We all know the dollar store is a treasure trove of inexpensive children's party decor and cheap keychains, but you would be surprised how much potential lies in other items they sell as well! With a little creativity, you can transform them into elegant pieces of home decor.
If your bedroom is in need of a makeover, these ideas are perfect for you! What's better than gorgeous bedroom decor that doesn't break the bank?
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1. Sunburst frame
Sunburst frames are great if you're looking for a visually stunning statement piece, but they're usually so expensive! Don't bother dropping all your hard-earned money on one. Get the full tutorial here.
Sunburst frames are great if you're looking for a visually stunning statement piece, but they're usually so expensive! Don't bother dropping all your hard-earned money on one. Get the full tutorial here.
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2. Embellished candles (h/t The Blissful Bee)
Simple white pillar candles look so much more elegant when they have a gold pattern running along the bottom! Believe it or not, this look was achieved using nothing but golden thumb tacks.
Simple white pillar candles look so much more elegant when they have a gold pattern running along the bottom! Believe it or not, this look was achieved using nothing but golden thumb tacks.
3. Rope blanket basket (h/t I Heart Organizing)
Rope baskets are so soft and cozy looking. They're just perfect for storing extra blankets you don't always want to use! You can make one in almost any size you want. Just head to the dollar store to pick up a bucket or a garbage can and some rope!
Rope baskets are so soft and cozy looking. They're just perfect for storing extra blankets you don't always want to use! You can make one in almost any size you want. Just head to the dollar store to pick up a bucket or a garbage can and some rope!
4. Bottle vase garland (h/t Hearth And Vine)
Looking for a new way to display flowers? This bottle vase garland costs almost nothing to make, and it's such a unique thing to hang in your window or even along your wall!
Looking for a new way to display flowers? This bottle vase garland costs almost nothing to make, and it's such a unique thing to hang in your window or even along your wall!
5. Tiered teacup tray
Who says tea parties are only for children? Gathering together a few friends for a warming cup of tea and some sweet treats is a pleasant way to pass an afternoon. This tiered tray made from teacups is a darling addition to a birthday party, wedding shower or a "just because" garden party. Get the full tutorial here.
Who says tea parties are only for children? Gathering together a few friends for a warming cup of tea and some sweet treats is a pleasant way to pass an afternoon. This tiered tray made from teacups is a darling addition to a birthday party, wedding shower or a "just because" garden party. Get the full tutorial here.
6. Gold succulent vases (h/t We Lived Happily Ever After)
These vases can be used for any plant and not just succulents. There's just something so lovely about the color combination of gold and the muted green of succulents. Don't be afraid to use fake plastic plants if you have a hard time keeping real ones alive!
These vases can be used for any plant and not just succulents. There's just something so lovely about the color combination of gold and the muted green of succulents. Don't be afraid to use fake plastic plants if you have a hard time keeping real ones alive!
7. Hurricane lanterns (h/t Gros Grain Fab)
Hurricane lanterns are so elegant, and it's hard to imagine that you could make your own using inexpensive dollar store photo frames! However, you can and you can fill them with dollar store candles as well.
Hurricane lanterns are so elegant, and it's hard to imagine that you could make your own using inexpensive dollar store photo frames! However, you can and you can fill them with dollar store candles as well.
8. Accordion wall rack (h/t Drawn To DIY)
You won't have an excuse to throw your jacket on the floor if you hang this pretty accordion rack up on your wall! It has more than enough space for purses, jackets, hats and even jewelry.
You won't have an excuse to throw your jacket on the floor if you hang this pretty accordion rack up on your wall! It has more than enough space for purses, jackets, hats and even jewelry.
9. Moss topiary (h/t Liz Marie Blog)
The fake plant section at the dollar store offers endless possibilities. If you can't find pre-made moss balls, you can easily make your own with styrofoam balls and a bag of fake moss.
The fake plant section at the dollar store offers endless possibilities. If you can't find pre-made moss balls, you can easily make your own with styrofoam balls and a bag of fake moss.
10. Votive candleholders (h/t The Hyper House)
Beautiful candleholders like these can make any room feel so much cozier, but the real icing on the cake is how cheap these are to make! You can make this pattern using elastic bands and white spray paint, but you can also try using gold or silver paint for a different look.
Beautiful candleholders like these can make any room feel so much cozier, but the real icing on the cake is how cheap these are to make! You can make this pattern using elastic bands and white spray paint, but you can also try using gold or silver paint for a different look.
11. Jewelry hangers (h/t Homey Oh My)
You may be more likely to wear your jewelry when it's displayed out in the open instead of hiding away in a drawer! These hangers are really easy to make, and they match almost any decor.
You may be more likely to wear your jewelry when it's displayed out in the open instead of hiding away in a drawer! These hangers are really easy to make, and they match almost any decor.
12. Gold striped vase
How beautiful is this gold striped vase? There are so many possibilities here — you could decorate your vase with thinner lines, horizontal stripes, or even geometric shapes like triangles. The sky is the limit!
How beautiful is this gold striped vase? There are so many possibilities here — you could decorate your vase with thinner lines, horizontal stripes, or even geometric shapes like triangles. The sky is the limit!
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