Check out these photos of our skip-planed antique oak flooring that a happy customer just sent us. We've been selling quite a bit of this flooring recently. It's a great choice if you are looking for a floor with lots of character that is easy to install. Call or email us for details.
Today is January 20th and I'm STILL having a hard time remembering to write 2012 on my checks. Anyone else having this problem? I just keep asking myself, where does all the time go??
Our faithful blog followers will be happy to know that one of my resolutions this year was to write here more often (another was to KEEP all my resolutions, so far so good!)
So, you're probably wondering whats going on here at Nor'East. Well I can tell you we've been busy. BUSY BUSY BUSY. We have been averaging 2-3 salvage jobs per week since late fall and this is what we normally consider our slow season!! Most of the salvage jobs have been quite ordinary, others were completely extraordinary. Let me show you a few pictures...
This is an entire 18th century oak panelled room. Look at the hand carved details!
This is one of three JL Mott earthenware bathtubs that we currently have in stock. Great condition with light crazing.
This lot of subflooring was salvaged from a 1750's home. The boards range in width from 6-14" and lengths to 16'. This will be a beautiful floor once it is installed and refinished. 850 s.f. available.
This chandelier...what can we say, it's beautiful.
Hope you enjoyed this update.
Happy New Year!
Donna
This week we were fortunate enough to salvage the John Perkins Home in Wenham, Massachusetts. The house was built in 1710 and was listed on the national register of historic places. While we agree it was a shame that the house had to come down, we are thankful the owners thought ahead to reclaim as much as possible from the home.
We are starting the new year with a bang here at Nor'East!
On Tuesday, January 11th we welcomed a film crew from "Ask This Old House" and shot a segment that should air sometime in March. The segment was originally intended to be focused on salvaged antique windows, but it morphed into "a walk around a salvage company" piece. The crew was fantastic, and we had a lot of fun working with them. Here are a few candid's taken during the shoot.
...John with "This Old House" host Kevin O'conner.
In other news, check out the DIY channels "Worst Kitchen In America" show on January 18th as we will be a featured contributor. The show will also be highlighted in the Jan/Feb issue of Food Network Magazine.
Hi Everyone,
Once again I apologize for the lack of updates to this blog. A very busy summer has turned into a very busy fall (we aren't complaining!!).
A few weeks ago we were contacted by the producers of the DIY networks Worst Kitchen in America Contest. They asked us to help with the renovation of the contest winners kitchen. Needless to say we jumped at the chance. A week or so later we met with them and helped them choose a few key pieces to incorporate into the new kitchen. We were thrilled with their desire to incorporate architectural salvage into the design.
Here are a few pictures of the door we helped them choose for the project. This door will become a sliding pantry door, and I'm sure a focal point, for the kitchen.
This is a fantastic English Stained Glass Door. Great condition, stripped and ready to go.
John Isgur, co-owner of Nor'East Architectural Antiques, filming a segment for the Worst Kitchen in America television show.
I'd like to share a set of before and after photo's with you. These cabinets were originally salvaged from a local high school. A customer purchased 4 of them, restored them and installed them in his home. I think the pictures speak for themselves
If this inspires you, we still have 11 of these great cabinets still available. They are listed on our cabinetry page, CB0031.
Here are a few photo's from one of the salvage jobs we are working on this week. Its an 18th century english timber frame located on the North Shore, Massachusetts.
The 85 degree weather we had yesterday did not stop the guys from salvaging the great hemlock 18th century attic flooring.
Just looks like a mess, I know. You have to demo the walls to remove the flooring intact.
Definitely worth the effort. Our crews are experienced and do the job right!
In addition to the flooring and underlayment, we will be salvaging all of the lighting, plumbing fixtures, doors, hardware, millwork, mantels, windows, ironwork and cabinetry from this amazing building.
Here is the 19th century butlers pantry that was removed at the beginning of the week.
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