Turn Dollar Tree Garden Essentials Into A Stylish DIY Room Divider In No Time

Room dividers are a great ally for better interior design. They help break up bigger spaces into something much more functional. In studios, lofts, or even larger bedrooms, they can easily separate your space into different areas and create cozy nooks. But they're not always cheap! Plus, it can be hard to find the right model for your style. The solution might just be in Dollar Tree's garden aisle. Here's how to DIY a stylish room divider with Dollar Tree garden trellises.

The idea for this affordable DIY is to repurpose several $1.25 metal trellises from Dollar Tree to create your own room divider. To make the base of this DIY, all you need in addition to the trellises are some zip ties like these Colaolge zip wire ties that cost less than $7. In addition, you can then decorate your new room divider however you choose using the same zip ties or spray paint. For example, tie some HXWEIYE fake vines for room décor to the trellises, or use some Martine Mall rose vine garlands to add more color. Another option is to repurpose some string lights by wrapping them around the wires of the trellises to turn the DIY into an illuminated room divider. Finally, if you'd like complete privacy and not to be able to see through, consider adding some fabric over the DIY room divider and secure it in place with some hot glue. 

This hack is not as simple as tying three trellises together and calling it a day — you also need it to stand upright. Because they're designed for gardens, the feet of the trellises are meant to be simply stuck into the ground. No worries, though. You can make them stand upright by bending the legs at a 90-degree angle. Just alternate which side each trellis' legs are bent into so that the entire structure can remain balanced. If you'd like something even sturdier, consider using some hot glue to attach the bent legs to a thin wood plank, like these DOMG basswood sheets, and cover it with a small decorative rub. 

While this DIY is a great way to repurpose a Dollar Tree garden trellis, keep in mind that these trellises are rather short (about 24 inches tall). As is, they're the perfect size to hide some clutter or something un-aesthetic like a cat litter box. But if you'd like to create a full separation between areas in your home with a taller room divider, you'll want to attach several ones on top of each other like in the video. To make this step easier, you may also shop around for a garden trellis designed for climbing plants, like this ZBPRESS large garden trellis that measures 86 inches. 

This hack is one of many ways to DIY a room divider in a snap, even with upcycled and used materials. It's also smaller and less cumbersome than some traditional room dividers. So, why not give it a try?