35 DIY Dollar Store Decor Ideas That Don’t Look Homemade
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Dollar stores like the Dollar Tree are treasure troves for the frugal DIY’er. Here are 35 DIY dollar store decor ideas to help you spruce up your home.
I know what you’re thinking…”Can I actually decorate my home using items from the dollar store without it looking cheap?” My answer, “Yes, yes you can”.
“But, how do I decorate my home from the dollar store?”
First of all, never…EVER just buy something from the dollar store, put it on a shelf, and call it ‘good’. If you want your decor to look like you bought it from a high-end boutique (or Etsy), you’ll need to glam it up a bit first.
Below, I’ve supplied a list of the items you’ll want to stock up on the next time you happen to find yourself at the dollar store.
Below that you’ll find a list of ‘gamification’ supplies you’ll need to have on hand when you’re ready to take your dollar store finds from trash to treasure.
Now, you’re ready to scroll through all of the projects and get to work on your favorites!
Supplies To Stock Up On
Many of these DIY dollar store home decor projects use the following dollar store items. You may want to be on the lookout and stock up on them whenever you can.
- frames
- vases
- candleholders
- candles
- dishes (cups, bowls, plates, glasses)
- canvases
- storage bins
- baskets
- twine
- ribbon
- mirrors
- jars
- glass gems
- artificial flowers and greenery
Additionally, you may also want to have some basic craft supplies on hand such as:
- scissors, X-Acto knife, razor knife
- glue gun and glue sticks
- Gorilla Glue
- acrylic paint, paintbrushes, and foam brushes
- ruler, tape measurer
- painter’s tape
- washi tape
- spray paint
- Modge Podge
- fabric, rope, yarn
DIY Dollar Store Decor: Vases and Planters
Liven up your home with these beautiful, inexpensive DIY planters and vases.
1. DIY Cotton Stems in Galvanized Vase
Supplies needed for this project:
- Twigs
- Cotton balls
- Pinecones
- Hot glue
- Galvanized bucket or vase
2. DIY Moss Topiary
Supplies needed for this project:
- Dowels
- Styrofoam balls
- Imitation moss (sheet or loose)
- Pot
- Glue gun
3. DIY Succulent Pots
Supplies needed for this project:
- Terra cotta pots
- Succulents (real or fake)
- Lace
- Stones
- Paint
- Glue
4. Tiered Succulent Planter
Supplies needed for this project:
- Assorted bowls & glasses
- Gorilla Epoxy
- Stones
- Moss
- Succulent plants
- Gravel or pumice
- Potting soil
5. Gold Leaf Vase
Supplies needed for this project:
- Dollar store vase
- Painter’s tape
- Foam brushes
- Gold model enamel paint
- Cut Flowers (real or fake)
6. Enamel Painted Vases
Supplies needed for this project:
- Dollar store vases
- Enamel paint for glass
- Foam brushes
7. Mirror Box Vase
Supplies needed for this project:
- Small, square mirrors
- Glue gun
- Cork or felt pads (for base)
8. West Elm Planter Knock Off
Supplies needed for this project:
- Glass bowl
- Glass candlestick holder
- Gorilla Glue
- Decorative moss
DIY Dollar Store Decor: Baskets and Bins
These DIY projects are cheap yet oh so pretty. Oh, and they’re functional, too!
9. DIY Rope Basket
Supplies needed for this project:
- Dollar store laundry basket
- Cotton rope
- Glue gun
- Watered-down paint to dye rope
10. Pier One Knock Off Basket
Supplies needed for this project:
- Dollar store laundry basket
- Fabric
- Thick jute rope
- Glue gun
11. Cardboard Box Basket
Supplies needed for this project:
- Cardboard box
- Pillowcase
- Jute rope
- Glue gun
12. Industrial Storage Bins
Supplies needed for this project:
- Dollar store plastic containers
- Jute twine
- Flat spray paint
- Wooden chalkboard labels
13. DIY Burlap Bins
Supplies needed for this project:
- Dollar store baskets
- Burlap
- Glue gun
- Chalkboard labels
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14. Industrial Farmhouse Style Storage Drawers
Supplies needed for this project:
- Dollar store storage drawers
- Spray paint for plastic
- Metal labels
- Balsa wood
- Wood stain
- Superglue
- Wood knobs
15. Metallic Rope Throw Basket
Supplies needed for this project:
- Round laundry basket
- Metallic paint
- Felt
- Jute rope
- Glue gun
16. Vintage Number Buckets
Supplies needed for this project:
- Dollar store buckets
- Spray paint
- Vinyl numbers (or letters)
DIY Dollar Store Decor: Candles
Candles add a warm, soft glow to any space. However, they can look pretty ‘meh’ on their own. Here are some DIY projects that will bring cheap, dollar store candles to life!
