Underrated Dollar Tree Items You Should Stop Overlooking, According To TikTok

It's hard to beat a Dollar Tree bargain. With many products still sitting at the $1.25 mark, it's one of very few stores that's still easy on the wallet. Even better, the cheap prices don't necessarily mean cheap quality — there are plenty of Dollar Tree finds that offer great quality for a low cost. From crockery to peel-and-stick wallpaper, there are stacks of home items you don't want to unknowingly miss, especially if you're decorating or organizing on a tight budget. We've rounded up some of the best underrated Dollar Tree finds, according to designers, decorators, and DIYers on TikTok.

To make your money go the extra mile, we scoured TikTok for versatile Dollar Tree products that are useful around the home. The finds on this list can be used as organizers, décor, or as affordable materials for DIY projects. Most are simple items — it's all too easy to walk right by them without realizing their full potential. Keen for some simple DIYs? These Dollar Tree deals are perfect if you're looking to make some budget-friendly décor. We've tried to include basic pieces that you can find at many Dollar Tree stores, but keep in mind that stock varies by location. Get some budget-savvy inspiration for your next shopping trip with these overlooked Dollar Tree picks.

On her page @niftynest, interior designer Erin recommends Dollar Tree vases. In this video, she's using the Clear Glass Cylinder Vase which costs $1.25 from Dollar Tree (an absolute steal, considering a similar clear, tall vase costs $15.99 on Amazon). The stable and cylindrical shape means this vase can be used in a few ways. Of course, you can utilize it as a traditional vase and fill it with flowers or decorations. But the flat top means you can also flip it upside down and use it as a stand for candles, small floral arrangements, and more. This vase comes in a few different heights. Stock depends on the store, but a smaller 6-inch height and taller 10.5-inch height are a couple of possible options. Choose different heights to make an eye-catching staggered display, like in this video.

Dollar Tree also has other vase options if this design doesn't catch your eye. Their cheap prices makes them a great choice if you want to create a stunning DIY centerpiece for any occasion, whether that's for the dining room table or for a budget-friendly wedding. You can use one of these simple vases to elevate ordinary candles and make décor look more put together. Want to incorporate flowers? If a regular bouquet isn't cutting it, you can create a unique flower display using baby oil.

From plain to patterned, Dollar Tree sells a range of dinnerware. You can use plates, bowls, glasses, and serving platters to make a DIY pedestal. TikTok user @poppinmamadiys shows just how simple this is above, where she demonstrates gluing a bowl and plate together. Dollar Tree's dinnerware comes in a few types of materials too, so you can choose between glass, plastic, and stoneware depending on your needs. Keep in mind that glass and stoneware will be heavier and more fragile, whereas plastic will be the lighter and less breakable pick. E6000 glue, which costs $8.64 on Amazon, will do the trick to stick most pieces together. 

There are a few ways to get creative with this DIY idea. If you keep the pieces as-is, they'll be food-safe. Use the finished pedestal to display cakes, cookies, finger sandwiches, and other treats. If you want to paint the pedestal, it won't be food-safe anymore, but you can still use your DIY as a riser. For a matte and textured look, you can try a baking soda painting technique, which uses a mix of bicarbonate of soda and acrylic paint. Place the finished pedestal riser on a coffee table, dining room table, or shelf. Put candles, lotion bottles, decorative stones, and other décor items on top, following the lead of this video from @poppinmamadiys. Dollar Tree has a plethora of crockery items, including larger serving platters, so you can even make an affordable DIY Dollar Tree birdbath. After all, some birdbaths are just large pedestals, so why not use Dollar Tree dishware as the birdbath bowl?

Whether it's for gifting a prized picture to a loved one or creating an affordable gallery wall, Dollar Tree is a go-to for budget-friendly picture frames. Some stores have a wide size selection, as well as varying styles. If Dollar Tree picture frames feel a little too cheap for displaying expensive art or prized photographs, still don't overlook them completely. Their low price tag makes them a great choice for DIY projects, some of which completely transform the picture frame into something else. They're also ideal for seasonal decorations that you don't want to spend too much money on.

This video from @_em.broidery shows one such example of a DIY project, elevating a couple of cheap Dollar Tree frames into a floating photo holder that you can use to display pictures and artwork. You can also combine Dollar Tree frames and mirrors to create eye-catching wall décor for your home. It's even possible to dismantle the frames and turn them into something new entirely. DIY a headboard using Dollar Tree picture frames by taking them apart and mounting the frames onto foam board; this light-weight headboard is ideal for a dorm or short-term rental. Or, build a cute DIY greenhouse on a budget using Dollar Tree frames that's perfect for displaying your plants on a coffee table.

