The Bronson Pinchot Project

An awkward space is transformed into a room straight out of George Washington's home.

An upstairs landing is turned into a cozy bedroom with a view.

Bronson begins breaking down the Greek Revival home to learn what his salvage rights have bought.

Bronson sets out to build a house within a house, using only salvage items.

The interior of the house is completed with a few tricks to make the space feel larger than it is.

Bronson and his crew head to one of the country's largest antique shows in Brimfield, Mass., to buy and sell.

Bronson's small but beautifully designed addition is affectionately called the Elf House.

With the exterior of the Elf House completed, Bronson turns his attention to the inside.

Installing a fireplace and fire surround makes a drafty room suitable for all seasons.

Bronson uses antiques and architectural salvage to create a unique garden.

Bronson remodels the entryway in the Decker house to give it definition and cohesion.

Bronson uses architectural salvage and clever design ideas to make the mudroom match the beauty of other rooms in the house.

Bronson installs a 19th century cupola on top of the Decker Court house.

Bronson works on the entrance to the home, making the space both functional and dazzling.

Bronson renovates the second floor into his own private Man Cave by turning the space into the perfect personal refuge.

Bronson renovates a cramped bathroom by incorporating it into the existing kitchen space.