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1. A twinkle "firework" light to keep the festivities going for much longer past July 4th. Also, this likely won't scare your dogs.
Touch of ECO is a Connecticut-based Etsy shop specializing in various home items.
Promising review: "Just beautiful! I bought two and they are the perfect addition to my fairy garden." —Joy Sutton
Get it from Touch of ECO on Etsy for $19.99+ (available in a hanging or staked light version, and in packs of two).
2. NoNo Brackets, aka curtain rod brackets that fit onto your existing blinds so that you don't have to fool with drilling any holes and having to spackle them later or (!!!) get charged when you move out of your rental. Time to put up those curtains you bought months ago.
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 $19.95 (also available in brown, black, gold, and brass, and also available in inside-mount brackets).
3. A seashell pillow for MUCH cheaper than you'll see in a cool vintage shop. Seriously though, your other throw pillows can use a new bud. What a nice, new thingamabob!
4. Plus a set of *waterproof* decorative throw pillowcases to brighten up your patio or backyard. Maybe this is the missing piece of making your patio a total oasis.
Don't forget the inserts! Annnnnd, these pillows are made by a small business!
Promising review: "I have ordered two sets of these and am planning on switching all of my outdoor pillows to these. They are bright. The zipper is strong and the fabric is perfect for outdoors. I can't believe the price point for such high quality." —MLC
Get them from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in 3 sizes and 19 colors).
5. A patio furniture set with two chairs and a table that'll fold up easily when it's time to clear the patio for a game of splash Twister.
Promising review: "This is the greatest bistro set ever. I ordered the mint green and it came exactly as photographed. All three pieces are heavy, stable, and sturdy. Highly recommend!" —Maria Previs
Get it from Amazon for $109.99+ (available in nine colors and with or without cushions).
6. Some light-up flowers you can nestle amongst the *real* flowers in your flowerbeds around seating areas for a whimsical touch that'll make your backyard look like it's out of a fairytale once the sun sets.
Promising review: "The pictures don't do these justice. At night my backyard looks like a scene from Avatar. The light itself is not bright, but the colors are very vibrant and intense. The color transition is gradual and glowing. They are hypnotic to watch. During the day they are unobtrusive and don't look too fake or artificial. The green leaves are very bendable, the stems of the flowers are somewhat pliable, and the cloth that makes up the petals can be smoothed and manipulated a bit so you can make them look different and more realistic. I've had them for a couple of weeks and so far they are performing perfectly. They are simply beautiful and we love them!" —Zavanna
Get eight flowers (between two bunches) from Amazon for $19.99.
7. Or if you don't want the faux florals to compete with the real ones, some neutral solar powered light-up flowers that'll help you enjoy all your hard gardening payoff at night, too!
Promising review: "I’ll be purchasing more of these lights! They are unique and very pretty. Bright white color! Reminds me of fireflies floating around!"—Dooleydoes
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $21.98.
8. A balcony bar that, trust me, requires *zero* assembly. Time to create a little more tabletop space on your tiny deck or porch. You've gotta put your famous homemade margarita somewhere while you take a dip in the pool.
Best Balcony Bars is a small business that sells custom balcony bar tops.
Promising review: "Absolutely love my new balcony bar! Pictures don’t do it justice, but it is sturdy, beautiful and fits perfectly with what I wanted for my patio! Excellent response from the owner if you have any questions and she ensures the measurements are spot on. Will definitely recommend to anyone looking to brighten up their balconies." —TamiK15
Get it from Best Balcony Bars on Etsy for $185.95+ (available in four stains and two lengths).
9. Lighted curtains you can layer with some sheer curtains for an ethereal look indoors or outdoors on the reg. Staying inside and getting your money's worth on your rent or mortgage is going to feel way more glamorous.
10. A fancy umbrella that reviewers love for their patio but *also* take along to the beach. But if you're landlocked, you still have lots of fab backyard ops.
Beach State is a small business specializing in premium, high-quality beach umbrellas.
Check out a TikTok of the umbrella in action.
