I saw this old window in a pile at our cottage and I instantly knew I wanted it.
I took it home and painted it. I wanted to hang it in our family room but I didn’t exactly know how to customize it.
I didn’t know if I wanted to add photos to it or just hang it like a piece of art, but then I decided what if I add a little shelf to it?
Supplies:
- Brackets
- Wood cut to length
- Screw Driver
- Screws
- Paint
I found these little brackets at Hobby Lobby and I knew they were perfect. They were also 50% off. Win.
I was originally looking through my scrap wood pile but I couldn’t find any pieces that were long enough, or it was really nice wood that would have been a shame to paint and distress.
So I went to Lowe’s and had them cut a piece of inexpensive white board. I didn’t care about imperfections or knots. It was going on the old window with it’s own imperfections so it would blend in.
When I got home I laid it on the window and attached the brackets. It was really simple that I forgot to take pictures because it took me literally 4 minutes.
I painted everything white, distressed and added a little antiquing wax.
I love how it turned out! This room feels warmer and cozier every time I add something.
I chose to style the shelf simply with items around the home. I know it will keep changing with the seasons, and I’m still thinking about what I want to do with the glass. For now, I love it how it is.
I did this project years ago, and since have makeover our family room but I am happy to report that this window has made it back to our cottage and put into one of the bedrooms. This time thought I ordered a long photo of one of the sunsets on Seneca Lake. So now this bedroom has a great view as well!
ADORABLE! Good Job ??
That’s clever to turn it on its side. It came out great!
that looks very nice! I really do like it.
It is a very clever idea, I really like it! ?
Very cute. I’m beginning to love wrought iron all over again!
Amazing!! I love it! I finally have my husband picking pallets up off the side of the road…maybe I can add old windows to the list! Thank you for sharing your amazing ideas!!
You could always put Pictures of your Family in the window areas , that would be very neat
Tara, this looks perfect over the sofa, and the burlap wreath is a nice touch too! Pinning!
Very cute! I like it 🙂
Your window project is so darn cute.
Where do you find your pieces? At flee markets or antique shops? I’m looking to find an old dresser to paint for a nursery and need some direction. Thanks
Everywhere! It’s usually Facebook yard sale groups I get the most from though.
You can also look to see if you have a Habit For Humanity store in your area. The items left from building are sold there. I’ve not had a chance to visit, but my neighbors have found amazing items at great prices!!!
Love love love!
This is an awesome window project! I’d love to feature it in a roundup using one picture and linking back to this blog post.
Would that be okay?
thanks!
gail
Absolutely!
Th@t’s @w€som€!!!! No more Windows to the trash●
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Hi. Love this!! How did you hang it on the wall?
Thank you Miranda! I attached 3 D-Ring Rooks to the top backside.
WOW! that is beautiful! I have all the elements to make the same look!
How do u hang this on the wall
I secured D-Rings onto the back of the window.
Did you use a chain? Or wire?
I used D-rings. I love using them for heavier pieces.
I love the invert bracket idea. So cool. As a hanger. Chain or rope?
Did you strip the window frame down before you painted it, or just clean it and paint over the grunge?
I didn’t strip it down. It’s old so I didn’t know if it was lead paint or not so I just wiped it down and primed it right over the existing paint.
What size are the brackets or the width of the wood? I am seeing the brackets are on the Hobby Lobby website, in multiple sizes. I just pulled out a 9-pane window I had in the attic FOREVER after seeing your project. Perfect for my dining room, and I absolutely LOVE this project! Thank you for sharing!
They’re small. The wood is only a one by 3. so About three inches.
This is a great idea and totally changes the look. I love it and I enjoyed visiting your lovely blog.
I just Love this and most all Your renovations!!!! But I have a question for You. I am in search of some rustic wood floating shelves,,,I can find Them on Etsy and Ebay but They cost a small mortgage (Lol) any ideas?
You could always make some! I know Shanty2Chic has some great plans! Or try Overstock or something like that.
I love this! I just found a window like this and this is such inspiration! My window is already an off white, do you recommend that I just distress and use antiquing wax? Also, what kind of antiquing wax did you use? Did you use sandpaper to distress?
Is that an outlet or switch beneath the last picture of the shelf, or is it a brace of some sort?? I ask because you cannot see it in the other full pics of the shelf and the sofa, but you can see a faint rectangle under the shelf and I thought maybe it had been edited out. This is really cute and I’m thinking of something like this over my sofa.
It is an outlet. I edited out of one picture because it was too distracting.
Like the looks of adding on the shelf.
Something that heavy; was wondering how you hung it and with what type of wall hanger?
Thanks! I used D-Rings on the back and used Gorilla Hooks to hang them.
Just FABULOUS!! I currently have a window frame that I painted an accent color, adhered to my bathroom wall and attached small hooks and use it as a jewelry hanger. But, I’m ready for a bathroom update and didn’t know what to do differently with the frame which is FIRMLY attached to the wall ?! I love your decorations!!
I’m going to add a shelf about 6” wide for small eclectic boxes to hold the jewelry. Then a 4” shelf (my frame had three window sections) for some perfume bottles and sentimental items. Being the bathroom I don’t want to risk putting pictures there.
However, a friend recently gave me a single French door that I was just going to put pictures in and hang sideways in my living room. But with this great idea, I’m now going to add a deeper shelf. Add some pictures in a more random manner. Maybe a dried herb wreath at a corner (love your wreath!) and some momentos.
Thanks for this beautiful idea!!
Love the window! GREAT JOB!
Is the shelf only held up by the brackets?
Thanks and yes it is!
I’m so late to the game commenting on this! It turned out sooo cute! How on earth did you hang it with the heavy glass still intact?
Absolutely love this project! Have just moved into new home and have lots of wall space to work with. I’m definately going to put this on one of them.
I have window double that size and a massively empty wall to put it on – however I need help in how to hang it. It is heavy. How did you hang yours on the wall?
I used D-Ring Hooks and put screwed into the studs. I would suggest to find the studs and put the D-Rings on the window where the studs are so it is where you want it to be. If it’s extremely heavy you can also use a French cleat.
Love your window shelf. There is something about the look of an old window that makes me want to repurpose it and give it new life. And and also save it from the landfill.
Just love what you have done with the window! Looks great on your wall above the couch! And the shelf with those brackets looks amazing! Great job!!!!??