8 great items to look for at consignment shops

With the trend to reduce and reuse on the rise, consignment shops have become the best they have ever been! Marie Kondo followers, and the like, are letting things go, while baby boomers are slowly moving into smaller spaces, having no use for many of their once loved collections and multiple items. The goods are in! You just have to check out your closest consignment shop, or thrift store, to see for yourself.

Here are my 8 favourite things to look for at a consignment shop before going new.

1. Unique lamps can be found for a steal and a simple shade swap, and easy rewiring as needed, makes them new again.

2. Rugs - yes rugs! They are easily sent out for cleaning before coming home, and the patina and character is second to none.

$3. Glassware - often more unique than new, and typically at a fraction of the cost too.$

3. Glassware - often more unique than new, and typically at a fraction of the cost too.

4. Coffee tables - no one is matching coffee tables with end tables anymore, so this is a great piece to look for.

5. Chandeliers! Not always cheaper, but always unique, there are some real beauties out there.

6. Vases and decor - I mean, why not look for second hand first, right?

7. Mirrors - the 70s and 80s styles are still popular and all sizes and shapes of mirrors can be found from these eras.

8. And finally, cutlery and dishes! There are so many options of vintage to choose from whether you need a full set or just a few fun pieces.

$3. Glassware - often more unique than new, and typically at a fraction of the cost too.$ 4. Coffee tables - no one is matching coffee tables with end tables anymore, so this is a great piece to look for.