I Gave a Stager $25 at Dollar Tree to Stage My Living Room — And She Got Really Creative

When most people think of their local Dollar Store, they might think of it as a great place to stock up on affordable greeting cards, paper products, and office supplies. But the Dollar Store sells a number of different products, home decor included. But could you find enough cute decor there to refresh a space like a living room, and even stage it when trying to sell? That’s the challenge we presented to Dallas home stager Nedra Hines of Effortless Charm Staging — and she was game to try. 

“I know there are people who will doubt what I’m saying, but a living room refresh doesn’t have to be expensive, and you would be amazed at what you can create at the Dollar Tree,” she says. Using her eye for design and a dose of creativity, Hines combed the aisles for items to add some style to a living room. With everything priced at just $1.25, her budget went far. Here’s what she got.