Promising review: "This umbrella is exactly what my family was looking for as our everyday beach umbrella — large diameter, high quality, and cute retro design. It is a higher-end umbrella but still slightly less expensive than the other big name designer beach gear company that we were considering. It is easy to pop up and stays standing, and we’ve had many compliments from other people at the beach asking where we got it. The customer service from the company was excellent. Would definitely recommend these umbrellas!" —Taryn
Get it from Amazon for $165 (available in seven colors).
11. And a clip-on light if you're in love with your patio umbrella and don't wanna shell out for a whole new one that's lit.
It has three different brightness options so you can set *~the mood~* perfectly. It also requires AA batteries, so be sure to pick those up as well.
Promising review: "This light is great!!! It has three settings, to adjust the amount of brightness you need. Lowest level is great for just sitting around your patio table and having a couple of drinks with friends. Brightest setting is PERFECT for playing cards! We play cards a few times a month. We decided to try and play outside. There are two 70+-year-olds who did not complain that they couldn’t see. So, works great in my book! 😁" —Mandie Jordan
Get it from Amazon for $11.97.
12. Or if you don't already have an umbrella you love, a lighted umbrella that'll tilt (literally) to your whims and give you the right amount of shade and light when/where you want it.
Note that this includes just the umbrella, not the table!
Promising review: "I normally don’t like buying products like this sight unseen, but I’m very pleased with the look and especially with the solar lighting. We enjoyed a pleasant evening on the deck with just the right amount of ambient light tonight, and we are hopeful that it will prove to be durable." —Dee Williams
Get it from Amazon for $71.99 (available in 11 color combos).
13. An inflatable lounge pool that is a little more of a practical, fun upgrade than an aesthetic one. Though, as this reviewer shows, throw in a cute pool float and it'll basically function as decor.
It's also got a bench and cup holders!
Promising review: "I have had this pool for about two weeks now and I LOVE IT!!! Was simple to set up, I got a little electric pump and it took about 10 minutes to inflate, then about half an hour to fill with water. Pay attention to making sure you set it up on level ground or it will be lopsided. It is probably good for two adults, maybe one adult and a couple of kids. The built-in seat and headrest are really quite comfy and relaxing. I will definitely buy this same pool again if it springs a leak and can't be fixed, if I could give it a 10 stars I would. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!" —kathryn j.
Get it from Amazon for $45.39.
14. An electrical cord cover that'll look like it's just part of the decor while distracting from an unsightly lighting chain or cord.
Promising review: "Easy to use, matches my wall color perfectly. Love the way it looks and how it hides my cords." —Devron Wall
Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in 22 colors).
15. A sunshade triangle you can rig up over the patio or the kids' sandbox to block up to 95% of UV rays and keep things a bit cooler. Adding some shade will make that yard of yours easier to hang in this summer!
Promising review: "My pool is awesome when it gets into the hundreds of degrees here in California. We decided to grab a 20x20x20 triangle and holy cow does it do a number on the backyard! Not only does it keep my pool better-shaded, but it also keeps the sun off of my back patio during the hottest part of the day." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $30.98+ (available in five sizes and 12 colors).
16. A metal kick plate that'll spiffy up your front door and catch all kinds of shoe prints and scuffs.
Promising review: "It arrived quickly and in perfect condition. There is a layer of protective plastic film over the metal to keep it from getting scratched or damaged. It comes with matching screws. I pre-drilled the holes to make the installation easier. Easy upgrade project that can make your door more beautiful or is great for hiding damage." —kmr
Get it from Amazon for $37.05.
17. A velvet slipcover to give your ragged old couch a completely new look. Plus, the slipcover comes with straps to keep it in place so you don't have to fuss with it all the time.
Promising review: "I have never been so excited about a slipcover. Total transformation of our couch and love seat. I was worried about it not working on our leather couch, but it stays on really well due to the straps and the separate cushion covers. LOVE." —Brian/Liz
Get it from Amazon for $44.49+ (available in five sizes and ten colors).
18. And a stretchy arm chair slipcover can help transform that perfectly fine (but hideous) chair you found on Facebook Marketplace for a song.
Promising review: "Before and after putting it on. I couldn’t be happier. This chair has been through and lot and I just wasn’t ready to pry with it. The cover was easy to put in and so soft." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $20.39+ (available in 19 solid colors).
