{"id":1287,"date":"2018-12-17T17:12:57","date_gmt":"2018-12-17T17:12:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dluxwindowcoverings.com\/?p=1287"},"modified":"2022-06-01T17:00:14","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T17:00:14","slug":"4-things-you-can-do-with-old-window-shutters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dluxwindowcoverings.com\/blog\/4-things-you-can-do-with-old-window-shutters\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Things You Can do with Old Window Shutters"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When the time comes to replace your current window shutters with new\u00a0window shutters in Incline Village, NV<\/a>, what will you do with the old ones? You might think that the only option is to bring them to your area\u2019s landfill. That\u2019s a convenient option, but it\u2019s one that will only contribute to the problem of overcrowding at landfills across the nation.<\/p>\n What if there was another way \u2013 a way to repurpose your old window shutters to give them a second life? What follows are 4 ways that can repurpose old shutters so that they benefit your home in different ways than what they were originally created for.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]1. Turn Them into Headboard<\/strong> These are just some of the many things you can do with your old window shutters if you plan on replacing them. Just because they\u2019re past their prime for your windows doesn\u2019t mean that they can\u2019t be repurposed and live on in another capacity. While you figure out how you may be able to reuse your old window shutters, contact us at\u00a0DLUX Window Coverings<\/a>\u00a0to get the best in new Incline Village, NV window shutters. We have a wide selection of window shutters from reputable manufacturers, and you can see them in one of our two showrooms. You can get in touch with us at 10001 Soaring Way Ste 120 Truckee, CA 96161 and (530) 550-0183<\/a> or you can get in touch with us at 770 S. Meadows Pkwy. #112, Reno, NV 89521 and (775) 800-1332<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When the time comes to replace your current window shutters with new\u00a0window shutters in Incline Village, NV, what will you do with the old ones? You might think that the only option is to bring them to your area\u2019s landfill. That\u2019s a convenient option, but it\u2019s one that will only contribute to the problem of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":6614,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nNow here’s a novel idea – how about using your old window shutter as a headboard for a bed in your house? Of course, you’ll need to make sure that the window shutter is a good fit for the bed in question, but it can make an interesting choice that can inject the room with a whole new rustic charm. If you want, you can paint the repurposed window shutter or you may simply want to keep it as is.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]2. Notice Board<\/strong>
\nHave you considered using an old window shutter as a notice board? You can find a wall in your home where a notice board would be appropriate, nail a window shutter to that wall and then get to work using it as a notice board. Depending on where you put it, you can inject the wall with a retro sense of style. You can use it to put photos, place letters and even hang car keys.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]3. Room Divider<\/strong>
\nDepending on the type of window shutters you’re replacing, you can repurpose them as room dividers. You can be creative in terms of placement, but the general idea is that window shutters can be used to divide a room into sections. They\u2019ll also look great.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]4. Bedside Table<\/strong>
\nFor this idea, you\u2019ll need to nail a window shutter to the wall \u2013 near to your bed \u2013 and then install brackets on the window shutter so that you can secure a shelf. You can figure out the height of the shelf based on your own requirements.<\/p>\n