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    35 Pieces Of Home Decor That Look More Expensive Than They Actually Are

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    1. A set of tall jars with cork tops you'll actually want to take up your precious counter space because they will be an interesting way to hold so many different items in your kitchen. We're talking pasta, sugar, flour, even Nespresso pods and look über stylish while doing it!

    The set of four jars in different heights and cork ball tops
    Amazon

    Promising review: "This looks really nice in person. The size is perfect for sugar, salt, coffee and pastas. I love it, it make my kitchen look more professional haha. The ball cover design is cute too. The glass feels strong enough not to break but also not too heavy to hole with one hand. Over all great product. I would buy it again." —Song

    Get the set of four from Amazon for $32.99

    2. An abstract geometric wall art print to bring a bit of color to the room and make people think you might have picked it up from a fancy art gallery.

    Rectangle print with an abstract print of pink, green, blue, and yellow blobs, black dot blobs, and a white line blob

    3. A centerpiece bowl with an interesting eye-catching design you can use to draw the eye to the center of the table.

    Black bowl made of crisscrossing stripes with openings and assorted limes and other fruit inside

    4. A double hand towel holder to make your bathroom seem like it's straight out of the Ritz Carlton — and guests will know exactly where they can dry their hands.

    Small nickel double rod with a white base and two towels hanging from it

    5. A hanging shelf with a hole in it that'll fit a 4-inch pot perfectly to add some greenery to your wall and give the room a bit more of the life that any classy place has.

    A piece of wood with a hole in the right side with a potted plant in it and a quarter of the left side painted white with black rope connecting it to the wall

    6. A coffee table specifically designed with a shelf on the side to hold your collection of books and magazine and prevent the top of the table from looking like a cluttered mess, which in turn will make the table (and the whole room) look cheaper. 

    The wood-top coffee table with a side shelf holding books and magazines
    Novogratz

    Get it from Novogratz for $149 (available in two colors). 

    7. A bottom-shaped vase that'll be a ~cheeky~ and eye-catching addition to your home that'll make everyone do a double-take.

    A vase that's shaped like a butt in light pink with a wide open top with flowers in it

    8. A set of modern-looking floating shelves so you can take advantage of all the empty space on your wall and display your favorite books, plants, or trinkets you've been collecting.

    Two floating shelves on a wall with a wood base and a black wire back with assorted plants and trinkets on them

    9. A sleek entryway organizer perfect to put by your front door so you have a place to store your mail instead of just letting it pile up on your counter or kitchen table forever.

    Mail organizer with perforated metal bin and five hooks with wooden knobs under it on a wall

    10. A sofa table skinny enough to not take up a ton of space but still give you a place to add chic decor pieces and organized storage — from the entryway or even behind the couch.

    Reviewer pic of the skinny table with wood top and black legs in the entryway with a vase and books on top and basket with a blanket below it
    A different reviewer pic of the table behind a couch in a living room with assorted stuff on top

    Promising review: "This arrived sooner than expected! It was easy to put together. You don’t need any special tools and can do by yourself. It worked perfectly for my foyer, and I was able to tuck the dog bowls under it with no problem. Clutter and crowded foyer be gone! I’d buy it again." —genabeebers

    Get it from Amazon for $48 (available in light and dark brown and in two styles).

    11. A set of small baskets that work as both simple decor and storage in your room so you can easily roll up any extra hand towel so they're not left lying around your bathroom.

    Three differently-sized woven baskets in white with grey zig-zag stripes around the bottom halves

    12. A full-length mirror here to not only give you a place to take your #OOTD photos but also up the class level when light hits it and makes the whole room feel bigger. 

    Large rectangle floor-length mirror with black frame
    Wayfair

    Promising review: "This mirror is one of my favorite purchases from Wayfair! It looks so much more expensive than the price tag — I bought the one with the black rim." —Jessica

    Get it from Wayfair for $133.99 (available in eight colors). 

    13. dried floral arrangement so you have pretty flowers forever, and you don't have to keep buying new ones at the store. This is perfect for anyone who loves the look of plants but hates the upkeep they require. 

    the rustic dried arrangement in an amber vase
    Everlasting Lil Things / Etsy

    BTW — Everlasting Lil Things is a Los Angeles-based shop that turns dried wild flowers into jewelry, hair accessories, bridal bouquets, and even boutonnières. 

    Promising review: "This dried flower arrangement is absolutely perfect! It is so beautiful and everything came packaged so well. I only wish I had ordered more! I can't wait to place another order. The shop owner even wrote a handwritten card, such a special touch! Incredible shop!!! Thank you :)" —lchicken

    Get it from Everlasting Lil Things for $25+ (available with or without a vase).

    14. A wine decanter that may just make your kitchen table feel like a classy 5-star restaurant with your aerated red wine sitting there. Now if only it could do all your dishes as well...

    A u-shaped glass wine decanter with red wine in it and wine glasses and a bottle and opener around it

    15. A simple yet stunning rope basket perfect to set next to your couch and place any extra pillows you have for decoration that you need to move when you actually use the couch.

    the woven rope basket in black sitting next to a couch with pillows in it
    Target

    Promising review: "I’ve been wanting this basket for a while, but it was sold out. I recently found it at my local target and instantly snatched it up. It’s adorable and can hold a lot. I love it, and I’m really excited to use it in my living room to put spare blankets in." — LMTarget

    Get it from Target for $35.

