Bringing History Home

Bringing History Home

When an old building, a house, hotel, church or Install a row of crystal doorknobs in the bathroom commercial space, gets demolished or renovated, there are companies that go in before the wrecking ball to save interesting or useful elements. They search for Install antique stained glass or leaded glass items such as windows, doors, hardware, stair parts, windows into non-load-bearing internal walls to lighting, fencing, lumber, ceiling tiles, replace mantels, allow the light to shine through.
bathtubs, ooring and more.

Whether you live in a quaint century home, a huge modern loft or a tiny condo, using architectural salvage in your home is an affordable way to add originality, history and to be more earth-friendly when you decorate or renovate your space.

Here are a few ideas to add some character to your home:

1. Replace generic doorknobs with lovely brass, porcelain or cut glass knobs.
2. Reclaimed wood flooring is a great low-cost alternative for new hardwood flooring.
3. Replace the bathtub in your modern space with a deep, elegant clawfoot soaker.
4. Install a row of crystal doorknobs in the bathroom to hang towels, or use them as drapery tie-backs.
5. Install antique stained glass or leaded glass windows into non-load-bearing internal walls to allow the light to shine through.

Salvaged items can be found at architectural salvage stores, estate auctions, discount markets, garage sales and other sources of used goods. Call your local historical restoration or preservation society or shop online.

I hope you enjoyed these home decorating tips! Please share in the comments section which decorating tip you will try to add character to your home.

Source: The Homeowner Newsletter, Winter 2018 (Royal LePage)