Antique building materials immediately give timeless, inimitable style to a home. Reclaimed wooden floors, terracotta tiles, traditional Burgundy slabs, old roof tiling, antique fireplaces… these all fit perfectly into contemporary or classic surroundings. This book presents dozens of inspiring examples and also provides addresses of dealers in antique construction materials.


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