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    31 Things From Target That’ll Help You Finally Update Your Home For 2021

    Start the new year off by investing in these upgrades that will make your house look more modern, comfortable, and functional.

    1. A roll of marble contact paper for all of your DIY projects: makeover your kitchen counters, spruce up a boring picture frame, update a plain side table...the possibilities are endless!

    counter with marble contact paper on it and a cutting board on top

    2. A power scrubber that'll brighten up dirty, dingy tile grout that hasn't been deep-cleaned in ages. You'll be amazed at how sparklingly white your grout is!

    person using a rubbermaid power scrubber to clean dirty grout

    3. Some peel-and-stick wallpaper to create a bold statement wall in your living room or bedroom without having to paint. It's also easily removable — perfect for renters.

    dotted wallpaper on a wall with green furniture in front of it

    4. A freestanding closet so you can finally give yourself more hanging space for your ever-expanding wardrobe. There's also shelves on the side to place baskets, shoes, or hats.

    5. A package of door and window seals that'll help keep your house protected from chilly drafts in the winter. It'll keep heat in and your electric bill low.

    6. A wooden picture ledge to display your favorite pictures or decorative objects and be able to change up their appearance whenever you want to. It's easy to mount, and the raised rims will prevent items from falling off.

    wooden ledge holding up a picture frame and a cactus

    7. Some blackout curtains that'll keep the sun from pouring into your bedroom and waking you up super early in the morning. Getting enough beauty sleep has never been easier.

    gray blackout curtain panels on a curtain rod

    8. Or these sheer curtains if you want to still let natural light flow into your space but want a little privacy. It'll also add an ~ethereal~ vibe to any room you place them in!

    two sheer panel curtains over a window

    9. A pack of puck lights so you can illuminate a dark coat closet or give your kitchen countertops more light. No need to tear up your walls to install wiring for lights – these babies are battery-operated!

    10. An artificial monstera plant to give a pop of color to your space without worrying about keeping it alive. You have enough on your to-do list in the new year anyway – leave "water plants" off of it!

    artificial monstera plant in a white pot

    11. Or these faux hydrangea plant stems you can place in all of your empty vases around your house. It'll help you bring a touch of spring into your space — even if we're still in the middle of winter!

    faux white hydrangea plant stems in a gold vase

    12. A lightweight but sleek alarm clock that'll seamlessly blend into your decor. You can also plug your phone in this clock to charge and you can adjust the brightness to your liking.

    13. A Ring video doorbell so you can keep an eye on what's going on right outside your front door. It's a brilliant way to track when packages arrive – you'll be alerted with a notification to your phone whenever motion is detected.

    ring video doorbell on the wall next to a front door

    14. A Novogratz sofa bed that looks 100% more grown-up than that crusty futon your brother's friend's cousin passed down to you. It's also convertible, in case you would like to fold it down and take a nap!

    15. An LED light strip to place underneath your kitchen cabinet or your bathroom vanity to add a sophisticated touch of light. It'll instantly make your space look cooler, and you'll be able to move around at night without having to turn on your overhead lights.

    16. A smart plug that you can program to a schedule, meaning you'll never leave a light on overnight. It can also connect to Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, so you can use your voice to turn the plug on or off, even from across the room.

    two white smart plugs in a kitchen outlet

    17. A dual shower head so you can seamlessly transition from the calming rainfall shower head when you want to relax to the handheld shower head when you need to power wash the shampoo out of your hair. You'll feel like you're showering in a 5-star hotel!

    dual shower head with a rainfall head and a handheld shower head

    18. A cage pendant lamp to hang above your bed, nightstand, dining room table, or anywhere that needs a little extra light (and style!)

    cage pendant lamp lit up over a desk

    19. A PUR faucet filtration system so you can get clean, great-tasting water straight from the tap – no bulky pitcher required. Each filter lasts about three months, and a built-in indicator lets you know when it needs to be changed.

    Black PUR water filtration system attached to silver sink faucet

    20. A full-length mirror to hang over your door so you can save wall space. Even though we already know your outfit looks fabulous, it wouldn't hurt to get one last head-to-toe look of your OOTD before heading out the door.

    gray over the door full length mirror

    21. Or this set of three round decorative mini mirrors that will bring a fun spark of glam to any entryway or a blank wall.

    three round decorative mirrors hanging up on a wall over a dresser

    22. A portable smart speaker so you can fill your house with high-quality sound whenever you feel like it. Whether you want to listen to a podcast or rock out to music while doing chores, you can activate the speaker with just your voice.

    gray JBL speaker on the yellow side table

    23. A wooden letterboard that looks much more sophisticated than the felt or velvet ones. Use the letters to add personality to your space with your favorite quotes or sayings.

    wooden letterboard with the words "you are my sunshine" on it

    24. A colorful throw pillow with a tufted cross hatch pattern that adds texture to your couch or bed. It's available in multiple colors and sizes, so feel free to mix and match!

    25. A round wire decorative basket so you can stylishly display your favorite fuzzy blanket when you aren't snuggled up in it. You can also use them to store chunky sweaters in an easy-to-access spot so you can wear them all winter long.

    two rolled up towels in a wire basket

    26. A bar cart that you can use to elegantly store and show off pretty much anything in your house. Yes, you can use it display your drinkware and liquor bottles, but you can also use it as a coffee station, mini bookshelf, or a party cart, just to name a few uses!

    gold bar cart with drinkware on the top and coffee makers on the bottom

    27. A set of framed wall art depicting sunny, beachy scenes that will instantly make you feel relaxed. If you can't head to the beach, why not bring the beach into your house?!

    a framed photograph of a van on the left and a framed photograph of a yellow surfboard on the right

    28. Or a set of seven frames so you can start building your own gallery wall from scratch. Now you'll finally have an attractive way to display your favorite photos or prints for everyone to see!

    seven black frames hanging on the wall with photos and prints in them

    29. A three-tier plant stand from Novogratz to display your plants—real or fake—in a quirky and innovative way.

    three-tier plant stand in front of an exposed brick wall

    30. An Instant Pot that will become the true MVP of your kitchen. With 11 different functions, you can use it to cook, sauté, steam, slow cook, sous vide, and more. PLUS! It has a detachable air fryer lid that allows you to fry your food to crispy perfection with very little oil.

    instant pot with a roasted chicken next to it

    31. And finally, a faux fur blanket with ruched detailing for maximum coziness. Not only does it make your home look inviting, but it will also keep you warm during those cold winter nights.

    You, heading into 2021 knowing you now have a sleek, upgraded home that you'll feel comfortable in all year long.

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