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Article: Salvage part three: baths
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- The Sunday Telegraph London
- Article date:
- February 17, 2008
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My idea of an architectural salvage bathroom definitely doesn't
involve a full complement of antique sanitaryware. Buying several
period pieces is an expensive undertaking and, in the end, they
really only look at home in a castle or manor. Instead, I like to
find one stunning piece (a bath or washstand), then offset it
against a more contemporary backdrop.
Hunting through salvage yards will turn up baths in all shapes,
sizes and conditions. The cheaper ones will require a lot of
restoration, which is best left to the experts rather than
attempting DIY. If you're prepared to part with a sizeable chunk of
change, there are plenty on offer that have been beautifully
restored. Drummonds has an ...
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