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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Christmas Opening Times

The shop will close at 6pm on the 20th of December and re-open on the 6th of January. We’ll be completing some behind-the-scenes work in the interim, so please feel free to send…
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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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