The Art of the Find - Affordable Home Decor with Thrifted Finds and DIY Projects

Turn Thrifted Finds into First-Rate Style
Discover how to design a beautiful home--without spending a fortune. In The Art of the Find, interior designer and secondhand shopping expert Paige Kontrafouris shares her secrets for creating timeless, designer-worthy spaces using vintage finds, estate sale gems, and DIY transformations.

Blending practical design principles with actionable thrift shopping advice, this guide empowers readers to create curated, stylish interiors on any budget. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, downsizer, or seasoned thrifter, you'll learn how to plan your vision, shop smart, and turn overlooked items into statement pieces.

With tips on color theory, furniture styles, space planning, and sustainable decorating, this is the perfect resource for anyone who loves secondhand home decor or is looking for an inspiring thrifted home decor book.

Inside, you'll find:

• How to source, style, and transform vintage finds into show-stopping decor


• Budget-friendly design tips for creating beautiful, cohesive spaces


• The best places to thrift, what to buy, and how to bring your vision to life

If you liked A Life Less Throwaway, Styled, or Relaxed Maximalism, you'll love The Art of the Find.

About the author

Paige Kontrafouris is a professionally trained interior designer with a BFA in interior design from Berkeley College. A lifelong lover of antiques and secondhand shopping, she specializes in creating elegant, layered spaces with vintage charm. Her design philosophy emphasizes accessibility and sustainability--helping clients and readers create beautiful homes on any budget. Paige shares her expertise with over 320,000 followers across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. She lives in Hewitt, New Jersey.

Product details

• Authors: Paige Kontrafouris
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 13.01.2026
• EAN: 9781684818839
• ISBN: 978-1-68481-883-9
• No. of pages: 212
• Subjects: Interior design, decor & style guides, HOUSE & HOME / Do-It-Yourself / General, HOUSE & HOME / Sustainable Living, HOUSE & HOME / Design & Construction, Home & house maintenance, Green lifestyle & self-sufficiency, Interior design, decor and style guides, HOUSE & HOME / Decorating & Furnishings, Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts, Architecture: interior design, DIY: general, Upcycling / Maintenance, reuse and repair of objects, Self-sufficiency and sustainable lifestyle(s), DIY (Do it yourself): general guides and advice, Home and house maintenance / renovation / building