13 Architectural Salvage Decor Ideas to Give Your Home Character
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Add vintage charm to your home with these 13 architectural salvage decor ideas using reclaimed doors, windows, corbels, and more.
Decorating with architectural salvage decor pieces is a great way to add one-of-a-kind character to your home.
Each piece carries a bit of history, offering unique textures, patina, and charm that can’t be replicated with store-bought items.
Plus, using reclaimed materials is an eco-friendly way to style your space.
Architectural Salvage Decor Inspiration
The next time you are thrifting, keep an eye out for unique architectural pieces that you can add to your home decor. These lovely pieces will get you inspired!
Salvaged Door in Bathroom Makeover
Heather from Heathered Nest created a luxury bathroom with tons of beautiful features. Check out the gorgeous door that was a $50 vintage find. After it was cleaned, sanded and stained it looks like right at home in this bathroom makeover.
How To Restore Vintage Corbels
Learn how to restore vintage corbels and seamlessly blend them into your modern home décor. You have to see what these beauties looked like before!
French Country Bathroom Decor
Get inspired by this French Country style bathroom, complete with a barnwood ceiling and perfectly chipped sliding barn door. It is simply stunning!
Book Page Rose Wreath
Are you enchanted by the intricate designs of a fancy ceiling medallion? Do you enjoy book page crafts? If so, then this DIY project is totally meant for you!
How to Make Beautiful DIY Succulent Wall Art
Carrie from Lovely, Etc. used an ornate frame with gorgeous detailing to create faux succulent wall art. This makes a statement in any room and is so unique.
DIY Shutter Headboard
Here is a great way to repurpose old shutters by turning them into a headboard with side panels complete with light sconces. This is a great feature and very affordable.
Salvaged Window Photo Frame DIY
Old windows are a favorite architectural salvage find for many. Get the step-by-step tutorial on how to transform one into a charming frame, perfect for showing off your latest Instagram pics.
Ornate Shelf Makeover
A gorgeous vintage shelf was given new life with paint and then a dry brush technique. The color is a lovely shade of duck egg blue and the ornate details are stunning.
Repurpose Vintage Doors with Sconce Lights
Lindsey from Repurpose and Upcycle was gifted these beautiful vintage doors. She was inspired to transform them into a stunning repurposed piece—complete with sconce lights!
Decorating Tips Using Architectural Salvage
Architectural salvage pieces are full of character, charm, and history—making them perfect for adding a unique touch to your home.
Gingerbread Trim on Mantel Display
If you’re looking to add character, charm, and texture to your home, these architectural salvage decorating ideas are sure to inspire!
Reclaimed Architectural Wall Decor Idea For Above The Bed
I bought this gorgeous architectural piece at my favorite junk store several years ago. It was on my mantel for a while and I decided to give it a makeover to hang over my bed. A bit of paint and distressing and it looks amazing!
Create An Eclectic And Enticing DIY Gallery Wall
I had an old wood piece in my stash that was once part of a table. I gave it a makeover with a gorgeous bold green paint and a bit of distressing. I love how it looks in this gallery wall.
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Oh Marianne, I can’t imagine how you must have felt losing your dad at such a young age. Heartbreaking. At least I had my sweet Dad for a long time and spent as much time with him as I could in the last 15 years or so driving down to visit every month for sometimes a week, sometimes more. All my memories of my Dad are good ones. Thank you for sharing your story, Kathy
Hi, Kathy sending you a hug, I lost my Dad in 1973, He was 55 and I was 15 . At a young age you grieve the loss, and you also grieve what could have been, the moments missed like having your Dad walk you down the aisle. I learned at such a young age to never take life for granted, As time went by, I learned to cherish each memory and because it has been so very long there have been bouts of time that I honestly don’t think of him, but I will walk into a store and here a song from Glen Miller Band and it brings me back home to our living room where my Dad would be listening to Glen Miller grab my hand and twirl me around the room. It makes me smile! God has been good! Hold onto your memories for they will help you through this time spend time with family and most of all with God, I pray that God will ease your pain and give you The Peace that passes all understanding!