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{"id":659,"date":"2019-09-23T18:17:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-23T18:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.southsideflatsapts.com\/blog\/?p=659"},"modified":"2019-09-09T18:24:11","modified_gmt":"2019-09-09T18:24:11","slug":"5-ways-to-find-cool-vintage-decor-items","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southsideflatsapts.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/23\/5-ways-to-find-cool-vintage-decor-items\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Find Cool Vintage Decor Items"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Adding vintage decor is an easy, and inexpensive, to add a bit of personality to apartments in Dallas<\/a>. But, finding the best pieces at the best prices takes a bit of hunting. Since you can’t simply pop down to the nearest home d\u00e9cor store, you’ll need to know where to look for authentic vintage items.<\/p>\n

Ask family members<\/h2>\n

Before you start shopping, put out the word to family members that you are interested in decorating with vintage d\u00e9cor. You might be surprised at the treasures that aunts, uncles, and grandparents are willing to share to make your space feel like home.<\/p>\n

Yard sales<\/h2>\n

Garage or yard sales can be excellent sources of vintage d\u00e9cor if you are willing to put in a little work. For the best chances of finding vintage items, hit up sales in the suburbs. Read listings carefully to get an idea of what items are available and put together a route that allows you to make several stops in one day.<\/p>\n

Thrift shops<\/h2>\n

Charity shops, like Goodwill or Salvation Army, can be gold mines of vintage and retro d\u00e9cor, especially furniture pieces. Often, thrift shop items are in less-than-perfect condition, so it helps to go in with a creative eye. If you are willing to clean, paint or repair a diamond in the rough, you could end up with a one-of-a-kind vintage item that perfectly suits your style.<\/p>\n

Antique Shops<\/h2>\n

Though they are probably priced higher, antique shops will have a more extensive selection of vintage items than thrift shops or yard sales. Better yet, antique stores are staffed by professionals who can answer questions and help you find specific items.<\/p>\n

Online<\/h2>\n

Finding vintage d\u00e9cor doesn’t always mean crawling through grandma’s attic or spending your Saturday hopping between thrift shops and yard sales. On the right sites, you can score plenty of vintage finds from the comfort of your couch. Etsy and eBay are excellent for finding good pieces at great prices. For a curated selection of high-quality items, with matching price tags, check out One Kings Lane or Jason Home.<\/p>\n

Finding vintage items and decorating Dallas, TX apartments is a fun, creative adventure. To find a floor plan in an architecturally significant, modern home in the artsy, culturally diverse, historic Cedars neighborhood to house your collection of treasures, call South Side Flats<\/a> today to schedule a showing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Adding vintage decor is an easy, and inexpensive, to add a bit of personality to apartments in Dallas. But, finding the best pieces at the best prices takes a bit of hunting. Since you can’t simply pop down to the nearest home d\u00e9cor store, you’ll need to know where to look for authentic vintage items. Ask family… <\/p>\n

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