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1. A set of floating wall shelves you can put on basically any wall in your home to give you a place to store all the random items that usually just end up cluttering your surfaces. When things have a place in your home, everything looks more streamlined.
Promising review: "I purchased this to hang on my bathroom wall to clean up the clutter I had surrounding my sink. It looks very elegant and is very sturdy. My husband assembled this in five minutes. The color is very pretty." —Jessica
Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five colors).
2. A flat outlet plug to help you eliminate the clutter and eyesore of the mess of cords around your plugs and give your space a sleek and clean look.
Promising review: "This was very easy to install to hide all the messy wires. This is life changing to create a nice, sleek space." —Martha Ashley
Get it from Amazon for $23.95+ (available in six different lengths/configurations).
3. A two-tier plant stand so you have a place to display your ~growing~ collection and also any other books or trinkets that need a home. This stand won't take up a lot of space but will add a lot to the decor factor.
Promising review: "This is a nice-looking stand that was easy to put together (about 10 minutes). It does not wobble. The stand didn't have any damage. It works for my purposes. It's holding a large spider plant with multiple trails, a good-sized Swiss cheese plant, and a weeping fig that is in recovery. I would have preferred another color besides black although I guess the stand could be painted. It's a good, solid, and inexpensive stand. I would definitely purchase another." —Kristy P.
Get it from Ikea for $24.99 (available in three sizes).
4. A set of silicone stove-counter gap covers I'm really upset I haven't had in my home for years now because these stop all those tiny crumbs from falling down the crack that are so impossible to clean! *shakes fists in the air*
Promising review: "I've been using these for about a week on my new freestanding range. When they removed my old range, I was really surprised to see how much stuff had slipped through! Now when I cook, I can see the splatters and seasonings left on the silicone that would have fallen between the stove and the counter. These gap fillers really do clean up easily, too. Although they are that extra thing to clean, I prefer that to knowing there's a mess hiding in the cracks." —JMom
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $10.95+ (available in three sizes and three colors).
5. A digital alarm clock designed with a super cool feature — there's a wireless charger on the top, so you can get your phone up to 100% while you sleep. Plus, when you wake up in the middle of the night, you can quickly glance over and see you still have plenty of time left to sleep (because that somehow makes that sleep so much better??? Someone explain that to me.)
Promising review: "This is beautiful, as you can see in the pictures, with its wooden front. But the BIG thing that I love is how many dimmable settings it has. It gets so dim, and that's awesome for the bedside table. The charging on top is simple and works great. It's faster than my old bedside clock at charging. Not high speed, but you can get a phone from 10% to 100% in about 90 minutes. The bonus is that it also has a USB charging port, so you can charge two things at a time." —Juliette
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in four colors).
6. A set of minimalist hooks for a super easy place to hang your most-used coats, bags, or whatever else usually just ends up on the floor as soon as you get home. Instead, you can reduce the clutter in your entryway and still quickly grab your coat and bag before you head out the door, because you told your friends you were on the way five minutes ago...whoops!
Promising review: "I am chronically cold and have a bunch of very nice knit cardigans. I usually end up leaving them laying over chair backs or recliners and cluttering things up, so I bought these to have a good place to hang them. The thick wood prevents stretching damage from the weight of the sweaters, and not using a hook prevents damage and holes in the knit. Definitely worth the upgrade." —Lynn M
Get a set of two from Amazon for $16.99+ (also available in wood beech).
7. 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.
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 $20.35.
8. An outlet light so you can add a little bit of light to the room without having to get a big and bulky night-light. And when your 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.
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 two styles).
9. A set of amber soap dispensers because nothing screams "I HAVE A LOT OF MONEY" like sleek nonlabeled soap dispensers, even if you got the soap inside from CVS with your 40% off 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 four different pump colors).
10. A pair of abstract lamps to not only brighten the space, but add a quirky touch that basically tells people you have great taste as soon as they walk into your home.
The set only comes with the bases, so you'll need a couple of lightbulbs, if you don't have any in your home.
Promising review: "I bought these on a whim. I wasn’t sure if they’d be good or not. Turns out they are so cool! I love them. Just adds ambiance to my room. They were very easy to assemble, and I could enjoy them immediately." —Amazon Customer
Get the set of two from Amazon for $49.99 (also available with lamp shades for more than $50).
11. 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 25-pack from Amazon for $35.36+ (available in various sizes, colors, and styles).
12. 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.
Promising review: "I purchased this for hand towels in the bathroom. It's sturdy. It does not rust or show signs of it being cheap. It’s bigger than I expected and can easily fit four hand towels. It looks nice in the bathroom and looks way more expensive than what it was bought for. I have gotten compliments on it. I'm very glad I bought it and have recommended it to others." —Valerie P
Get it from Amazon for $21.68+ (available in nickel and bronze).
13. A set of two adhesive shelves reviewers confirm are super sturdy and can hold a surprising amount of weight, which is great if you have no storage in your shower. With these, you'll have a place to put all your products, as well as two hooks for loofahs and more.
Promising review: "I saw these shelves on TikTok and really wanted to try them out, as I have no shelves in my shower. The adhesion is impressive — they’ve stayed sticking for the past two weeks with no sign of letting up, and are holding about four bottles of products on each of the two racks I have hanging. I thought for sure they would fall after showering or something, but they have stayed strong and held up. I’m so impressed! I’m sure I will purchase more in the future. Super duper easy to install, they look beautiful and modern, and give my bathroom a totally different vibe. It’s so nice to have a product like this available!! Thank you!" —Sara B
Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in five styles/colors).
14. An under-bed motion sensor LED strip you'll be oh-so thankful for when you get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom and don't have to turn on the light or use a big night light. The light will turn on as soon as you get out of bed and make it so you can easily get to the bathroom without tripping on that pile of clothes you told yourself you'd put away before going to bed...
Promising review: "Great light strip. The motion sensor has a good range and then controls for time on and brightness are wonderful. The 3M tape on the back could be stronger, but for the price and motion sensor it is a great buy. Also we have this plugged into a smart outlet so that it only turns on during certain hours of the day. That plus the feature that is there is enough ambient light, the motion sensor doesn't trigger makes this on par with systems that are far more expensive. Works great with Google home as well because of the linked smart plug. Very happy with the purchase. Would be 4.5 stars just because of the tape not being sticky enough, but they do provide a second roll in the box, which helps." —AC
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
15. A set of refillable dispensers to transform your lackluster old shower into something you'd see in a luxe spa. The bottles are made from amber plastic — meaning they look super nice but won't break all over your shower if they accidentally get knocked down.
Sweet Water Decor is a woman-owned small biz that specializes in hand-lettered items and beautiful home decor!
BuzzFeed Shopping Writer Jasmin Sandal says: "I recently purchased these beauties for my shower, and I can report that the look *and* feel of them tidies up my bathroom and makes it look fancy as all heck. The unsightly store bought bottles I previously had just weren't doing anything for my new shower, and they felt like such an eyesore as you first walked into the bathroom. Now I get excited when people come over just so I can show off my new, trendy ~aesthetic~."
Get a set of three from Sweet Water Decor on Etsy for $42.
16. A set of faux leather pillowcases reviewers confirm look so much more expensive than their price tag. You may even love them so much you'll go back for a second set for a different room in your home, as one reviewer did.
The set only includes that pillowcases, so don't forget the inserts!
Promising review: "These pillow covers are exactly what I was looking for! I love them so much that I bought a second set for my living room couch. I have purchased other faux leather pillowcases before that I returned because they looked cheap but this one is so great, especially for the price!" —KElizabethS
Get a set of two from Amazon for $17.59 (available in three styles and sizes).
17. A marble self-adhesive film to make every surface look 100x fancier and help ensure you get your security deposit back when you move out.
The film is made from vinyl/PVC film and is water-resistant. To apply, you cut the film to the size you need, remove the backing paper, put it on any dry and flat surface using a D-C-Fix smoother, and it will look as good as new.
Promising review: "Wow!!! I can't believe how much this brightened up our bathroom!! The paper is very thick and seems very durable!! It looks beautiful! It is mostly easy to install. Just takes some patience. I watched videos on how other people did it first before attempting it myself which I think really helped!! Using a blow-dryer to smooth it on helps prevent bubbles from getting caught underneath the paper. This cheap update made such a difference!!!"—Anna F.
Get a two-roll pack from Amazon for $20.80 (available in nine other sizes/packs).
18. An abstract shower curtain because your bathroom deserves as much decor and attention as the rest of your home. This shower curtain will make it feel like you've stepped into a modern art museum every time you go to shower.
