The difference between second hand and vintage is age. Second hand is a broad term used for anything that has had a previous owner or has not come directly from the original manufacturer or retailer. Vintage
relates to any second hand item that is older than 20 years but younger than 100 years.
Knowing how to properly care for and repair your vintage home décor find could be the difference between a piece you love and cherish in your home and a recurring nightmare piece you wish you had never bought. Everything you need to know about caring for and repairing vintage home décor can be found in our blog all about vintage home décor. It covers everything from glass to upholstery to using lemons to polish metal!
You want to start shopping second hand and vintage home decor? Yay! Welcome to the best way to save money and reduce waste to landfill whilst still getting your retail therapy fix and finding truly unique pieces
for your home. Here are our three top tips for getting started with second hand home decor shopping.
1. Know what you’re looking for and know how to search for it. Get specific, for example “vintage round ceramic blue vase floral” instead of “blue floral vase.”
2. Read the product information and check images carefully. Unclear images and ambiguous descriptions are a red flag! Vintage home décor may have signs of wear and age, be sure that you’re happy with the condition before purchasing.
3. If you’re unsure, ask questions. Contact the seller or retailer for more information about their quality control policies, returns policies and any additional information you need about a specific
product.
Not only does second hand and vintage home décor carry a story with each piece; it also serves an important function in reducing waste to landfill. In 2022, a report revealed that each UK household throws away 12 home décor items a year on average. By choosing second hand and vintage home décor you are saving these items destined for landfill and giving them a new lease of life, all whilst saving money and finding truly unique pieces for your home.
Your home is your sanctuary, it's where you feel safe and most at ease. But does your home decor reflect your personality? Discovering a unique home decor piece and finding that perfect spot for it in your kitchen, dining room, bedroom or any living space is a rewarding experience and the moment when your home truly starts to feel like yours.
Finding that unique decor piece that suits you
Are you on the hunt for vintage decor for your home? Or perhaps something with a modern twist? The best thing about unique home decor is you don't have to put yourself into a box!
Unique and affordable
Our curated collection of unique home decor is all second hand because we know that unique, quirky, retro, vintage or funky home decor shouldn't cost you a fortune.
We've hunted down the best in unique, second hand home decor and made it accessible and affordable for you.