7 Favorite Places to Source Unique Furniture and Accessories
These days, people have numerous lodging options to choose from when traveling that are far more interesting than generic hotels. Making sure your short-term rental stands apart from others in the area is crucial in attracting guests. You can do this by designing with well-made furniture and unique accessories that give your rental a distinct personality.
If you aren’t sure where to start and need some inspiration, check out my favorite places to source unique furniture and accessories to transform your rental into a cozy, exclusive getaway your guests won’t want to leave.
Facebook Marketplace
Instead of hitting IKEA for affordable furniture, try browsing through Facebook Marketplace. This is a great spot for interesting, well-made furnishings, rugs, trunks, and accessories. Since anyone can sell on here, you never know what rare or unusual items you’ll stumble upon to breathe new life into your short-term rental.
Everything But the House
Operating as a marketplace with items to bid on, Everything But the House offers an eccentric collection of secondhand goods in every category you can think of. It’s a one-stop shopping destination for furniture, kitchenware, art and outdoor decor.
Sara Sells
If you live in the Nashville, Memphis, or Birmingham areas, Sara Sells is the place to go for quality home furniture at just above wholesale prices. Whether you’re seeking a new sofa, bed, chairs, lighting, or accessories, this place has it all. Items are sold in a curated warehouse where you can take your purchases home that day or request delivery.
Gas Lamp and Gas Lamp Too
These Nashville shops are a haven for antique lovers looking to infuse their short-term rentals with traditional and timeless items. The shops feature rotating dealers selling everything from rugs and lamps to art and accessories, meaning you’ll always find something new when you visit.
Patina + Co
A grassroots antique company, Patina + Co focuses on blending quality with volume to ensure everyone has access to the style they love at an affordable price. You can find countless furniture and art pieces that’ll set your rental apart.
Scott Antique Market
Check out Scott Antique Market for a unique treasure-hunting experience. The company has grown immensely over the years and now holds the World’s Largest Monthly Indoor Antique Show with various vendors. You’re sure to find something amazing that catches your eye, whether it’s furniture, a rug, artwork, or accessories.
Round Top Texas
Held in the spring, fall, and winter, The Round Top Antiques Show is one of the largest of its kind and stretches over 11 miles across Texas State Highway 237. Driving down the highway, you’ll find warehouses, barns, tents, and hayfields selling authentic antiques, fine art, home decor, and one-of-a-kind furniture to customize your short-term rental.
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