Promising review: "I purchased this shower curtain for my new apartment and I am in love with it. I think my plans for this bathroom were all over the place. I wanted minimalist, boho chic, but also wanted to incorporate enough color. I think this is a great balance. I will say that it looks way more pink in the photo but it’s actually a pale peach color. It paired well with my light wooden shelves and sink cabinet. I paired it with pink bath mats for the soft boho aesthetic. It’s water resistant and it’s not see through. The material appears to be thick enough for a shower curtain and looks like really good quality." —Ines
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes).
19. A 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 fancy-home magic.
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 $16.99+ (available in three sizes and five colors).
20. An infinity vase you can fill with some faux flowers for a simple yet extremely chic piece of decor that will always look good.
21. 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 six styles).
22. A cork organizer tray perfect for your entryway because by simply having a place to put random things, it makes them look organized and like they're meant to be there.
Goldune is a woman-founded small biz marketplace bringing together all kinds of sustainable products from small businesses.
You can take my word for it because I am currently using this exact tray in my entryway. My apartment is a little different in that there really is not "entryway" but as soon as you walk in, there's a large closet with built in shelves and drawers. We essentially turned the shelf above the drawers into a place to put our keys, masks, earbuds, etc, and this tray was the perfect piece to make it feel organized. Sure everything is still sitting out, but the fact that there are little compartments gives the illusion that all the random things are organized and neat.
Get it from Goldune for $38.
23. A sunburst wall mirror for a small yet mighty piece of decor that will be a ~bright~ addition to any room you put it in.
Promising review: "I’m so impressed with this purchase. I put it right by my entryway in my house. It’s a perfect mirror to check my face before leaving out the door! The package takes a few mins to unpack to ensure that the mirror arrives all in one piece. I am interested in buying one for my work office now." —Kristy
Get it from Amazon for $37.49.
24. A set of three nesting trays you can use individually or together to stash important things, such as keys and glasses, or even soap and a sponge, because sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference.
Promising review: "These trays might seem simple, but the moment you set them onto your table and put your items into them, you get a feeling that they were just what your room was missing. I put everyday household items like my keys, wallet, and remote into them, and feel that they give me a sense of organization, especially in a small apartment. I definitely plan to buy it again." —Michael K.
Get the set of three from Open Spaces for $48 (available in five colors).
25. A magnetic knife-and-utensil holder that will really ~stick~ out in your kitchen, in the best way possible, of course. It will hold your most-used utensils, such as knives, and make even more room in your drawers.
Promising review: "I have no idea why I waited so long to buy one of these! I have a small NYC apartment, this is a necessity! I bought two new Wüsthof knives, so I bought this as an accompaniment. It’s great. It’s holding two chef’s knives, a utility knife, a bread knife, a cheese slicer, scissors, and a box cutter. All things I reach for daily and now no need to open a drawer to rummage. Game changer!" —Miss 60
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
26. A set of NoNo Brackets, which are actually curtain rod brackets specifically designed to be mounted to your existing blinds so you don't have to drill any holes to hang curtains in your home. This is a great option for renters or anyone who has a less-than-ideal windowsill but still wants curtains in their home.
The NoNo Bracket Company is a small business that created this genius way to hang curtains without having to drill into the wall. They offer a number of different colors and styles so you can find one that works for you.
Promising review: "This bracket is awesome and was extremely easy to install. We were able to hang curtains over our vertical blinds in just a few minutes and didn't even need any tools. Great product!!!" —Amazon Customer
Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.95.
27. A floating hidden bookshelf for that pile of books you've been telling yourself you're going to read "so so soon" but have just been cluttering up your floor. You can turn that pile into wall art with this bookshelf. Or for any other items you have a lot of in your home — from memorabilia to a shoe collection.
Also, these hold up to 15 (!!!) pounds, so you can really stack whatever you want on top without worrying that it will come crashing down in the middle of the night.
Promising review: "Been needing more book storage, and I wanted a shelf that wouldn’t take up horizontal space in our tiny studio apartment. The wall where I wanted was too narrow for any normal size shelves. So this fit the bill and I think it looks pretty slick! My husband installed them; it was fast and easy. They seem sturdy enough, we tested their weight capacity with my hefty Outlander books and they hold up well. I would recommend ordering the small size for most books, as the back cover of the bottom book slips into a little ledge that secures the book in place and you want the width of the book the right size so the shelf doesn’t press into the book’s binding. I think the large might be better suited for coffee table or art books that are typically a lot bigger. Anyway, hope this helps!" —Annie Bagdasarov
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes individually, as a set of three, and in silver and white).
