I’m an interior designer. Here are 4 items I’d get at Dollar Tree, and 5 things I’d skip.

I’m an interior designer who regularly shops at Dollar Tree.

As a Gen Z interior designer, there are plenty of things I’d buy and skip at Dollar Tree.I recommend grabbing a simple glass vase and filling it with fresh flowers to liven up a space.I’d skip the towels, faux flowers, and picture frames at Dollar Tree.

I’m a Gen Z interior designer who loves shopping at Dollar Tree for bargains on items I use to decorate my space. However, there are also some things I wouldn’t buy at the store.

Here are four items I’d get and five things I’d skip at Dollar Tree.

Ribbons are essential for my DIY projects.
Dollar Tree offers a wide variety of ribbons.

I use ribbons for DIY projects like hand-decorated lampshades.

Dollar Tree’s ribbon collection is extensive, so you might need to rummage through a few boxes to find the roll you want.

After some digging, I usually find ribbon in the perfect color and size for my next project.

Sleek, clear vases are staples when I’m designing a space.
A sleek vase with fresh flowers can easily liven up a home.

You can’t beat a simple, clear-glass vase that makes almost any space look sleek, elegant, and timeless.

Dollar Tree has many clear-glass vases that can complement most decor styles and instantly elevate a space. Throw in some fresh flowers, and you have a great new piece.

I grab notebooks and other office supplies that fit my aesthetic.
I buy notebooks in colors that match my space.

Dollar Tree carries a huge selection of notebooks, planners, and pens in several colors, finishes, and styles. I keep a couple of empty notebooks around my house, so I always have one nearby.

I prefer the solid-colored notebooks because they look timeless and easily coordinate with other belongings.

Command strips are necessary for hanging wall art without making a permanent change.
Dollar Tree carries a wide variety of Command strips.

I recommend using Command strips if you rent your place or want to make a non-permanent change on your walls. They’re great for hanging various-sized picture frames or art pieces.

My location sells a few options, including classic adhesive strips and hooks.

On the other hand, I typically skip the faux flowers.
The faux flowers at Dollar Tree can look a bit cheap.

As exciting as the faux-flower display seems, I think they look tacky and can really cheapen a home.

Instead, I’d choose affordable alternatives like plants or dried flowers.

Cheap-looking plastic organizers don’t elevate a space.
I’m not a fan of plastic bins.

Instead of opting for flimsy, brightly colored plastic containers, I’d recommend going with clear or natural-wood bins.

The bright colors can look tacky, which is the last thing I want when I’m organizing a space.

I don’t trust the quality of the picture frames at Dollar Tree.
The picture frames at Dollar Tree don’t seem like they’re worth buying.

There are plenty of places to get high-quality picture frames, but Dollar Tree doesn’t seem to be one of them. The frames I find here feel cheap and would probably downgrade a space.

For budget-friendly options, I recommend finding frames at antique markets or on Facebook Marketplace instead.

I won’t give into flimsy decor with quotes.
I find that decor with quotes can look tacky.

I highly encourage skipping over decor items with sayings like “home sweet home” or “live laugh love.” I find they look cheap and can create a cluttered feeling.

Instead, decorate your space to feel like “home sweet home” by investing in timeless decor.

I won’t buy anything from the towel section.
The towels at Dollar Tree don’t seem durable.

The low price tag of the towels at Dollar Tree may be enticing, but I don’t think they’d stand the test of time. The ones at my location felt hard and scratchy, as if they’d start to fall apart after a few washes.

I’ve found good-quality towels at Ikea and HomeSense, proving that they don’t have to come with a hefty price tag.

I recommend looking for towels with stitching and high-quality materials.

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