Hey creative friends! Sonja here from DIYs with Sonja, and if you’re anything like me, you adore the gorgeous, curated look of high-end home decor stores like McGee & Co, Pottery Barn, and Crate & Barrel. The only problem? My wallet doesn’t always agree with their price tags!
But what if I told you that you can achieve that luxurious, designer aesthetic for pennies on the dollar? That’s right! Today, I’m thrilled to share some of my absolute favorite EASY High-End Dollar Store DUPES anyone can make! These aren’t just budget-friendly; they’re genuinely stunning transformations that will have your guests asking, “Where did you buy that?!”
In my latest YouTube video, I walk you through four incredible projects where we turn basic Dollarama and dollar store finds into elegant, expensive-looking pieces. We’re talking about saving hundreds of dollars – literally!
What You’ll Find in My Latest Video:
1. The $448 McGee & Co Window Art Dupe (for under $5!) This is probably my favorite flip from the batch! I found a simple picture frame at Dollarama that had almost identical detailing to a gorgeous McGee & Co framed art piece. With a little gilding wax (and a special dabbing technique I’ll show you!), we transform it into a show-stopping piece. Plus, you get a free downloadable print I designed specifically for this project – no need to search for expensive art!
2. The $18 McGee & Co Antique Brass Mini Taper Holder Dupe (for under $4!) Who knew a glass candle holder could look so fancy? This easy project shows you how to take a simple glass taper holder and give it a sophisticated, antique brass finish. It’s the perfect accent for your mantle or a table setting.
3. The $95 Crate & Barrel Seeded Glass Hurricane (My DIY Experiment!) I love the texture of seeded glass, and Crate & Barrel has a beautiful hurricane vase that inspired me. I experimented with a mix of Mod Podge and Epsom salt to try and recreate that look on a dollar store vase. While it didn’t turn out exactly as I envisioned (I’m always honest with you!), I still wanted to show you the process and the end result. Sometimes, DIY is about the journey and learning along the way!
4. The $74 Pottery Barn No-Sew Lumbar Pillow (for $1.50!) If you’ve been around my channel, you know I love a good no-sew project. This time, we’re taking a beautiful blue and white kitchen towel from Dollarama and turning it into a gorgeous, high-end lumbar pillow for literally the cost of the towel itself! I’ll show you a clever folding technique that eliminates the need for velcro or closures, making it super easy and clean.
Ready to See How It’s Done?
I’ve put together a comprehensive video tutorial that walks you through each step of these transformations. You’ll get all my tips, tricks, and techniques to ensure your DIYs look as expensive as the originals.
📺 Watch the full DIY video here:
Don’t forget to download your FREE art print right here on the blog to get started on your McGee & Co dupe!
I absolutely love taking inspiration from high-end brands and making it accessible for everyone. It’s so rewarding to create beautiful spaces without breaking the bank.
Which of these projects are you most excited to try first? Let me know in the comments below!
Happy crafting, Sonja
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