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Dukes and Duchesses

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10 Ways to Repurpose Cabinet Doors

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Repurposing is all the rage these days, isn’t it?  A few weeks ago I shared a post about repurposing old drawers and it was so popular that I decided to find some other fabulous upcycled ideas.  Today I’m sharing ten ways to repurpose cabinet doors!  You’ll be hitting up the yard sales and resale stores to find some old cabinet doors after you see these great ideas!

10 ways to repurpose cabinet doors

Cabinet doors are one of my favorite repurposing items so you may recognize a number of my projects in this line-up.  Who can resist turning a one-dollar cabinet door from ReStore into something awesome?

Unique Ways to Upcycle Old Cabinet Doors

One of my favorite projects is this cabinet turned into a chalkboard with an old drawer pull as the chalk holder.

Chalkboard
 Two cabinet doors can be cleverly repurposed into this folding message center.  This would make a great art easel for the kiddos {you could paint one side with chalkboard paint and the other side with dry erase paint} or a fun welcome sign for a party.

Message+center
This large cabinet door repurposed as a tray sits on my family room coffee table and adds a pop of color as well as a great place to set drinks.

Tray
 Turn old thrifted cabinet doors into a command center or art station with dry erase paint, cork, and chalkboard paint.

command center made from cabinet doors

These photo holders started as cabinet doors.  I love the idea of lining them all up down a hallway gallery wall.

Photos

 For little hands, hooks are easier than hangers and this coat hook hanger is a simple addition to a kid’s room.

Coats

 Aren’t parents always looking for fun ways to hang the artwork that comes from little hands?  This colorful artwork display is so cute and so practical.  I love the little label plates at the bottom of each cabinet door.

Art

 Covering the center of a cabinet door can quickly turn it into a stylish bulletin board.  This burlap-covered distressed bulletin board is perfect.

Bulletin

 This special family sign also started as a cabinet door.  It’s the perfect addition to that vignette.

Sign

 A jewelry holder is another fun repurpose.  The panels of the cabinet door were knocked out and window screen was added to provide a spot for jewelry.

Holder
 And simple hooks added to a blank cabinet door make a fun and unique towel hanger.

Towel+hanger
 Which of these ideas is your favorite way to repurpose cabinet doors?  Have you repurposed a cabinet door?  I’d love to hear about it!  Share a photo on the Dukes and Duchesses facebook page!

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For more unique repurposed ideas, be sure to check out these fun ways to repurpose old silverware …

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… 14 ways to repurpose a bicycle wheel …

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… and 11 ways to repurpose a tennis racquet.

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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Trish- I LOVE TO PAINT! says

    March 6, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    Nice post! I like cutting out the center and replacing it with Chicken Wire. Then you can use it for jewelry, or storing scarves…or even a decoration in a “pass through” space. : ) Thanks!!! Trish – The Purple Painted Lady

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  2. Leslie Stewart says

    March 6, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    I love all these ideas! I’m pinning! Thanks for sharing Randi! Have a great week.
    Leslie
    House on the Way

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  3. Lemon Stand says

    March 6, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    I love the artwork idea! The only doors I’ve repurposed were inside doors made into a sewing and cutting table on top of old wooden file cabinets.

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  4. Reannah @ {Shaped by Grace} says

    March 7, 2013 at 2:04 am

    Thanks for sharing! I actually have a cabinet door sitting around and think one of these ideas would be perfect for it! Thanks again! 🙂

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  5. Jenni's Whimsies says

    March 7, 2013 at 2:24 am

    I’ve used cabinet doors to make many chalkboard and family name signs. I really like the jewelry holder. I need a place for my earrings 🙂

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  6. Holly Lefevre (504 Main) says

    March 9, 2013 at 6:22 am

    Great ideas Randi! I cannot even pick a favorite! Our dump has a store and we can usually pick up old doors for a few bucks. I almost saved my old doors in the kitchen..but that were really that bad and totally uninteresting!

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  7. Lauree K says

    March 9, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    The only place we have cupboard doors like these in our house is the desk area and they are only a couple of years old, though neither my husband or myself like them or the gold hardware on them. The rest of the kitchen is just plain flat doors and I’m sure we can still find a purpose for them when we get around to replacing them. (First home, moved in Aug. 2012)

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  8. Angela says

    April 5, 2013 at 5:08 pm

    I love the picture frame ones. This is such a great idea to repurpose them. 🙂

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