Inspiration - Retrouvius

31 July 2024

Making Functional Objects Non-functional | Artist Michael Samuels

My go-to medium has been 1960s and 70s furniture for a long time, reconstructing and deconstructing. From experience the less I do the better and I always like my medium to be…

11 July 2024

Families 4 Peace Supporting Refugee Families in North London

Less glamorous items routinely removed during home renovations—such as small appliances, white goods, unwanted furniture, and TVs—are in dire need within the refugee community….

12 June 2024

Why We Love These Stripey Turkish Flatweaves

The stripes of our hand-loomed Turkish rugs strike a timeless chord between wholesome roots and contemporary style. Made mostly from naturally pigmented wool, they reflect the beautiful colours of the sheep in…

29 May 2024

RETROUVIUS on the Elle Decor A-List 2024

Our thanks go to Asad Syrkett and the incredible Elle Decor team for their continuous support in bringing the Retrouvius philosophy to a wider audience.

22 May 2024

Restore, Reuse and Reinvigorate with The Restoration Guide

The Restoration Guide is a collaboration between Salvo and The House Directory that shares handy hints to reinvigorate repair culture for your home and garden projects.

2 May 2024

Maria Speake | House & Garden Top 100 List 2024

We’re overjoyed that our Design Studio director, Maria Speake, has been selected for the prestigious Top 100 list by House and Garden.

15 April 2024

Dive into the Mesmerising World of Blott Kerr-Wilson

“There’s a deep crossover in mine and Maria’s philosophies when it comes to reuse… we both take something that people discard and turn it into something that’s valued and beautiful.”

21 March 2024

Utility Room Inspiration Using Reclaimed Materials

Salvaged elements bring originality and much-needed character to utility spaces – in every job that must be done, why not bring an element of fun!

12 March 2024

Kitchen Inspiration for Reclaimed Iroko

A dose of inspiration from some of the kitchens we’ve designed, showcasing the various ways that reclaimed iroko could be incorporated into your project.

25 January 2024

Creative Re-Use: 5 Alternative Uses for Vintage Drawers

The versatility of vintage drawers extends far beyond their original purpose. Repetition of these unique items opens up exciting possibilities for creative re-use. Here are our top 5 ideas:

17 January 2024

Design Archive: A Hampstead Home with Cheeky Elements

In 2007 Retrouvius worked with activist & Coco de Mer founder Sam Roddick on the transformation of her Victorian townhouse.

10 January 2024

Tennis Court House – A collaboration by Retrouvius & Archio

Incorporating salvaged materials, this new build home resides in a once-neglected corner of a country garden in Oxfordshire.

3 January 2024

Inside Our Cosiest Box Bedroom Creations

As the bite of January sets in our design team finds joy in reminiscing about the snug and intimate bedrooms we’ve crafted with salvaged materials.

Maria Speake and Adam Hills of Retrouvius for trhe AD100 List

11 December 2023

Honoured & Humbled | Retrouvius Return to the AD100 List

Retrouvius’ philosophy revolves around more than just aesthetic design—it’s a reverence for history, the inherent value of hard-won natural materials and craftsmanship..

30 November 2023

Reinvigorating a Symphony of Salvage in Chelsea

This revisit wasn’t just a renovation; it encapsulated the narrative of a home evolving gracefully, where design seamlessly intertwines with the stories of its inhabitants.

22 November 2023

Retrouvius Featured by Milk Decoration | November 2023

Featured in the November 2023 issue of Milk Decoration. One of our favourite details from this London home was the bespoke washstand in the bathroom which we made from panels of copper…

8 November 2023

Inspiration for Re-using Reclaimed Geometric Timber Panels

These fabulous hand-carved panels were salvaged from an iconic venue in Camden, with an abundance of re-use potential from headboards to wall cladding.

5 October 2023

Design Inspiration for Using Salvaged Leather & Suede

Non-plastic, hard wearing, gorgeously tactile, natural and sustainable. What’s not to love?

27 September 2023

Retrouvius Design Studio’s Parisian Project in Elle Decor

“Through simplicity and reuse, we were able to put the apartment back into its most beautiful form.”

27 September 2023

FF & E Interior Designer – Maternity Cover

Retrouvius is hiring an FF & E Interior designer. This position is for maternity cover with the opportunity to stay on. Deadline 20th October 2023.

13 September 2023

Transformation of Umbrian Farmhouse

Retrouvius’ engagement with the interior of Umbrian Farmhouse is a mere moment in its rich history…

4 September 2023

Stories of Salvage and Materiality at The George in Rye

Throughout The George in Rye, you’ll find an array of reclaimed and salvaged materials. It’s in the story of their origins that the design really comes to life.

10 August 2023

Our Favourite Bedrooms of The George in Rye

With 41 individually-designed bedrooms to choose from, it was no easy task (but lots of fun!) to pair our design team with their perfect room when we took a trip to The George.…

3 August 2023

Umbrian Farmhouse in House & Garden | Sept 2023

With views for miles across the Umbrian hills, this once-dilapidated farmhouse was totally re-configured and lovingly restored to create a 7-bedroom retreat…

Making Functional Objects Non-functional | Artist Michael Samuels

Families 4 Peace Supporting Refugee Families in North London

Why We Love These Stripey Turkish Flatweaves

RETROUVIUS on the Elle Decor A-List 2024

Restore, Reuse and Reinvigorate with The Restoration Guide

Maria Speake | House & Garden Top 100 List 2024

Dive into the Mesmerising World of Blott Kerr-Wilson

Utility Room Inspiration Using Reclaimed Materials

Kitchen Inspiration for Reclaimed Iroko

Creative Re-Use: 5 Alternative Uses for Vintage Drawers

Design Archive: A Hampstead Home with Cheeky Elements

Tennis Court House – A collaboration by Retrouvius & Archio

Inside Our Cosiest Box Bedroom Creations

Honoured & Humbled | Retrouvius Return to the AD100 List

Reinvigorating a Symphony of Salvage in Chelsea

Retrouvius Featured by Milk Decoration | November 2023

Inspiration for Re-using Reclaimed Geometric Timber Panels

Design Inspiration for Using Salvaged Leather & Suede

Retrouvius Design Studio’s Parisian Project in Elle Decor

FF & E Interior Designer – Maternity Cover

Transformation of Umbrian Farmhouse

Stories of Salvage and Materiality at The George in Rye

Our Favourite Bedrooms of The George in Rye

Umbrian Farmhouse in House & Garden | Sept 2023

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