Turn A Fluted Bowl From The Dollar Store Into A Modern-Style Décor Piece

A favorite with some interior designers, ceramic and stoneware ruffle-edge (aka fluted, wavy, scalloped, or ribbon) bowls are having a moment, finding their way into magazines, social media, and the backdrops of HGTV shows. That's because they're not only eye candy but also super functional. However, if you've been shopping around for one, you might have already been turned off by some of the steep price tags out there, from the $97 Etta B Pottery Round Fluted Bowl to Rebecca Udall's Ruffle Ceramic Bowl for $170. What if we told you that this DIY by TikTok creator simplystyled.inspo replicates the look for just a few bucks? All you need to do is spray-paint a plastic fluted bowl from the dollar store in a neutral color to give it a modern, designer look.

The great thing about this decor piece is just how versatile it can be. You can use it as a decorative accent on your coffee table to hold objects, wrapped candies for guests, or to corral remotes and gaming controllers. Use it on your nightstand similarly to a catchall for your phone, watch, or other everyday personal accessories. Or, keep it on an entryway or mudroom table to drop off your keys, loose change, and mail on your way in. One important thing to note is that while it looks suitable for use as a fruit bowl, most spray paints aren't considered food-safe — and food-safe alternatives typically don't adhere to plastic surfaces — so you shouldn't stash it with unwrapped edibles, including peel-on fruits.

First things first, you'll need a plastic ruffle bowl, which you can find at most dollar stores as well as some discount arts-and-crafts stores. Dollar Tree, for example, currently offers this Christmas-themed Ruffle Bowl for just $1.50, while this more organically shaped Pink Bows Wavy Bowl from Hobby Lobby costs a little under $3. To give it a realistic ceramic appearance with modern flair, coat it completely with a neutral satin- or matte-finish spray paint. You'll need to make sure the paint is specially formulated for use on plastic, as permanently keeping paint on plastic can be tricky. In her video, the TikToker used Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2X Ultra Cover in Smokey Beige with a satin finish.

If you want to tweak the design further to match your decor, consider other painting and finishing techniques. For instance, if your style is more rustic, you could try this faux stone decor hack utilizing a mixture of paint and baking soda to create a rough but natural-looking texture. (Remember that you'll need to lightly sand the bowl since not just any paint adheres to the material.) On the other hand, if you skew more playful, think about painting on stripes or stenciling graphic patterns in another hue. Or, for a slightly more glam look, add a shimmery edge detail by tracing the rim with a metallic paint marker.