Reuse of materials is a fundamental green approach to design and remodeling. Here's a prime example, a London townhouse redo by salvage masters Retrouvius.
Check out these architectural salvage businesses with an inventory to match your old house needs. Many will arrange for freight shipping for larger items.
Reuse of materials is a fundamental green approach to design and remodeling. Here's a prime example, a London townhouse redo by salvage masters Retrouvius.
There should be a bumper sticker on my bright yellow truck that reads "I break for junk". Cause I do, frequently. One of the things I'm keeping an eye out for right now is a stack of antique shutters. This is just the time of year when people take them off their old houses and just cast them aside to the curb. I'm going to use them as closet doors. We have two large closets in the master bedroom, and each has two door openings. Currently I've got some very cute fabric hung curtain style in the door openings, but that's just until I find the right (free) shutters to put in there. We'll also be using an antique barn door, which I've already acquired, as a sliding door to the walk-in closet off the bathroom. Yes, it would be easier and quicker to use new doors for both these projects, but where's the fun in that?? Doors are expensive and my antique barn door was free, and I'm hoping the shutters will be too. On top of that, what better way to add instant character to a home than with a bit of architectural salvage! People often ask for advice on how to add a little more character and soul to their newly constructed house. I know that can be tricky. Houses built these days can look cookie cutter and blah. The best solution? You guessed it, architectural salvage. You can do it in a big way- with a permanent installation like an antique door or salvaged wood plank floors, or in a little way- just a pretty antique window leaned over a sideboard, or a couple shutters hung in a dining room as art. Here's about a million pictures of all kinds of clever uses for architectural salvage. Happy Thursday! This beautiful dining room gets a little extra edge from a neat row of antique shutters hung as art. Stunning! Start simple with a beautiful little planter made from salvaged ceiling tiles. Go whole hog with a phenomenal antique window (probably from a church) that's been converted into an ultra dramatic mirror. I see giant pieces like this at auction sometimes, but they're always quite pricey. How sweet is this little gothic panel that's been given a second life as a garden gate! I saw this door on craigslist yesterday for $150. I wish I had a spot for it in my house. I just love it! Nice and simple- just hang a couple antique ceiling tiles over a headboard. I see gorgeous antique windows like this all over the place- often for under $10. Look how fabulous they look over a sideboard. Why not use and antique metal grate as a clever and useful pot rack! I love the look of antique columns in a modern space. Two downsides though- you need pretty high ceilings, and if you have cats, dogs, or kids- this may be a little precarious. This is such a pretty kitchen with multiple examples of architectural salvage. An antique window hung over the modern one, a vintage tin tile back splash, and I bet that beautiful sink it salvage too. I love this bathroom. The wrought iron grate used as vanity support is inspired, and the chipped paint cabinet doors serve as storage and wall art all in one! Another great use of antique windows on a simple yet elegant mantle. The door on the right is very similar to what our antique barn door slider will look like in the bathroom leading into the walk in closet. This bedroom is such a handsome mix of modern and eclectic elements. The stunning barn door headboard is the star of the show.
A 45-minute train ride from Paris’s Gare Montparnasse to the small station of Houdan. A 10-minute drive through an unassuming residential stretch, a brief swing around the highway, and you are at Le Four à Chaux, a former tile factory and grain farm that is now home to Origines, France’s primary source for architectural salvage […]
Use our comprehensive guide to locate an architectural salvage store near you, or to browse the websites of stores across the country, many of which sell their wares online.
Reuse of materials is a fundamental green approach to design and remodeling. Here's a prime example, a London townhouse redo by salvage masters Retrouvius.
Reuse of materials is a fundamental green approach to design and remodeling. Here's a prime example, a London townhouse redo by salvage masters Retrouvius.
Hoping that behind the cement render there was a 16th-century gem, the owners of this house in Umbria set to work restoring its architecture, before calling in Maria Speake of Retrouvius to transform the interiors with her use of salvaged materials and antiques
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Captain Dapper loves old stuff ... maybe even more than new stuff. Perhaps it's because my parents would drag me along to antique stores and flea markets as a kid, but I just love vintage shopping. The musty smells, the dusty finds, the rooms chock full of history ... it feels like home to me. When I found myself with some extra time in Minneapolis Saturday morning, I dragged my friend along to two salvage stores - Architectural Antiques and Art & Architecture. My first stop was Architectural Antiques, which is housed in a big old industrial building in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. If you have a thing for religious relics and old churches, this is the place for you! When we were walking in I noticed the old church sign being repurposed as the store's signage and thought, oh isn't that cute? It turns out, that's just the tip of the religious iceberg! Paintings, statues, even pulpits and stained glass windows are around every corner of Architectural Antiques. They were all beautiful but of course they're also very large scale. You'd need a pretty large space to accommodate most of the pieces! Of course, that didn't keep me from trying to imagine how I could use a massive altar in my tiny apartment. And speaking of massive ... This Art Deco station entrance stopped me in my tracks. Look at all the lead glass and beautiful wood! And I love the curved shape. It's probably 15 to 20 feet tall and will set you back $15,000 but it would be a statement piece in a big loft. It's not all church salvage and giant wood doors. There's also a vast collection of vintage lighting, hardware and other home elements. The pricing is a little on the high side for salvaged goods but if you're looking for one stop shopping versus scavenging for cheaper pieces at auctions, this is a good place to start. The next stop for satiating my salvage shopping needs was Art & Architecture on University Avenue. This shop is also housed in an old industrial building but this one has a cute little cupcake shop as well. Mmm ... cupcakes. Although both stores specialize in architectural artifacts, Art & Architecture is quite different from Architectural Antiques. First of all, Art & Architecture doesn't have any church salvage. Instead, you'll find old signage and maps, light fixtures and shades and lots and lots of hardware. This is a great destination if you're rehabbing a vintage house and want to find period pieces. I also stumbled upon a number of little oddities - like a bingo machine, old typewriters and vintage sign letters. In addition to Art & Architecture and Cupake, the building also houses a couple of antique shops on the upper floors. Of course I never pass up an opportunity to shoot a selfie through a mirror. Images: Jason Loper
FRIENDS! My DIY Chippy Architectural Antique Salvage dreams have come true. Today’s post is going to show you how I make my own vintage looking antiques using new materials for an old world look & feel. Are you ready to see how to build your very own DIY Arch (with step by step building plans!?) […]
Great ideas for decorating with vintage architectural salvage in your home. Using architectural elements adds a unique flair, whether you repurpose them or use them as an artistic feature.
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Use our comprehensive guide to locate an architectural salvage store near you, or to browse the websites of stores across the country, many of which sell their wares online.