Many Dollar Tree mirrors come with a $1.25 price tag, making them an economical option, both as a base for DIY projects and for adorning your walls. Dollar Tree mirrors are small, which contributes to their wallet-friendly price. For example, this video from @theartsycroissant uses the Hexagon Mirrors which cost $1.25 from Dollar Tree and measure 9 inches tall by 8 inches wide. Many of the brand's mirrors are light-weight, so you can install several pieces side-by-side on a wall to create a larger mirror. Or, as mentioned above, combine them with frames to create your own wall art.

Compact Dollar Tree mirrors are perfect for a range of DIY projects. You can install these frame-less ones (which are actually Dollar Tree candle holders and cost $1.25) onto almost any surface that you want to make reflective, from the top of a coffee table to the inside of a decorative tray. One simple and very affordable DIY idea is to create a sunburst mirror on a budget. You can also use mirrors as a base for other DIY décor, like this floral spring wall art. Don't be afraid to get extra creative (each mirror is only about a dollar after all). If you want a bigger project, you can create a unique mirrored shelving unit with items from Dollar Tree.

Designer @emilyrayna recommends that shoppers don't overlook Dollar Tree drawer liners, which can sometimes feature fun patterns and colors (stock depends on the store location). Coming in small and affordable panels, these liners are excellent for decorating often-overlooked parts of the home, like the inside of your drawers or the top of shelves. As mentioned in this video, using shelf liners is a great way to incorporate smaller doses of pattern into home décor. The self-adhering Dollar Tree liner is easy to install and remove, so it's a good choice for DIYs and craft projects as well. At $1.25, Dollar Tree shelf liner is definitely cheaper than most rolls of peel-and-stick wallpaper.

Similar to peel-and-stick wallpaper, you can use these liners to decorate a variety of spots around your home, from cabinet doors to small appliances. The size of these liners makes them perfect for small projects, like if you want to line a tray. An example project is to add privacy to windows and doors by placing Dollar Tree drawer liners over the glass — choose a lace liner to get a slightly see-through look. You can even use these liners for big projects too, For example, you can get the look of marble countertops on a budget using Dollar Tree shelf liners. However, just keep in mind that it will take a fair bit of effort to line up the pattern on a larger surface. 

Speaking of peel-and-stick wallpaper, some Dollar Tree stores stock that too! Dollar Tree peel-and-stick comes in smaller panels, so they're ideal for small-scale projects. They're more affordable than buying a full roll or larger pieces, which are the options most peel-and-stick brands offer. In fact, at $1.25 per piece, it's even cheaper than most swatches from these companies. This video from @onthecheaptip shows one way to use the wallpaper panels, covering a piece of the wall behind a dining table to define the area in an open floor plan. He uses the Herringbone Removable Wallpaper which costs $1.25 per panel from Dollar Tree. Measuring 16-by-11 inches each, it's a big job to cover an entire wall using this wallpaper (though not impossible). This panel size is probably best for an accent wall idea, like in this video.

There are lots of creative (and renter-friendly) projects you can accomplish with peel-and-stick wallpaper, and Dollar Tree makes it possible to do so within budget. Use these small panels to decorate a range of items in your home. For example, you can update your old washer and dryer by covering them with peel-and-stick panels. Use it to breathe new life into your kitchen by applying it to the backsplash or cabinet doors or decorate your stair risers. Looking for an even smaller project? Here are some ways to make use of your leftover peel-and-stick wallpaper to take advantage of those mini Dollar Tree panels.

Bottle organizers are one of those simple and easily overlooked products that can make a big difference in kitchen organization. Dollar Tree's version is marketed as a wine bottle organizer, as shown in this video from @sensationalfinds. Each one holds one standard bottle of wine, but also fits many water bottles and tall travel cups as well. By stacking your bottles sideways and keeping all of them visible, this Dollar Tree item makes water bottle cabinet clutter a thing of the past.

Like other Dollar Tree products, it only costs $1.25 per organizer, which is more affordable than many comparable retailers. The single-bottle and stackable design also offers ultimate flexibility so you can create your own layout, something that can't be said about most multi-bottle organizers. This versatility means you can leverage the Dollar Tree wine bottle holder as the perfect organized storage solution beyond the kitchen. Use them to store anything long and tubular, such as coloring pencils, paint brushes, rolls of contact paper, hair styling tools, and more.