17. Glitter Votive
Supplies needed for this project:
- Votive candle
- Small glass jar
- Spray adhesive
- Glitter
18. Hurricane Lantern
Supplies needed for this project:
- (5) Dollar store frames
- Gorilla Glue
- Needlenose pliers
- Curtain ring
- Black sharpie
19. Dip-Dyed Candles
Supplies needed for this project:
- Pillar candles (assorted sizes)
- Crayons
- Empty tin can
- Pot
20. Upgraded Candle Holder
Supplies needed for this project:
- Pillar candle holder
- Vintage Effect Wash
- White chalk paint
- Paintbrushes
DIY Dollar Store Decor: Wall Art & Mirrors
Mirrors and wall art can enhance the character of your home. You can adjust the colors/patterns of the following projects to suit your personal style.
21. Modern Mirror
Supplies needed for this project:
- Dollar store compacts (or small, round craft mirrors)
- Wood board (for base)
- Spray paint (if desired)
- Glue gun
22. Rubber Mat Wall Decor
Supplies needed for this project:
- Rubber doormat
- White spray paint
- Sandpaper
23. Vanity Mirror with Stand
Supplies needed for this project:
- Round mirror
- Clear platter
- Glass gems
- Plate stand
- Glue
24. No-Weave Wall Hanging
Supplies needed for this project:
- (3) Wooden dowels
- (2) Different colors of yarn
25. Ampersand Art
Supplies needed for this project:
- Square canvas
- Gold thumbtacks
- Pencil
- Stencil (if desired)
DIY Dollar Store Decor: Frames
My goodness, there are so many ways you can class-up simple dollar store frames! Keep on scrollin’ for some of my favorites!
26. Dry Erase Calendar
Supplies needed for this project:
- (8) Assorted frames
- Vinyl or scrapbook letters
- Scrapbook paper
- Dry erase pen
27. Mini Greenhouse
Supplies needed for this project:
- (4) 5″ X 7″ frames
- (2) 8″ X 10″ frames
- (2) 11″ X 14″ frames
- Screws
- Brackets
- Scrap wood
- Paint
- Hand tools
28. DIY Tray
Supplies needed for this project:
- Dollar store frame
- Scrap fence pickets
- (2) Drawer handles
- Paint
29. Earring Display
Supplies needed for this project:
- Frame
- Picture wire
- Paint
- Staple gun (or (8) small eye hook screws)
31. Picture Frame Luminaries
Supplies needed for this project:
- (4) 5X7 frames
- Gorilla Glue
- (2) sheets of Vellum paper
- Printer
- Small square mirror
- LED tealights
DIY Dollar Store Decor: Wreaths
If you gotta change out your wreath every season (and holiday), it might as well be cheap!
32. Summer Dollar Store Wreath
Supplies needed for this project:
- Pool noodle
- Flip flops
- Scrap fabric
- Washi tape
- Paper tags
- Embroidery floss (or string)
- Embellishments
- Glue gun
33. Spring Dollar Store Wreath
Supplies needed for this project:
- Styrofoam wreath form
- Sheet moss
- Ribbon
- Glue gun
34. Fall Dollar Store Wreath
Supplies needed for this project:
- Burlap pumpkins
- Sturdy wire
- Chevron burlap ribbon
- Needlenose pliers
- Glue gun
35. Winter DIY Dollar Store Wreath
Supplies needed for this project:
- Willow wreath ring
- Greenery picks
- Pinecones
- Glue gun
I hope these fabulous dollar store decor ideas have got your creative juices flowing!