with different patterns to fit each window pane for an eclectic appearance. It’s a great project to do with your kids! 

9. Hanging Mason Jar Lantern

Wooden dining table with flowers in a jar, surrounded by mismatched chairs. Wall shelves hold lit candles in mason jars, creating a warm, cozy atmosphere.

Transform your old wooden window frame into a hanging lantern! To do this, add tea lights to a few small mason jars and attach them to each pane. The combination of rustic wood and glass jars offers a warm farmhouse appeal.

10. Bathroom Towel Rack

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a wooden panel wall, and a wall-mounted towel rack with folded white towels.

Need extra storage in your bathroom? Install hooks or rods on an old window frame for a unique towel rack. Paint it a pale blue or soft white color for a coastal or vintage feel, adding both functionality and style.

11. Window Frame Headboard

Cozy bedroom with neutral bedding, a vintage window frame headboard, bedside table with a potted plant, and a decorative hanging light bulb.

Used as a headboard, a distressed window can add character and texture to your farmhouse-style bedroom while keeping it warm and cozy. Remember to pair it with layered linens to soften its effect! 

12. Dreamy Fairy Light Frame

Cozy bedroom with string lights on a wall hanging, illuminating a bed with pillows and blankets. Soft rugs on the floor add a warm touch.

Another easy and simple DIY project, this old window features soft fairy lights wrapped around the frame. It functions as both decor and lighting that brings a touch of magic to any room in the home.

13. Seasonal Frame Garland

A floral wreath hangs on a repurposed window frame above a sofa with blue floral cushions.

For decor that easily transitions between seasons, use an old window as a canvas for seasonal garlands. You can wrap it with a garland of bright blooms in spring, maple leaves in autumn, and pine in winter.

14. Vintage-Inspired Shelf

A rustic kitchen with a glass-paneled cabinet displaying dishes and plants. An apron-front sink and open shelves holding plates and cups are visible.

If you’re an advanced DIYer, why not turn your distressed window frame into a small cabinet? This may require a little more time and effort, but it’s well worth it for a beautiful cabinet that displays beloved trinkets and blooms.   

15. Candle Display

Candles of various sizes and colors are lit on a wooden table beneath a window-frame mirror, surrounded by potted plants and wicker baskets.

Don’t have time for a window-to-cabinet transformation? Create a shelf instead by adding a wooden board to the bottom of your old window frame.

Set it above a console and line the new shelf with scented candles for a warm glow and an appealing fragrance.

16. Shabby Window Frames

A cozy room with a couch, colorful pillows, and a blanket. Vintage window frames with macramé hangings and plants decorate the wall. A patterned rug covers the floor.

Enjoy an artful and eclectic wall display with minimal effort! All you have to do is hang several old window frames — each in a different size and color painted with a distressed finish — together on a wall.

This will look particularly stunning in a Boho-style living room, especially when paired with macramé wall hangings.

17. Potted Herbs on a Window

Potted herbs in terracotta pots arranged on a rustic wooden frame mounted on a kitchen wall near a window.

An old window frame can double as an indoor herb garden, featuring small basil, rosemary, and mint pots secured to each pane.

It’s a lovely and practical choice for your kitchen that gives you easy access to herbs when cooking and infuses your space with a fresh vibe.

18. Office Memo Board

Home office with a desk, chair, lamp, and organized cork board on the wall. Books and boxes are neatly arranged on shelves.

Old frames make great memo boards with a layer of corkboard added to the panes, keeping important notes stylishly organized. Don’t forget to stain the wooden window frame and use lacquer to keep it looking refined.

19. Jewelry Organizer

Vintage window frame repurposed as a jewelry holder with hooks displaying necklaces and earrings; positioned next to an ornate vanity mirror in a softly lit room.

Yes, that old window in your garage can become your very own jewelry holder! You can attach mesh wire to the panes, install hooks, and hang your jewelry on it.

The layout keeps everything visible and easily accessible while serving as unique decor. 

20. Faux Stained Glass Mosaic

Stained glass window art piece on a beige wall above a sofa with red, gray, and patterned pillows. Indoor plants flank the sofa.

