The Benefit of Using Handcrafted Elements in Your Home

There’s a reason handcrafted items—like unique pottery and wooden bowls—are so popular in home décor. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and never identically duplicated. Purchasing these pieces also supports skilled artisans from Portugal, Italy, Mexico, Florida, and beyond—helping sustain traditional craftsmanship and livelihoods.

For instance, Mary Hong is a Florida-based glass artist with a small-scale studio on the Gulf Coast. Through a partnership with one of our vendors, her exquisite mirrors and glass mosaics have become bestsellers at Patrick Day Home. They rarely stay in the showroom for long!

Another artist we love is Austin A. James from Texas. His artwork is beautifully applied to furniture, like these stacking tables with a hand-applied vitreous finish and gold base. He has expanded his artistry into a full collection, and our customers can’t get enough.

We also source handmade glass spheres from a vendor focused exclusively on Mexican blown glass and metal art. All of their items are crafted using inherited skills and 100% recycled materials, which adds to their charm and sustainability.

Custom items—like the hand-carved wooden bowls shown below—bring natural warmth into your home. Don’t worry that they’ll clash with modern or coastal styles. A few natural elements will soften your space without making it rustic. Even in Scandinavian and mid-century interiors, handcrafted pottery offers the perfect finishing touch.

These pieces also create a well-traveled look and spark conversation. Imperfections in handmade goods are part of their charm and individuality. Whether it’s a carved sculpture passed down through family or an oil painting from a trip to Bali, these items add soul to your space.

Handcrafted pieces are also more environmentally friendly, often made from natural elements and using minimal packaging. They tend to outlast fleeting trends thanks to their neutral tones and timeless appeal. Whether you're decorating or gifting, you can feel good about adding these to your collection.

At Patrick Day Home, we’re honored to feature these beautiful pieces and the artists who create them. With new inventory arriving daily, there’s always something unique to discover. We look forward to helping you Furnish Your Escape!