A visually sumptuous idea book, showcasing an eclectic array of interior design possibilities using salvaged goods. Following up on her celebrated first Salvage Secrets book, which Fine Homebuilding called “An invaluable first step in the salvage-for-design journey,” here salvage design guru Joanne Palmisano takes readers further, exploring a wealth of smaller-scale interior design and decor concepts. Bottle caps turned into a kitchen backsplash, old bed springs reinvented as candle holders, and a recycled shipping container-turned-guesthouse are just a few examples of the innovative repurposing of second-hand items that readers will discover. From retro and modern to classic, “cottage,” and urban chic, Palmisano takes readers on a sumptuous visual journey featuring unique salvage ideas in an eclectic array of styles, for every room in the house—kitchens and dining rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms, living rooms and dens, and entryways and outdoor areas. The journey continues with a sampling of cutting-edge retail spaces, hotels, cafes, and boutiques across the country that incorporate salvage into their designs, such as Industrie Denim in San Francisco, Stowe Mountain Lodge in Stowe, Vermont, and Rejuvenation in Portland. Profiles of thirteen “salvage success stories” are also included, showcasing the imaginative designs of creative homeowners. And lastly, fourteen easy, do-it-yourself projects are included at the back of the book (with step-by-step instructions), not to mention a comprehensive “Where to Find Salvage” resource section. Packed with over 350 color photos, Salvage Secrets Design & Decor offers a trove of salvage ideas to inspire, proving that you need look no further than your local rebuild center, architectural salvage shop, or flea market to transform your living space. Salvage Secrets Design & Decor Susan Teare Photography

Greenwich Village Townhouse

Melander Architects, Inc.

Dining Room Photography by Paul Warchol
Inspiration for a modern great room remodel in New York

Winter Cabin

Susan Teare, Professional Photographer

Architect: Joan Heaton Architects Builder: Silver Maple Construction
Living room - rustic open concept medium tone wood floor living room idea in Burlington with beige walls and a wood stove

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Dining

Laidlaw Schultz architects

1960s dark wood floor dining room photo in Orange County

Boise Residence

Hsu McCullough

Kitchen. Photo by Clark Dugger
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, brown backsplash, wood backsplash, paneled appliances and no island

Wild Apple

SV Design

Nestled in the hills of Vermont is a relaxing winter retreat that looks like it was planted there a century ago. Our architects worked closely with the builder at Wild Apple Homes to create building sections that felt like they had been added on piece by piece over generations. With thoughtful design and material choices, the result is a cozy 3,300 square foot home with a weathered, lived-in feel; the perfect getaway for a family of ardent skiers. The main house is a Federal-style farmhouse, with a vernacular board and batten clad connector. Connected to the home is the antique barn frame from Canada. The barn was reassembled on site and attached to the house. Using the antique post and beam frame is the kind of materials reuse seen throughout the main house and the connector to the barn, carefully creating an antique look without the home feeling like a theme house. Trusses in the family/dining room made with salvaged wood echo the design of the attached barn. Rustic in nature, they are a bold design feature. The salvaged wood was also used on the floors, kitchen island, barn doors, and walls. The focus on quality materials is seen throughout the well-built house, right down to the door knobs.

Franklin Street Loft - Powder Room

Jane Kim Architect

Photography by Eduard Hueber / archphoto North and south exposures in this 3000 square foot loft in Tribeca allowed us to line the south facing wall with two guest bedrooms and a 900 sf master suite. The trapezoid shaped plan creates an exaggerated perspective as one looks through the main living space space to the kitchen. The ceilings and columns are stripped to bring the industrial space back to its most elemental state. The blackened steel canopy and blackened steel doors were designed to complement the raw wood and wrought iron columns of the stripped space. Salvaged materials such as reclaimed barn wood for the counters and reclaimed marble slabs in the master bathroom were used to enhance the industrial feel of the space.

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Family room - mid-sized eclectic open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room idea in Portland with white walls and no fireplace

Great use for the upper floor of a garage

Smith & Vansant Architects PC

This studio space above the garage serves the clients needs for her custom card making hobby. Utilizing the kneewalls we were able to carve out lots of great storage space with drawers and shelves. The sink is a salvage soapstone piece. The skylights provide both fresh air and help illuminate the space wonderfully during the day while the medium pear pendants from George Nelson and the Cirrus Ceiling Fan/light by Modern Fan Company help move the air and illuminate in the evenings. A great space for designing custom cards! Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis Photography

Industrial Bathroom

Urban home design photo in San Francisco

Tribeca Loft

threshold interiors

Location: New York, NY, USA A beautiful loft in a former Industrial Building in Tribeca. We used many re-claimed and salvaged items to complement the architecture and original purpose of the building. Photograbed by: Randl Bye

Roanoke 4 Square

Gaspar's Construction

Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets

McGee Salvage House

Leger Wanaselja Architecture

Leger Wanaselja Architecture, Kiera Marie Condrey
Inspiration for a small eclectic two-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in San Francisco

Ferry Rd

Tyler Karu Design + Interiors

Kitchen - eclectic l-shaped kitchen idea in Portland Maine with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Nob Hill Penthouse

Maven Interiors

Photo Credit: Lincoln Barbour Photo. Interior Design: Kim Hagstette, Maven Interiors. The dining room table was custom designed by Bo Hagood with Made Inc. The artwork was a commissioned piece by an artist in Palm Springs named Downs. The art for this project was selected as a collaborative process with Heidi McBride.

Boiler Residence

James R. Meyer

Inspiration for a modern kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Los Angeles with gray walls

West Philadelphia Addition

Hanson Fine Building

Photography by Jeffrey Totaro. Walls are salvaged from an art gallery in Center City Philadelphia. It was realized once the wood was removed from the gallery that it had already been salvaged once before, so this is the wood’s third home. The homeowners wanted a white-washed finish to brighten the space. The floor is re-sawn from salvaged heart pine beams. The roof rafters are salvaged from a former church in the Manayunk neighborhood of Philadelphia that is currently being developed into condominiums. The kitchen table is a Henredon drop leaf table, purchased at auction and rehabbed by the homeowner's grandfather. The floor-to-ceiling kitchen windows are JELD-WEN.