5 Creative Ways to Repurpose Your Used Garage Door
These days, it seems like everyone is checking off their home improvement lists and dreaming up new projects to make their living space more inspiring, productive, organized, or restful. Many of us are getting rid of the old and making space for the new, but your wallet (and the environment) will thank you for thinking of creative ways to repurpose unwanted items into something new and exciting!
If replacing your garage door is on that to-do list, don’t throw out the old one!
Used garage doors are just as good as old pieces of wood, and in some cases, they have even more potential because of their sturdy construction and simple designs. They make great blank canvases to transform into something beautiful for your home. Got a used metal garage door? No problem! Some of these projects work great for those too! All you need is a few hours, the right tools, and a bit of imagination.
Keep the home projects going with one of these ideas for repurposing your garage door panels:
Art
Solid wood garage doors have a lot of potential to make beautiful art. If the paint is old, but you enjoy the shabby chic look, seal the wood so it doesn’t continue flaking, cut to your desired size, and hang. Or you can strip the paint and hang the panels! Display on its own or use as a background behind entryway tables, to hold other pieces of art, etc…
Raised Plant Beds
Even city dwellers are finding ways to experience the relaxation of gardening. Not to mention the pride of growing your own food! Separate the panels of a metal garage door or cut down the pieces of a wood garage door to create raised beds for your backyard and you’ll gain your green thumb in no time.
Headboard
Whether you have a wooden or metal garage door, stripped down and repainted, it would make a great statement headboard above your bed. But make sure to secure it to the wall properly!
Interior Door or Window
Using garage doors as an operating interior door or window is a great way to make a big statement piece in your home AND take advantage of a nice day from the comfort of your couch. You might also consider using a portion of your garage door to recreate a sliding barn door effect on smaller doorways like bedrooms or closets.
Curio Cabinet
A curio cabinet is a type of display case made predominantly of glass with a metal or wood framework to display fun objects you love. Cut your panels and rearrange them to create these unique display cases. If your garage door doesn’t have glass windows on it, you can remove the centers and use chicken wire or add your own glass panels.
If replacing the garage door makes your to-do list, we are here to help! As a family-run business, we understand the importance of purchasing quality items that not only look great but work well too. With our focus on topline brands that are built to last, you can feel confident in whatever decision you make. To learn more about our commercial and residential garage door services, contact Champion Overhead Door today.