A Little Inspiration

Let’s talk doilies and all the creative ways to enjoy them!

Discover 40 creative ways to enjoy vintage doilies, from framed collections and curtains to thoughtful displays and seasonal decorations.

by Ashley Cooper

Sep 16, 2026

Comment on our original Facebook post with which styling idea is your favorite! It may not be easy to pick 😊

Inspiration is everywhere

As vintage decor sellers, we’re always looking for fresh ideas, and after hundreds of Whatnot shows we’ve learned that inspiration is everywhere. We love sharing the things that inspire us so we can all continue inspiring each other.

We come across vintage doilies all the time, and one of our favorite things is seeing all the creative ways people use them. Whether they’re framed, repurposed or simply enjoyed the way they were originally intended, it’s fun to see how one little handmade piece can inspire so many different ideas.

These aren’t our photos, but we couldn’t wait to share them with you. We hope they inspire you to look at vintage doilies a little differently and maybe even give you an idea for your own home.

Vintage doily inspiration: creative displays

White and cream doilies joined into a window curtain above houseplants — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

White doilies framed against dark blue fabric above family photographs — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

Lace doilies covering the glass panes of a weathered green door — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

Black framed doilies with decorative spiders above Halloween pumpkins — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

A face and flowing hair created from white lace on a red background — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

Doilies in embroidery hoops arranged on a dark blue wall — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

A sheep made from a white doily in an embroidery hoop — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

Three lace doilies used as wall clock faces — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

A white doily clock on orange fabric in a wooden hoop — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

Lighted doily hoops arranged as a Christmas tree in a window — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

A glowing wreath made from lace filled hoops — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

Doily curtains decorating two wooden framed glass doors — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

A colorful collage of overlapping crochet doilies — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

Screenshot showing a patchwork lace shower curtain and its maker’s description — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

Cream doilies in pale frames above a chair and side table — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

Four cream doilies hanging vertically from a wooden beam — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

A turquoise frame with lace used to display earrings — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

Pink and cream doilies stacked beneath a dried rose — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

Doilies draped over a rustic wooden wall rack — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

A glass jar filled with lace and a vintage portrait collage — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

We love sharing the things that inspire us so we can all continue inspiring each other.

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More creative ways to enjoy doilies

From framed collections to curtains and thoughtful displays, there are so many ways to enjoy these little handmade pieces.

Vintage doily inspiration: more ways to enjoy them

Cameo jewelry displayed on doilies in an ornate white frame — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

Black framed lace pieces displayed above a white bed — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

Colorful doilies arranged in a large frame beside smaller textile pieces — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

A tree picture made from green doilies and buttons — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

A dress form covered in lace with pearl necklaces and a straw hat — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

A terracotta cactus pot suspended in a crocheted doily hanger — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

Cream lampshades decorated with doilies and lace trim — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

A white window valance edged with overlapping doilies — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

Small fabric wrapped gifts tied with twine and trimmed with lace — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

A lace pocket holding a note and hanging tag — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

Doilies and embroidered linens decorating a kitchen sink and window — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

Colorful doilies forming a valance over a kitchen window — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

A single white doily on the wall above a small wooden shelf — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

A crocheted mat beneath a computer keyboard — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

A doily lined basket holding thread and vintage sewing supplies — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

A hanging basket with lace, gloves, a portrait and vanity accessories — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

Cream doilies draped over a black wooden wall rack — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

A woman’s portrait with flowing hair made from white doilies — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

A tabletop Christmas tree made from layered cream doilies — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

A snowman decoration made from a doily with a checked hat and scarf — Inspiration photo; not House of Coop’s own photo.

How have you styled your doilies?

If you’ve decorated with vintage doilies, we’d love to see them! Share a photo in the comments on our original Facebook post so we can all admire your creativity and inspire each other.

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