3 Tips for Finding Home Decor on Etsy

There’s nothing you can’t find for your home on Etsy. It’s like a giant, well curated maker’s market or thrift store – without all the smells and people. The site’s massive offerings can yield hundreds of pages of everything from velvet pillows to handmade mugs. But for those who may not be as gifted in the art of finding treasure, or for those that simply lack the time and energy, Etsy is A LOT. Before diving down the rabbit hole, it’s helpful to have a few tips for finding home decor on Etsy.

Be Specific

Remember that Etsy is very much a search engine. When looking for items include as much detail as you can. For example, Instead of typing in “fall decor”, type in “ceramic pumpkins” or “pine tree art prints” to help narrow down the search. If you’re looking for a particular vintage brand of glassware, include that in the search.

Vintage crock sourced from this Etsy shop.

Filters Are Your Friend

To help narrow down the number of search results, use the filters! Within the list of categories certain filters exist like “color”, “price” and “item type.” But, what I think is really cool about Etsy is that the filters change depending on the search. For instance, if you wanted to search for landscape art the filters could include “framed,” “unframed,” and “subject.” Also, make sure you scope out the offerings of “Best Sellers.” These sellers have consistently high ratings and excellent customer service.

Focus on Small Pieces

Think of Etsy as a place for small accents instead of major statement pieces. Shipping large items is expensive and risky. And the return policies are not consistent from shop to shop. Focusing on smaller pieces, like artwork, allows your budget to stretch further, but is also less high stakes than say a large piece of antique furniture.

fox art print — Find this fox head print here.

Etsy really is an incredible tool to find unique home decor pieces. Plus, each shop has an owner that does a little happy dance when they make a sale. Using these tips for finding home decor on Etsy will help create a space that is curated, fun and totally unique. Below are a few classic fall home decor finds on Etsy to help inspire you to decorate thoughtfully this season.