Tag: salvage | Apartment Therapy

Flickr Finds: Vintage Bookcase Finds New Life

There's a lot to love about this vintage bookcase, above and beyond the lovely puzzle of books that fill all the available space. Though winnab describes this piece as a work in progress, we're pre...

Roundup: Salvaged Style Coat Racks and Hooks

Chilly season is approaching fast and we're looking for cheap creative ways to organize the influx of outerwear in our home. Here are some favorite ideas......

Inspiration: Old Windows As Space Dividers

Old salvaged windows have seen many re-uses over the years, but this is a personal favorite. Indoors or out, in a retro loft or a coastal cottage, it adds an element of the unexpected to a space that...

Roundup: New Takes on Old Doors

Long before "going green" became the buzz phrase that it is now, we've had a thing for salvaged doors. Their solid construction and interesting craftsmanship make them perfect candidates for a host o...

The Old Lucketts Store and Design House
Vintage Hip

Nothing short of a goldmine, this is the best kept secret in the DC area. In fact, I almost did keep it a secret, but then I remembered AT is all about sharing the design wealth. In this case, you w...

At The Brass Knob, the Old is New Again
The Washington Post 8.14.08

Since 1981, Washingtonians looking to restore old rowhouses or pre-war apartments have turned to The Brass Knob for vintage doorknobs, switchplates, and other pieces of architectural salvage to make...