The Easy & Affordable Trick That Transforms Any Ordinary Vase Into Trendy Decor

One of the easiest ways to add a fresh, stylish touch to your home is by choosing a nice vase or two. Unlike other common decor options like plants, which need regular watering, sunlight, and sometimes tricky care, vases require minimal maintenance — just the occasional wipe-down is enough to keep them sparkling. Plus, they're incredibly versatile: You can use them to hold fresh flowers,  dried arrangements, candles, or simply as standalone decorative pieces. The only downside? Depending on type and brand, trendy vases may come with a hefty price tag; even up to $1000 for a single stylish piece. But the good news is you don't need to spend a pretty penny to get that chic look. With just a simple glass vase and some electrical tape, you can create your own trendy decor piece on a budget.

For your vase base, there are plenty of affordable pieces to choose from, like the Libbey Clear Glass Vase from Walmart that you can get for under $5. If you're not looking to buy a new vase, you can also upcycle thrifted vases into beautiful home decor using this method. And if you don't already have electrical tape at home, no worries. You can grab a roll of Hyper Tough Electrical Tape at Walmart too, which will only set you back a dollar.

To make a budget-friendly DIY vase that looks luxe, take your glass vase and carefully apply a vertical strip of electrical tape to it, starting from the top edge of the vase to the bottom. As you're applying the tape down the side of the vase, take your time smoothing it out with your fingers to avoid wrinkles and ensure the stripe stays straight. Then, cut a small piece of tape to use as a spacer and stick it lightly onto the vase top next to your first strip to mark the width between it and the next stripe. When you see where the next stripe should go based on your spacer tape, apply another strip of tape in the same way. Keep repeating this process around the vase until it is covered with evenly spaced vertical stripes on all sides. When you're done, trim any excess tape at the bottom so the edges look neat.

Once you've DIY-ed your trendy vase, find a creative way to decorate your home with it. You can place it on a coffee table, bookshelf, or as a dining table centerpiece to really show off its new look. To maximize the visual interest no matter which room you put your vase in, pair it with other decor pieces like candles, artwork, or even books — the possibilities are endless!