Renovation project - Recycled window frames

Renovation project - Recycled window frames

We were not quite sure what to do with the windows in the little house John has always liked the old windows, but I prefer the idea of new velux with blinds.

The dilemma is that there is actually nothing wrong with the windows, and to install velux, will involve applying for planning permission and a further cost that we do not need.

John spends some time thinking about them and then comes up with an idea; he can box in the surrounds and make shutters.

He uses some of the old wooden slats (we are so glad we kept these, as we have used them for all sorts) never throw away anything until you have completely finished your project, it is amazing what can be recycled.

And of course recycling what you already have can save you so much money, to replace with velux would’ve cost approx 500 Euros and the final result would not have looked any better

He boxes in the window edges and they look pretty good, we don’t need the shutters until we are ready to use the room.

The little house is one step closer.

this is what it looked like before and here is the after photo