Thrifting and buying vintage or antique furniture and interior design pieces can be great fun. Mixing second-hand pieces with your existing furniture adds individuality and character to a home, and it’s a more sustainable way to buy ( a key interior design trend at the moment).
The possibility of finding a beautiful piece either at a market or online is definitely alluring but, unless you know what you’re doing, it’s easy to make a mistake. Alongside some real gems, there are also a lot of pieces that you really wouldn’t want to give house room to. So, we spoke to interior designers to find out about the mistakes to avoid when thrifting.
