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Sometimes we find that items that probably have outlived their use, such as old tables or doors, can actually be recycled and repurposed into something new.

The internet is full of DIY projects that will inspire you to make the best out of these old and disregarded pieces of furniture. Here you will find 53 fresh and innovative home hacks on how to turn an old door into something totally new that will save you money and time.

1) Build a Bookshelf

This is a simple project that involves hanging some shelves on a door frame. You can attach a built-in light if you want to make it fancier.

Another method for this project is to remove the door’s inlays and use the wooden pieces as a shelf.

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Futurist Architecture Source: Futurist Architecture

2) Construct a Garden Fence

Using doors to create a fence creates a beautiful focal point in your yard. You can make a foundation for your doors or secure them with some posts.

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Flea Market Gardening Source: Flea Market Gardening

3) Construct a Hallway Table With Storage

You can attach a door to an existing small set of drawers to create this hallway table stand. You can even add a shelf up top and also include some hooks.

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Thinking Humanity Source: Thinking Humanity

4) Create an Outdoor Nook

You can attach four doors with some hinges and install a roof to create this darling little nook. How cute is this in your backyard?

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Flea Market Gardening Source: Flea Market Gardening

5) Build a Nightstand

This nightstand was crafted from an old door, some pieces of fencing, and two squares of wood. You can get the directions on how to make one on your own here.

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Pretty Handy Girl Source: Pretty Handy Girl

6) Construct a Garden Shed

This garden shed is absolutely adorable and was made with a few old doors, some creativity, and some elbow grease.

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Hometalk Source: Hometalk

7) Install a Drink Station or Bar

This is the most adorable project and is perfect for inside or outside your home when you are entertaining. There are lots of different designs for these so you can get creative. You can find instructions on how to make one here.

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Brooklyn Limestone Source: Brooklyn Limestone

8) Make a Potting Table

You can upcycle a door and a table to create a DIY potting table for your garden. You can find a tutorial and check out different designs here.

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DIY Projects Source: DIY Projects

9) Build a Bench

You can create a beautiful bench from some doors in only about 60 minutes. Get the tutorial here.

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Pinterest Source: Pinterest

10) Construct an Outdoor Swing

You can also use some doors to create an upcycled swing. Here‘s how they did it at Huckleberry Lane. Perfect for a front porch.

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LindyandTony Source: LindyandTony

11) Make a Planter

Just hang some pots on a door to create a cute planter. You can find the step-by-step instructions on how to make the one below here.

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Homo Improvement Source: Homo Improvement

12) Make a Table

You can toss some legs onto an old door and turn it into a table. It’s rustic, unique, and the best part? You get to use materials that would otherwise be thrown away.

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Interior Barn Doors Source: Interior Barn Doors

13) Build a Jewelry Organizer

Add some hooks to a door, and use it as a jewelry organizer. Choose metal hooks or easy-to-hang self-adhesive hooks (you can spray paint them!) to make it your own.

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DIYhealthacademy Source: DIYhealthacademy

14) Turn Into a Kitchen Island

If you have some carpentry skills, you can create a base and add a door to it to create a kitchen island. Place a piece of glass on top and you have a beautiful focal point.

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Futurist Architecture Source: Futurist Architecture

15) Make a Chalkboard

If you hang a door and use some chalkboard paint, you can turn a door into your family’s message board. Just paint the partitions and you have a super cute piece.

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Donation 2 Decor Source: Donation 2 Decor

16) Build an Accent Table

This door was combined with a half table and shelf to create an adorable garden station or accent table. Perfect for that farmhouse-chic look that’s so popular right now.

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Indulgy Source: Indulgy

17) Turn Into a Room Divider

These glass doors were repositioned and used to create a closed-off little nook. It’s a room within a room without having to buy all new materials.

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Apartment Therapy Source: Apartment Therapy

18) Use as a Bedframe Accent Piece

This vintage glass door was positioned above a bed frame to create a shabby chic-looking accent piece for your bedroom. Just gorgeous!

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Dishfunctional Designs Source: Dishfunctional Designs

19) Repurpose Into a Mirror

This door was repurposed into a mirror along with a convenient hook to hang clothing from. If your door had a window, simply knock it out and replace with a mirror.

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Leaving Our Trail Source: Leaving Our Trail

20) Use as a Headboard

This door is now a headboard that includes a convenient lamp. Of course, this idea will require some cables, lighting, and a bit of handywork.

