Architectural Salvage: Hot Restaurant Design Trend

As the desire to develop new and update older restaurant establishments increases, designers and owners seek to add an authentic historical touch to their spaces by incorporating architectural salvage.Upcycled antique fixtures ranging from industrial lighting and chicken wire glass to historic chandeliers and reclaimed wood tables add the perfect sustainable transformation to the dining experience, according to Noel Beauchamp, of Olde Good Things, an architectural salvage company with retail locations in New York, Los Angeles and Scranton, PA and a major online presence.

Unlike demolition, architectural deconstruction requires finesse instead of shear force. Reusable items such as marble fireplace mantels, crystal chandeliers, large mirrors and intricate cabinetry can lose their value if they are damaged during the salvage process. 

“While this notion is commonly used in industrial premises, many restaurant interior designers are increasingly applying the raw, rough, and…