While
thrifting
It can occasionally be challenging to navigate through row after row of products and decide which ones are genuinely worth taking home and which aren’t really good deals. According to conversations with seasoned thrifty shoppers, we discovered six types of items that are certainly worth grabbing if you come across them.
Continue reading to discover more about these items and what gives them their uniqueness.
Meet the Experts
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Becca Meyer
is the creator of BB Meyer Design. -
Whitney Conard
is the creator of Thrifty Whitney. -
Madelaine Mayer
is the creator of AD:ROIT.
Silver
While you might connect silver items with estate sales and upscale retail spots, you can also find remarkable silver pieces at thrift stores, according to Becca Meyer, who founded BB Meyer Design.
She encourages looking at the bottom of a piece to identify its origin and adds that a quick Google search can be helpful to learn even more as you shop. Her favorite types of silver finds to keep an eye out for include vases, votives, and smaller dishes that can be used as catchalls. Meyer loves silver pieces since they add a touch of elegance to any space.
Meyer also suggests not letting dull items discourage you, as you can simply polish these pieces at home to restore their like-new appearance.
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Books
Coffee table books look stylish all throughout the home, but at $50 (or more) a pop, they can certainly add up. Meyer always makes a point to search for books at the thrift store for this reason.
Discovering interior design books at thrift shops from previous decades is an enjoyable method to gain inspiration.
create timeless designs
She mentions that she additionally enjoys purchasing travel guides, cookbooks, and literature focused on particular areas.
Brass Animal Figurines
You don’t necessarily have to devote years amassing a figurine collection; consider checking out thrift stores for such items instead. Whitney Conard, who runs the blog Thrifty Whitney, often includes solid brass animal figurines in her purchases from thrift shops.
Conrad elucidates how aficionados of interior design enjoy arranging them, and they make excellent presents for those fond of wildlife. Conrad notes that the rarer the creature, the more desirable. He frequently seeks out desert creatures such as roadrunners, armadillos, or sometimes even wild boars.
Original Artwork
Although many artworks tend to be pricey, an original piece doesn’t necessarily have to break the bank, provided you locate it in the right spot. Over time, Conard has managed to acquire several amazing original works for very reasonable prices.
Most importantly, choosing one-of-a-kind items for your space guarantees that your decor won’t mirror what everybody else has.
“Instead of purchasing mass-produced artwork from large retailers, this method allows you to add uniqueness to your home’s decor without breaking the bank,” according to Conard.
Vintage Frames
If you have trouble finding artworks that resonate with you, remember not to overlook the frames when browsing through thrift stores.
Madelaine Mayer, who founded AD:ROIT, mentions that these vintage thrift store frames can be quite a bargain and often more intriguing compared to modern alternatives.
Let your imagination flow as you consider ways to incorporate frames from a different era into your living space.
Mayer states, “Combining a contemporary artwork with an ornate historical frame can create a truly intriguing effect and serve as the ideal final detail for a room.”
Glasses and Barware
Jazz up your
home bar
With ultra-stylish vintage glassware picked up from thrift stores. Mayer consistently keeps an eye out for glasses, decanters, candy dishes, vases, and more.
She mentions that these items are elegant and classic, noting that though their value might not increase considerably, they also aren’t likely to lose much value.
The best part is that these items are incredibly simple to clean after purchasing them from the store, Mayer notes. Just rinse them with soapy water in the sink!
