Details like the cut on this beam end for the wisteria trellis make all the difference.

Arched window over antique leaded glass lends privacy and elegance to a bedroom

Entry pergola

Vintage chandelier in laundry room window

Hand-made tiles and leaded glass window in pool bath

Salvaged hardware and mahogany doors repurposed and reconditioned for use in a new space

Hand carved marble vintage pedestal sink was a salvaged piece, blending perfectly with the handmade tiles in this accessible bathroom

Vintage leaded glass windows in staircase turret

Recessed opening with mahogany door and salvaged hardware

Rustic alder entry door with clavos and speakeasy

Winner of the The Reuse People Contest—Best Use of Reused Materials 2012 (Los Angeles). Antique French pine table under massive iron chandelier in wine room

Barn update with new railing and corbels

Winner of the The Reuse People Contest—Best Use of Reused Materials 2012 (Los Angeles). The otherwise wasted space under the stairs is perfect for a wine rack. The smooth stucco walls and reclaimed doors add to the character of this room

Winner of the The Reuse People Contest—Best Use of Reused Materials 2012 (Los Angeles). Entrance to wine room through vintage arched doors with wrought iron strap hinges, clavos and hand-forged slide bolt

Guest suite bedroom door reflects the European country feel of the home

Guest suite bedroom gains warmth from salvaged items, including doors, hardware, fixtures and antique furnishings

Salvaged window, one of a pair, is draped in a sheer silky sari-like curtain that floats on the breeze

Fixed vintage window above new casement window allows for the character of the old and the modern convenience of the new to meld together

Recreation room gains character from salvaged leaded glass windows and doors that let in lots of diffused light

Salvaged large leaded glass window looks out to garden while adding much character inside and out

Light from bevelled glass window casts a living, moving light sculpture that dances across the floor

Vintage cast iron lampstand with Fortuny-style shade in fromt of leaded glass window

Trim on faux column (to hide wiring and create an entry area) matches ceiling rosette above chandelier

Pieced fretwork above the vintage windows accents the cherry cabinetry

Antique cherry corner cabinet was salvaged and reused as a storage piece in this guest bathroom

Winner of the The Reuse People Contest—Best Use of Reused Materials 2012 (Los Angeles). Another antique leaded glass window allows light into the adjoining room

Winner of the The Reuse People Contest—Best Use of Reused Materials 2012 (Los Angeles). Wine rack makes use of otherwise unused space under the stairs. The piece was created from scrap and salvaged materials - an old window arch, a piece of scrap butcherblock, and two salvaged wine rack pieces from...

Winner of the The Reuse People Contest—Best Use of Reused Materials 2012 (Los Angeles). Wine rack under the stairs was created from salvaged materials - old window arch for the shape, a piece of scrap butcherblock for a shelf, and two salvaged wine rack pieces - all stained to match

Winner of the The Reuse People Contest—Best Use of Reused Materials 2012 (Los Angeles). View into the wine room

Winner of the The Reuse People Contest—Best Use of Reused Materials 2012 (Los Angeles). View through the door under the stairs

Winner of the The Reuse People Contest—Best Use of Reused Materials 2012 (Los Angeles). Vintage hardware on the salvaged doors leading to the wine room

Vintage leaded glass windows wind up the north turret, giving the feel of a staircase in an ancient castle

Notice the hand-carved pecan wood beam end - a clever solution to covering an unsightly scupper from the roof deck

Hand-painted vintage mailbox holds special notes and mail for guests!

Built-in plate rack showcases collectible hand-painted plates

Leaded glass window in the mahogany door gives a glimpse of the rose garden while letting in diffused light

Corbels and half-timber details accentuate the vintage leaded-glass window

Salvaged leaded glass window transforms a former garage into a unique retreat

Winner of the The Reuse PeopleContest—Best Use of Reused Materials 2012 (Los Angeles). One of many salvaged antique windows is high on the wall in the wine room

Salvaged windows and antique chandelier add character to this guest bedroom

Stone fireplace anchors the large dining room

Salvaged vintage leaded glass doors lead into the dining room from the kitchen and breakfast room

Special vintage touches add to the warmth of the dining room—styling by Jessica Abler

Closeup of entry pergola