Doors are one of the most commonly reused architectural salvage components.

Building a frame opening to fit the salvaged door is more advantagous than finding a door to fit an existing aperture.
Consider different hanging methods; hinged, track sliding or pivot hinging.

Glazed or half glazed internal doors can help small spaces feel lighter.

Multiple doors can make a cost effective panelling.

(Above) Mahogany framed doors conceal utility appliances in this Parisian appartment.

(Above) A set of doors in their original condition are reinvented as a sliding door that runs across the front of this garden cabin come guest bedroom.

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V&A Talk with Maria Speake and Emily Tobin

Join Maria Speake and Emily Tobin at the Victoria and Albert Museum, on Monday the 20th of April. Drawing on three decades of experience, our founder Maria will discuss practical and personal insights…
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  What’s more indulgent than an afternoon soak or steam? These days, inviting a friend round for a cup of tea and a sauna is quite the pastime — socialising with seats in…
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2025: A Year in Review

LAUNCHING OUR BOOK 2025 has been a pivotal and important year for Retrouvius with the publication of our book, “Contemporary Salvage: Designing Homes from a Philosophy of Reuse”. After more than 30 years of Retrouvius and 20…
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