16 Affordable Home Decor Finds You Can Always Rely On Five Below

While there are plenty of budget-friendly home goods stores around, there are few where you can truly get more bang for your buck. With inflation and economic times being a little more difficult than usual, finding a store with good quality items that are both affordable and stylish is becoming more of a hot commodity. Home Goods and Aldi are among the more popular budget-friendly home decor stops, but there's another retailer that is growing in popularity thanks to its dupes and affordability. For home goods and other hot items that are primarily priced at $5 or less, it's worth paying a visit to your local Five Below. 

An increasingly popular and known discount chain store, Five Below sells most of their items from $1 to $5. Starting in 2023, the store known for its capped $5 price point extended their item inventory to include Five Beyond, which features items that cost more than a fiver. The inventory of the discount store accommodates a large variety of items ranging from candy and party supplies to crafting kits and even clothing items. The budget-friendly store also stocks a wide range of home decor items that are worth spending $5 — if not more — on. Next time you find yourself browsing the aisles of the retailer, keep an eye out for these affordable home decor finds that you can always rely on at Five Below.

You can never have enough throw blankets. Whether you're trying to choose the right size throw blanket for your bed or just want a fun print to have readily available and accessible for cozy days or nights spent on the couch, Five Below always has a wide assortment of throws to choose from. If you want a simple, colored throw blanket or one with a notable animated character on it, the discount retailer has plenty of fluffy throws to pick from. They even have seasonal blankets that make for an affordable and easy way to decorate your house for any holiday season.

Pairing well with the aforementioned throw blankets, Five Below also carries an array of decorative throw pillows. If you're in the market for a soft, standard printed pillow or want a more uniquely shaped one for your bed or couch, the shop has all of your needs covered. All year round, you'll find the shelves lined with pillows printed with the latest pop culture fad or TV show. During the holidays, you'll find festive pillows in various shapes and sizes that are perfect for a minimal effort holiday home makeover and at a fraction of the cost of similar styles at other stores.

Having a spot for anything and everything is an essential trait for any home. Five Below can help provide ample storage solutions that look like they cost more than $5. From collapsible bins that can fit in any storage cubby unit, clear or printed storage boxes, or one-of-a-kind storage baskets, Five Below has an extensive selection of bins, boxes, and baskets. Not only do these affordable storage solutions store your knick knacks and bits and bobbles, they also make for great accent and home decor pieces. Your local Five Below stocks storage containers in many shapes and sizes, too.

You might not be able to find a full-sized shelving unit at Five Below, but their selection of wall and desk shelves is quite impressive. If you're in the market for wall shelves that utilize space on your walls instead of precious floor space, Five Below offers plenty of shelving choices. From tabletop shelves shaped like bows to just a standard floating wall shelf, you'll find the extra storage units and possibly more at your local Five Below for a whopping $5. Bigger shelves can sometimes be sold in their Five Beyond section, but still at a fraction of the cost compared to other home stores.

Mirror, mirror on the wall, find a large assortment of mirrors at your local Five Below. From floor mirrors to LED makeup mirrors, the wallet-friendly store has plenty of looking glasses to choose from. A gold antique floor mirror measuring at 4 by 2 feet sells for $35. In the market for a wall mirror? The shop sells plenty of wall mirrors in many shapes and sizes. This cute bow mirror or this pearl mirror are perfect for those who want more of a coquette aesthetic room. The best news? Both sell for an affordable $7.

Decorating for any holiday doesn't have to break the bank. At Five Below, you can find festive wares for any occasion. Halloween season brings a yard inflatable skeleton for $20 in their Five Beyond section, decorative pumpkin pillows, and spooky serving dishes. For winter holidays, the shelves and aisles are filled with everything you need to adorn your home for the Christmas season. Find trees, ornaments, lights, stockings, and durable coir doormats that will welcome guests with holiday cheer. You can even find a 6-foot tall giant inflatable Santa for $25 within their Five Beyond inventory.

You might have to invest in this sliding storage solution for coffee mugs and cups after taking a trip to your local Five Below. The discount store's selection of drinkware features everything from Stanley cup look-a-likes to character-licensed mugs and reusable cups. Whether you're on the hunt for to-go cups or new lidded sippers for your everyday sipping beverage, the shop has a wide selection to meet your hydration needs. The store also sells a variety of hot and cold beverage cups as well as drinkware accessories, such as straw toppers, tumbler storage, and reusable straws.

