There’s nobody in the world exactly like you. You want your home to be a reflection of the unique person you are. But that can be hard to do. When you buy a table, a sofa or sometimes even a work of art, you know there are lots of other people bringing home precisely the identical items.

There are, however, ways to add furnishings and decor where nobody else has quite the same thing. And you can do it without the time and expense of traveling the world looking for an artist or a cabinetmaker. Here are a few examples of furnishings where each piece is one of a kind.

Amish Furniture

Even if you purchase furniture by Amish craftsmen from a showroom floor, the variation in wood grain and the meticulous detailing makes each piece a unique masterpiece. But the individuality doesn’t stop there. You can custom order the table or chair that will perfectly highlight a special place in your home. Select a wood species, including Quartersawn white oak, red oak, maple, hickory and cherry, and choose from dozens of finish options and even distressing levels for versatile effects. Choose a round or rectangular table, choose the size that’s just right for you, and select from standard height and counter height. If you are in the market for a dresser, there are many set options available, so you can find something to best suit your space.

Reclaimed Wood Furniture

Some things are better the second time around. Reclaimed wood has been used before and is often taken from classic old structures, including factories, long-gone office buildings and barns. Many times, it’s old growth hardwood with strength and character that’s hard to find today. When you bring home a nightstand, coffee table or barstool of reclaimed wood, you know there’s never been anything exactly like it and there never will be. These old boards and beams have a story to tell, and now they’ll begin a completely new tale in your residence.

Hand-Knotted Rugs

Hand-knotted rugs are made one at a time on special looms. Skilled weavers pour hours of artistry into each one, manually inserting and tying knots. It’s impossible for any two to be the same. Someone might spend a fortune for a hand-knotted rug but you don’t have to. You can choose a surprisingly affordable distinctive rug that will set the decorating theme for an entire room. It might grace a future home as well. Unlike mass-produced rugs, some of the hand-knotteds are durable enough to passed on to a new generation.

Cowhide Rugs

A cowhide rug is made from cured hide with the fur still attached. It has a luxuriant soft feel but is as tough as any kind of tanned hide. The color and the patterns are as varied as the animals they came from. They’re useful not only as area rugs but also as throws and even as wall hangings. Some cowhides are dyed but the best ones are preserved in the colors they wore in life.

Paper Wall Art and Wood Carved Wall Art

These colorful geometric designs provide a contemporary accent that enlivens any space. One consists of folded colored paper placed inside a glass frame, and the other is made up of laser-cut wood pieces, each of an individual shade. Hang one on a short wall or display two side by side over a sofa. You’ll see something new every time you immerse yourself in the intricate pattern.

One-of-a-Kind Canvas Art

You can pay hundreds or thousands of dollars for a unique piece of artwork, and sometimes even upwards. If you don’t have the budget for this, there are many choices of wall art that are more budget friendly. Many of these artworks start as identical screen printed pieces, but that’s where the similarity ends. Each individual composition is finished with its own one-at-a-time hand painting. Many are classic outdoor scenes, and the exact colors reflected under the sky or over the water are unique to your painting. You’ll enjoy subtle details or light and shading that aren’t repeated in any other picture anywhere.

You don’t have to journey far and wide to find unique pieces for your home decorating. They’re as near as a display room in your hometown. From furniture to rugs to art, don’t settle for a carbon copy. Find the special element that calls your name and that brightens your home with an interpretation that is uniquely you.