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DIY Garden Decorating with Architectural Stones, Bricks and Iron Remnants

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Spring has sprung and many of us are finding ourselves in our gardens a lot more than ever before.  Perhaps these days you are decorating with flowers and ground cover or maybe you’re starting your first organic veggie garden.  At any rate, a great way to spruce up any little plot of ground is with remnants of antique iron fencing, old bricks, or even architectural stones.

Here at Olde Good Things, we have a great variety of architectural elements that are perfect for the garden.  We have many miscellaneous sections of old runs of fencing which have been broken down and could be used as garden spears or small trellises.  We also have salvaged brick and building stones and salvaged urns which can be used as trim or a centerpiece.

Iron fencing is a great way to build a little protection from those cute but pesky groundhogs (at least in our neighborhood) who will feast on your lettuce long before you get a chance to harvest one leaf! Don’t let your garden disappoint, just a few sections of iron fencing and some wire ties just might be the ticket to keep hungry critters at bay.

Peruse our online iron inventory here, and our architectural stones at this link. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to call or email. Our website is open for business and we’ll do our best to locate the right piece for you!

Closer Look at the Salvaged Iron Yard in Scranton, Pa

Video Tour of Salvaged Stone Yard

OGT Items Add Charm and Functionality to a Rustic Cabin in Idaho

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A few distinctive reclaimed items from historic places can take your space from plain rugged to rustic luxury. Architectural salvage always carries a story with it. When you know the story of your items, you can surround yourself with the fascination and warmth of times gone by in your contemporary setting. Take a look at how these homeowners transformed their cabin in Idaho with a few select items from Olde Good Things.

This salvaged gate highlights an entry to the cabin. OGT iron and wooden gates can be used both functionally and for decor, depending on the piece you select and your needs. Gates are available in various architectural period styles for a solid statement piece.

OGT end tables bring together a cozy living area and add functional, beautiful surface space to the bedroom. OGT salvaged furniture and building materials are green; we negate the waste of the manufacturing process and keep fine, older furnishings out of landfills. Our reclaimed furniture is also higher quality than what you can find in stores today, whether it is an intact salvage piece or one of our pieces designed in-house. You can find just about anything you are seeking — farmhouse tables, end tables, coffee tables, accessories, and lighting when you browse our quality reclaims.

Notice how this OGT mirror complements a rustic contemporary bathroom in the Idaho cabin. Our mirrors are salvaged from some of the most famous architectural landmarks. There are a wide variety of frames to choose from, including various metal and wood mirror frames, and stunning copper frames! Visit our line of altered antiques to see what we have available. We are always glad to offer suggestions on specs, design, and framing.

An industrial rustic fire door adds a wow factor to the cabin’s kitchen. This piece gives an edgy look to the overall design. You can see how the metal complements the prevalent wood in the cabin, giving the entire space sheen and texture.

We have doors for every use, many of them from iconic buildings. Check out our wide selection of salvaged doors in every style. Some of our latest includes doors rescued from the famous Waldorf Astoria in New York City!

The clients were pleased with the result of incorporating these charming home elements to their “little” barn-house in Idaho, as they call it. It only takes a few significant pieces to change the shape and feel of a space. Olde Good Things has a little something for everyone. Contact us for ideas today, or visit one of our locations.

Strength and Beauty: Reclaimed Iron

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In the mid to late 1800s, Scranton, Pennsylvania was known the world over as an industrial hub; home to coal mining, innovations in electric power, and iron works. Since then, Scranton has moved away from its industrial roots, and many of the old buildings, factories, and railroads are left to molder and rust beneath the ever-changing NEPA weather.

If you’ve ever visited our Scranton, Pennsylvania location, you’ve probably been awed by our vast yard filled to exploding with iron fencing and railing. OGT has spent many hundreds of hours salvaging wrought iron, hand-hammered iron, and industrial iron from buildings across the country—so much so that many of our customers are overwhelmed by the vastness and the variety of styles available.

Our vast iron yard in Scranton Pennsylvania is filled with many varieties of architectural iron

Our vast iron yard in Scranton Pennsylvania is filled with many varieties of architectural iron

Reusing Reclaimed Iron

At OGT we know that just because something looks old or broken it doesn’t mean it can’t come to life again. Old rusty iron gates or railings don’t have to stay rusty, and they don’t have to just be gates or railings! You can repurpose exterior railings or gates for interior redesign projects. A section of old railing can be sandblasted and painted and installed as the railing for a balcony. Or a pair of old iron gates can be cleaned, welded together, and reused as a partition to break up a large space.

Here you see just one of those varieties – some very simple hoop and loop style fencing.

Hoop and loop style fencing is just one of the many varieties of antique fencing we have salvaged

Hoop and loop style fencing is just one of the many varieties of antique fencing we have salvaged

One of our customers knew this was the look they wanted for their outside terrace and garden of their home.  Once it was simply a section of salvaged fencing in our vast yard and now sandblasted and refinished – it is set up and installed at their home. Take a look for yourself.

A customer's home with their newly repurposed gate

 

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Updating Your Outdoor Spaces

Iron has strength, and once heated and crafted by master iron workers, it can become something beautiful. If your garden is a whitewashed ‘blah’ of stone, why not add an iron trellis; leafy vines and vining flowers weaving with your reclaimed iron to create a breathtaking conversation piece. A reclaimed and cleaned iron gate can be the perfect addition to your outdoor entryways and walkways—secure, strong, and stylish.

Not convinced? Visit our online inventory of iron fencing and railings here. Or take a tour of our Scranton, Pennsylvania warehouse location and see for yourself. Beneath the rust and years, these reclaimed iron pieces have a strength and beauty just waiting for you to uncover.

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