    16. An artificial fiddle-leaf fig in a black sleek pot for anyone who loves the look of plants in their home but hasn't quite mastered the art of keeping them alive yet. This little guy gives you all the beauty with none of the work. Now that's a win-win.

    A faux fiddle leaf fig plant in a small pot with black and white paint-drop like stripes down the side

    17. A woven serving tray big enough that you could serve breakfast in it or even just hold your favorite candles and books on your coffee table.

    Woven seagrass serving tray with cutout side handles and assorted glasses in it

    18. A set of six abstract line art prints, because once you frame and hang them on your wall, it will look like you spent thousands of dollars crafting the perfect gallery wall. I'm pretty sure everyone will be impressed, even your pets!

    Promising review: "I framed these prints and hung them above my bed. I love the color palette! They are a perfect bedroom pop, and there are a lot of accent colors you can choose from!" —Ellie Britton

    Get the set of six from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in three sizes).

    19. A two-tier side table you may want to add two of to your cart immediately because this piece is the definition of versatile. Use this in your entryway, living room, bedroom, and even the bathroom for extra storage and decor. 

    Promising review: "I love this brand! Table looks more expensive than it is, but also feels great quality. It took me no time to assemble, also. I love the small size because there’s so many places in my apartment I can put it! It’s perfect." —Sarah

    Get it from Amazon for $41.99 (available in two colors). 

    20. A table lamp designed to shine bright like a ~diamond~ on your nightstand, giving you that extra dose of light and glam to brighten the room.

    Table lamp with a gold diamond-shaped wire base and white shade

    21. A magazine rack so sleek that your guests will probably think you got it from some fancy boutique.

    Black wire v-shaped rack with magazines sitting in it

    22. A strand of gold lunar garland you'll be over the ~moon~ to add above your bed for an added bit of charm.

    Gold garland with different shaped moons across hanging above a bed

    23. A cotton woven runner, which will be the perfect addition to your living room, hallway, or even your entryway when you need something to soften up the room and also hide the stains on the floor your landlord had no answer about when you asked when you moved in. 🤷🏻‍♀️

    white runner with fringe and black geometric stripe pattern
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I love this rug. I needed a rug for the front entrance that was washable and pretty. This was it!! It's soft and beautiful, yet durable and washable!! I have not washed it yet, but I’m sure it must be hung up to dry. It's very expensive looking!" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors). 

    24. A sleek wall shelf designed with five pegs under it so you can hang up your jacket and bag as soon as you get home instead of throwing them on the ground and making your floor so messy you can barely walk.

    Black shelf attached to the wall with five pegs below the shelf

    25. A set of six coasters so beautiful they'll help you remember to actually use them so you can protect your furniture and make it look nicer longer.

    Four gold flower-like coasters with a hand setting a small glass on one

    26. A compact toilet brush holder because you know you're truly ~living~ when it looks like you have a super fancy toilet brush in the bathroom even though you paid practically pennies for it.

    Sleek grey toilet bowl brush holder next to a toilet

    27. A two-tier gold tray to hold and display your favorite earrings because they're basically like art themselves.

    Reviewer photo of the small two-tier circular gold jewelry holder with assorted earrings and rings in it

    28. An enamelware marbled coffeepot you *could* use to hold your coffee, or you could just display the bouquet of flowers you picked up at the farmers market in a beautiful way.

    Tall enamel coffee pot with a blue and white marble-like pattern and flowers in it

    29. A set of velvet pillow covers that'll be a ~smooth~ addition to your couch and make it seem like it could be in Buckingham Palace.

    Two pillows with blue velvet pillowcases sitting on a chair

    30. A tent-shaped lidded crystal candy jar I'm pretty sure will have ~all eyes on it~ like it's in the center of a ring. This beauty is just waiting for compliments.

    Promising review: "This is a super cute candy dish. I added this to my bar and filled it with lollipops! It's a CRAZY adorable dish that makes me smile anytime I lay eyes on it. I went back to purchase a smaller one as a gift. I'm very very happy with this cute and playful purchase <3" —Tlikey

    Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in 10 colors).

    31. A neon sign to ~kiss~ your boring walls goodbye and give you a chic way to ~light~ up the room.

    Pink neon lips on a wall

    32. A wood and copper wall hook with leather strap so you can put things over the hooks *and* through them, so they're doubly as functional.

    Three of the hooks on a wall with a purse over the top of one and two scarves in the straps of the other two

    33. A minimalist table lamp to help you achieve that mid-century modern look without having to spend almost all your money.

    Reviewer pic of the black table lamp with large exposed lightbulb sitting on a bedside table

    34. A wood wine bottle holder you can use to display your favorite bottle of wine in the middle of your dining room table.

    Wood curved stick with a hole in the top with a wine bottle being held up in the air

    35. And a magnetic organization rack to stick to the side of your fridge and have a place to keep your paper towels and other go-to condiments organized and looking nice and less cluttered, and in turn, nicer.

    A white rack with a shelf with assorted thing such as salt and pepper and oil, then a rod for a paper towel roll, and then another rod for assorted hanging tools and a kitchen towel

    Your response when your friends question how you can afford such nice home decor: