Thrifting has easily become a beloved and affordable way to source one-of-a-kind items to furnish home spaces. It gives people the unique opportunity to mix old and new pieces and curate a design style that’s all their own.

“I love mixing in vintage with newer vintage-inspired pieces because it tends to make the whole space look more authentic and elevate those newer pieces,” Dani Dazey, an interior designer and founder of Dazey Den, explains.

From knowing where and how to start, we’ve curated the ultimate thrifting guide to help you navigate your thrifting journey with pro-approved tricks, beginner basics, and tips for transforming dingy decor finds into pieces you’ll cherish forever.

It’s common to find a piece of treasure in your local thrift store at a discounted price, but knowing exactly what to look for can be challenging.

We tapped interior designers to spill their best hacks for scoring vintage finds if you’re working on a tight budget, so you know what’s actually worth your buck.

Depending on the condition of your pieces, they may require either a small stain removal treatment or a full-blown makeover. Dazey is personally a huge fan of vintage velvet since it cleans more easily than other materials.

Our guide will help you instantly eliminate pesky stains, so your finds look brand new in no time.

There are a couple of home decor items that interior designers always have on their radars, so they know what to look for when shopping for clients’ homes. It could be some preloved dining chairs to add some much needed charm or eclectic art to spruce up an empty wall.

“Shopping online for vintage is super underrated,” Dazey says. “Etsy has so many cool finds at great prices and Chairish has some of the most beautiful curated vintage pieces I’ve ever seen.”

It can be intimidating to know how to seamlessly decorate with your newly thrifted decor, so our experts are sharing their best styling tips to help you design a space you love being in.