Rejuvenation started out as an architectural salvage shop back in 1977. When business was slow. the company's founder, Jim Kelly, would rebuild vintage light fixtures out of the materials. Soon these fixtures were more popular that the other salvage items and, before long, Rejuvenation made the transition to the company we know today. 

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With some rehabs you want to strip away all the years and start over with clean, modern space. With others, you want stay true to the home's original design period. For those times, there are stores out there that offer antique and reproduction hardware and lighting. These are a few of our favorites.

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Shopping at architectural salvage stores will not only save you money on a renovation, it also helps keep perfectly good household items out of landfills. If you're not interested in rebuilding with secondhand goods, you can also donate yours.  More

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British inventor, James Dyson, has done it again. Embracing his trademark "there ought to be a better way" approach that spurred his most well-known high-end vacuum cleaners and blade-less fans, he has now revolutionized, or at the very least streamlined, the way we wash and dry our hands. We were lucky to get a recent sneak peek here in NYC of his latest creation, the Airblade Tap. More

In this increasingly smartphone driven world, it makes you wonder how long before tried and true mechanical solutions will last before they're all replaced by a wireless and digital counterpart. Yesterday it was the future replacement of the doorbell, today it's the front door lock: the CalypsoCase and CalypsoKey combination are near field communication (NFC) devices which eliminate the old fashioned house key...all without a required app... More

Historic Preservation Carpenter Paul Cutting rescued this abandoned house and restored it into a working home, using parts from over 23 houses. He recommends using salvaged hardware (and we think it's a great solution for sprucing up old cabinets and dressers, too). More

For some renovations, you want not only to improve the space, you want to return it back to its former glory. For renovations that strive to stay period specific, it's helpful to have a resource like House of Antique Hardware. This online shop has all of the major decor eras covered — from Victorian and Art Deco to Mid-Century Modern.
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Whether you're repairing a vintage office chair or creating a DIY rolling table, having a source for a wide selection of casters can be a huge help. Caster Specialists is that source, stocking a variety of casters from light duty to industrial, all available online.
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Barn doors can be a great addition to a room — whether you're replacing an existing standard door, creating privacy where there's only a doorway or simply adding some architectural charm. Real Sliding Hardware sells barn door kits, complete with door, as well as individual hardware and accessories. More

For years, it has seemed that for something to be considered very modern or contemporary, it should be hard-edged. Crisp, sharp angles and straight lines were the norm. This year at Cersaie, while there is still plenty of beautiful, more angular sinks, toilets, bidets and mirrors for the bath to be found, the truly fashion-forward form factor is round, curvy, smooth and circular. More