The Item You Can Get At The Thrift Store That Adds Vintage Style To Your Kitchen

Thrift stores are a great place to visit if you're looking to redecorate, save some money, and even just add unique touches to any room. They are especially great for finding pieces for your kitchen. There's plenty of vintage glassware you might be able to score at the thrift store that will add character to your home, for example. But something you might not consider thrifting is a more traditional kettle like the one that your parents or grandparents likely had on their stove. 

Adding smaller vintage pieces to your kitchen can have a big impact on the space because they draw the eye and are often useful pieces, assuming they're still in good, working condition. Not only does something like a kettle work as decor, but it can always be used to boil water right on your stovetop. While it might take longer to heat up your water in a traditional kettle than it does in your electric kettle or Keurig, for many tea drinkers, it's all about the more classic aspects of brewing tea.

There are a lot of options for brewing up coffee and tea, including electric kettles and brewing systems that let you pour out a mug of hot water almost instantly. However, choosing a more traditional kettle from the thrift store is all about looking for quality pieces that are functional and look good. There are a lot of different styles when it comes to traditional kettles, including copper, stainless steel, or even decorative kettles in a variety of colors or designs.

Traditional stovetop kettles come in different metals and materials, as well as interesting shapes and sizes, which can impact things like how quickly your water boils, how durable they are over time, and exactly what they look like within your kitchen. The stainless steel kettles are lightweight and sleek. Then we have ceramic kettles, which can feature bright colors and designs, allowing you to really bring your own personality into the space with these pickups. Other options you might find at a thrift store include glass, copper, and cast iron, with copper being great for more rustic and vintage looks.

When picking up a kettle of any kind at the thrift store, be mindful of its actual condition if you are planning to use it for its intended purpose and not just as a decor piece. Check the kettle for dents and rust. See if they have their lids, as well as if the lids fit properly still, and make sure that there is nothing stuck in the spout of the kettle.

If you want to use your thrifted kettle as decoration, it can always sit on your stove as a statement piece. Away from the stove, it can be used as a decor piece on your kitchen shelves similar to how Ina Garten combines storage and design. Kettles can also be repurposed in a variety of other ways around your home and even in the garden, which makes them a great pickup at the thrift store as kitchen decor and beyond.