5 things for the house that you need to buy in a second-hand (save a lot of money!) | ivd.ru

Second-hand items are an ideal way to complement your interior with a beautiful and interesting decor without spending thousands of rubles. In thrift stores, you can find not only vintage gizmos, but also modern ones that are no longer needed by someone.

1 Candlesticks

Everything is new, well-forgotten old. And the trend is even more so. Many candlesticks from popular home stores are a modern interpretation or revival of the trends of the past years. Classic candelabra or charming single candlesticks in their simplicity, with traces of use or almost as new, it is possible to find different things in the second-hand. And the battered units hidden in the corner of the store can be purchased for mere pennies. If you don't like the touch of history, then polish or paint will quickly fix the situation.

2 Books

You will be able to find really interesting, vintage and even rare specimens. While someone is unwrapping books with their spines inside the cabinet, go from the opposite and use the spines and covers of certain colors and designs as an accent or, conversely, support the overall mood of the room. It is very expensive to create an attractive library from scratch, and books cost less in thrift stores.

3 Glass products

Glassware and other decor made of this fragile material is another significant expense item in interior decoration. There are a lot of glass objects in thrift stores or flea markets: glasses of unusual shape, napkin holders, figurines. Be careful: even if you don't have a goal to find something rare and collectible for a song, still sensibly assess the need for each item you like. It's easy to get lost in beautiful inexpensive trinkets. It is better to find examples in advance and build on them.

The Council: carefully inspect the product before buying for cracks, chips, irregularities. To throw away even an inexpensive thing, having seen a defect in it already at home, will be insulting and unecological.

4 Paintings and frames

You can often find stylish paintings in second-hand shops. Not necessarily paintings in the classical sense: vintage posters, pages from old textbooks, posters, sketches decorated with beautiful frames. If you see an image that reflects your personality or perfectly matches the palette of the interior, take it without hesitation. A frame in poor condition is easy to restore even for a beginner, or even buy a new one, and a slightly battered canvas will look authentic.

5 Furniture

And, finally, the largest thing that can be purchased at a thrift store is furniture. If you manage to find a good option with a twist for a song, consider that you have hit the jackpot. What should I pay attention to? Firstly, solid wood furniture. It should be heavy and solid in every sense. You don't need chipboard. Do not be afraid of external scuffs sandpaper, stain or paint will solve the problem. Be sure to see how the connection of the elements in the boxes is made, the dovetail technique is the most durable and high-quality. (Individual elements are assembled like a puzzle). Secondly, take a closer look at metal cabinets, dressers, safes. New ones are expensive in stores, and they are rare. However, in some interiors, such furniture looks appropriate and atmospheric, especially in offices. On the contrary, for reasons of hygiene, you should not buy upholstered furniture or items with textile inserts in "sekonda" if you are not a repainting specialist. It will be difficult to wash and treat the fabric properly.

Tip: when going to second-hand stores, take a flashlight with you to inspect the fittings and insides of the drawers in detail. There should be no black spots, small bugs and other bad "symptoms".

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