Jason and Megan’s Fort Greene Apartment

When I first mentioned Salvaged Grace to my friend Shayna, she immediately suggested I photograph Jason and Megan’s apartment in Fort Greene. She raved about the beautiful pieces Jason had created using salvaged materials and found items off the street. On a perfect fall day I made my way to their amazing apartment and it did not disappoint. 

The window without glass hanging above the stunning fireplace in the bedroom (one of two in the apartment) provides an architectural focal point. 

This old card catalog was found on the street and given a new base. 

I think repurposing the water cooler as a planter is a simple, yet very smart solution.

Old letterpress trays hung on the wall display small pieces and retro action figures. I love that this  provides a way to showcase small items that may not otherwise have had a home.

This piece was from an old toy shop that was painted all kinds of crazy colors. Jason toned it down to a calming green palette. 

Jason turned the old wagon into a three dimensional landscape. So unexpected and beautiful. 

To this old letterpress tray, Jason added legs and glass over it to make it into a table. Also, leaves, nuts, berries, and the like were put in groupings within the tray. I thought this was an especially lovely way to use found objects, and is an inexpensive solution. Filling the letterpress trays is certainly a good exercise in creativity, isn’t it?

I’m sure you’ve noticed all the greenery? With my proverbial black thumb, I’m always hesitant to invite living plants into my home, but I was struck by the soothing quality the plant life added to the apartment. Definitely something to consider; I love the diversity of both the plant selections and in how they are displayed. 

I hope these pictures do Jason and Megan’s apartment justice. What I found so compelling was that it was decorated with such thoughtfulness and restraint. There’s a lot of tiny details that are unique and beautiful in their own right, but the sum of all the pieces really creates this quiet, relaxing balance to the space. I’m so grateful to be able to share this with you! 

Thanks Jason and Megan! 

PS. Do you have a space filled with salvaged, repurposed, and found items? Send your pictures to salvagedgrace@gmail.com or tag them on Flickr and let me know how to find them. I’d love to post more inspirational home tours!