🏡 10 Dollar Tree DIYs to Make Your Home Look Expensive on a Budget

      Listen here, sugar — you do not need Joanna Gaines’ bank account to make your house look like HGTV just rolled through. Nope. All you need is my Dollar Tree DIY tips and a little Southern stubbornness that says, “I will make this $1.25 thing look like it came from Pottery Barn.”

We’re moms, wives, and multitaskin’ magicians — we don’t have time (or money) to be out here blowin’ hundreds on décor. But we do deserve a house that makes us feel proud when we walk in the door. That’s where these DIYs come in. Cheap, easy, and so dang fancy-looking that your neighbor Karen will be askin’, “Girl, where’d you buy that?” (and you can just smile sweetly and say, “Oh, this old thing? I made it.”)

So grab your hot glue, pour yourself an iced coffee (or a glass of wine if the kids already drove you to the edge today), and let’s get bougie on a budget.

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1. Dollar Tree DIY Framed Wall Art with Dollar Tree Frames

Dollar Tree frames may look a little sad sittin’ on the shelf, but with some spray paint and a cute printable, they turn into straight-up gallery wall material.

• Grab a few frames, spray paint them black, gold, or white.

• Print free artwork from Canva, Etsy, or even just a sassy Southern quote like, “Bless This Mess” or “Raised on Sweet Tea & Jesus.”

• Hang them in a grid or cluster for that designer look.

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2. Dollar Tree DIY Candle Holders with Glass Vases + Gold Spray Paint

Honey, if you want instant luxury, just add gold. Dollar Tree has glass vases and candlesticks galore — glue ‘em together, spray paint ‘em, and BOOM — you’ve got candle holders that look like they cost $40 at Target.

• Pro Tip: Add tall white candles for that “fancy dinner party I’ll never actually host” vibe.

• Bonus: Nobody has to know you made them with $1.25 glass.

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3. Dollar Tree DIY Faux Marble Trays

Want to feel like you live in a spa? Dollar Tree sells basic plastic trays. Slap on some marble contact paper and suddenly you’ve got a chic catchall tray for jewelry, perfumes, or even snacks when you’re bingeing Netflix.

• Cheap + functional + gorgeous.

• And yes, you’ll feel fancy even if the tray just holds your remote and leftover Cheetos.

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4. Dollar Tree DIY Mirror Wall Hack

This one is a showstopper, y’all. Dollar Tree sells square mirrors. Buy 9 (or however many you want), glue them into a big square grid, and hang it up. Boom: instant glam wall.

• Makes any small space look bigger.

• Looks like something you’d see in a boutique hotel lobby.

• Costs less than your Starbucks order.

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5. Dollar Tree DIY High-End Storage Baskets

Okay, real talk: those colorful Dollar Tree baskets scream “college dorm room.” But if you wrap them in rope or burlap? Oh, baby. You’ve got farmhouse chic for cheap.

• Wrap the plastic basket in jute rope with hot glue.

• Add a little leather or fabric handle if you’re feelin’ fancy.

• Suddenly, it looks like something from HomeGoods.

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6. Dollar Tree DIY Glass Apothecary Jars

The bathroom is where you can fake luxury real quick. Grab some Dollar Tree glass jars, add lids (or knobs from Hobby Lobby), and fill ‘em with cotton balls, bath salts, or Q-tips.

• Stick on some cute labels (bonus: offer them as a freebie printable for your readers!).

• It looks like a spa… even if you’re hiding from your kids in there with chocolate.

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7. Dollar Tree DIY Tiered Tray

Every Pinterest mom needs a tiered tray. Dollar Tree plates + candlesticks = instant tray for your coffee bar, vanity, or seasonal décor.

• Paint it white or black for farmhouse vibes.

• Add faux greenery, candles, or seasonal décor for Instagram-worthy cuteness.

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8. Dollar Tree DIY Faux Floral Arrangements

Let’s be honest: Dollar Tree flowers aren’t fooling anybody. But here’s the trick — paint the vase matte black, wrap it in twine, or add gold trim. Then arrange the florals like you know what you’re doing (pro tip: odd numbers look more natural).

• Put it on your table and watch people assume you shop at Michaels.

• Perfect centerpiece for cheap.

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9. Dollar Tree DIY Cutting Board Glow-Up

Dollar Tree sells little wooden cutting boards. With some sanding and wood stain, they turn into rustic serving boards.

• Perfect for a mini charcuterie moment (aka cheese cubes and Ritz crackers).

• You’ll feel like the hostess with the mostess — even if dinner is pizza rolls.

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10. Dollar Tree DIY Gold-Trimmed Drinkware

Dollar Tree glasses + a gold paint pen = Anthropologie dupes for $2.50.

• Just draw a thin line around the rim or base.

• Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes to set the paint (non-toxic markers only, y’all).

• Suddenly your sweet tea tastes like it came from a 5-star restaurant.

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Wrap-Up

And there you have it, sugarplum — 10 Dollar Tree DIYs that’ll have your house lookin’ like a million bucks (without spendin’ more than $20).

The next time your cousin comes over and says, “Wow, your house looks amazing!” just smile and keep the secret. Or heck, brag about it — you deserve the credit.

👉 Don’t forget:

• Pin this post for later (so you don’t forget these hacks).

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