Give your home that rustic farmhouse look with these twenty easy reclaimed wood projects! All you'll need is a hand saw and a drill!
Recently I shared my favorite sources for reclaimed wood and you all ran out and found some, right? Now that you have it, I rounded up a fantastic list of easy reclaimed wood project ideas. They are guaranteed to give your home that rustic charm you're looking for.
All of these projects can be made with just a saw (even a hand saw will do for most of them) and a drill! Learn more about how to use a miter box to get straight cuts with a hand saw here!
Whether you're looking for barn wood projects or just a way to repurpose old fence pickets, you'll find inspiration in this list!
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The top and shelves of this rustic end table were made with 2x4 boards that were reclaimed from our neighbor's home renovation. The lumber used back in 1946 is much denser than the ones milled today, and the rough edges gave the piece some character!
A wooden plank and some pre-cut letters are all you need for a friendly greeting at the front door!
If you're lucky enough to have a beach nearby, how about a sign leading the way? The reclaimed wood piece used looks like it truly was washed ashore!
This mini storage cabinet is made from wood from a couple of different sources and is perfect to keep small items on your vanity.
Made from a frame and reclaimed wood from a picket fence, this tray creates the perfect centerpiece.
Can you believe this side table top is made with driftwood? Looks like I'll be loading up my beach bag with more than just sand next summer!
This little shelf is ideal for grabbing your keys or dog leash on your way out the door.
I love a good IKEA hack, and this one blew my mind!
Reclaimed barn wood and vintage faucet handles make a cute and unique coat rack.
Give a bookcase a farmhouse look by adding reclaimed wood fence pickets to the back. All you have to do is cut off the bottoms of the pickets to align with the height of your bookcase!
Making this DIY headboard from reclaimed wood was a bit like putting together a puzzle. Boards were attached to a plywood back then painted to give all the boards a more cohesive look. This reclaimed wood headboard is definitely the focal point of this master bedroom.
Turn your current dining table into a farmhouse table using reclaimed wood! Adding a whitewashed stain to the reclaimed boards on the top gave this dining table a great farmhouse look without having to spend lots of money!
This DIY wood-framed floor mirror was made for a fraction of the cost of the retail version! Pick up a mirror from Goodwill or another resale shop and turn it into a beauty like this with reclaimed wood you can probably get for free!
Using reclaimed wood for shelving is the perfect way to add shelving to your home! Running the boards through a planer will remove all the dirt and grime that has built up over the years if they were outside. They are the perfect addition to this coffee bar!
Add instant farmhouse style to your kitchen when you use lumber reclaimed from fence boards as a backsplash. Spraying the boards with an aerosol primer will help give them a more unified look and then just attach them to the wall using finishing nails. You don't even have to fill in the nail holes because it adds to the charm.
This farmhouse bench is made using reclaimed 100+ year old barn wood. Wood screws and dowels were used to put this bench together. The screws help with stability and the dowels keep with the character of the wood and how this bench would have been made many years ago.
Signs are one of the most popular ways to use reclaimed wood. This sign is made from reclaimed old barn wood that had been used as paneling. Never throw away old wood, because you will always be able to find a good use for it!
No more boring ceiling! Add reclaimed wood to your ceiling to really add a farmhouse look to your room. Be sure to paint the bottoms of joists black so that they won't show through any gaps you have with your new reclaimed wood ceiling.
This easy DIY picture frame is made from reclaimed wood antique doors. I love that you can add more than one photo and change them out whenever you want. The character of the wood gives a great vintage farmhouse vibe.
Which of these easy reclaimed wood projects are your favorites? Let me know in the comments below!
Donna @ Modern on Monticello
Tuesday 16th of October 2018
I definitely pinned this one for some great ideas. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Jen @ The Frozen Mind
Sunday 14th of October 2018
I love every single one of these! I love doing these kinds of projects during the winter.
I am scheduling to save on Pinterest.
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Jann Olson
Saturday 13th of October 2018
So many fun ideas! I think the cutting board and garden is my favorites. Thanks for sharing with SYC. hugs, Jann
Ann
Saturday 13th of October 2018
I love using reclaimed wood in my projects...Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJs!
Brian
Friday 20th of January 2017
I've always loved reclaimed wood projects. Old wood just has so much character and can really have a story. Thanks for sharing these projects!