Handmade and vintage home accessories add character, warmth and one-of-a-kind charm to your living room. Unlike a mass produced item, a handmade piece has a story and design behind it, from the hands of the maker. From colorful textiles to eco-friendly décor, handmade pieces have found their way into the homes of people who desire a home that’s comfy, stylish, and uniquely their own.
The following is a list of 10 beautiful handmade home accessories adding instant lift to your surroundings. Whether you’re giving your living room decor a refresh or searching for a one-of-a-kind gift, these items bring a dose of craftsmanship and personality to any home.
Why Choose Handmade Accessories
But before we round up our favourite pieces, you might be asking yourself why handmade accessories are the way to go. Here are a few reasons:
Uniqueness When a product is handmade it is usually one of a kind or there are only a few produced, giving you something unique to have in your home.
Sustainability: A lot of artisans utilize eco-friendly, ethically sourced materials, meaning that this is a greener alternative to mass-produced items.
Support Local Artisans: Purchasing handcrafted items contributes to supporting both local and independent artisans who continue to produce this locally made item, creating their own unique and individual works of art.
Now, to the accessories that can give your home character and personality!
Hand-Woven Macrame Plant Hangers
Enter eco-chic macrame plant hangers. These meticulously tied accents can elevate your greenery, housing your indoor plants in style. It comes in a variety of colors and designs, and a macrame hanger adds a touch of texture and earthy atmosphere to modern or boho or minimalist spaces. Place it alongside trailing plants like pothos or string of pearls for a dramatic effect.
Tip: Consider finding plant hangers that are made out of 100% cotton or jute to be even more eco-friendly.
Ceramic Mugs and Tableware
They’re made of handmade ceramic, and handmade mugs, plates and bowls provide a tactile experience that you don’t always find when mass production is involved. As with all the kind of work the artist does, there are the variations in the glaze (all the firings will have slight differences) as well as the beautiful patterns that vary on the surface.
Choose a pair in quiet earth tones to inspire a soothing dining environment. Feeling bold? Pair bright-colored, hand-glazed ceramics for a playful update.
Where to Get It: Check out your local crafting region, as well as a place like Etsy, to find pottery artisans.
Embroidered Throw Pillows
Inject personality to your couch or bed with embroidered decorative throw pillows made by hand with love and care. These rich accessories are great for adding layers of texture and color to your home. Search for delicate floral embroidery, geometric designs or cultural symbols to suit your interior design scheme.
Bonus: You also get a lot of attention to detail in hand-embroidered pieces that can be lacking in machine-made options.
Recycled Glass Vases
Upcycled or artisan glass vases are both eco-friendly and gorgeously one-of-a-kind. These unique vases appear in a wide variety of shapes and colors, from clear glass to vivid blues and greens. Pop in some fresh blooms for a vibrant centerpiece, or nothing at all to show off as simple decorative objects.KEY DETAILS• Terracotta or Ceramic.
Eco Tip: Seek out recycled glassware (based on availability), which is waste minimization and giving new life to old materials.
Hand-Painted Wall Art
Hand-painted art from a wall makes the room intimate and welcoming. From an abstract oil painting to a literary motif to a playful illustration, a piece of handmade art can anchor a room. Supporting independent artists also means owning something that is entirely original — not something mass-printed and sold in thousands of retailers.
Where to Begin: Local art fairs and platforms like Society6 often showcase emerging artists selling their artworks handmade (and relatively inexpensive).
Woven Baskets for Storage
Keep your space looking good and organized with woven baskets that are handmade and constructed from natural materials, such as seagrass or rattan. Functional and decorative use the baskets as organizers, plants, for clothes, accessories or towels. Utilize them to store blankets, magazines or toys in your living room, or even as laundry hampers that bring whimsy to an everyday chore.
Pro Tip: Consider finding fair trade products to make sure the hands who made these baskets are paid fairly for their craft.
Hand-Dyed Textiles
Whether in the form of placemats or hand towels, hand-dyed textiles can add warmth and personality to your dining or living space. Methods like shibori or the use of botanical dyes can result in beautiful patterns and colors that are difficult, if not impossible, for any machine to truly reproduce. Perfect for entertaining or dressing up a simple tabletop, these textiles are just that perfect.
Care Note: Due to the nature of the hand dyed items, hand washing with light cloth soap to keep color and fabric in good condition is recommended.
Hand-Carved Wooden Bowls
Hand-carved wooden bowls aren’t just tools for the kitchen — they’re beautiful examples of craftsmanship that stand the test of time. These bowls can be used as a decorative fruit, candles or other objects holder when not used. The rich surface and grain of the wood brings a rustic, organic element to contemporary spaces.
Style Tip: Use wood bowls with ceramic or woven pieces to create a balanced, but interesting, look.
Felted Wool Coasters
Keeps your surfaces safe and looks chic doing it with felted wool coasters. These handmade gems are cushy and sturdy, and usually available in bright colors or playful designs. They work beautifully for parties, transforming your dining table into something quite magical, yet being useful for soaking up and spills.
Gift Worthy: Felt coasters are a great but practical hostess gift that’s thoughtful and unique.
Custom Candleholders
Light your home with hand-crafted candleholders. From hand-thrown ceramic holders to carved wooden bases, these accessories bring a sense of warmth and coziness to evenings at home. Stack them with soy or beeswax candles for an added eco-minded flair.
Design Tip: Combine different sizes and shapes together for an enticing candlelight centerpiece.
Finding and Caring for Handmade Gems
Buy Local: So many local makers sell their wares at farmer markets and in nearby mom and pop shops. It’s a great way to find some unique treasures by visiting these spots.
Online Platforms: If you can’t get to a local art fair, don’t worry! Websites and marketplaces such as Etsy, Big Cartel, and Artisanal Collective will have tons of handmade items to browse and buy.
Care Tips: Handmade items can typically use some extra TLC. Make sure you carefully follow the care instractions given by the craftmn, so you can enjoy each piece for a very long time.
Make Your Home Uniquely Yours
Handmade housewares are more than a collection of household items; they’re one-of-a-kind pieces of art, culture and personality. With each piece you add to your home, you voice your support for sustainable methods of production and the craftsmanship of artisans from all over the world.
Now here are your first steps towards creating a home that is not only beautiful but also full of meaningful stories. Whether it’s woven baskets or hand-painted wall art, you’ll no doubt find items that are customizable to you and your room’s style.
Feeling inspired? Tell us what hand-created treasures you cherish at home in the comments, or tag us in your favorite ones!
FAQ
Why should handmade products be used so much in my home?
Hand made products add the personal and detail to your room as well a Ras well a Rsquo;Ring the craftsman and encourage people to work sustainablyale. Every piece has a story and is a key to home.
How can I tell if a product is sustainably sourced?
Check for certifications or information described by the seller about the materials and production. In fact, many craftsmen or brands proudly share their work towards sustainability and ethical processes.
Can handcrafted things work in a modern or minimalist décor?
Absolutely! Handcrafted items are made in many different styles and designs. Whatever your taste—from awful loud print to muted mottles—there’s work here that fits into your own modern or minimalist environments perfectly, whichever way you sway.
Do you have any examples of handcrafts to begin with?
Woven baskets, hand-stitched textiles, ceramics and hand-carved wooden furniture make good choices to bring handmade features to your interior circuit.
Where should I look for genuine handmade products?
You might want to scour local artisan markets for items, comb through online marketplaces like Etsy for handmade items or even to connect to the artists directly through social media and get unique, meaningful pieces.
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