30 ways to upcycle and reuse old doors that will seriously upgrade your home and garden

Turning an old door into something useful when you replace it not only extends its usefulness, but it also saves you money. Here are dozens of innovative DIY hacks you can use to upcycle an old door.

Our personal favorite idea has to do with hanging an old door on your wall. It might seem crazy to do this, but when you find out why people around the world have been doing it, you might just do the same thing at your home. It’s surprisingly artsy and actually functional too!

Construct a Garden Shed

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Build a Bench

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Use as a Bedframe Accent Piece

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

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.

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.

Make Shelves

A few floating shelves were added to this old door to make a neat shelf. Looks lovely in the corner of a room or as a statement piece in your entryway.

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!

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.

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?

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!

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?

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.

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.

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.

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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