6 Thrift Store Finds Designers Wish People Would Stop BuyingWhether you’re aiming to decorate your home on a budget or shop more sustainably, I always advocate for a trip to your local thrift store. Buying home decor secondhand is often more cost-effective than buying new. It’s also an easy way to add warmth, character, and lived-in patina to your space. That said, not all thrifted items are created equally. The key? “Edit harder than you shop,” says interior designer Justin Q. Williams of Trademark Design Co.
Sam Manzella
May 15, 2026
