"“Edit harder than you shop,” says interior designer Justin Q. Williams of Trademark Design Co. “Just because you found it doesn't mean it belongs in your home.”"
"“Most people don't realize how hard they are to balance in a modern space,” Williams says. They can easily dominate a room, so it's important to make sure your entire design supports a statement piece like that - both in terms of scale and aesthetic."
"Fans of rustic or cottagecore aesthetics might be tempted to thrift old-timey baskets, artificial flowers, or apothecary glasses - but discernment is key when it comes to these smaller accent items, says Leslie Ward, interior design expert and real estate professional with Raleigh Realty. Like anything, she says, too many trinkets will crowd the space and prevent any from standing out: “They tend to create clutter"
Thrift shopping can be a budget-friendly and sustainable way to add warmth, character, and lived-in patina. Not every secondhand find works well in a home, so items should be selected with discernment. Ornate baroque-style vintage mirrors are often difficult to balance in modern spaces and can dominate a room unless the rest of the design supports the scale and aesthetic. Excessive small decorative items such as baskets, glasses, or apothecary-style accents can crowd a space and prevent any single piece from standing out. Too many trinkets can create clutter rather than a cohesive look.
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