Turning scrap wood into something beautiful with these six salvaged wood projects.
You have to salvaged what you can, even if you’re the one who buried it in the first place. -Kelly Link
Obviously from our site, we are rather fond of salvaged wood… well salvaged anything really.
It is, generally, a low cost or FREE resource (tips on finding below).
In the time we have been in our fixer up home, we have done several salvaged wood projects…like when we revamped this old fireplace:
OUR SALVAGED WOOD PROJECTS
6 Salvaged Wood Projects
Using salvaged wood, we created these projects for our home.
We turned a Goodwill mirror into this "Pottery Barn" inspired floor mirror using salvaged wood.
This wood quilt was all salvaged and scrap pieces.
A reminder of our wedding, this date sign was made using salvaged wood.
What happens when the wind blows over your old fence? You make shelves for a pantry.
This gas insert had gold trim and really looked out of place in the brick setting. We painted the trim and added some salvaged wood pieces.
Nothing but some wood and string to make this easy picture display.
BONUS SALVAGED WOOD PROJECTS
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Here are a few more projects we have completed but not yet posted.
This piece of wood became a welcome sign with a Sharpie and an image online (no stencils used however they would make it easier for sure!)
The Mister made Christmas special with this beauty! Some old and new pieces of wood created this beautiful bench.
WHERE TO FIND SALVAGED WOOD?
Now if you love the look of salvaged wood but aren’t sure where to find some, here are some ideas:
- Keep an eye out in your neighborhood. Does your neighborhood have a bulk trash pickup? Did your neighbors fence blowdown?
- Ask a fence company what they do with the wood from a repair.
- Make a call out on your social media….”Looking for worn wood.”
- Look out for old barns and buildings. Of course, never trespass or take materials that don’t belong to you.
- Pallets or shipping crates can often be used as well.
If you can’t find any, you can check out this post when we did a faux reclaimed wood look for these fence boards.
BONUS TIP – Make sure to dry out and treat for bugs.
We would love to know what you do or are going to do with your salvaged wood. Leave us a comment on your past, current, or future project.
MORE SALVAGED PROJECTS
Here are a few more posts we think you will enjoy:
- 20 Budget-Friendly Farmhouse Projects
- Farmhouse Home Tour with Vintage Bliss
- Salvaged Kitchen Remodel
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Love all of these! You guys are inspiring.
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And you, my friend, are so sweet and supportive!
These are FABULOUS projects! Every single one of them made such an improvement to the original piece. The fireplace is absolutely stunning and it amazes me how much of a difference the wood makes.
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Thanks Sarah. That is such a sweet compliment!
You and I definitely have gifted husbands! A lot of our fence board came from a neighbor who was going to use it in his backyard but never did. We have it temporarily leaning against the back of our own fence, weathering until I need for some other honey do project!
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Thank goodness for helpful hubbys!!!
There’s just something about salvaged wood that makes me go weak at the knees. It always has such a beautiful story to tell. These are all awesome Deborah, pinning so I can come back again and again
Thanks so much Michelle! MUCH APPRECIATED
Love the mirror, and OMG, that Fireplace is gorgeous!!! Perfectly Primitive, too, which I’m still in, and slowly transitioning to more farmhouse… I did start in my bedroom tho! The rest will have to wait a few more years…. I have an 8 yr old boy, and you can actually See my bedroom curtains roll up a bit, and pull in, when he just breezes through! And, my bedspread, well, I haven’t seen that beautiful quilt since the day he went to watch TV in there, with a “couple” of Hershey Kisses! I believe it’s still hiding under the bed! Lol! Primitive hides the dirt, and on my part, the dust, lol, very well! Soon tho, and there are sooo many things I want to do now, but have to wait! Lol! Anyway, glad I found ya! And, great job w the pantry shelves, too!
Oh, one more thing I wanted to add… I’ve found some great wood pieces, in a junk wood pile someone had offered up on Craigslist, in the FREE section! I ask first, tho, if they are OK with me just grabbing a few pieces… Some people prefer one person comes, and takes the whole pile… But most people don’t mind at all, and will even tell you if they have someone else coming to grab it for burning, and when, so you can swing by and grab a few before the pile is gone. Another good place is Freecycle. I’ve gotten many great things offered up in my local area! Esp people that are doing a remodel project, bc they usually have to get a small dumpster or pay to drop it at the dump. Anyway, hope these help, and happy hunting! 😉
Em, You are so right – rustic hides all the life that happens 🙂 And right on the money for the free section. That’s a great place to get some!!! Thanks for your thoughtful comment and for stopping by!!!