It’s easy to get overwhelmed at thrift stores. There are often far more unusable items than there are usable items, but that doesn’t mean you can’t discover amazing pieces at thrift stores and secondhand shops! You simply need to approach thrift shopping with patience, strategy, and an open mind. Here are four ways to help you decorate your home through some frugal thrift shopping.
Have an Open Mind
- The first step to successful thrift shopping is to go to the store with an open mind. Do not have your heart set on finding a specific item for a specific spot in your home. That is not how shopping at thrift stores works.
- Be prepared to look around a lot. When something catches your eye, such as a bookshelf, a decorative piece, a chair, anything, think about how that item can be integrated into your home decor! Find the beauty and utility in the items that grab your attention.
Be Prepared to Modify
- In your thrift shopping experience, you may find a piece of furniture that you love but it needs some work. Maybe the wood stain is worn, or you don’t like the upholstery on the chair. Don’t leave that piece behind! Simple modifications can make an item look new and personalized.
- Don’t be afraid to purchase something that needs a little elbow grease! You’ll appreciate your home decor more knowing that you customized it and added personal touches. No one in the world has the same decor as you! It is completely unique to your home.
Be In Good Spirits
- If you are feeling stressed or exhausted the day you had planned to shop, don’t go to the thrift store. You will have more success if you are in a good mood and feeling creative! There is a lot of potential in items you will find, but if you aren’t feeling excited about discoveries, chances are you won’t see the beauty in the items that you come across.
Bring a Friend
- Bring a friend to enjoy the thrift shopping experience even more! Your friend will discover uniqueness in pieces that you may not have seen yourself.
- A friend views your home differently than you. They will have another perspective on what can complement the furniture and themes within your home. A fresh pair of eyes is always a great idea.
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