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If you are building, renovating or simply looking for an item to add a creative flair to your home, salvage yards are an ideal starting point.  When I say starting point, I mean that while you are planning your new environment, you start with 1, 2 or 3 totally unique pieces that will be the focal point and then you build them into your design.  A couple of good starters are doors and windows.

Looking for these types of items, can be a great hobby for you and your significant other.  We spent probably 5-8 years looking for creative ideas to add to our 1920’s home during our last renovation.  Now I’m back to golf and she’s back to shopping.

The doors shown above date back to the late 1880’s and are priced under $3000.  By incorporating a unique piece like this to your overall design, you mold into your home a story that can be told for years.  For instance, the top set of doors were removed out of a residence in Chicago, that was built in the 1890’s.  The stained glass below also came out of Chicago from a home built in the 1880’s.

This form of neo-classic design helps incorporate the new and the old.  It truly brings a sence of originality to your abode.

Not every environment is suited for these types of additions.  But if you don’t have a great starting point, this direction is both fun for couples and memorable for years to come.  When designing your next space, you may want to add a spice of the golden years.  For assistance in your next world class interior, be sure to contact dot@indydeco.com.

Dot Reinstrom has been helping families throughout the country to create environments that make staying and entertaining at home a pleasure.