You don’t need broken glass pieces for a mosaic effect. All you need is colored glassine paper!  Draw patterns on different sheets, cut them out, and attach them to the glass panes of your old window

Voilà! You’ve got a stained glass mosaic to hang on the wall.

21. Quote Display

Hallway with a wooden table, decorative jug with flowers, a rug, and a wall sign saying "Home is where our story begins." A white door with glass panels and a chandelier light fixture above.

Stenciling a meaningful quote on the window glass makes for a personal, inspirational touch. A quote like “Home Is Where Our Story Begins” is great for your entryway.

22. Ocean-Inspired Art

A bedroom with a white wooden bed, blue bedding, a large painting with abstract blue waves on the wall, a side table with a lamp, and a small plant.

Bring the calm and beauty of the seaside indoors with this decor idea! Paint waves on each pane with blue and white acrylic paint to set a calming tone in a beach-themed bedroom.

23. Garden-Themed Wall Decor

Wicker sofa with patterned cushions below a green-framed window with vine plants. Large potted plants surrounding the seating area.

To achieve a lush, garden-inspired look in your home, wrap faux vines around an old window. You can paint it sage green to tie the theme together or go for a distressed white finish to create a refreshing focal point.

24. Eclectic Display Frame

A living room with a patterned sofa, decorative pillows, a wooden coffee table with books, and a collage of magazine clippings framed on the wall.

Nothing says nostalgia like old postcards and magazines. Use them to decorate each pane of an old window frame for a unique wall feature, showcasing scenes from past eras in a quirky, creative style.

25. Succulent Shelf

Potted succulents lined on a shelf below a wall-mounted vintage window frame in a bright room with more plants in the background.

Want a low-maintenance plant display? Add a shelf to your old window and place potted succulents across it. If you want to brighten it up, go ahead and paint the frame a unique color like muted orange or purple.

26. Creative Chalkboard

Chalkboard wall art made from old window frames above colorful storage bins in a playroom. A round table holds art supplies. A patterned rug covers the floor.

Getting a headache from your kids painting all over your walls? Here’s a great solution!

Apply chalkboard paint to the glass panes of a tall window and hang it on a wall in your kids’ room, letting them draw doodles on it to their heart’s desire.

27. Rustic Frame for Decorations

Gray sofa with plaid cushions in front of a wooden coffee table. Above, a framed wall display holds nine jars of assorted flowers. Cream walls and a patterned rug complete the room.

You can also use an old window to frame other decorations! Hang the window frame on a wall and secure decorations like jars of blooms in the openings between the grilles.

28. Leaf Window Art

A cozy bedroom features a bed with green and beige linens, flanked by two side tables with plants. A large wall art piece of pressed leaves hangs above the bed.

Sometimes you just need a breath of fresh air indoors. This old window wall decor can do just that, with pressed leaves between the glass panes. Place it on a wooden table in your entryway or use it to decorate the walls of your bedroom.

29. Coastal Window Shadow Box

A wall-mounted white shelf holding seashells and colorful glass pieces in a sunlit room with blue and white decor, wooden flooring, and large windows.

Create a coastal-themed shadow box by adding shelves to a distressed old window, which can showcase seashells, sea glass, and driftwood.

Tip: Placing it against a white wall with navy blue wainscoting can help enhance the coastal effect. 

30. Nature Scene

Cozy reading nook with an armchair, lamp, bookshelf, and a large window showcasing a painted outdoor scene with trees and birds.

Feeling artistic? Go ahead and paint on the glass panes of an old window to flex your creative muscles! Nature-inspired motifs are a great choice for this, such as birds flying above a forest of lush trees. 

Turn Trash Into Treasure With Repurposed Window Decor!

All the ideas we’ve featured above will help you repurpose your old windows into something useful and beautiful. 

There’s much to gain from this simple DIY project. It gives your space personality, allows you to save on expensive store-bought decorations, and aligns with a sustainable lifestyle. 

So feel free to recreate one of the ideas we’ve listed above! You can set up a cozy photo gallery, add a unique indoor garden wall feature, or create a whimsical statement piece. 

Any of these designs will be sure to make your home look inviting and oh-so-stylish!

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