Got some old shutters lying around and no idea what to do with them? Let me share some creative ways to give those shutters a second life in your home decor!
1. Shutter Shelves
Mount shutters on the wall with brackets to create unique shelves. I showcase my favorite books and knick-knacks on mine, and it’s always a conversation starter.
2. Chic Coat Rack
Create a chic coat rack by mounting a shutter horizontally and adding pegs. I have one in my hallway, and it’s perfect for guests’ coats.
3. Vintage Bookshelf
Build a bookshelf using shutters as the sides. I crafted one for my library, and it adds a touch of vintage elegance to the room.
4. Playful Jewelry Organizer
Turn a shutter into a jewelry organizer by adding hooks and knobs. It looks so playful in my closet, and keeps my necklaces tangle-free.
5. Entryway Organizer
Add hooks to a shutter for an instant entryway organizer for keys and mail. I love how it keeps things tidy and stylish by my front door.
6. Cozy Headboard
Make a cozy headboard by lining up shutters behind your bed. I did this in my guest room, and it adds such a charming cottage feel.
7. Unique Room Divider
Connect several shutters with hinges to create a room divider. It’s a stylish way to add privacy or define spaces in an open layout, which I’ve found handy in my loft.
8. Artistic Canvas
Use shutters as a canvas for painting or stenciling your artwork. I once painted a beach scene on mine, and it’s now the focal point of my sunroom.
9. Creative Chalkboard
Paint a shutter with chalkboard paint to use as a message board. I have one in my kitchen for grocery lists and doodles, and it’s such fun.
10. Charming Wall Art
Turn your old shutters into a rustic piece of wall art by painting them in your favorite color. I once used a pair to frame family photos, and it added such a personal touch to my living room.
11. Outdoor Privacy Screen
Combine shutters to create a privacy screen for your patio. I did this last summer, and it’s a perfect backdrop for my outdoor gatherings.
12. Festive Holiday Decor
Decorate shutters with seasonal themes like pumpkins or snowflakes. I switch mine up for each holiday, and it brings such joy to my home.
13. Whimsical Window Treatment
Use shutters as a window treatment for a unique look. I have them framing my kitchen window, adding so much character to the space.
14. Garden Planters
Create a vertical garden by attaching small pots to your shutters and hanging them outside. It’s a delightful way to add some greenery to your patio, just like the ones I have blooming on my porch.
15. Rustic Ladder
Lean a shutter against the wall as a rustic ladder for blankets. I use mine in the living room, and it’s both functional and stylish.
16. Functional Memo Board
Transform shutters into a memo board by adding hooks and clips for notes. I love using mine to keep track of important reminders and to display cute postcards.
17. Shutter Side Table
Build a side table using shutters as legs. I created one for my reading nook, and it’s perfect for holding my coffee cup and current novel.
18. Decorative Light Fixtures
Attach a light fixture to a shutter for a vintage-inspired sconce. I added these to my hallway, and they cast the most beautiful shadows.
19. Patriotic Display
Paint shutters with stars and stripes for a seasonal patriotic display. I love bringing mine out for the Fourth of July; it really sets the festive mood.
20. Fairytale Garden Gate
Transform a shutter into a whimsical garden gate. It adds a fairytale charm to my backyard, and I love the enchanted feel it brings.