Great spot for salvaged materials. It’s a small place so the inventory isn’t extensive. But it’s extremely well organized. This is not a place where you sift through piles of junk to find what you need. Everything is clean and easy to see. Plumbing fixtures, lots of doors, and a variety of hardware. Plus sine other odds & ends, a few pieces of furniture, and some new hand-made goods. Definitely worth stopping by.
Got the MOST GORGEOUS doors here for such a great price. I get so many compliments on my "original" glass French doors! They're perfect for my 1924 home!
Owners, Lise & Sean, are such quality people and their love for Detroit & preserving its architectural history shines through Salvage Garden! You will find what you need and more. Salvage Garden is an incredible resource for historic preservation and I couldn’t recommend it more. Thanks, Lise & Sean, for all your work!
Love this shop and the owners! The way they curate their space is so thoughtful & intentional to their vintage pieces. They definitely have an eye for really great items. Their thoughtfulness as owners and just being really great people makes this shop just even more special.
I can’t recommend this place enough if you’re looking for a period piece in decent condition at a fair price. The owners (we only met the husband, but his wife sounded lovely too) are sweet, excited on your behalf, and want to be inside peoples’ budgets. To me it felt like they wanted to be as welcoming to people as possible and your finances shouldn’t bar you from having pieces in your house you love.
For us, we own a 1920’s craftsman in MN. Our front door is not original as the sunroom was not originally an enclosed porch- it is now and the door is a fiberglass one that I’m not a huge fan of. I’ve been dreaming of a craftsman styled door to replace it since I even walked the house in April. I’ve been picky because it’s such a prominent door and our interior trim is original too. Finding something that gave privacy, but didn’t feel completely closed off, but matched the house, but matched the trim, and all of the other things had been hard. I didn’t think I’d find a door anytime soon, especially in my “house poor” budget right now.
I’ll admit I was a little nervous when we pulled up because the store is small, but don’t let it deter you. They’ve curated their inventory perfectly, all the items are adorable, in good condition, and are pieces I think anybody would actively seek out in any salvage. The owners are very knowledgeable and will guide you to the right spot like they did for me.
I did find a door by the way, I’ve fallen in love with it, I didn’t think it was possible to be this excited about a door? But here I am! It needs a little refurbishment, as any salvage piece does, but it’s entirely cosmetic. I’m impatiently waiting for summer so we can put the finished door in and give our home the front door is deserves to have!
Loved the variety of hardware and doors they had. We purchased some hardware for some small projects right now but we will definitely be returning for more! They were so welcoming and kind.
Salvage Garden is a fantastic business run by two wonderful humans. It is an essential stop while in Detroit if you are looking for something old and quirky!
Lise and Sean are wonderful. I had a great experience picking out a sink for a retro remodel I am doing. I love their aspiration and objectives towards historic preservation and what they do to support it. Both are extremely friendly and knowledgeable, communication is top notch. I was very pleased to assist their efforts!
Great place for all things antique and for your DIY/reno spirit!! Shop owners are clearly passionate about salvage and sustainability, with a commitment to our community through affordability price scaling. Love this place.
Great shop with excellent assortment of vintage items, doors, toilets, sinks, knobs, bobs, bibs, you name it! Super friendly owners - their genuine passion for vintage treasures is infectious!
Salvage Garden has the most unique artifacts at great prices. This organization is a true gem for the neighborhood, Detroit and the world of architectural salvage. Lise and Sean are magical!
Great place to find anything salvage! The shop owners are also so kind, and we’ve gotten quite a few things from them since they’ve opened, and hope to find places for more!
They are very responsive and helpful. I'm visiting Detroit to work on my properties and in need of a vintage door asap. They were able to identify my vintage door "style" and make recommendations plus referrals. I actually found them on Instagram using business chat. They were friendly, helpful and quick to respond. Great experience and definitely recommend for vintage home goods purchases and inquiries.
This is such a wonderful architecture salvage and vintage fixtures shop run and owned by the nicest people who are truly passionate about salvage and a love of old houses. Not only do they carry some great pieces, but they are also such a great resource to speak with if there's something you're looking for. I'm looking forward to stopping in again soon.
A perfect spot to get all your old home details! I love this store. The owners/ staff are wonderfully kind and helpful, the prices are unbeatable and there are tons of amazing treasures. I definitely recommend following their instagram for updates on the special new things they get in.
This stores sliding scale price model makes restoring your homes original glory so affordable . Salvaging these unique and gorgeous fixtures, tiles, and much more is truly a labor of love for owners Sean & Lise, who whole heartedly salvage all of their inventory themselves. I love to check out their new arrivals weekly.
Great shop run by kind folks who are happy to nerd out about house details. Keeping unique stuff out of landfills and using a real sliding scale model (enough of a range that it really does make it possible to reach different brackets.) thanks for all the neat stuff you save!
This is the most inspiring shop! Architectural salvage can feel overwhelming when you’re digging through millions of pieces. Salvage Garden is small and extremely well curated and that’s its charm. Lise + Sean have a fantastic eye and everything is presented in such a beautiful way. What a gem of a place, and bravo to them for keeping these wonderful old doors, tiles, and amazing colorful sinks + toilets alive!
This place is a gem! So knowledgeable + stock that is lovingly salvaged + ready for new life. Providing a valuable resource for all of us restoring old homes in Detroit + beyond.
A perfect store in every way!! The staff/ owners were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. The selection and prices couldn't be beat even if you were to hit the antique mall jackpot. Look no further for the coolest toilets, sinks, and doors. One of the owners specializes in historic window restoration too!! I really can’t believe the perfection of this place!!!
OMG The greatest find in my area to date!!! The owners are amazing, the prices are great, and they are making sure the landfills are not getting all of the precious treasures they are saving! I get excited everytime I see a new update on their social media! My home improvement projects got so much more fun <3
The owners put such great care into finding & caring for vintage items to offer their community. You can tell they care deeply about making quality & rare homewares & pieces of art accessible & affordable.
Cannot say enough amazing things about salvage garden! Have gotten many items for my home from them including two bathroom sinks, tile, my kitchen sink, and my dreamy blue toilet. They are a vital resource in Detroit and I am extremely grateful to be a home owner/renovator while they are around. Community oriented and always looking out what is best for their neighbors. Besides helping me they also were the first people I sent my neighbor too after one of their family members vandalized their home by smashing out their windows.
Today was the 2nd time I've visited Salvage Garden. On my first trip I bought very nice old doorknobs for both of my bathroom doors. They were in great shape and there was a unique selection to select from. Today I purchased a very special wall tapestry that Im excited to hang in my house. The store owner helped me measure it and answered questions. It's fun learning the back story of where the store sources their items. The sliding scale pricing of all items is highly conscientious, considerate of the clientele, and demonstrates a commitment to accessibility and economic justice. 10/10. Go shop there.
Salvage Garden is amazing. The owners both salvage and educate customers about reusing and rehoming quality wood doors, windows, and porcelain toilets and sinks.
They have sliding-scale pricing making salvage home goods more affordable and attainable for average Detroiters.
Salvage Garden is an amazing store, they are doing such a service with their architectural salvaging. These are things that can not be recreated and shouldn't be sent to a landfill. They have a amazing selection of doors, toilets, sinks, and a bunch of hardware! Plus some window weights. The owners are amazing friendly and knowledgeable
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