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    42 Home Decor Upgrades You Can Get For $25 Or Less

    Give your home a fresh new look without breaking your budget.

    1. A set of negative-space vases you can place around your home for an added bit of depth and decor that will make it feel fancier than it actually is. Stick one or two flowers in each vase, and you'll have eye-catching decor everyone will be complimenting you on.

    2. A cloud-shaped frameless mirror with soft edges and a super trendy aesthetic to match. Put this in your room, and you'll find yourself taking mirror selfies like the influencer you are.

    the cloud mirror with wood base
    reviewer taking a selfie in the cloud mirror

    Promising review: "I love this mirror!! It’s so different and looks super cute for a minimal home decoration." —julia lewis

    Get it from Amazon for $9.98.

    3. A concrete tray here to be the perfect place to store your favorite pieces of jewelry or anything else that's important to you and needs a place in your home.

    long oval-shaped tray with lip in green and white

    4. A set of floating shelves that'll take advantage of wasted space on your walls and show off any cool books, candles, or souvenirs you love.

    5. Or a floating shelf to transform all your favorite novels and cookbooks into works of art you can enjoy every single day because, let's be honest, are you really ever going to get around to reading them?

    reviewer image of three of the shelves on the wall holding up three different stacks of books

    6. 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.

    7. Adhesive backsplash tiles — people will think you spent hundreds of dollars redoing your kitchen when all you did was peel it off and stick it to your kitchen wall (or shower or wherever else you want in your home).

    8. A eucalyptus bundle you can put in your shower to add some greenery to that usually bare space. Plus, the eucalyptus will help reduce congestion, open sinuses, soothe a cold, and even reduce anxiety!

    The eucalyptus bundle under a shower head in a bathroom

    9. A set of amber soap dispensers enabling you to make your bathroom look sleek and chic (the best home decor combo IMHO) even if you fill them with soap you got with your 40%-off CVS coupon.

    Promising review: "These are amazing soap dispensers. The amber glass is sturdy and strong, and the pump works great. They're easy to fill and they look so good on your bathroom or kitchen countertop. Highly recommend!" —Emily

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $15.99 (available in three pump colors under $25).

    10. A set of two velvet throw pillow covers because putting these on your couch will make you feel like you're basically living at Buckingham Palace, I swear.

    Two velvet square throw pillows in light green on a couch

    11. A personalized map key holder small enough to fit right beside your door so you (and your boo) avoid a cluttered home *and* always know where your keys are. Plus, it will show the place you two first met, which will bring a sweet smile to your face every time you see it. 

    square personalized map with two silver hooks with keys on them
    Oakdene Designs / Etsy

    Before adding this item to your cart, you can select to add either one or two names to it. Then add the name(s) and the address you want illustrated on it in the box. Oakdene Designs is a Salford, United Kingdom-based small biz that specializes in creating personalized home decor and other mementos!

    Promising review: "Our custom key holder is absolutely stunning! The quality exceeded my expectations, and the shipping process was very quick. So thrilled with this memento of our first apartment together that we will cherish for years to come!" —Jessica

    Get it from Oakdene Designs on Etsy for $20.12 (available with one or two names). 

    12. Or an entryway organizer if you want a place to store your mail *and* your keys. Say goodbye to that pile of random junk mail sitting on your kitchen table forever.

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

    13. Garage magnets meant to make your current garage door look like a fancy-schmancy carriage door without having to spend a butt load of money replacing the darn thing.

    14. An LED light strip to turn your mirror into a vanity worthy of a big Hollywood star. Plus, you'll be able to do a much better job on your makeup when you have good lighting on your face.

    Vanity with a three-section mirror, each with a ring of lights around the outside, illuminating it

    15. A record display shelf you can mount above your record player so you always know what's playing in the form of cool wall art.

    the vinyl shelf with white lettering that reads now spinning and holding a vinyl

    16. A geometric wire photo frame designed to add a little dimension to your decor.

    Gold photo frames with a wire design on the back, adding dimension hanging on the wall and two on a table

    17. An under-cabinet wineglass rack perfect for holding any glasses that are too tall or fragile to be crowded into a cabinet with the rest of your glasses. These will turn heads and make your kitchen feel like a Michelin-star restaurant.

    Reviewer pic of the wine glass rack attached to the bottom of a cabinet with three rows of classes hanging from it

    18. A grout pen to transform your bathroom (or kitchen) floor from drab to fab by restoring it to the pristine color of yesteryear.

    19. A gold wire photo wall frame to showcase photos, mementos, and other small trinkets.

    The frame with gold wire triangles with clips holding up three photos

    20. A set of peel-and-stick floor tiles designed to make it super easy to redo your floor, without spending a lot of time or money.

    21. 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 $18.99+ (available in 10 colors and sizes all under $25).

    22. A static cling decorative window film perfect if you live a little too close to your neighbors or have big windows in rooms that probably don't need big windows.

    Bedroom with the privacy film with a rectangle design on a large window

    23. A jumbo clothespin you'll want ~hanging~ around your bathroom because it's a statement piece *and* a place to hang up extra towels that you actually use.

    The jumbo clothespin holding a towel

    24. A set of five petite glass vases because flowers in tiny vases are just so much cuter than they are in regular-sized ones.

