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1. A rattan basket for some ~open concept blanket~ storage that's a tad more put together looking than the pile-on-that-one-chair system we've all been using.
2. A set of shower rings with clasp closures that are a major step up from those dollar store ones you've been using for the last six months (@ me) because those tiny details truly make all the difference.
3. A set of matching glass soap dispensers to make it look like you've sprung for Aesop products — simply swap in your favorite budget brand hand soap and voila, your bathroom has officially been ~elevated~.
4. A blackout curtain panel perfect for the grown-up who maybe, on occasion, wants to head to bed before the sun does down, or needs a nap to keep 'em going in the afternoon. Also great for sleeping in extra long on the weekends... just an FYI.
5. A set of three floating shelves because we're adults now and we've got ~display-worthy~ possessions to show off.
6. A stainless-steel roll-out dish drying mat to make the process of doing your dishes less unbearable. Bonus points because this one rolls up and can be tucked away easily after that giant pile in the sink gets done.
7. Or try a countertop dishwasher that can be hooked up to your kitchen tap in case you just can't take it anymore re: the dishes situation. I personally purchased a mini dishwasher just last week and can attest to its life-changing properties.
8. A set of frames for a gallery wall because once you hit a certain age, you simply can't bear to put up unframed photos or prints on the wall anymore... then, a few years later, the gallery wall urge kicks in... eery stuff, y'all.
9. An infrared quartz electric stove designed to look like a vintage fireplace in a beautifully restored house that I probably could never afford...*adds to cart immediately*.
10. A rotating fridge turntable in case your most recent adulting-related challenge involves forgetting about that produce at the back of your fridge until it's too late. This way, even when you've just completely stocked up on groceries (go you!), nothing will get trapped and left to mold in the back.
11. A drop-leaf dining table for all those dinner parties you've been itching to host. The best part about this table is when you aren't throwing the most glamorous and grown-up dinner party anyone has ever attended, you can tuck the sides in to save space. We love a sensible purchase!
12. A glass and stainless-steel kitchen canister set to make the counter space you've been utilizing for food storage (because who is lucky enough to have a pantry these days?) still look super chic and put-together.
13. An abstract area rug that looks vaguely like marble flooring in case you've always wanted that in your place... also useful to cover up that weird stain that's been there since long before you moved in. Don't ask, trust me.
14. A countertop pan divider in case you've been struggling with the common plight of shallow kitchen storage and too many pans. Instead, display those babies on your counter in ~style~ so they're always in reach as opposed to being dangerously stacked up in that one open-with-caution cabinet.
15. A two-toned chaise lounge so luxurious, you'd never guess it's ALSO super functional. The secret storage compartment underneath is somehow both delightfully dramatic and practical — much like my personal ~adulting style~.
16. A universal range gap cover for that perilous and potentially unsightly spot between your stove and the countertop that was last cleaned who knows when (because I sure don't want to do it). I absolutely shudder at the thought of the one in my last kitchen...
17. A stainless-steel trash can with a motion sensor lid that's a simple and underrated way to upgrade your kitchen. We deal with garbage *literally* every day, why not invest in a nice garbage can?
18. A three-piece bathmat set to help make your bathroom feel cohesive and put together, and to avoid you having to drag the one raggedy bathmat around the floor with you when you hop out of the shower every morning.
19. And a six-piece matching towel set if you're really itching to commit to a totally grown-up bathroom aesthetic. "Why yes, we do have guest towels... and they match!"
20. A set of vases for the next time you feel like buying yourself flowers because those old jars are getting kind of... old.
21. A velvet square-arm sleeper couch so stylish, your guests won't even MIND sleeping on it — because who the heck has an actual guest bedroom these days???
22. A stylish office chair because you can't keep working from your couch (or in an incredibly uncomfy old rolling chair that pre-pandemic you never thought you'd have to actually use). No judgment though, I'm working from my bed right now...
23. A microfiber sheet set with four (!!!) pillowcases included, because the mismatched bedding look is out, and having a complete spare set of sheets is so, SO in.
24. A medium-firm memory foam mattress in a box that makes delivery and unpacking so easy, you might not even need to take a nap afterward (but with how comfortable it is, you might just want to)! A good mattress is absolutely *essential* for waking up every day and being a functioning adult... BRB, just ordering this one for myself real quick.
25. A portable washing machine for those days when you can't bring yourself to haul your laundry over to the laundromat (as I write this, my ever-growing pile of laundry is staring me down). We've all been there...
26. A platform bed frame with storage underneath for all your spare sheet sets! If your mattress has been living on the bare floor as of late, this is your sign to get a bed frame.
27. An adjustable-height standing desk because our Apple Watches are right, we probably do need to be standing more. Luckily, this one also functions as your standard sit-down style desk, in case you have commitment issues (like me).
28. A roll of textured wallpaper with a vintage look that you'll have to put up the old-fashioned way (read: You *will* need wallpaper paste) but with 4.7 stars, the end result is certainly worth the hassle. What better way to make your place feel like your own?
29. Or grab a roll of peel-and-stick wallpaper for a more renter (or commitment-phobe) friendly option that'll still totally spruce things up.
30. A floor lamp with built-in shelves because the older you get, the more you understand that there's no such thing as too much storage!
31. And a curved tension shower rod to make your tiny tub and shower space feel infinitely bigger. Trust me on this one, big game-changer. When bathroom renovations excite you, that's when you know you've grown up...
Happy adulting!
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