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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Retrouvius Featured in AD Top100

We’re incredibly grateful to have our studio featured in the AD Top100 with ADMagazine and AD Germany — both published this week with AD France including Retrouvius in the Decorators Special. Thank you…
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Retrouvius Winter Opening Hours

RETROUVIUS will close on Friday 19th December and re-open on the Monday 5th January. We are available to help with all salvage and product enquiries until then and we look forward to welcoming…
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Baptism by Choir

On Saturday evening, Maria and Adam hosted their first congregation to celebrate their new book. The church near Stroud has been in the hands of Retrouvius for 5 years, undertaking a thoughtful restoration…
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