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Architecture Art Design Source: Architecture Art Design

21) A Simple Accent

Sometimes an old door is just a statement piece on its own. Simply prop it against a wall or in the corner and you instantly have a bold decor piece worth swooning over.

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Design Sponge Source: Design Sponge

22) Turn Into a Family Calendar

You can slap a coat of some chalkboard paint to create a unique family calendar. Doors and chalkboard paint seem to be quite the combo!

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Dishfunctional Designs Source: Dishfunctional Designs

23) Build a Bathroom Organizer

Why go out and buy an expensive bathroom organizer? All you need to do is attach a simple hanging shelf and towel rack to an old door.

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Architecture Art Design Source: Architecture Art Design

24) Make a Laundry Folding Table

Just nail the door frame to your wall, leave the hinges attached, and use some chains to secure the door in order to create this really neat-looking laundry table.

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Thinking Humanity Source: Thinking Humanity

25) Make a Picture Display

You can use an old door to create this charming photo display. Who knew that some simple twine and clothespins could be so adorable?

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Life as a Thrifter Source: Life as a Thrifter

26) Turn Into a Coat Hanger

A few hooks and crates were added to this old door to make this really cool coat hanger. Could you imagine seeing this piece as you walk into a home?

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Thingsmag Source: Thingsmag

27) Construct a Coffee Table

Need a coffee table? Chop up a door, put it back together again in the shape of a box, and add some casters to it. The possibilities are endless!

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My Decor Source: My Decor

28) Build a Garden Trellis

The frames of this door were salvaged and repurposed into a garden trellis. Plant ‘climbing plants’ nearby and watch it transform into a whimsical piece.

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Architecture Art Design Source: Architecture Art Design

29) Use as a Garden Door

Make your garden look like another dimension with this magical garden door. Just prop up a door against your fence, and make a creative doorway for it. Add some reflective paper behind the windows of the doors to make it look magical. Find out how it’s done here.

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Hometalk Source: Hometalk

30) Use as an Outdoor Backdrop

If your patio or sitting space is looking a little bare, try giving it a backdrop. Placing two vintage doors together is the perfect way to create the backdrop. It gives the space a unique feel.

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Interior Holic Source: Interior Holic

31) Build a Porch Swing

You can also turn some old doors into a sweet outdoor swing. This project even uses parts of a table so it’s completely upcycled. Learn how to make it here.

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Huckleberry Lane Furniture Source: Huckleberry Lane Furniture

32) Headboards for the win!

If we’ve learned anything during this slideshow, it’s that old doors are meant to be transformed into headboards. We just love this brightly-colored look contrasting against the neutral-colored wall.

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BlogLovin Source: BlogLovin

33) Transform it Into a Pergola

Doors make the perfect building materials for a pergola. These ones are brightly painted to create a bold accent in the garden. All you have to do is create some structure for the roof.

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Woohome Source: Woohome

34) Construct an Outdoor Message Board

You can turn an old door into a really cool outdoor message board with a coat of chalkboard paint. You can change up your inspirational messages each season. It’s a very simple project to do.

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Home Is Where the Boat Is Source: Home Is Where the Boat Is

35) Build a Sliding Pantry Door

Attach the old door to a track and add some rollers to the bottom to make a perfect sliding pantry door. Take the ‘barn door idea’ to the next level.

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Home Lovr Source: Home Lovr

36) Turn It Into a Desk With Shelf

Stand an old door up, and attach a table. Follow this with some corbels and planks to make a desk with a shelf.

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Today's Homeowner Source: Today's Homeowner

37) Use as an Outdoor Hanging Table

Hang your old door from a tree branch using some sturdy rope. The door makes a perfect table for a picnic when used this way. Could you imagine the dinner parties?

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Home Lovr Source: Home Lovr

38) Rebuild Into a Sofa

Tear apart your door, and use the wood to build a sofa frame. Add some cushions for comfort. It will take some carpentry work, but clearly, it’s worth it.

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CountryLiving Source: CountryLiving

39) Construct an Entryway Organizer

Need a place to toss random things on when you come into the house? Affix a door to a shelf or chest, and paint them the same color. Learn how to make the one below here.

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Refresh Restyle Source: Refresh Restyle

40) French Barn Doors

Barn doors are beautiful but French-style barn doors? Even more gorgeous! This particular idea seems to

involve screen doors for extra airflow.

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WordPress Source: WordPress

41) Spice Cabinet

With a little ingenuity and creativity, you can take an old door and turn it into a super cute spice rack and backsplash in your kitchen.

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