19. Or perhaps some washable dining chair slipcovers so you'll make actual use of that dining set your aunt is offering up for free but isn't quite your style. Reviewers say they're super easy to use and work on various size chairs.
Promising review: "These arrived yesterday and they was so easy for me to put on. Only took about 10 minutes for six chairs. From nasty white chairs to a nice gray and white cover. I LOVE THESE SO MUCH THAT I WILL BIY MORE TO CHANGE OUT MY COLORS FOR CHRISTMAS TIME AND ALL HOLIDAYS. Well worth the price we payed. I’m in love with my new chairs now. IT WAS MY HUSBANDS IDEA FOR ME TO BUY MORE. ❤️" —lisa browning
Get six from Amazon for $40.99+ (available in 35 solid colors and prints).
20. A grout pen so you don't have to stare at the stained grout and imagine what it used to look like. Grout takes up a teeny bit of space but, as you can see from the pics, makes a huge impact!
Promising review: "We moved into our new home, and the shower had a really yellow grout. Cleaning didn’t do anything, and I saw this grout pen online. What a saver! Otherwise, I would have just hired someone to replace my shower. I used this grout pen, and my husband was so impressed :D The tip loses its shape fast, but just pull out the TIP AND FLIPPED IT OVER, and you’ll have a new tip." —jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes).
21. Add magnetic garage handles and faux windows that'll bring some serious curb appeal to your home for an EXTREMELY small fraction of the price of getting some carriage-style doors. Seriously, just stick them on like you do magnets on a fridge. We're starting out very easy here, folks.
Promising review: "I’ve been wanting to upgrade our garage door for a long time and now I have no idea why I waited! The magnets are super strong. Purchased two sets but only used one set of 'handles,' I wasn’t a fan of how close I had to place each set next to each other with the narrow spacing on the door itself. Paired with the magnetic 'windows,' it looks like a brand-new door!" —MrsPirate
Get them from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in several sets and variations).
23. A bottle of leather conditioner to revive your leather goods *even* as large as a leather couch! Welcome to your next project while you catch up on the latest ep of your fave true-crime podcast!
Reviewers note that using this may darken the leather, so keep that in mind!
Promising review: "Excellent product! So happy I tried it! I wore kitchen gloves and smoothed a thin layer of the product all over the couch, instead using of the cloth. Went way faster and I didn’t waste product soaked up by the cloth." —Kristie
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three sizes).
24. Some powerful stain remover will erase the likes of spills, wine, and even Sharpie marker!!! As you can see, it even works on suede furniture. No more pricing out a replacement couch.
Promising review: "My baby niece Sharpied my orange suede couch. Didn’t think it would ever come out. This stuff is amazing." —levi schofield
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $4.99 (available in various sizes and multipacks).
25. A container of touch-up paint to help cover up all those chips and marks that seem to follow you around the room like one of those portraits where the eyes look straight forward.
Promising review: "Rather than ditching furniture into a landfill, which is bad for the environment and one's pocketbook, this product allows you to give new life to existing furniture. Between the Soto touchup and new handles, my entertainment center looks like new....for less than $35. If you can use liquid paper, you can use this. I just ordered another bottle for porcelain. This is a fantastic product. You will love it!" —LexiNYC
Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in eight colors).
26. Some under-cabinet lights to make your kitchen look so much more expensive and help set a mood that'll actually make you wanna cook.
Promising review: "I had my doubts but I thought, what the heck, for the price I'd give them a try. I am in real estate and known as a lighting snob. The first thing I look at in a kitchen if there is under cabinet lighting. These are so nice (it helps if you have a lip at the bottom of your cabinets) They are a true white, very bright, and I was lucky they were just the length I needed. I just ordered a set and had them shipped to my mom's as her halogen transformer which is buried in a wall, fried and I drives me nuts that the workspace on the counter is dark. I can't wait until I make the 250-mile drive to install them. I may buy more just to use at our listings!" —pauly
Get a 10' strand with 60 lights from Amazon for $21.98 (available in white or warm white lights.
27. A scratch-off state map as a cool reminder to finally take that road trip out west to commune with nature, far FAR away from other people.