A Dollar Tree dish rack is unassuming at first, but as @capture_india shows, it's one of the most versatile organizing items on this list. It's easy to walk past this simple rack without giving it a second thought, but there are plenty of ways to use it around the home. This video shows some options in the kitchen, such as placing saran wrap rolls, container lids, or baking sheets between the rungs. Outside of the kitchen, you can use it to organize anything that fits, like small purses, pairs of sandals, rolls of wrapping paper, and console games. This is another affordable find, costing $1.25 from Dollar Tree, so you really can't go wrong with grabbing a couple on your next trip and finding ways to use them at home.  

It's possible to utilize this cheap dish rack as-is or as the base for DIY organizers. You can say goodbye to pots and pans clutter by using it as a holder for cookware lids. Combine it with a Dollar Tree towel holder to create additional kitchen cabinet space behind a cabinet door. You can also use a dish rack to revolutionize your kid's closet storage: place a single item, like a t-shirt or pair of shorts, in each slot. Putting the rack in pull-out drawers renders it extra easy for kids to see each item when they open their cupboards.

We love this Dollar Tree DIY from interior designer @emilyrayna — it really shows how you can take simple wood pieces and turn them into creative décor. The project requires two small wood planks, some twine, and a few magnetic buttons (all from Dollar Tree) to create a hanging picture frame for your favorite art print. This DIY is one of a plethora of projects you can make with cheap wood pieces from Dollar Tree. As mentioned, stock will depend between shops, but some possible items you can find are wood crates ($1.25 from Dollar Tree), MDF planks ($1.25 from Dollar Tree), and wood craft cubes (also $1.25 from Dollar Tree). It's hard to beat that price, especially if you need cheap and small pre-cut wood pieces that aren't always available at a local hardware store.

You can get creative with other Dollar Tree items as well. For example, Dollar Tree plungers are easy to turn into a large wooden dowel — just pull off the rubber suction cup and you can transform your toilet plunger to use around the house. There are many creative DIYs using the brand's Tumbling Tower Game blocks, which cost $1.25 from Dollar Tree. For example, this dollar store vase (which uses coffee in an unexpected way) or this simple DIY lantern. In short, next time you need small pieces of wood for a DIY, don't overlook the selection at your local dollar store.

Dollar Tree over-the-door hooks are ultra-affordable, with options ranging from $1.25 to $5. They're cheaper than at many other retailers; for example, the Over the Door 6-Hook Hanger costs $1.25 from Dollar Tree. A similar hook, the Spectrum Diversified Over The Door Closet Organizer with six hooks costs $19.66 on Amazon. That's some major savings for a simple product.

Dollar Tree hooks are practical for storage but there are other ways to use them as well. As this video from @redeux_style shows, you can utilize them anywhere you need to add hooks (not just behind a door), and you can leverage them indoors and out. Dollar Tree's hooks tend to be thinner and more flexible, so you can bend them to accommodate thicker objects, like hanging planters on a fence. One of these hooks can change the way you store baseball caps, providing you with a spot to hang and display them. You can use Dollar Tree's single hooks to create a behind-the-door storage solution using hooks and bungee cords. You can also zip-tie a few of the multi-hook units together to create a longer organizer that covers the entire back of a door. Like the dish rack, this is another organizational item to grab on your next trip — once you bring it home, you'll likely find endless ways to use it.

The Essentials Anti Slip Mop and Broom Holder ($1.25 from Dollar Tree) is one of those unassuming items that looks like it only has one use, but you can actually turn it into so much more. This holder has two spaces to fit mops and brooms, with a flexible design to grip the handles and keep it in place. This means you can use it to store almost anything that has a similar diameter as a mop or broom handle. A hook between the holders provides extra storage. This video from @lifestylediyw, shows a few examples in the kitchen, including hanging spray bottles and a basket behind a kitchen cabinet door. Even better, this holder has a built-in adhesive backing, so it's simple to mount to the wall.

The holder is a favorite for DIYers and organizational hack connoisseurs because it can be used to store or mount items from hair tools to curtains. The holder perfectly fits the handle of many curling irons, so you can keep your bathroom counters clutter-free. It also happens to fit many curtain rods, and the adhesive backing makes it possible to hang curtains without damaging the walls. Just snap the holder in half, and you have a bracket for each side of the curtain. You can use a similar process to DIY a low-cost drying rack for the laundry room.