Now that you have decided to upgrade to modern barn doors in your home, you might be asking yourself what to do with the old, standard ones that were there before. One option is to donate these gently used doors to Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore. However, if you are feeling a bit more crafty, there are a wide variety of DIY old door projects to try.

Living Room

Rolling doors make the perfect accent piece for a living room. Once you’ve installed your new sliding modern doors, it’s time to decide what to do with the door that used to be there. Fortunately, there are a number of DIY old door projects that you can make for your living room.

• Corner shelf: A unique piece to display your favorite knick knacks.
• Coffee table: If this particular DIY project doesn’t strike your fancy, there are other coffee table DIYs to make such as this vintage inspired one or this stained glass door.
• Bench: A lovely spot to rest your feet.
• Bookshelf: You can build these shelves and use them for just about anything, from books to picture frames.
• Sofa: Build a piece of furniture your whole family will enjoy for years to come.
• Sawhorse desk: A creative way to make working from home even more cozy.

Kitchen

While kitchens serve an important purpose in every home, these utilitarian spaces are sometimes overlooked when it comes to decorating. With these DIY old door projects, your kitchen will become the centerpiece of your living space.

• Chalkboard calendar: Everyone in your home will be up-to-date on all the happenings with this fun use for an old door.
• Kitchen organizer: Bid farewell to messy drawers and cabinets.
• Wine rack: The perfect project for creative oenophiles.
• Kitchen island: Installing an island in your kitchen is an expensive undertaking. This project yields amazing results with the large price tag.

Bedroom

Add a privacy lock to any sliding modern door and your bedroom is now a relaxing oasis. With your old bedroom door, create one-of-a-kind pieces to personalize your space.

• Daybed: A boho chic bed that would look incredible in a teenager’s bedroom.
• Headboard: Add character to a simple bed frame with handmade headboard.
• Dressing mirror: Always look your finest before you head out the door.
• Nightstand: Have anything you might need while you are in bed all within arm’s reach.
• Trunk: A great place to store heavier blankets when the weather is warmer.
• Toddler bed: Your little one will never want to grow out of this bed.

Hallways

You don’t often think of hallways as needing many decorative touches but don’t neglect these spaces. Instead, try one of these DIY old door projects to add some personality to the halls in your home.

• Hall tree: Everyone needs a place to hang their hat. If this particular project doesn’t inspire, this mirrored hall tree or the hall tree with drawers might be more of what you had in mind.
• Entry bench: Take a load off when you walk into your home.
• Entryway table: You’ll never forget where you put your car keys again.

Outdoors

If you love outdoor entertaining, you want your patio to be welcoming and comfortable. These DIY old door projects not only make your porch a cozy place for you and your guests, but transforms the space into a real extension of your home.

• Porch swing: For sipping iced tea and watching the sunset.
• Outdoor beverage station: A must-have for the outdoor entertaining extraordinaire.
• Planter rack: An adorable addition to any garden.
• Privacy screen: To discourage nosy neighbors.

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