“Going green” does not always involve finding newly developed technologies for saving natural resources. In the realm of interior design, the movement also heavily incorporates re-purposing vintage and antique architectural elements with a focus on avoiding excessive waste. Often, the most unique and luxurious design creations originate with an item that once served an entirely different purpose. [...]
Mantels to headboards is a great way to recycle home materials for a new use. You can make use of salvaged materials for art too. A friend of mine used a piece like the one in the photo from Better Homes & Gardens. Worn and old he sanded it down to expose the wood and carved cartoon characters for his boy’s room.
What a fabulous idea! Creativity at its best!
Seriously! This IS fabulous. I love this idea. I have never been able to use it, but I am waiting for the perfect client….