Blogger Grosse Pointe, MI on Jul 26, 2012

Modified Pergola Built With Recycled Windows

It took me about one hour to decide what I would do with these windows after I picked them up off the side of the road. I built this modified pergola and I think it makes my back garden beautiful! See more @ http://www.somewhatquirkydesign.com/2012/07/... #OutdoorProjects #Gardens

Time: 6 Hours Cost: $100 Difficulty: Moderate

To see more: http://www.somewhatquirkydesign.com/2012/07/building-modified-pergola-with-recycled.html

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Eclectically Vintage - Ke... New York, NY

I want a pergola but it's not in the budget - maybe this is my solution! Love it!

on Jul 28, 2012 · Like 1
Somewhat Quirky Grosse Pointe, MI

Kelly it cost about 80 bucks for the poles/lumber/concrete/carriage bolts/screws. I was afraid it was going to be too sparse but it adds so much to the space. I can alter it to make it a "real" pergola later if I want to.

on Jul 28, 2012 · Like 0
Mary Ortiz Belton, TX

i think it looks great!

on Jul 28, 2012 · Like 0
Glenda B Maryville, TN

I love it!

on Jul 28, 2012 · Like 0
Sondra A Janesville, WI

Hmmm. Interesting idea. I have some old storm windows that came with my house, just sitting in the garage. Thought about making a modified greenhouse so I could get an early start on a veggie garden, but this presents another idea as well. Thanks.

on Jul 28, 2012 · Like 1
Janice C

Really awesome, your pergola and your globe tower's!

on Jul 28, 2012 · Like 0
Debra N Henderson, NV

Just yesterday I was visiting my friend who has amazing artisitc talent and has built the coolest place with all things he has found in the trash or picked up on the side of the road. It is sad to think that so much ends up in landfills when it could bring such beauty to another's garden or back yard. I'll be on the lookout for old windows now, thank you for the inspiration.

on Jul 28, 2012 · Like 2
Miriam I New York, NY

Debra, tell your friend to post pics -I'd love to see what he's done!

on Jul 28, 2012 · Like 1
Marg C Middletown, NY

me too Debra! I'd love to see his creations :)
Karen, this is awsome!

on Jul 28, 2012 · Like 0
Linda D Liberty, KY

no,,,not for me

on Jul 28, 2012 · Like 2
Monica Koerperich Ocean Springs, MS

Well this design is a little busy. But beautiful flowers won't think it is too busy. You have the right idea, I wish I had a little creativity somewhere in my body.

on Jul 29, 2012 · Like 1
Linda V

Just looks like a bunch of windows nailed up any which way. Fail.

on Jul 29, 2012 · Like 2
Bliss R Minneapolis, MN

I'm collecting windows now!

on Jul 29, 2012 · Like 0
Dianna Kelly Deptford, NJ

I was just thinking about doing something like this for next garden project, you gave me a great idea for what to use.

on Jul 29, 2012 · Like 0
Tammy Sandusky, MI

have some old windows and doors been holding on to for a project great idea. Your in a great area for old finds for sure thanks for the idea

on Jul 30, 2012 · Like 0
Thistlewood Grand Rivers, KY

Karen....I'm so glad this is the post you linked up on blogtalk!

on Aug 27, 2012 · Like 1
Its So Very Cheri Naples, FL

What a unique pergola.

on Aug 28, 2012 · Like 1
None Cromwell, IN

Im probably the one who threw the windows off the side of the road - hehe - not my idea of pretty AND functional - NOT FOR ME EITHER

on Sep 28, 2012 · Like 0
Jeanette freeze Purdy, MO

ifey here but with flower;s good stuff yes

on Oct 09, 2012 · Like 0
Chris J Grand Rapids, MI

That is amazing. I wish I had half the space you have. Our lot has 10 feet on one side and 2 feet on the other with our house in the middle. Not enough to do anything with, so we have three 4 x 8 foot raised beds for our garden. You did a great job.

on Jan 09, 2013 · Like 0
Cathy Montague J Springfield, PA

be glad you didn't do wisteria. it marches everywhere. even comes upin the driveway or sidewalk. climbing hydrangea is a much better choilce.

on Jan 09, 2013 · Like 0
Roseann Melillo

Cant say i like this. Kind of looks like a junk area......good idea though. Possibly painted all white or any color with some climbing floral vine would be much better.

on Jan 10, 2013 · Like 0
Somewhat Quirky Grosse Pointe, MI

You're certainly right about that Roseann - I'm anxious to see how the clematis and climbing rose do this summer!

on Jan 10, 2013 · Like 0
Mary L Fort Worth, TX

love this idea! wonder if the same could be done on a smaller scale with old picture frames. you'd need to paint with outdoor paint...

on Jan 24, 2013 · Like 0
Somewhat Quirky Grosse Pointe, MI

Thanks Mary. In regards to your question about using picture frames - I'm not sure that they would be stable enough. Even the windows weren't tremendously stable after I took out the glass. It really surprised me.

on Jan 27, 2013 · Like 0