The Charming Vintage Kitchen Item To Keep Your Eyes Peeled For At The Thrift Store

If you're looking to add something unique to your kitchen decor, the best place to start looking is the thrift store. You can often find pieces that can help to add a whimsical touch to any room. One item to be on the lookout for is definitely copper molds, which were often used for creating layered and decorative Jell-O desserts. These copper cookware items were popular throughout much of the 1900s, and they were also being used as part of decor in the 1980s. If you are lucky enough to find any of these iconic molds in the thrift store, they are definitely worth picking up if you want to give your kitchen a touch of vintage charm.

These copper molds come in a variety of shapes and sizes, with unique design details that can add a charming finish to any display. Copper molds work in rustic, traditional, or even more modern kitchens, depending on the style of the mold. For modern kitchen designs, you might want to use polished copper pieces, whereas the more worn or hammered look is perfect in traditional and rustic looks. This is a metal that is considered to be timeless, because it works across a variety of styles, while also being able to handle being used regularly for cold dessert preparations and even a baked cake or two.

Not only can these molds be displayed on open shelving, but they also look good hung up. While you can hang it from the same rack you would hang the pots and pans you use regularly, it would also look good on one wall as well. In fact, there are a number of ways to incorporate copper molds into your kitchen decor.

If you are able to find multiple copper molds at a thrift store, it definitely makes sense to pick them up if you want to add personality, warmth, and a touch of nostalgia to your kitchen. For the more modern spaces, even if the copper shows signs of wear, you can always polish it up to make it look like new. It's important to use soft cloths or sponges and non-abrasive cleansers if you do plan to polish your new copper molds so that they have a shine to them. And if you like the more worn, vintage look of patina on the copper, you can use a gentle cleaning solution of warm water and dish soap before adding it to your home decor.

Once you determine how you want the copper pieces to look, it's all about incorporating them into your design aesthetic. Depending on how many pieces you have been able to get your hands on, if you have open shelving or glass front shelves, you might want to start with a piece or two on display. With the help of your copper molds, you can take the idea of a plate wall to the next level, creating a focal statement as soon as someone walks into your kitchen. You can group different pieces on the wall with other decor items or just have a space dedicated to the copper molds so that they are the center of attention. Even if you have only one ring mold, you can still create a centerpiece with the help of a candle or two in the center and some florals.