Window Pane Decor {How to Use Old Window Frames}
You can find old window frames at garage sales or flea markets!Love the rustic farmhouse look? These DIY vintage inspired window pane decor is an easy way to get your fix!
Vintage window panes are a great way to get that rustic farmhouse, touch-of-modern, Fixer Upper look that everyone is after these days. True vintage window panes, though, can cost a pretty penny.
When I saw these window pane mirrors at Ballard Designs the other day, my mind immediately went to these window panes that had been sitting in my garage for, wait for it, seven years...
I knew that with a little bit of paint and some sanding, I could get that vintage look for well under the $150 Ballard is asking. I started by applying 4 coats of Dover White, from the HGTV Home line by Sherwin Williams. I then took a sanding sponge and lightly distressed the corners of each pane.
My husband secured the glass to each wooden panel, added a heavy-duty hook to the back of each pane, and used screws to attach them to the walls (they are heavy enough that a nail wouldn't do.)
Here's a picture of the wall "before"...you can see more images of our living room in this post.
Eventually we may have custom mirrors cut to fit each of the panes...but for now, I'm thrilled with them as they are. For a bit of texture and interest, I added a preserved boxwood wreath I found at Home Goods.
This wreath is one of my favorite Home Goods finds, and it was only about $25, which is a great price for a nice-sized boxwood wreath. You can find another inexpensive wreath option here. If you have a little more to spend, here's a gorgeous boxwood wreath option!
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Thanks for reading all about our Window Pane Decor {How to Use Old Window Frames}! Have a lovely day!
I love it! It looks great! 🙂
Thanks so much, Katy!!
I never thought of creating my own vintage panes, and I love the look you've created!
wow, the whole vignette cabinet and all looks wonderful.
Very Pretty, and love your pretty chair that ties all the colors
together............great job.
Blessings, Nellie
Very pretty!
These are so pretty! What a great way to display them too. How did your husband attach the glass to the frame? Great work. Your home is inspirational to me!
Hello! Thanks for the comment!!
Email me, and I'll send you a pic of one of the backs so you can see...it's the easiest way to explain:)
Can I also see a pic of the back? I was inspired by your post and am currently painting my old windows as well! But as you mentioned, they are heavy and I'm not sure how to hang them.
Beautiful! How did you attach your boxwood wreath to the window?
Thank you! I used a heavy duty command hook that I attached to the glass.
What a great idea! Thank you!
Just amazing ! So creative. Thank you for sharing.
Very nice, but you didn't mention where you got the wooden frames?
These wooden panes were gifted to me, but, as I mention in the post, you can find them at garage sales or flea markets. Thanks!
where did the glass panes come from or how did you make them?
Yes, where did you get the glass?
Glass was already in the panes. I did not add it myself.
Thanks!
Where did you get the blue buffet/server?
It's from Ballard Designs!