6 Dollar Tree Dupes That Designer Homes Are Actually Using (Yes, Really)
Designer homes don’t always come with designer price tags. Scroll through any interior designer’s feed and you’ll see the same thing: sleek tablescapes, moody shelves and decor that looks like it cost a small fortune. A lot of it didn’t.
The secret isn’t some hidden luxury supplier. It’s knowing where the good stuff hides in plain sight, often at a store you already visit for paper towels. Dollar Tree has quietly become a favorite of pros who know that a few bucks spent on the right piece can read as high-end, as long as nobody asks where it came from.
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So, the real question isn’t whether budget decor can look expensive. It’s which pieces actually pull it off. Here are six finds that designers and savvy shoppers are using to make their homes look a lot pricier than they are.
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Beveled Mirror
Price: $1.50
Magnolia, the brand created by Joanna Gaines, sells a multi-paneled iron mirror inspired by Hotel 1928, the boutique luxury hotel in Waco, Texas. According to Woman's World, you can get a similar look by grouping nine of Dollar Tree’s beveled mirrors. At $1.50 each, the DIY version runs $13.50. Magnolia’s version costs $278. Reviewers say the mirrors look more expensive than the price suggests, which is about the best compliment a $1.50 item can get.
Scented Candle With Lid
Price: $1.25
Woman’s World called the Dollar Tree scented candles a “mini-me" version of the $30 9-ounce Magnolia candle. You get 3 ounces for $1.25, packaged in a glass jar with a wood lid. Scents include Healing, Energize, Soothing and Tranquil. You can use them as small decor pieces, or light one during your next bubble bath.
Charger Plates
Price: $1.50
Charger plates are the large decorative base plates you see at formal dinners, events and weddings. Set one under your dinner plate and it adds texture and color, making the whole table look more polished. One designer told Real Simple she loves buying tabletop pieces like this gold fluted charger plate for tablescapes. They’re also an easy way to upgrade everyday dinnerware for seasonal celebrations.
Black Metal Lantern
Price: $3-$5
Interior designer Grace Marchand featured Dollar Tree’s best decor finds in a TikTok video, including this 10-inch black metal lantern. A larger version (the 14-inch black metal lantern) costs $5, and both sizes earn strong reviews. Marchand said the lantern resembles Pottery Barn’s much pricier candle lanterns.
Style it on a shelf, your front porch or any table, and add a white candle or a battery-operated one.
Clear Cylindrical Glass Vase
Price: $1.75-$3
Dollar Tree’s glass vases are a favorite among designers for high-end home, wedding or event decor. The retailer carries several options, but this 8.5-inch clear cylindrical glass vase is a standout, also available in a 10.5-inch size (the 10.5-inch clear glass cylindrical vase). Reviewers say it works well for DIY centerpieces, but most recommend buying it in store rather than online.
Special Moments Hanging Wall Shelf
Price: $1.50
If you like Gaines’ modern farmhouse aesthetic, Woman’s World recommended this Special Moments hanging shelf from Dollar Tree. It has a wood base and industrial hardware, and only costs $1.50. Shoppers commented that it’s easy to hang and sturdier than anticipated.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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