There is an amazing hunting ground just over the hill in Sonoma called Artefact Design and Salvage. Inside, you’ll witness some decor that would make any designer swoon. Outside is a massive architectural salvage yard that sets my heart awhirl. It’s all way out of my budget of course, but inspirational to look at.
Interior shots:
Check out these chandeliers, all so different:
Here are a few images from the salvage yard outside:
In my conversation with the manager a few weeks ago, I was told that Restoration Hardware photographed their store and in his opinion “copied” many of their ideas. This is complete hearsay, of course, but I couldn’t help noticing these pieces from RH’s spring collection:
Entablature Mirror, $3,290
Trestle Wood Salvaged Dining Table, $3,290
Salvaged Wood Sideboard, $2,990
Gun Barrel Salvaged Dining Table, $3,290:
I say, if his opinion is correct, then imitation is the best form of flattery.
Swoon, gasp, ache…
This place looks like heaven!
Wow, that is amazing!! We have a place like that (in a realllly bad part of town) that I love…I am alway shocked at how expensive it all is though. It is massive and I could spend hours there, drooling. :)
That is an awesome place!
Wow! Love all those old doors. I have a door fetish.
And cute little stool redo for your vanity. I wish I was that creative. Sadly, I have no talent.
Wow! I NEED one of those giant chunks of green glass. And those doors… I may faint. Gorgeous. Places like that make my heart ache.
Love the wrought iron table bases!! Beautiful!
I am in LOVE with the chandeliers and the concrete dogs!!!
What a super fun store. It looks like you could spend forever in there just looking.
Neat stuff–love the greyhounds!
Great blog guys, let me tell you that I had a very good experience buying a salvage door at http://www.salvageantiques.com, the shipping service is ok but not the best, but the European salvage doors are amazing. A lot of history.