I own a similar U.S. map and posted it on my Instagram and everyone asked me about it! It's gorgeous, oh-so-satisfying to scratch off once I've visited another state, and has started so many convos with friends who want to take trips to the same places I want to go.
Get it from Amazon for $25.40.
28. A set of soap dispensers you can decant your shower products into for a spa vibe. (No one has to know that's 99 cent-store shampoo!)
Promising review: "I purchased these to use as shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensers. I wanted our shower to look like a spa! They are great quality and many people I know have copied our idea, so they are a hit! Very high quality, the plunger part is always the most important part. These are metal and not plastic, something which seems to be hard to find when looking for dispensers." —Rebecca Morea
Get set of two from Amazon for $16.99.
29. Or a set of reusable dispenser bottles (with nice labels!) that give the same vibe as some of the outrageously expensive toiletries you've probably seen in a fancy restaurant bathroom.
30. An indoor-friendly hammock chair (you could also hang up on a covered patio) that'll give hanging out a new meaning. Add a throw pillow and you'll never want to leave.
"Roger, plz forward all my calls to the hammock."
Promising review: "If I had to pick one product to stand by for all of eternity, it would be this swing. First of all, it’s darling. We could start and end with its Anthro-Free People vibe alone. But those websites would sell it for an amount comparable to your mortgage and this little number is so ridiculously reasonable, it’s almost wasteful not to buy it. You can buy a pair and not be stuck slurping ramen for the rest of the month. Also, this swing is like therapy. But cheaper. Pop in some ear buds, hop in, close your eyes and swing. YPhone ringing? Kids yelling? House on fire? Whatever. You’re swinging." —Sincerely Becca
Get it from Amazon for $62.99.
31. A Selenite skyscraper to dress up any ole bookshelf or tabletop. (It's going to look like you spent close to $50 on it!!! And I say that because I recently saw one in a boutique priced that.)
After putting this in multiple stories, I finally bought one for myself and can vouch that it's even more gorgeous IRL. The way the light catches it makes it look downright ~magical~.
Get it from Amazon for $8.75.
32. An outdoor wooden double chaise lounge you'll wish you were little enough to park yourself on. You may recognize it from TikTok where people are showing how they bought it for their dogs.
We've been seeing people's pets enjoying these all over TikTok! It is designed for kids ages 3–8.
Promising review: "I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of this item and the matching picnic table and chairs. However the cabana is much more difficult to assemble then the picnic table set. There was a step in which two people were absolutely required and you need a cordless screwdriver and hammer. My granddaughter loves them and I absolutely would recommend this purchase to anyone." —Terri
Get it from Amazon for $127.07 (also available in tan or gray or as a bundle).
33. A piece of wall art with a major jewelry upgrade that'll kick up your collection.
PinFranklin is a Black woman-owned Etsy shop chock full of absolutely beautiful wall art prints available in a variety of styles and sizes.
Get it from PinFranklin on Etsy for $30+ (available in 13 sizes, in print or canvas).
34. A printable gallery wall that's just the right amount of eclectic to help you fill up that empty wall. Feel free to let folks assume you scoured all kinds of antique shops and flea market booths to unearth these treasures. And if these aren't quite your style, there are about a million other printable gallery wall options on Etsy.
Gate of Design Studio is a European-based Etsy shop specializing in downloadable art.
Promising review: "This photo set was exactly what I was looking for — great color palette to match some existing art that we had and turn it into a photo wall. Overall, I was very impressed with the quality of prints and ease of download instructions." —Laura Deacon
Get it from Gate of Design Studio on Etsy for $11.76.
35. Colorful flower pots with draining holes and hooks so the plants inside can ~thrive~ while they sit there looking pretty. These'll easily brighten up a deck or balcony railing with zero commitment.
Get 10 from Amazon for $16.99.
36. A ~reversible~ indoor/outdoor rug you can hold onto as your design tastes change.
Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in seven colors).
37. A tasteful nude vase if your interior aesthetic can be described as a bit frisky. If you can't keep a plant alive, this'll be a gorge storage solution for makeup brushes or writing utensils.
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in white).
38. A minimalist vase that'll look chic hanging out solo *or* holding just a few buds because there are other things you can spend your money on than a bushel of fresh flowers.
