How can I repurpose old glass cabinet doors?

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So there are three glass cabinet doors with lead design, or whatever you would call it, taken from the old kitchen of my dads place. They're in good condition still and is a shame to just toss them. I feel they have some potential in them but can't come up with a 'modern' use for them to reuse them in my dads new place.. Or even mine if they turn out to suite my decor. Any ideas what you would do if you had these three doors in your possession? I've got writers block but in the up cycled way :)

AvonelleRed · Answer

You could put them together to make a bed headboard to hang on the wall, although for safety, you might want to remove the glass or else get some safety film to put on the glass so it will not shatter.

Jean Myles · Answer

If there's any one that is handy they could be used as doors in your dad's new place on on a TV stand or use then to make a coffee or end table by laying a piece of glass over the diamond glass. I could explain more if it might be something you were considering doing..

Jackie Gulick-Dunn · Answer

Those are so beautiful. How about clustering them on a wall with other items. Use for outdoor Decorations on the porch, or create a piece especially honoring those doors!

Jim L · Answer

They do not have to stay together...Hang in front of another window to add variety, hang they three together on a wall to add interest but not be overwhelming...they really are nice and would be a shame to toss them. If all else fails, donate...

Patricia C · Answer

search 'repurposed leaded glass windows' on the internet for some great ideas or sell them on Etsy... probably get a good price as they are very nice. good luck

Connie · Answer

Hinge them together in a triangle shape. Add a wood bottom and a glass top. Put a shelf in the middle. You could add a plant for the look of a aged greenhouse. Put some twinkle lights in the bottom.

Sarah A. Victory · Answer

I think you can do the same ideas w/those cabinet doors as old windows. Take the hinges off and white wash or chalk paint the wood. You could do mirror paint on them, key holder, add hooks and use for whatever you need to hang up.

Lyn2398900 · Answer

Give them to me! I need them in my kitchen! :-)

Constance G · Answer

If you have children and equal number of doors, create a collage of pictures to celebrate each childs life, give as gifts.

Lyn2398900 · Answer

Just asking for advice means you are open to suggestions! But I do love those
glass doors. If you could include them in your renovation, it would be beautiful. Noticed a lot of remodeling are including old with the new and those are the ones that are most admired. (Oh, Ireland, never been there) :-(

Lyn2398900 · Answer

Good for you, hang onto them. Hey, you could be the one who starts a new fad, or whatever you call it in Ireland! Let's see, we could call you a 'rebel'. A new fashion trend . It's got to start somewhere! And if you are on this site, you know what's going on everywhere. By the way, I'm going to be 86 yr. this month. And I'm still keeping up on what's new, or should I say 'what's old'!
I love antiques and always like the new inventions. So my place is not just one style. But I really shouldn't plan ahead anymore.......

Sandra · Answer

Are they stone floors?   It's looks like that on the photo. How wonderful!!!  I know you want 'modern', but your culture is so important. I say use the doors in your kitchen. If you don't like the clear glass, paint them with glass paint. You could put mirrors inside, paint the wood in a color you like and add a last coat of a glaze over it. This would make your space seem larger and give your kitchen more light. Or, if you like you could have sheet metal cut to size and try that. Very modern. Plus you have a way to use magnets on the inside of your doors. You can use that for notes or buy little metal magnetic containers for spices to hang on inside of the doors. But use those lovely doors.   One other thought. If you don't like them and you have kids or other close family, someone might really like to have them.

C Crow · Answer

These are gorgeous doors. Perhaps something like this would appeal to you: http://www.globalgardenfriends.com/2013/11/how-to-build-a-miniature-greenhouse-from-old-windows/

Janell · Answer

If you could attach the three of them together, they could be the top for a coffee table. Or you could use them as the tops for three side tables.

Viv5196087 · Answer

Hello. I suggest you put handles on the small sides and a metallic or plastic web/grid/matrix on the glass and turn them to serving dishes, or put hinges and turn them into the cover of a wooden box, or a drawer as top of o coffee table.

Mickey Baron · Answer

Do you garden or have an outside patio/deck? Those would look lovely hanging with flowers or vines near them.

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Maybe make a Lantern?

Kim |Exquisitely Unremarkable · Answer

If they are standard sizes you could remove cabinet doors in your kitchen and replace them with these for interest.

Mogie · Answer

They would make great windows in a child's play house.

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Make a Large Lantern or Plant growing cloche.

Mogie · Answer

When in doubt you could list them for sale and see what happends.

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Maybe paint with coloured glass paint and hang as wall decor or make into to Screens adding hinges for fireplace etc.

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