As one Reddit user recently demonstrated, you can sometimes find some incredibly stylish home decor items when you go to the thrift store.
Thrifting has gained a lot of attention on social media in recent years, with more shoppers turning to this affordable option to update their wardrobes and purchase kitchenware. User u/Sunspot5b is one of the many smart homeowners who equips their homes with used items that look great and work perfectly.
In this post, u/Sunspot5b shows off a wood veneer dresser that stands out against a black accent wall. A discreet glass potted plant and a metal vase are housed in matching twine doilies. Nearby, a carved Buddha statue sits on his six-legged bamboo chair.
“Everything you see in the photo is thrifted, except for the lamps and plants,” they say. “I'm especially proud of my hexagonal and octagonal mirror collection!” One commenter said that even the curtains reflected in the largest mirror were second-hand, bought on eBay and originally from a discontinued IKEA store. They reveal that it is from the set.
The Redditor's decor is just one example of how budget-conscious shoppers can create beautiful home designs from thrift store finds. Second-hand stores sell furniture in a variety of styles for a fraction of the original price. With time and patience to find the right items, homeowners can put together a beautifully cohesive collection, even if they're looking for something unusual like u/Sunspot5b's polygon mirror.
Not only is this an effective way to save money, it also reduces the amount of used furniture going to landfill, which is great for the environment.
Getting started is as easy as finding your local thrift store. “I mostly shop at Goodwill and America's Thrift Store,” u/Sunspot5b said in a comment. “I also read a lot of Facebook Marketplace and have found some great pieces there as well.”
When asked about the background behind the design (an obvious question given the beautiful decor), they answered: “No, I'm not a designer or anything. I'm just talented in this field. And being frugal is lucky!!”
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