7. Vintage Shutter Repurposed Box
Repurposing vintage items is a wonderful way to add nostalgia, history, and whimsical charm to your garden design. If you can find a pair of old wooden shutters at a local flea market or architectural salvage yard, you can easily transform them into a stunning, one-of-a-kind window box planter that tells a story.
To create this vintage masterpiece, use two matching wood shutters for the front and back panels of your box, and cut smaller wooden boards for the side and bottom panels. The louvers of the shutters add instant architectural interest, depth, and vintage character. You can paint the shutters in a bold, contrasting color like robin’s egg blue or sage green, or lightly sand them to create a distressed, shabby-chic distressed finish. Be sure to use a plastic planter liner inside to prevent soil and moisture from escaping through the shutter slats. Fill this charming planter with romantic, soft-textured flowers like English roses, pansies, and delicate baby’s breath.