Dollar Tree is selling letter boards for $1 each this month.Dollar Tree
- Insider asked two interior designers to reveal what items they would buy from Dollar Tree this month.
- The designers said they recommend buying the budget store's macaron-shaped trinket boxes, which are perfect to hold small items or to give away as gifts.
- They also said Dollar Tree's water goblets and tropical glass candles are great decor items for summer.
You don't need to shell out a ton of cash to update your home for summer.
The retail chain Dollar Tree has a number of decor items that can complement any home — and they cost just $1 each.
Insider asked two interior designers to share their top picks from Dollar Tree this July. Here are their favorite items.
Keep in mind that these items cost $1 in store but are only sold in bulk online.
Dollar Tree's blue water goblets are versatile enough to pair with any season.
The goblet has a blue base.
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Dollar Tree's 12-ounce water goblets are perfect for the month of July, according to Shayla Copas, principal interior designer of Shayla Copas Interiors.
With a pale-blue coloring that deepens at the base, these goblets work well with beachy color schemes. These goblets are also versatile enough to work in other seasons when they're paired with key colors, Copas said.
"For example, in the summer you could pair this glass with red and white — yet in the fall, the glass will go nicely with orange tones," Copas told Insider.
Clay pots look nice and work great for summer gardening.
These pots can be painted and customized, too.
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To get started with gardening, you're likely going to need some pots for all of your plants, said Jeneva Aaron, interior designer and founder of The HouseWire.
A lot of people don't realize that you can get some nice terra-cotta clay pots at Dollar Tree, Aaron said.
"These 5-inch pots look great on a kitchen windowsill, on your back porch, or in your backyard garden," Aaron told Insider
Express yourself using Dollar Tree's fun letter boards.
The letter boards come in two colors.
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Letter boards are such a fun trend, and now you can find them at Dollar Tree, Copas said.
"They are great for teens or for a special occasion," Copas told Insider. "I've seen lots of people place them in the center of their home with motivational quotes or family reminders."
These square message boards are available in both gray and black varieties. They measure 8 1/8 inches on each side and include 50 letters.
When life gives you lemons, juice them with colorful citrus squeezers.
These are practical and colorful.
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"A citrus squeezer is one of those things you don't realize you need until you have one," Aaron told Insider. "But it comes in handy when you're making any dish that requires lemon, lime, orange, or any other citrus fruit."
These citrus squeezers from Dollar Tree come in bright, fun colors including green, yellow, and red, that will look perfect in your kitchen during the summer months, Aaron said.
Instead of investing in pricey hand towels, consider Dollar Tree's hand-towel collection made of 100% cotton.
The towels come in a few colors.
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Instead of investing in pricey towels, grab some 100% cotton hand towels from Dollar Tree.
Aaron said these are great to have on hand because she often finds herself using a lot of hand towels during the summer, especially as she cleans more dishes.
Each towel measures 25 inches by 16 inches, and this variety is available in a number of neutral tones.
These boxes are a fun and easy way to wrap gifts for friends and family.
These are made of paperboard.
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Nesting gift boxes are perfect for summer gift-giving, according to Copas.
"I love using fun packaging because you save so much time on wrapping," Copas told Insider.
These are also great because they are colorful and include glitter detailing and fun patterns, Copas said. There are four designs to choose from, and each set includes three assorted sizes: small, medium, and large.
Brighten your home with Dollar Tree's summery kitchen linens.
The items are made from polyester.
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These welcome mats will add flair to the entrance of your home.
The mats come in eight designs.
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If your mats are wearing out or you're just looking for a change, consider picking up one or two of these cute welcome mats from Dollar Tree.
Measuring 15 3/4 by 23 3/4 inches, these mats work for both indoors and outdoors and are available in eight different designs.
The fun expressions will liven up your entryway, Copas said.
Dollar Tree's glass candles can brighten up any outdoor area.
The candles come in four vibrant colors.
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These macaron-shaped boxes are perfect for trinkets.
These boxes come in four colors.
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Another great find at Dollar Tree this month are these macaron-shaped boxes, Copas said. These cute little boxes work well for trinkets or jewelry.
They also make for great gifts, she added. The containers come in four colors — blue, pink, mint green, and purple.
These solar-powered sunflower stake lights can add some sunshine to your backyard.
The lights don't require electricity.
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Sunflower-shaped solar-powered stake lights are an inexpensive fix to brighten up your garden or backyard at night.
They're great because they don't require electricity, and they will light up your walkway when it's dark, Aaron said.
Plus the fun sunflower design can add some color to your garden during the day.
Shadow boxes can add a nice touch to your home.
The boxes come in a range of patterns.
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