39. A window film can still let in SO much light while bringing some glam to your space. I did this to my bathroom window and congratulate myself for it every day.
Promising review: "I have a weird skinny window in my house where no normal window covering works. People walking on our community trail can see up into our upstairs bathroom when the light is on and it's dark outside. Not a good plan at all. So I used this window film and cut different-sized circles and placed them on this window to interrupt the view into the house. Worked perfectly! Very easy to use." —Marsgard
40. A couple of cooking oil pour bottles you'll decant your jug of Kirkland olive oil into for 1) easier access while you're whipping up dinner and 2) for a lovelier kitchen aesthetic.
41. A handy jewelry holder for a storage focal point. You've gotta love something that's straight-up glam AND useful.
42. A thinker statue on a small scale that'll easily squeeze onto a bookshelf or on your coffee table for a sophisticated touch on the cheap.
43. A tapestry (or something more substantial than a poster or print) that'll skim over any dents, unsightly utility panel doors, scuffs, or other marks that distract from your aesthetic.
44. Some weather-safe interlocking teak tiles you don't need tools to install. That concrete patio slab is older than you, but it doesn't have to look that way. They're *also* gorgeous on indoor surfaces too!
Promising review: "Living in Hawaii you have to select wise items that are weather-, salt-, and red dirt–proof, etc... In total I ordered 11 boxes to complete my yoga deck. I have a few left over to make steps on the back. Very pleased and happy. May order more for an outdoor shower project!" —Adazzle
Get 10 sq. ft from Amazon for $81.99.
My colleague Mallory Mower used these tiles to cover her rental apartment's bathroom floor with amazing results.
45. A bookish disguise to tidy up a modemy mess as a decorative touch that's more useful than anyone could expect.
46. A decanter and pair of glasses to park on the top tier of your bar cart for a v pricey look without the price to match it. Simply pour your budget booze into it as a glam touch.
47. A charming fruit hammock will be a far more attractive solution for your current fruit storage situation. Gotta love something that's cute *and* keeps you organized.
macraYAYmacrame is an Indianapolis, Indiana-based shop that makes a variety of cool macrame accessories.
Promising review: "Beautiful and functional! This is the perfect addition to our beachy kitchen. We spray painted the hooks matte black to match our other hardware. It’s so cute!" —Melissa Wilkes
Get it from macraYAYmacrame on Etsy for $33.
48. A mountable floating bookshelf as a clever excuse to display your to-read pile.
Promising review: "These are so much fun! We ordered the small size, which fits standard hardback books (approximately 5–7 hardbacks in my experience). They're a great way to add some extra storage to our very small home, and we've placed them in our hallway so people ask us about them all the time. I'd highly recommend!" —LaBuenaVidaMere
Get a set of three from Amazon for $22.34+ (available in two finishes and two sizes).
49. Waterproof globe string lights that'll make a big impact when hung along your roofline, draped on outdoor structures like a pergola, or just strung up solo so you can enjoy the lights *and* the stars. So dreamy!
Reviewers note that you should remove the bulbs before stringing up the strands and then install the bulbs.
Promising review: "These lights were perfect for my patio, I've recieved plenty of compliments so far. The Edison light bulbs and beautiful and offer the perfect amount of lighting for any occasion...the clips were ideal for my eaves, the overhang of the roof, which made for simple installation...now just need to find a dimmer capable of handling the required wattage and the package will be complete." —Brody Vins
Get a strand from Amazon for $15.98+ (available in several styles and lengths).
50. And solar lights you can stake along a walkway or pond right where you need 'em. Lighting is key for getting more use out of your outdoor space. Oh, and they look nice in the daylight too!
Promising review: "Impressed with the size of the cell which provides a larger surface area for charging. The lights are the brightest I've seen for a solar light and the illumination covers a nice range. Placed them along my pond giving the place a classy look." —Percussionist
Get six from Amazon for $19.99.
51. A double hammock you totally have permission to use just by yourself.
52. A weather-resistant cedar pathway to place along garden beds or other paths where your family tends to tread and wear down the grass.
Get an 8-foot path from Amazon for $84.95.
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