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The essence of dollar store decorating is not buying cheap and tacky knick-knacks, but in finding items you love and making them happen in your own home. For example, say you love a $269 Pottery Barn lamp, but your budget is more like $30. Well, the dollar store crafter will figure out a way to get the PB look for less!

For Example: In this photo (to the right), I built my PB-inspired storage bed using free plans from Ana White and spent about $150 on materials. When I shopped around for baskets to put in the storage under the bed, I found out it would cost me at least $250 to purchase baskets to fill the space, so I found a way to make these boxes for just $2 each.

At Dollar Store Crafts, we are committed to helping you find ways to make your house into the home you want it to be using a combination of smart buys, clever crafting, and good planning. Check out some of our articles below:

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Organization:

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By Room:

Kitchen:

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14 Comments »

Barbarilla said:

I think you had a good idea but the color combo is hideous! You could glue or staple some fabric onto boxes for a nicer effect.

# 1 November 2010 at 3:40 pm

Fatcat said:

I don’t think the orange is hideous, but I do think the room needs orange in other places, maybe pillows or wall art.

# 10 November 2010 at 10:03 am

heather (author) said:

@barbarilla ha ha, thanks for the input. You’re right, this isn’t the best example of classy decor! The point is the boxes, not the whole room, but I definitely do need to finish the decor plan. :)

@fatcat, thanks for the input. :)

# 10 November 2010 at 10:19 am

Deanna said:

Heather, I think that those boxes are genius! My husband and I are looking to trade-up for a platform bed with storage, and I’m inspired by your thriftiness! Now that we’re empowered to make a new bed (with storage!) ourselves, we will remove “grown-up bed” from our Christmas list and replace it with “NOOK eReader” and “Wii” post-haste!

# 2 December 2010 at 7:02 am

Janice said:

The boxes are great, but I think I’d grab a can of spray adhesive and cover them with pretty paper or fabric.

# 30 December 2010 at 9:28 am

tharrinne said:

Who cares about the boxes?! The ideas are brilliant! I love it!

# 12 July 2011 at 8:08 pm

Jonna said:

I am quite sad to see the mean comments. What a wonderful thing you do, especially for women like myself. Young,on a budget and trying to create our first home together.
Thanks for taking the time to share your ideas.

# 20 November 2011 at 6:26 pm

Jessica said:

I think this is a genius idea!! I for one, love the orange, but am finding odd how this is about being thrifty and the boxes, not the color scheme. Perhaps those you who don’t have anything nice to say shouldn’t say anything at all hmm?? I am amazed at the brilliant-ness of this idea!!

# 27 November 2011 at 5:59 pm

Nina said:

I 100% agree with ya Jessica, the point wasnt to show off a ready for mag photo shoot room! Love cheap/easy storage options. and the orange!

# 6 December 2011 at 8:02 am

Gracii said:

My Favorite color is ORANGE!!! :D I think its awesome!

# 17 December 2011 at 12:02 am

Jenny said:

Agreed on the above comments. You can tell a lot of love went into this project and I, for one, appreciate you sharing your ideas with us. Thank you and keep up the good work!!!

# 28 January 2012 at 11:40 pm

QH said:

Hello-
Great ideas here. But, to stick with the Dollar Store savings ideas, use their inexpensive contact paper or in the house supply aisle, those
stick on wall decorations things too. Combine with the contact paper or with clear contact paper from Dollar Store, make your own contact paper to cover boxes. Lots of options in the store.

Thanks.

# 4 February 2012 at 11:38 pm