DIY The Perfect Pottery Barn Candle Holder Dupe With Dollar Tree Supplies

Have you grown weary of window shopping and adding items to your cart knowing full well you don't plan to spend the high prices of big, brand-name stores? Finding stylish home decor doesn't have to drain your bank account — thanks to the World Wide Web, you can find thousands of dupes and DIYs to recreate your favorite high-end products for less. While there are so many stores to choose from, if you're a big fan of Pottery Barn, you might want to try this project. It gives you the most elegant candle holders that look expensive but cost next to nothing. Using just a few plant pots from Dollar Tree and draining dishes, some decoupage napkins or paper, and a little paint, you can elevate any room (plus your candles, literally) by making chic candle stands that give all the Pottery Barn vibes.

Pottery Barn's Artisan Studio Handcrafted Candle Holders start at $14.50 for the small size, but the store's taller candle holders can range upwards of $50. To recreate the shorter designs, you really need only a few Dollar Tree candle holder essentials, like the Speckled Texture Plastic Planter or a Mini Plastic Planter, depending on how big or small you want your holder. Once you've picked this, you can decide the size of your saucer. If you can't find these at Dollar Tree, check craft stores like Michael's. For the Mini Plastic Planter, you will want a saucer that is at least 4 inches in diameter. Just ensure your two parts are balanced so the bottom pot can hold the dish and candle.

Before attaching your two pieces, make sure to paint them if you are planning on covering up the original materials. For a real Pottery Barn dupe, you could try this baking soda painting technique for a textured-matte finish. You also have the option to decoupage your holder. You can find whatever supplies you need at Dollar Tree, such as tissue paper, craft paint, Arm & Hammer baking soda, and Mod Podge.

If you are going for the Pottery Barn textured finish, the baking soda hack is certainly a great way to give your inexpensive materials more dimension. Mix it with a neutral color that helps bring a natural and earthy vibe to any room. Should you decide to go for the decoupage, you can simply paint a layer of Mod Podge, and then lay the napkin print down and rip the edges off so that the saucer interior is covered. Add another coat of Mod Podge to seal it. Alternatively, you can cut out specific items from a napkin or decapod sheet, using them as stencils or stickers so the paint still shows through as well.

Once you've decorated your pot and saucer, attach them using super glue or another strong adhesive. Stick the bottom of your planter to the bottom of your dish. Your planter's opening will become the "bottom" of your design, and the dish is where you will place your candles. Add a few of these to your surfaces for stylish living room decor.