    Five small glass vases in different sizes with etching on the bases in green, blue, purples, red, and orange

    25. Some sheer drapes to add a touch of greenery to your home without having to worry about having actual plants you need to remember to water all the time.

    The sheer drapes with what looks like green vines running down either side on a window

    26. Some under-cabinet lights that will help ~illuminate~ your space so it looks and feels brighter, which in turn will improve your mood.

    small kitchen with lights under the cabinet for a larger, brighter look

    27. Or an outlet light if you're looking for an option with not as much light for your kitchen. With this, you can add a little bit of light to the room without having to get a big and bulky night-light. And when you turn the lights off at night, you won't end up running into a door you def thought was closed but it was too dark to see...take it from me, that's no fun at all.

    An outlet light shining
    The outlet lights in a kitchen
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I don't like night-lights because they take up the wall outlet, so this was the perfect solution. I put it in the guest bath and at night with the bathroom door open this provides just enough light to guide a person to the bathroom without blinding them. I ended up putting two on my hallway switches as well. What a great product." —LMK

    Get it from Amazon for $22.98+ (available in four colors and three styles).

    28. A set of minimalist wood hooks to put your coats on rather than just throwing them on the floor.

    Four simple wood wall hooks with a hand on the farthest one away

    29. A plush leaf bath mat that will elevate the look of your bathroom so much that even you won't ~be-leaf~ how little you paid for it.

    A white bath mat with leaves in three shades of green in front of a bathtub

    30. A centerpiece bowl with an interesting, eye-catching design you can use to draw the eye to the center of the table (and give you a place to store some fruit).

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

    31. A double-turned candle *almost* too pretty to burn. And if you don't burn it, it's totally fine because that means you get to enjoy this beautiful piece of decor forever.

    one orange and one pink candle stick twisted together at the base

    32. Some cabinet pulls — they'll give your kitchen a complete makeover without you having to spend thousands of dollars installing new cabinets. Reviewers confirm that these small touches make a big difference. 

    Just a note that some reviewers recommend getting your own screws instead of using the ones included. 

    Promising review: "These are fabulous, and totally changed the look of my kitchen! The price was also great too, as I needed 35, and had to buy to lots, one 25 and one 10, and the total was around $80 for all of them. Which equals out to less than $2 apiece. You can't buy ones of this quality for that price locally. These are heavy and easy to install." —Debbie Sterrett

    Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $24.97+ (available in various sizes, colors, and styles).

    33. A magazine rack perfect for storing any magazines, newspapers, and catalogs you've collected instead of them forming piles on your coffee table.

    Black wire v-shaped rack with magazines sitting in it

    34. A rectangle tray you can put on your coffee table or actual table and dress up flowers, candles, or any other small decor items.

    Reviewer photo of the black tray  with gold handles on the side with two vases and a candle sitting in it on a table

    35. Some wood polish and conditioner made with beeswax and orange oil to transform any old, scratched furniture that you thought was a lost cause and turn it into something that looks brand new.

    36. Some abstract watercolor wall decals that'll give your walls some life and let you get your security deposit back at the end of your lease. If you live in an apartment that could use a coat or two of paint, this is a great way to revive it and give your home more of a personality.

    Promising review: "I was looking for something that would match up my abstract aesthetic and pastel colors. It really adds more personality to my room! It was easy to stick — probably spent 15 minutes trying to decide the best arrangements. I would 100% recommend." —Sofia Camarillo

    Get it from Amazon for $10.89 (available in four styles).

    37. A marble self-adhesive film to make every surface look 100x fancier and help ensure that you get your security deposit back when you move out.

    38. An antique decorative mirror tray you'll feel super fancy putting your keys on when you get home. Then, when you're ready to leave again, you'll know exactly where they are. Imagine that.

    The mirror tray with a phone and a pen on it

    39. A floral medallion tapestry to give your walls new life, which is great if you rent and can't paint the walls — or you just don't want to.

    Large white tapestry with pink, green, and brown flowers in leaves in a circular pattern on the tapestry on a wall in a bedroom

    40. A table lamp you can turn on before you turn off the overhead lights so you have a bit of light when you get into bed instead of just diving in the dark and hoping for the best.

    Lamp with square fabric shade in tan and dark brown wood base

    41. TV cord cover to disguise the cables that are visible under your wall-mounted TV. The cover will blend in with the wall and make it seem like the cords aren't there at all. And that, my friends, is basically magic.

    A BuzzFeeder's TV with the beige cord cover
    An up close shot of a BuzzFeeder's TV with the beige cord cover
    Chelsea Stuart / BuzzFeed

    Promising review: "This is the perfect solution for hiding a cord! It looks like it is just a part of the base board. Mine is covering a cable wire only, but I think they are big enough to hide more than one cord if needed. I didn’t cut mine, and I bought two. You can tell where the two meet if you look closely. However, I do not think anyone would notice. I can’t believe I let our cable cord sit across the floor for this long. I wish I would have found these sooner!" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in three sizes and five colors).

    42. A folding storage ottoman you can fill with all the random stuff in your living room you're not sure what to do with and then use as a footrest or extra seating. We love multipurpose items.

    The ottoman in beige with memory foam top in a living room

    You home upgrade will be almost* as great as Cinderella's glow-up.