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1. A mid-century modern fabric decal you can peel and stick to any wall that needs a lil' something. They come in a bunch of sizes that work well behind benches, beds, TVs, you name it, so if you've been seeing the trend on TikTok but can't paint your space, this affordable option gives you the same look.
2. A discreet cord cover to hide the cables that trail down from your mounted TV. Since you rent, you sadly can't punch a hole in the wall to hide them HGTV style, but this works too.
3. A pack of peel-and-stick subway tiles capable of covering up nasty old grout and walls that have seen much better days. Use them as a backsplash in your kitchen or give your bathroom a mini makeover. No tools or expertise are necessary, but a tool belt could be a fun touch. 🛠
4. A seasonal candle to hide the lingering smell of last night's Taco Bell. There's absolutely no shame in eating it, I've just found eucalyptus smells a lot better than a day-old cheesy beef and bean burrito.
5. Or an electric wax melter if you live with someone — like, say, a rambunctious toddler or easily excitable puppy — who can't be trusted around an open flame.
6. A classic analog clock because despite the fact that you can check the time on your cable box, oven, desktop computer, microwave, or even Google Home, this is a much more aesthetic option.
7. An inexpensive area rug capable of tying an entire room together and hiding that one spot on the floor you burned with a hookah coal. (True Life: This Happened To One Of My Friends.)
8. A set of rustic hanging shelves that can add visual interest to any room when curated with your various trinkets. Small plants, frames, candles — I'll stop there because you get it.
9. Or a pair of sturdier floating shelves with a little more organization potential. Use them for towels and toiletries in the bathroom or, as one reviewer did, an indoor herb garden in the kitchen!
10. A marble and gold letter holder you can use in your entryway or office to store bills, snail mail, and the magazines that get sent to the previous renter of your apartment but say "Or Current Resident," so naturally, you claim them as your own.
11. A pack of six cord bundlers for organizing unruly appliances and electronics. No more rogue laptop chargers or KitchenAid cords ruining your IG-worthy space.
12. A set of floor-length curtains you can dramatically part each morning as you drink your first cup of coffee and listen to The Daily. There's not much to do these days, but admiring the way the flowy panels just graze the ground is sure to take up a few minutes.
13. A metal sconce that looks like it was sourced from a vintage shop full of one-of-a-kind pieces but it's actually from H&M and can be snagged for less than $15. (Their home stuff is cute, y'all.)
14. A set of new outlet covers, because if you live in a rental like me, chances are your existing ones are covered in 46 coats of chipping paint.
15. A roll of faux marble contact paper ready to breathe new life into tired tiles or scratched and stained vanities for just ten bucks.
16. A pair of amber soap dispensers because nothing makes me feel richer than a label-less bottle of hand soap (even if they're just filled with Dial).
17. A plug-in wall sconce you can post up over the side of your bed — no electrical work necessary. If sitting upright in bed to read a book under the light of your new fixture doesn't make you feel fancy, idk I can help you.
18. A gold decorative tray where you can display skincare, stemware, or just give yourself a dedicated space to throw the stuff that has no home.
19. A ready-made gallery wall with eight frames and matching prints because if you're anything like me, you LOVE the look but get super anxious thinking about curating one on your own.
20. A lightweight, easy-to-install ceiling medallion that will make you feel like you live in a French chateaux and not just next door to a White Castle. The good news for studio dwellers is that you'll likely only have to spend your coin on one!
21. A bold peel-and-stick wallpaper you can use to create an accent room or completely make over a bijou bathroom. Not gonna lie — to do a large living room would def be costly, but a small space is surprisingly affordable.
22. A set of Scandi-leaning leather drawer pulls that sure beat the dinged up knobs that came on your childhood dresser. If my mom has taught me anything, it's to press pause on throwing out old furniture and see what new hardware can do instead.
23. A set of sumptuous velvet throw pillow covers because you've been spending a lot of time on the couch lately and they'd not only make it cozier, but cuter, too.
24. An adhesive caulk to reseal fixtures and make them look brand spankin' new. No, you don't have to be a plumber or contractor to work this stuff — just squeeze it out and let it dry so you don't look like you live in a horror movie bunker anymore.
25. A velvet cover so you can hide your couch's god-awful floral upholstery which can only be described as Kim Kardashian at the 2013 Met Gala (shudder). The sofa may be ugly, but it was free from your grandma and with this, it'll be like brand-new.
26. A flat outlet plug that can be placed behind furniture or in other areas where you'd like to eliminate some cord clutter.
27. A pendant light to make your breakfast nook a magazine-worthy corner. Just combine it with a bulb and cord (also v. affordable at Ikea) and you're in business.
28. An acacia cheese paddle on which you can serve delicious fromage one moment, and them display it artfully on your kitchen counter the next.
29. A hanging produce basket so you can elevate your fruits and veggies and keep them from crowding your tight countertop. With them up so high, you'll also have to make eye contact every time you pass through the kitchen so there's no "forgetting" to eat the kiwis you bought last week.
30. A set of simple placemats that will not only catch crumbs, but lots of enamored glances when layered beneath your finest dishware and cloth napkins. It doesn't matter if you eat off of a folding tray table in front of your TV every night — these will at least look the part.
31. A eucalyptus shower bunch to make your bathroom feel like a straight-up spa. If you have guests coming over, leave the shower curtain open just a ~smidge~ so they can admire your incredible taste (and the fragrance, obvi).
32. A convenient entryway organizer where you can hang your keys, hand sanitizer, and purse and stash the spam mail and medical bills you'll totallyyyyy look at later this week. Better there than splayed out all over your dining room table!
33. A set of natural walnut hooks so you can finally give your go-to coat chair a rest. Who even knows what you'll find at the bottom of that pre-quarantine pile!
34. A set of assorted air plants that don't require much care, but look so good, people will assume they're waited on hand and foot.
35. A catch-all woven basket that's deep enough to hide every item you've been too lazy to actually put away. Shoes, cords to your electronics, random unmatched socks, and that stack of mail you *swear* you'll eventually go through can all be hidden at the bottom of this bad boy!
36. And set of geode bookends sure to draw some serious attention to your collection and make certain everything stays in its place. PS: The bottoms have rubber bumpers, so they won't scrape your bookshelf.
Me greeting my cord cover every time I enter/exit the living room:
