Where To Buy Secondhand Decorative Accessories Where To Shop

There are lots of places besides thrift stores to buy secondhand home decor.

Where to buy secondhand decorative accessories is a question I get often. Decorative accessories are the key to making your home look put together, and stylish. Secondhand decor is a great way to add that vintage layer to your home to achieve an authentic, collected look to your home. Usually, they do not need nearly the consideration as typical furniture pieces such as sofas, lounge chairs, coffee tables, etc., Decorative accessories play a significant role in your home style as they deliver punctuation, express your taste, and pull the whole look together.

Sourcing and buying secondhand decorative accessories for your home is easier than you might think.

I will share the following in this post to help you with ideas on where to buy secondhand decorative accessories:

Define decorative accessory categories
Where to source secondhand decorative accessories

Firstly, what are decorative accessories?

The following are the best decorative accessories categories to shop for secondhand. For each category, you will find various designs, materials, colors, prices, etc. Choosing the right secondhand decorative accessories can take your home from good to great. Accordingly, objects make your home inviting and provide a creative avenue for self-expression.

1. Lighting: Table lamps, floor lamps, chandeliers, task lamps, up lights, canned lights, sconces, candles, candle holders, lanterns, etc.

2. Pillows: Throw pillows, bolster pillows, and decorative pillows.

3. Throws and blankets: This is a great way to add texture and create an inviting cozy element.

4. Plants & Florals: Faux or real, tall or small, greenery and florals help bring nature inside, and besides, green goes with everything.

5. Sculpture or figurines: Made of many different materials, these can be large or small. Think animals, cherubs, busts, artisan pieces that depict people, animals, architecture, abstract, etc.

6. Decorative Jars & Boxes: Great for adding texture, and color. Boxes can also hide remote controls, keys, leashes, etc. especially good near the front door.

7. Coffee Table Books: An excellent way to express your taste, style, and interests. Sometimes you might source a book because you simply like the color of the dust jacket or the texture and color of the book.

8. Vases & Planters: So many options in sizes, materials, colors, themes, styles, etc. Put flowers in them or not – you can just admire their beauty.

9. Figurines & Sculpture: This can be wall art or art to display in a corner, on a table, ceiling, etc.

10. Mirrors: There are many different options here too including materials, sizes, styles, motifs, etc.

11. Trays and Catchalls: Again, there are many choices here regarding sizes, shapes, materials, decoration, etc. Trays are great for corralling collections, making decorative objects look more important when inside the confines of a tray. Catchalls are small to medium size shallow dish or bowl. They usually serve a purpose other than just being pretty as they are great for stashing jewelry you might wear daily, loose coins, or other small items.

12: Paintings & Prints: Original artwork and prints are a great way to bring in an artist, style or colors that you admire.

13. Candles, Candlesticks, Sconces & Wall Brackets: Many options in this category. Everyone likes candles. Sconces and wall brackets add interest to any room, and are great looking when using a pair.

To get the best results in sourcing, buying, and styling decorative accessories you need to know what you are looking for and yet remain open to surprise pieces that capture your eye and heart. To know what you are looking for, you need to have a plan. This includes inspiration to use as a guide to help you identify what you are looking for. Yes, it is fun to go out and shop and just buy what you like. But guessing is expensive and time-consuming. Trust me and learn to slow down, do a little planning, and gather inspiration to help you find and buy the right pieces for your home.