Look! Using Architectural Salvage as Wall Décor

If someone asked us what our biggest inspiration is for home décor, we wouldn't even bat an eyelash. For us, it's the home of one of our oldest friends, the Ackisses. Their house was the satellite house where all of our little friends would convene, and back then we had no clue how stylish this house was.

For example: when we studied for our chemistry tests, we'd sprawl out in chairs that we called "Inside-Out Lemon Peels." Little did we know that those chairs were the Bertoia Diamond chairs with full yellow wool covers. Or the coffee table where we would read People magazine and eat bagel chips? It was--and still is--the classic William Platner wire base with the glass top.

When we visited the Ackisses last month in Virginia, we fell in love with their dining room wall--especially this beautiful wood piece that was salvaged from a house being torn down in the historic part of Norfolk. We love the idea, and we've already begun listing salvage yards to hit this weekend. Anyone know of any good online resources for salvage pieces?

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Yes, yes, the architectural slavage is clever and interesting. But what about that table and chairs?!?! Oh la la!

posted by ChrisToronto on December 14th 2007 at 9:11am
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I know several good sources....but I keep them to myself :)

posted by hdtex on December 14th 2007 at 9:25am
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I have to say I am not in love with much of anything in that room. Is it just me?

posted by Archie on December 14th 2007 at 9:36am
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I have a source!
http://oldegoodthings.com/

I bought an old church ceiling tile from them at the Santa Monica Airport Antique market for around $60.

You can see it on the right side of this photo:
http://www.angieoneal.com/Graphics/kitchen.jpg

posted by angieinthecity on December 14th 2007 at 10:19am
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I have to say I am not in love with much of anything in that room. Is it just me?

It's not just you.

posted by jyw on December 14th 2007 at 11:33am
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Sorry, this room does not float my boat.

posted by msbeachwood on December 14th 2007 at 12:44pm
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I'm not big on the room either, but I'm definitely in favor of architectural elements/salvage.

posted by angieinthecity on December 14th 2007 at 2:52pm
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FYI, Olde Good Things is a cult.

posted by greer on December 14th 2007 at 5:06pm
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glad to see virginia representing! in virginia beach's ghent neighborhood, there are some great antiques shops w/ salvage.

posted by pinko on December 15th 2007 at 2:43am
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This room is going to give me nightmares.

posted by petro on December 15th 2007 at 11:40am
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cult? oy

posted by angieinthecity on December 17th 2007 at 2:49pm
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I have one source that i frequent. New England Salvage.com
It is small, but i find items that most other salvage houses do not have. They are in tune with fine design!

posted by loveold on September 14th 2008 at 8:16am
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Not feeling this wall piece! It's fighting with that beautiful arched ceiling! Two very strong architectual elements just dont set with eachother. Now if the ceiling was A framed WOW.. but let the beautiful arched ceiling be your focal...your lucky to have it. Oh and declutter that awsome cabinet a few large pieces placed just right would give the dining room some punch.

posted by FINDIT on October 15th 2008 at 12:55pm
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