{"id":17490,"date":"2007-12-02T14:01:00","date_gmt":"2007-12-02T20:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thebudgetcasa.com\/?p=620"},"modified":"2025-07-03T04:49:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T10:49:47","slug":"the-look-for-less-architectural-salvage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/the-look-for-less-architectural-salvage\/","title":{"rendered":"The look for less: Architectural salvage"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of the best ways to and uniqueness to your home is by using architectural salvage pieces. Old cornices, old windows, and pieces of crown molding all can be repurposed to give your home a unique timeless look. And the best part is, reusing something that would otherwise go to the dump is an easy way to be eco-friendly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Architectural pieces can be found anywhere for any price. Your best bet is to check local auctions, estate sales, Craigslist, eBay, and localized <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/online-classified-sites\/\">online marketplace<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=c2289fc62d029721c513ecb2e4794ef5&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fsalvagemarket.com%2F&amp;opt=true\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SalvageMarket.com<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a> is another option; it&#8217;s a marketplace specifically for buyers and sellers of architectural salvage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>I know a woman who got a free claw-foot bathtub because she asked a neighbor who was renovating if she could peruse their dump site.&nbsp; My mom scored 20 old farm windows for free because she read the newspaper.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A few more tips for using architectural salvage<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Get creative with your finds. Turn an old piece of crown molding into a picture frame, like the ones at <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=c2289fc62d029721c513ecb2e4794ef5&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.recyclingthepast.com%2F&amp;opt=true\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Recycling the Past<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> for $38 each.<\/li>\r\n<li>Attach old doorknobs or hooks to an old cornice or piece of molding for a unique coat hanger.<\/li>\r\n<li>Use an old grate for a piece of wall art.&nbsp;Go to <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=c2289fc62d029721c513ecb2e4794ef5&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oldhouseparts.com%2F&amp;opt=true\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Old House Parts<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> for some budget-friendly pieces if you can find them in your home town.<\/li>\r\n<li>Old windows and shutters can easily take on new lives as mirrors or picture frames.<\/li>\r\n<li>Reclaimed wood is one of the more versatile materials. Make doors, headboards, wall art, or add decorative touches to your furniture.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Watch the video below to see the Niche Lady go shopping for architectural salvage in San Diego, Caifornia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/uUgzn9K0cwo<\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the best ways to and uniqueness to your home is by using architectural salvage pieces. Old cornices, old windows, and pieces of crown molding all can be repurposed to give your home a unique timeless look. And the best part is, reusing something that would otherwise go to the dump is an easy&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/the-look-for-less-architectural-salvage\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The look for less: Architectural salvage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1636089,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"off","neve_meta_content_width":70,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[185],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17490","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-budget-decoration"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":1636089,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/12\/antique-door-P3K56FQ-300x169.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17490","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17490"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17490\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1636089"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17490"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17490"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17490"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}