What To Do With Old Shutters?
12 Feb 2016
A Rustic Photo Display
Old shutters make a charming photo display. Clip photos and memos between the slats, or weave string lights through them for a glowing gallery wall. Paint the frame in any color to match your decor.
A Room Divider
Hinge several old shutters together to create an elegant room divider or privacy screen. This works especially well in open-plan spaces where you want to define zones without blocking light completely.
A Headboard
Mount a pair of old shutters behind your bed to create a striking headboard. Paint them white for a coastal look, or distress them for farmhouse style. Add fairy lights or hanging plants for extra character.
A Garden Trellis
Stake an old shutter in your garden bed for climbing vines like clematis or morning glory. The slats provide natural support while the shutter adds vertical interest to your outdoor space.
A Memo and Organization Board
Hang a shutter in your office or kitchen and use the slats to hold notes, bills, and reminders. Add small hooks for keys and scissors. Everything stays visible and within reach.
A Towel Rack
Mount a shutter horizontally in your bathroom and hang towels through the slats. Painted in a fresh white or pastel color, it becomes a functional bathroom feature that guests will admire.
A Display Shelf
Attach small wooden shelves or corbels to the shutter frame and hang it on the wall to create a shadow box-style display. Small plants, candles, and figurines look wonderful arranged this way.
A Jewelry Organizer
Hang a small shutter on your bedroom wall and use S-hooks or small clips on the slats to organize necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Paint it in a pretty color to match your bedroom.
A Chalkboard
Paint the flat surface of a shutter with chalkboard paint and hang it in your kitchen or office. Use it as a menu board, grocery list, or quote display. The frame and slats give it a distinctive look.
A Coat Rack
Mount a shutter vertically near your front door and screw decorative hooks into the frame. This creates a charming entryway coat rack for jackets, bags, hats, and umbrellas.
A Window Box Planter
Attach small planter boxes to the bottom of a shutter and lean or mount it against an exterior wall. Fill with bright flowers or herbs for a cottage-garden look that adds instant curb appeal.
A Porch Swing Back Panel
A sturdy old shutter can become the back panel of a rustic porch swing. Pair it with a wooden seat and hang it from your porch ceiling with heavy-duty rope for a unique outdoor seating piece.