28. Some wood repair markers to cover those scrapes and scratches that appeared on your furniture during that move you totally should have hired movers for. No need to go out and buy more furniture when this kit will restore your furniture to looking as good as new.
I used a similar kit on my TV stand after moving it into my current apartment, and it worked great! It was super easy to use — you just color in the scratch. And you can't tell the difference. It's amazing! And next time I move, I'm def hiring movers.
Promising review: "I can’t believe how well these work! Much better than I was expecting. I just had my home interior painted and the painters damaged a fiberboard medicine cabinet when they removed the masking tape. It ripped off the fake-wood veneer. These markers completely filled in the ugly spots and the colors blended well. I love that it appears to have some clear coat in it too as it dries with a slight shine that makes it look more like wood stain rather than marker. I also used them to stain wood filler in two spots in my maple kitchen cabinets where a previous homeowner had hung a paper towel holder and I really struggle to see the hole! It looks fantastic. I highly recommend this set. It’s a good value and works very well." —Shane
Get a set of 13 from Amazon for $8.49.
29. A set of plastic canisters perfect to give things like Q-tips, cotton balls, or even bath bombs an elegant look while sitting out on your counter like it's a 5-star hotel bathroom.
30. Light-dimming stickers to put an end to that annoying light coming from your TV, Wi-Fi router, or whatever else you have in your home giving off a not so aesthetically pleasing light.
You get a set of 100 stickers made to fit all sorts of electronics, so you can find the ones that will work perfectly for you.
Promising review: "Ingenious little idea. I suffer from migraines, so I know how a little LED light can irritate you in an otherwise pitch-black room. This product does a great job of dimming those harsh LED indicators that EVERYTHING seems to have nowadays. They are neat, not unsightly." —Jarom A. Daszko
Get a pack of 100 from Amazon for $2.89.
31. A leather hanging towel holder you can easily mount to the wall and hang a variety of things that would otherwise be cluttering up a cabinet or counter.
32. A minimalist table lamp so you achieve that mid-century modern look without spending a ridiculous amount of money.
33. A cord organizer to help you hid any messes that accumulate from plugging in all your devices that are a total eyesore in the room.
Promising review: "I had a mess of cables on the table next to my bed, and if you pulled one too much, the chargers would fall. This keeps everything in place. It is very LARGE, I didn't expect it to be that big, but it holds a full-size surge protector, and I'm able to plug in everything in there! It's very helpful!" —Patrick Pflaumer
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in four colors/styles).
34. A peel-and-stick faux-gel tile backsplash to give your kitchen the upgrade it needs but your landlord refuses to actually do. These will peel right off when you move out!
Promising review: "We did a kitchen facelift this summer, repainting and making everything look fresh. We were looking at The Home Depot version of these, which are more than double the price. We decided to go for these instead and they are amazing!! I put them up myself in about two hours. I did buy the adhesive spray just in case but it wasn’t needed, even for the few I had to peel off and re-stick to center correctly. These aren’t too difficult to apply but definitely require patience. It is 100% worth the buy for a DIY affordable update!" —Hope Poirot
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $29.97.
35. A printable Wi-Fi sign so when you have guests over, they won't have to even ask what the password is and then you end up spending 10 minutes searching your whole home saying, "hang on, I know it's here somewhere." Plus, it's a downloadable file, so you can easily update the name or password when you end up needing to get a new router.
Pastel Design Studio is a North Carolina-based woman-owned small business creating original printable art and graphic resources.
Promising review: "The cutest Wi-Fi sign! Can’t wait to put it up for our guests this weekend! Love that I can change the details when we move and change passwords! So cute!" —Hannah
Get it from Pastel Design Studio on Etsy for $3.99.
36. A magnetic paper towel holder you can stick to the side of your fridge to keep your precious kitchen counter clear — thus making the whole room feel cleaner and more put-together.
Promising review: "I love this. It’s perfect for my small kitchen. I hate having stuff on the counters since my kitchen is so small. I used it vertically instead of horizontally. Works perfectly and it is sturdy." —Laura Caballero
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
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