My favorite means of recycling is repurposing vintage furniture and architectural finds. Historic Houston is a non-profit dedicated to the preservation of historic architecture and resources. They deconstruct and reclaim building components such as old doors, windows, floors, interior shiplap, exterior siding, lighting and plumbing fixtures by saving them from Texas landfills. Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse provides an outlet for the public to reduce, reuse and recycle.
We recently stopped in and I couldn't take my eyes off this doorway. The horseshoe is still perfectly positioned [facing up to contain the luck], waiting to bring good fortune to whomever walks through!
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We have a place like that here in Louisville. It's called Architectural Salvage. It's like Disney World for me!!!
I'll take that sink!
I love these kinds of stores! It's like the imagination-station for grown-ups who are renovating!? How's the pricing on these things? I've been attempting to scout one in the Austin area as ML and I are planning on doing some creative sourcing for our one-day renovate-a-thon.
Rusted corrugated metal, barn wood siding, I can't wait!
Little Miss: They have price ranges on the website. I think they are very reasonable...not cheap, but certainly cheaper than buying new, crappier pieces. Those cast iron sinks and tubs can be refinished for about $300 or less and look brand new! Can't wait to hear more about your upcoming renovations.
Have you ever been to Adkins' Architectural Antiques? I love digging around that place. :)
Tara: I love Adkins! In fact, that was one of the first places I found when I moved to Houston. And the people there are quite helpful, which I also like!
I love that sink. I wish we had something like that here in Utah. I can cross my fingers.
O h my god!
Would be perfect for the kind of greenhouse I am planning. (((having trouble breathing)))
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