13 Spring Decor Ideas Using Repurposed and Vintage Items
This time of year is always the hardest for me. Spring shows up on my friends’ blogs months before we ever see it here, and it makes the wait feel even longer. I start craving fresh tulips and time in the garden, but instead we’re still bundled up and waiting for the season to change.
So if you’re in the same boat, these spring decor ideas using repurposed and vintage items are a lovely way to bring a bit of the season indoors. While spring may arrive early for some, for us frozen northerners, trying a few of these simple projects is a fun way to enjoy what we can while we wait.
DIY Hanging Baskets
This simple hanging basket makeover is such a pretty way to bring some greenery into your home while you wait for spring to arrive. I love how Rooms For Rent blog refreshed an older basket with paint and filled it with soft faux stems for a full, natural look that works perfectly on a door or wall.
Spring Decorating with Mossy Wooden Shoes
The natural wood patina is what makes this one stand out. It adds an organic feel, and it’s a great reminder that simple can be just right.
Vintage Safety Deposit Box Tulip Wreath
I love how unique this spring wreath idea is, especially against a dark front door. The soft green of the vintage metal box is perfect as is, and keeping the original finish really lets the tulips stand out.
Repurposed Vintage Tart Mold Pedestals
This is such a creative way to turn vintage bakeware into something you can use for spring decorating. I love how Lora Bloomquist turned simple tart molds into small pedestal stands, and filling them with bird seed makes them a sweet little spot for birds to gather.
Repurposed Cake Tin Flower Bulb Planter
A thrifted cake tin and an old candlestick come together to create a raised spring planter with so much charm. It’s a clever way to repurpose vintage pieces into something both useful and decorative for the season. Such a pretty way to display fresh spring bulbs.
Upcycled Window Herb Planter
This clever planter uses an old window and simple tin cans to create a charming spot for fresh herbs. It’s a great way to repurpose what you already have while adding a soft spring touch to your kitchen or garden space.
How to Repurpose Antique Oil Lamps Into Beautiful Vases
This is such a lovely way to give vintage pieces a new purpose for spring. You can find the bottoms of old lamps at almost every auction and thrift store, and they’re often so pretty but overlooked. That’s why I enjoy this idea so much, using antique oil lamps as small vases filled with fresh flowers while still keeping their original character.
Repurposed Watering Can Door Decor
This is such a simple way to use an old watering can for spring decorating. Filled with flowers and greenery, it creates an easy display that can be hung on a door or styled inside the home.
Upcycled Lantern Stand
This is such a clever way to give an old lamp a new purpose. I love how Salvage Sister and Mister turned it into a lantern stand, and the aged patina gives it a soft vintage look that works perfectly with spring flowers.
Repurposed Vintage Crate Planter with Hairpin Legs
A vintage wooden crate turned into a raised planter with hairpin legs, filled with lush greenery and styled beside a rolling cart.
Lovely Vintage Tea Cup Planter Perfect for Spring
This is such a sweet way to use vintage teacups for spring decorating. Filled with flowers and moss, they make simple little planters that are perfect for a table, shelf, or Easter display.
Repurposed Vintage Frame Flower Art
Old frames get a fresh new purpose in this pretty pressed flower art project. It’s a simple way to turn thrifted finds into soft, seasonal wall decor that feels elegant and natural for spring. Such a pretty wayto bring a bit of the outdoors inside.
DIY Squirrel Feeder
A small thrifted chair gets a fun new purpose as an outdoor squirrel feeder. It’s such a creative way to repurpose a tiny find into something both useful and a little whimsical for spring and summer. You may even find yourself watching for visitors more often.
Aged Terra Cotta Pots DIY
Simple terra cotta pots get a fresh update with texture and wax to give them an aged, vintage look. It’s a budget-friendly way to turn basic store-bought pots into something with character for spring decorating.
DIY spring crafts are a lovely way to pass the time while we wait for those warm days to return. I hope this post leaves you feeling inspired and ready to create something of your own. I know I’ll be heading to the thrift store soon, and maybe you will too.
More Thrifted Spring Decor Ideas
DIY Teacup Bird Feeders for the Garden
Turn thrifted teacups into charming bird feeders that add a soft cottage touch to your garden. Even with a late spring and snow still lingering, they offer a welcome bit of color and are especially helpful for birds when food is still harder to find.
Easy Jar Decor For Easter
Turn everyday glass jars into simple Easter decor using items you already have at home. This easy idea is perfect for last-minute decorating and making the most of what you have on hand.
All these spring ideas are wonderful ~ Pinned! The globe caught my eye since a globe seems masculine and adding flowers makes it look feminine. Here via your party.
Love all of these great ideas Leanna! Can’t just chose one! Lots of inspiration! Hard to think you guys are coming into Spring and we will be heading into Autumn!