Toy trucks are so much fun to use in decorating! The open backs lend themselves to filling with fun stuff.
Decorating with Vintage Toy Trucks
Do you love repurposing antique toys into a new creation to display treasured memories from the past? I use vintage toys all the time. I fill it with pine cones, pumpkins, rag balls, books, Christmas balls, or all sorts of things. Here are some pretty ideas for decorating your home with vintage (or not) toy trucks.
- Timeless. Classic toy trucks are a popular item to use in home decor. They are ageless with endless possibilities to set the scene in your home for any occasion.
- Use All Year Long. Antique toys are pieces, that can be modified and transformed throughout the year. Simply place them on a shelf or cabinet and change what you have in the back and you have a completely new look.
- Planters and Sharing. Old toys are the perfect planters for your succulents and summer flowers. They bring a little whimsy to your front porch or flower garden. Invite your grandkids over and share some memories with them while you fill the toy truck with your favorite plants.
1. Toy Dump Truck Summer Porch Display
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A yellow dump truck planter would be perfect to bring out your sunny side for the summer. source: House of Hawthornes
2. Antique Toy Truck Book Case
Toy trucks are so functional – this one holds some vintage books. source: petits detail
3. Vintage Toy Truck Salt and Pepper Centerpiece
This vintage aqua truck holds a pretty storage for salt & pepper shakers. source: Farmgirl Paints
4. Mini truck-garden tutorial
I love succulents and am always searching for new ways to display them. This antique toy truck would be ideal setting outside my cabin. source: Anchored Way
5. Vintage Truck Pin Cushion
A truck made into a pin cushion is a fantastic idea for sewers who love to repurpose it! source: Vicki O’Dell
6. Spring Centerpiece Toy Truck
I love the chippy aqua of the truck with the red of the tray via Farmgirl Paints
7. Old Toy Truck Magazine Holder
This wooden truck delivers an old-timey feel and would be great in the bathroom for magazines or even a couple of rolls of toilet paper. source: Lovely etc.
8. Vintage Toys Over The Door Display
What little boy would not love this decor for his room? Vintage trucks and toys to decorate above the door shelf. source: Hometalk.
9. Vintage Truck Book End
Why not use your vintage truck to hold up some of your well-loved classic books? source: A Cultivated Nest
10. Farmhouse Centerpiece With Toy Truck
Simply use an old shutter to display your toy truck to enhance a farmhouse centerpiece. source: Hometalk
11. Metal Truck Planter
Repurposing vintage toys into flower pots is a perfect way to salvage and show off your old toys inside or out! source: Petticoat Junktion
12. My Cheap & Cheery Valentine’s Day Mantel
This timeless decor project can be created on a budget, while the vibrant red shouts Happy Valentine’s Day! source: A Cultivated Nest
Do you have an old toy truck that needs a little upcycle?
They are adorable. Breings back alot of memories of a mom of three boys.
I love the one with the succulents – what a great idea!
xo
Claudia
Great ideas! Now I want one to use as a planter.
Love them all!!
Cute pos! Don’t know which I like the best. They are all so cute!
Judy
Aren’t they! I wish the vintage ones were cheaper and easier to find!
I know now I need a little vintage turck! Love your little displays.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Aren’t they darling? My son had so many of those trucks. Did I see a future for them? No, I did not. Let that be a lesson to young mothers today!
So cute!
Mary Ellen
The Working Home Keeper
LOVE this trend of old trucks! Every idea here is gorgeous.
Brenda
So cute! Love the ideas 🙂
Like them all, but will say the first one is my favorite. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by. Right now I am blaming it on the weather also.
Have a great week.
Those are all very fun, I have a fairly new, made to look old truck, perhaps I can put salt and pepper shakers on it for my hubby’s birthday tomorrow.
Thanks for the great inspiration!
TOO cute. I have a long,vintage green metal car that belonged to hubby’s dad on display in a side table in the family room, but NO trucks. shoot. They make a unique and cheerful display…nostalgic. just have to keep my eyes open!!! Thanks for the inspiration. Creative people out there!!! {{hugs}} to you Manuela!
So many cute ideas!
Love this idea! Have a blessed day dear friend! HUGS!
I love these so much that I have been dreaming of a vintage truck as my dream vehicle for years! I need to at least get some of the small ones to out around the house:>)
I love this idea! your trucks are so cute.
I have 2 old trucks, a yellow pickup that belonged to my husband and a big Tonka dump truck that belonged to my boys. I’ve tried to decorate with them but it really bothers my grandson- he thinks all trucks are for playing and not for decorating.
I love them! Especially the aqua ones!