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A comprehensive guide to architectural salvage and antiques furnishes information on finishing touches for doors, a survey of vintage lighting, the magic of mantels, the secrets of sinks, stairs and staircases, and stained glass, as well as a discussion on how to incorporate a variety of styles into one's home.

Discover and display the uncommon beauty of age.
No matter the style or location of a home, architectural salvage can quickly add character and charm to any room, whether it's with an old soapstone sink in a suburban bungalow or a Victorian wrought-iron railing recast as a fireplace screen in an urban high-rise apartment. The possibilities are endless-and with the right amount of imagination and a slightly mischievous attitude, architectural salvage can pack a delightfully beautiful decorating punch.
Find out the answers to common questions such as "How do I use an old stained glass window that isn't the right size?" or "What exactly is the right type of mantel for my home?" Brian Coleman reveals the simple truth to decorating with salvage-embrace the imperfections, as they add a patina of time that is hard to reproduce. This book also includes contributions from a forum of salvage experts from across the country.
" Topics include hardware for doors your doors, vintage lighting, mantels, sinks, staircases, and stained glass. The book includes a savvy resource guide
Brian D. Coleman, M.D., is a practicing psychiatrist in Seattle, Washington. Also an old-house enthusiast, he has grown his love for historic restoration into an active second career. He has written numerous articles on historic home design for magazines ranging from Old House Journal to Period Living in the United Kingdom and is the West Coast editor for Old House Interiors. Brian is the author of Extraordinary Interiors: Decorating with Architectural Salvage and Antiques, Window Dressings: Beautiful Curtains and Draperies for your Home, Scalamandre: Luxurious Home Interiors, and Classic Cottages. He divides his time between New York and Seattle.
Dan Mayers is a New York-based photographer whose work appears regularly in Country Decorating Magazine's Cottage Style, Country Collectibles, Country Victorian and Old House Interiors. His work has been included in books such as Extraordinary Interiors, Scalamandre: Luxurious Home Interiors and The Ultimate Kitchen.