Retrouvius Design on Site
This five storey London home requires a distinct and radically approach… here our design team share their progress… and process from onsite.
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TALK: Why Sir John Soane Matters
Almost two centuries after his death Sir John Soane’s work continues to inspire both classic and contemporary designers. Hosted by Country Life’s Giles Kime, Will Gompertz, Director of The Soane Museum, Maria Speake…
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Design Inspiration: Childrens’ Bedrooms
Its possible to achieve a lot in a small space. Box beds are particular favourites when the plan is tight and frees up space for a desk and increases floor area for playing.…
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RETROUVIUS Selected for the AD100 2025
We’re overjoyed to share that RETROUVIUS has been selected for the AD100 2025. A heartfelt thank you to ADGermany for recognising us among such an inspiring group of designers. It’s a profound honour…
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Reuse Inspiration | Boot Rooms
Materials that work well both inside and outside are ideal – salvaged brick, fossil limestone and old malting tiles have all been put to reuse in our projects over the years.
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AMEND | Collaboration with Interior Design Students at the Royal College of Art
An exploration of ‘amending’ as a powerful approach to design: a way to release environments and objects from perceived deficiencies.
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Antique Display Cabinets with Over a Century of Stories
We’ve sourced a remarkable collection of antique display cabinets from a traditional jewellery shop in Devon, where they were first installed back in 1903….
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Creating a Kitchen Island from Ex-Museum Display Cases
Interior design inspiration from the RETROUVIUS Design Studio. Stories of salvage run deeper than the finished image…
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Design Inspiration for Reclaimed Pine Cheeseboards
Interior design inspiration from our studio. These reclaimed pine boards were once used for maturing rounds of cheese…
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Home of Steve Lazarides Featured in House and Garden | Nov 24 Issue.
A glimpse into the vibrant home of photographer, collector & curator Steve Lazarides and his family, designed by RETROUVIUS.
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Emery et Cie | October Tile Consultations
Emery et Cie’s FREE tile consultations are a chance to receive bespoke advice on incorporating these incredible handmade tiles into your space.
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Salvage Stories | Transforming a Marble Boulder into a Bolection
Adam was once quoted saying “My self-appointed remit is to put things back into circulation, not just shrug my shoulders and condemn them.” That philosophy came to life on a recent trip…
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Salvage Stories | Ideas for Re-Using Oak Pilasters
We’re excited to share one of our latest salvage successes—a stunning collection of oak pilasters reclaimed from a prestigious building in Lincoln’s Inn Fields. Despite initial warnings that removing them intact would be…
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RETROUVIUS Design On Site in Dorset
RETROUVIUS Design is in the process of rejuvenating a traditional stone cottage in Dorset…
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Manors to Murals: RETROUVIUS Explores Gloucestershire’s Architectural Gems
Our team of designers took a recent trip to Gloucestershire, an opportunity to explore the local area, rich in ecclesiastical design inspiration.
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Bathroom Inspiration for Reclaimed Iroko
A dose of inspiration from the RETROUVIUS interior design studio for using reclaimed iroko in your bathroom, including bath surrounds, shelves and cabinets.
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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!
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