In addition to outdoor yard decor for every holiday, Five Below also stocks outdoor furniture for your backyard. Warmer seasons bring a lot of porch or patio furniture to the budget-friendly store's shelves, including foldable camp chairs or metal stools. You can also find foldable tables for exterior use as well as serving ware for summer barbecues and gatherings. For homeowners with pools, Five Below finds include pool toys, games, and accessories, as well as beach towels with fun designs on them.

Personalize your home office and work space with items from the discount retailer. Everything you need to stay organized and get work done can be found on the shelves of Five Below almost all-year round. The Five Beyond section is home to plenty of tech accessories including wireless keyboards, headsets, ergonomic mousepads, and USB-port hubs. On the more aesthetic side, quirky desk accessories like this Toasty Pastries Sticky Notes set and cute animal-shaped trash cans can be used to add more character to your work from home area. Stay organized with dry erase boards, planners, and desk caddies to boot.

Accessorize your floors with affordable rugs starting at $5. Not only does Five Below sell seasonal door mats and outdoor rugs, they also stock decorative carpets for bedrooms, offices, and living spaces. In the market for cheap rag runner rugs that will transform your space? Head to your local Five Below and pick a few up for $7. For unique rug finds for decorative purposes, pick up this Strawberry Milk Carton Shaped Cotton Rug or an Animal-shaped Rug for $5.55. They even have this social media favorite Retro Shaped Rug measuring at 30 by 30 inches for an affordable $5.55.

Filling empty wall space is often more expensive than it seems, and finding affordable wall art and decor that meets your specific design vision can be a challenge. Enter Five Below. Here, you may not find one-of-a-kind art pieces, but you will find an abundance of items that can at least fill in empty walls. Illuminate a room with character-licensed LED wall art featuring Hello Kitty or Wicked. Add a wall mirror in an entryway for last-minute primping before heading out the door. To maximize space and increase storage, floating shelf and wall shelf installation kits can sometimes be found among Five Below inventory.

Stock your pantry with an abundance of food storage containers for just $5.55 at Five Below. The super affordable 42-piece food storage set comes in a variety of colors and has containers that can fill any of your meal prepping needs. Five Below food storage containers are dishwasher safe for the top rack, BPA-free, and microwave safe. The budget-friendly store also stocks reusable sandwich bags for $3, bento boxes for $4, and snack boxes for $7. For more at-home eating, Five Below's ramen bowl sets come with everything you need for a cozy night in: a bowl, a set of chopsticks, and a soup spoon.

Need plenty of baskets to organize clothes on laundry day? Five Below has laundry hampers made from all sorts of materials and in a variety of sizes. Make it easy to sort between dark and light clothes by buying laundry baskets in different colors to represent each load. For $5.55, you can stock up on laundry organizers that are either upright and made of plastic or collapsible and made with fabric for more space-saving options. Five Below also carries on-the-go, packable laundry organizers that can make unpacking a breeze after a vacation. These travel laundry bags come pre-labeled, ensuring dirty and clean clothes stay separated.

Although marked at affordable prices, accent furniture pieces at Five Below are good quality for decorating college dorms or bedrooms. From inflatable chairs to cute cat-shaped tables, the store has a pretty decent stock of eccentric accent pieces. Add a cozy, furry foot stool to your room decor or add hidden storage to a living space with this Furry Cube Ottoman that is both functional and fashionable. For desktop lighting solutions, Five Below sells unique desk lamps starting at $7. In the Five Beyond inventory, a multifunctional Wireless Bluetooth Table Top Speaker with Legs can be a great addition for gatherings.

Keeping clutter to a minimum is a task in itself. With the proper tools and organizers, decluttering vanities, countertops, and desks can be made simple. Like most items found on Five Below shelves, you can find things that will fill your sorting needs starting at $5, including this tumbler storage solution. Five Below's organization inventory isn't limited to bedroom or bathroom organization, either. You can find drawer organizers for kitchen utensils and even tumbler storage within the store's aisles.

Your home isn't just a home for people. If you share your space with pets, you can help make your furry friends feel more at home with items from Five Below. From pet beds to pet bowls, creating a happy, healthy space for your dog or cat can be as easy as decorating your own home with $7 beds or cat grass kits for a living plant that adds mental simulation. Five Below even stocks toys, clothes, and seasonal items for your four-legged friends.