Dollar Store Decor:

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! In the photo above, I built my PB-inspired storage bed using free plans from Knock-Off Wood 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:

Techniques and Tricks:

• Make Your Own Crackle Finish
• How to Make a Stencil
• Make Decorative Balls
• Combine Smalls to Make Large Bulletin Board
• How to Frame 3D Items
• Make a String Art Mural

Furniture:

• Midcentury Chair Recover Tutorial
• Make a Mirrored Nightstand for $20

Accessories:

• Make a Pouf from Throw Rugs
• Shabby Chic Hooks
• Make a Pebble Mat
• Tile Framed Mirror
• Make a Midcentury Modern Mobile

Lighting:

• Make a Beaded Chandelier
• Make a Woven Wooden Lamp
• Fabulous Paper Clip Chandelier
• Make a Blingy Chandelier

Designer Inspired Projects:

• Pottery Barn Inspired Pendant Lamp for $30
• PB-Inspired Tiled Mirror
• Anthro-Inspired Jute Wrapped Lampshade

Organization:

• Organizing With Bins

By Room:

Kitchen:

Make a Kitchen Backsplash