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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
