22 Nov 6 Easy Ways to Repurpose Old Plantation Shutters

Are you replacing old plantation shutters, or have you come across some shutters at a garage sale that are still in great condition? Read on for 6 ways to repurpose used plantation shutters in your home.

End Table

Do you have four shutters of equal height, all between two and three feet tall? These shutters would make the perfect candidates for being repurposed as a side or end table, then. All you need are four shutters, art stretchers that match the width of your shutters, and a glass top for your end table.

Cabinet

Similarly, you can create a cabinet with your shutters, with one shutter on a hinge at the front of the cabinet. You might keep the cabinet on your porch outdoors for storing garden supplies, or in a mudroom for storing hats and things.

Entryway Table

One piece of furniture you can easily create with old shutters is an entryway table, with shutters serving as “legs” on either side. Simply attach wood pieces between your shutters to create the length of your table, attaching a wooden plank between the shutters halfway down to create a shelf, if desired. Then top with treated wood, marble, or anything you like. Shutters are the perfect width for making a narrow table that fits comfortably in an entryway or hallway.

Headboard

Used plantation shutters can make for an affordable and stylish headboard that has a rustic feel to it. Simply remove the vertical handle, clean thoroughly, and apply paint if desired for a custom look. Then, mount your shutters in place on the wall behind your bed. This works best with taller shutters.

Vertical Garden

Creating a vertical garden is easier than you might think, especially if you already have some old plantation shutters on hand. You can create a vertical garden with shutters by attaching something to your shutters to hold them open at an angle (such as vinyl wedges between the slats), then installing fabric pockets between the slats for holding your small plants.

Lantern

Old shutters are suited perfectly to a DIY lantern project because they’ll end up serving the same purpose they served on windows: controlling light. You can make a lantern with shutters by attaching four narrow shutters together in rectangular fashion and then stringing a lighting unit down into the opening. Then you can adjust the slats of the shutters as necessary to direct light into the room.