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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Eleanor Richardson

8 cheap things to thrift that will actually make your home look more expensive

Kitchen with white cabinets and built-in drawers, island with marble countertop and pendant lights with vintage dresser.

Thrift stores are filled with treasures, not just clothes and miscellaneous trinkets. There are all sorts of decor gems hidden in the shelves that can make designing a home far less costly without compromising on style. So, don't be deceived by the low price tags next time you're at the thrift, as you can count on a fair few of these affordable pieces to make your home look more expensive.

You can always rely on decorating with vintage to give your home a dose of eclectic charm. While vintage and antique stores offer a host of pieces, the beauty of thrift stores is the sheer array of pieces they offer for a lesser price. From decorative mirrors to collectible ceramics, amongst the many rows of unassuming decor, you'll find one-of-a-kind objects that can entirely transform the home for not very much money.

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