I'm a major Dollarama shopper and make the discount retailer my first stop when I want to revamp a space without breaking the bank.
So, when I decided that my dining room area needed a refresh, I headed to my local Dollarama to see what I could find.
I went in intending to get only a few items and (unsurprisingly) came home with way more than I had planned.
I do enjoy hosting dinner parties, and with barbecue season upon us, I purchased many of these items with that in mind. Even though my receipt was longer than I had anticipated, I have no regrets because I really scored with my Dollarama finds. Some of the pieces are very similar to items I've seen online or in other stores like Homesense, that came with a much higher price tag.
Hand towels
Dollarama hand towels.
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Hand towels are another item where I like to add pops of colour in my kitchen. I came across these cute and colourful designs at Dollarama and instantly added them to my cart.
Price: $2.75
Placemats
Dollarama home finds.
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I have a fully white dining table that I refurbished years ago, and I like to accessorize it with coloured placemats for different occasions. I decided to go with neutral grey placemats that I found at Dollarama. I feel like they give the table a more polished look.
Price: $2.50 each
Ribbed coupe glasses
Glass from Dollarama.
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If you've been through the dishware aisle at Dollarama lately, then you know you can find a great selection of cups. I'm not big into making cocktails at home, but when I saw these pretty coupe glasses, I figured I would find another use for them. I now use the glasses to drink sparkling wine and Italian soda, as seen in the photo.
Price: $3
Fruit ceramic bowls
Fruit plates Dollarama.
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Although the majority of what I bought dishware-wise is white and simple, I do love adding pops of colour with items like placemats, flowers, and small serving bowls. I couldn't pass up these fruit-shaped bowls when I saw them at the discount store. I'm sure I'll be using them a lot during barbecue season!
Price: $2.75
Bowls
Dollarama bowls
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I couldn't find matching bowls to the plates I purchased, but I think these bowls I bought a while ago at Dollarama complete the look nicely. These bowls are the perfect size for a side salad, soup, or dessert.
Price: $1.50
Drinking glasses
Dollarama glass.
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These wavy drinking glasses have been all over my social media pages with influencers using them for their iced coffees. I have to admit, they do somehow make beverages look aesthetically pleasing. At $2 a piece, you honestly won't regret picking these up.
Price: $2
Serving platter
Tray.
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I love hosting and making way too much food when I have people over, so serving platters that accommodate a lot of food are a must in my household. Serving dishes like this would cost way more at other stores, so finding them at Dollarama was a big score in my books.
Price: $4.50
Braided placemats
Placemat
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I have been on the hunt for braided placemats for a while now, but the prices always made me rethink the purchase. So when I came across these at Dollarama, I knew they would come in handy this summer for barbecue dinners on the deck. With the floral shape, these are even prettier than what I originally planned on buying.
Price: $3.50
Vase
A vase from Dollarama
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I love flowers and often use them as a colourful centrepiece on my dining table. I couldn't help myself when I came across this ribbed vase at Dollarama and had to add it to my collection. I paired it with lilacs from my garden.
Price: $4.75
Carafe
Dollarama find.
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Whether you want to use it for cocktails or lemon water, this glass carafe from Dollarama is a versatile option. It even has a cork lid, which means you can also use it outside without the fear of bugs flying into it and getting trapped.
Price: $2.75
Plates
Dollarama find.
Asymina Kantorowicz | MTL Blog
I've had the same plates I purchased at Costco years ago, and with all the scratches and chips, it was time for a new set I could bring out when having guests over. I've never purchased dinner plates from Dollarama, but these caught my eye, and I knew I had to bring them home. Scouring the internet for similar versions afterwards made me realize how good of a deal these plates were.
Price: $2.50 for the small plate and $3 for the large plate
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