May 17, 2026

Upgrade Your Home at Dollar Tree To Live Luxe on a $20 Budget

Written by Josephine Nesbit
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Edited by Brendan McGinley
Discover Entrance to a Dollar Tree discount store with cars parked out front, seen from the parking lot

Sometimes the most satisfying luxuries cost very little, but pay off big.

You don't need to be rich to have a luxurious-looking home. While it’s known for its low prices, Dollar Tree has a range of home decor items that can help you create a more polished space on a tight budget.

Below are seven Dollar Tree upgrades that can help make your home look a little more luxurious — at a total of less than $20.

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You can decorate your dining area or bathroom with one or more decorative glass jars. They come in pink and purple colors and also include a metal lid. One shopper wrote in the comments on Dollar Tree’s website that they have some in their bathroom to hold things like cotton balls and shower steamers. Another commenter said that they’re heavy and well-made.

  • Price: $1.25

Swap out your plastic or mismatched plant pots with these ceramic succulent pots. The pots come in three designs, which you can use to decorate and add a little greenery to bookshelves or side tables in your home. One shopper commented that they look high-end and are of great quality.

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Adding a shelf to your home can help save space and also give you extra space to show off your luxe home decor. These floating shelves have a modern, minimalist design, which can hold small decor items (like the succulent pots above, perhaps). In the reviews, shoppers noted that they work well in narrow spaces and they’re easy to install.

  • Price: $1.25

Adding a mirror to your hallway, bathroom, bedroom or entryway can add more light and help make small spaces feel bigger. This rectangular beveled mirror comes in either a gold or black plastic frame and shoppers commented that they’re not too heavy and they’re well worth the money.

  • Price: $5

Cut down on visual clutter with straw storage baskets. They look nice on shelves or on tabletops and can help you store and organize things like mail, keys, throws and more and keep them from view. One shopper added that they also like to use these as planters in their home.

  • Price: $1.75

Every home needs a vase, so why not this lovely clear jardin glass vase? You can add water and a bouquet of real or fake flowers or make it a little more decorative by filling it with colorful glass beads, shells or seaglass. This particular vase received a great rating from shoppers on Dollar Tree’s website, with 230 reviews.

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A decorative tray can make a surface or space in your home feel and look more intentional. This large scallop glass tray has a clear glass base with a gold-toned trim. You can use it on a coffee table, bathroom counter, entryway table, dresser or kitchen island to hold smaller items to reduce clutter. Another option is to add a few decorative items, such as a small vase, candle, jewelry or seasonal pieces.

This article was provided by MoneyLion.com for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice.

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Written by
Josephine Nesbit
Edited by
Brendan McGinley