10 Dollar Store Home Decor Hacks That Actually Look Expensive

Girl, if you love budget decorating like I do, Dollar Tree is your secret weapon. Those $1.25 bins are goldmines for high-end looking decor. I am sharing 10 hacks that transform cheap finds into luxe pieces – think West Elm vibes for pennies. Perfect for quick weekend projects that wow.

No paint skills needed, just simple tweaks. All from Dollar Tree unless noted, total under $20 per hack. Let’s elevate!

Hack #1: Faux Marble Trays

Gold trays $1.25. Spray with white marble contact paper ($3 roll Dollar Tree). Looks $50!

Hack #2: Boho Wall Hanging

Wood beads $1.25 bag, macrame cord $1.25. Knot into dreamcatcher. Hang over console.

Hack #3: Velvet Pumpkins

Foam pumpkins $1 each. Mod Podge velvet fabric scraps ($1.25). Fall luxury.

Hack #4: Tiered Stands

Three plates $1 each, candlestick $1.25. Hot glue. Cake stand perfection.

Hack #5: Faux Leather Coasters

Cork coasters $1 pack. Vinyl sticker paper $1.25. Stamp gold monogram.

Hack #6: Woven Baskets Upgrade

Baskets $1.25. Line with linen fabric $1.25, add leather handles (faux $1).

Hack #7: Gallery Frames

Frames $1.25. Spray matte black ($4 Home Depot). Print art free.

Hack #8: Scented Candle Dupes

Glass jars $1, wax melts $1. Microwave melt, add essential oil $5 Amazon.

Hack #9: Rattan Chargers

Paper plates $1 pack. Weave dollar store raffia. Place setting glam.

Hack #10: Crystal Vases

Glass vases $1.25. Fill bottom with faceted beads $1 bag. Faux orchids $1.

Pro Tips for Expensive Looks

• Spray paint is magic – Rustoleum oil rubbed bronze $4.97 Home Depot.
• Layer textures: wood, metal, glass.
• Group in threes.
• Add metallic accents – gold leaf kit $5 Target.
• Style vignettes on trays.

Common Mistakes

• Skipping primer on spray paint – peels off.
• Over-gluing – use hot glue gun sparingly.
• Not distressing – sand edges for age.
• Busy patterns clash.
• Forget scale – test on table first.

These hacks changed my home! Which will you try? Budget luxe forever.