{"id":764,"date":"2021-03-22T01:54:13","date_gmt":"2021-03-22T01:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emilyronehome.com\/?p=764"},"modified":"2023-09-11T14:42:12","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T14:42:12","slug":"how-to-shop-for-thrifted-home-decor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emilyronehome.com\/?p=764","title":{"rendered":"How to Shop for Thrifted Home Decor & 10 Things You Should Never Miss!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Let me help you find an eye for secondhand shopping! I’ve outlined 10 things you should never pass up when searching for thrifted home decor.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who else loves thrifting? The dictionary may say \u201cthrifting\u201d is not a verb but I say otherwise. It definitely is to me! Call me crazy, but I spend every Friday after work thrifting. It\u2019s my reward for making it through another week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m going to share my favorite thrifted home decor items to help sharpen your eye. But first, you need to find the best local thrift spot in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have had hit or miss luck with Goodwill, and in my hometown I used to love an offshoot of a Salvation Army thrift store. It’s important to note that thrift stores are a bit different than \u201cAntique\u201d stores. They often require more sifting but have better prices! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes I will browse Flea Market booths for ideas, then keep an eye out in thrift stores for items I could make myself! Below is a cheap, simple thrifted home decor piece based on an idea from a Flea Market. I removed the cover of an Ernest Hemingway book and used twine to tie the pages up like a package! This accessory in the Flea Market booth was priced at $15, my version was $1 for the book and some twine I already had on hand. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Below I\u2019ll outline 10 things I never miss at a thrift store to help guide you to improving your thrifted home decor collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Mirrored trays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These can be great additions to a bar cart or used for bathroom counter storage. I picked mine up for $5, and found some similar at higher end stores for $100+. I use mine in the bathroom to keep the counter space organized and store items I use daily. <\/p>\n\n\n

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2. Candlesticks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are so many options here! The key is to picture them cleaned up and\/or painted. See past the dingy exterior to visualize their full potential. Depending on your style you can find pretty glass candlesticks, antique brass, and larger wooden ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For antique brass, I have had great luck cleaning them up with a rag and BarKeepers Friend. You could alway spray paint wooden ones to match your style, or sand them down for a natural raw wood look. <\/p>\n\n\n

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*Decor tip- style in threes! I typically pick up candlesticks when I can find a set of three that would go together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thrifted Home Decor Idea #3. Baskets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you seen the basket wall yet!? You can buy pre-grouped baskets from Etsy, but in my experience you can typically find your own for $3-8 a piece.
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Itching to give this basket wall a try? Start with a grouping to decorate above your toilet, or maybe your bed. Or maybe you are needing more inspiration to decorate these tricky places in general? Check our my design dilemma series to help find 9 solutions to decorate above your toilet<\/a><\/em>, 13 ways to decorate above your bed<\/a><\/em>, fill bookshelves<\/a><\/em>, or how to style a dresser. <\/a><\/em>Lots of my top thrifted home decor items make it into these lists!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In lieu of baskets, you could also hang natural woven placemats or chargers in groups as wall art. I initially planned a basket wall in my guest bedroom that evolved into something different, but still managed to use the baskets around the house! I use them as toilet tissue holders in the bathroom, on top of the toilet to hold odds\/ends, and on tables to organize decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Vase\/lamps with a good shape <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are so many ways to update, give texture and new life to old vases and lamps with good shapes! What is a good shape? Large, robust, round- see these<\/em><\/a> for inspiration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Before & After my paint+baking soda hack<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, let’s say you find vases with a great shape in a finish you don’t love. You can use my tried and true paint+baking soda method <\/a><\/em>to give them a blank slate with some texture! I’ve done this to thrifted vases and even a small teacup and saucer. The baking soda provides just enough texture that it sticks well to any type of glass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I used the small teacup and saucer as a planter to hold my DIY succulent made out of pistachio shells (you might have to see that DIY yourself to believe it).<\/a><\/em> They turned out so well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Books<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I love vintage books! They look so pretty to add height to your coffee, end or bedside table vignette. Be mindful of keeping books within the same color family to accessorize together, but you always have the option to turn the book around so that the pages face out to add a neutral touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I have also thrifted some fun coffee table books for a great price, covering topics ranging from Rembrandt art, Hamilton, and Paris. <\/p>\n\n\n