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1. A set of nine gallery frames because taping photos and posters to the wall was maybe okay in your freshman dorm, but you're an adult now — so let's start hanging art like one!
2. A golden bar cart because we don't need to display our alcohol bottles on top of our kitchen cabinets as we did in our first apartment after college.
3. A stainless steel compost caddy that easily sits atop your counter or attaches to your kitchen trash can because food waste is a major issue and doing all you can to minimize it is very grown-up. Plus, the interior is lined with an antimicrobial coating to prevent the growth of mold, fungi, and mildew.
4. A five-pack of microwave-safe meal prep containers because making your meals for the week on Sundays is far more grown-up than grabbing a granola bar at the bodega on your way to work because you didn't have time to pack yourself lunch in the morning. Bonus: these ones are stain and odor resistant!
5. A blackout window curtain panel because a good night of beauty sleep is 100% necessary for any adult. This one is machine washable and has thermal insulation to help keep your room comfortable during the winter *and* summer.
6. A bamboo drying rack because let's face it, nobody actually ever hand dries their dishes, so then they get put away wet and have watermarks on them (ew). This one folds up, so when you're not using it, you can easily store it away.
7. A dishwasher-safe food processor so you can finally do all those recipes you've saved on Instagram but didn't have the right equipment to make. As a 24-year-old, I can confidently say owning one of these is a major sign of grown-up status (which is probably why I don't have one yet).
8. A two-tiered rotating spice rack because organization in the kitchen is ~very~ adult. This will allow you easy access to all of your spices, so searching your cabinets for that fancy salt you bought three years will be a thing of the past.
9. A four-tiered shower storage caddy because there is nothing more terrifying than knocking over bottles in the shower and then trying to pick everything up when you have soap in your eyes and your hands are slippery, and it feels like the world is ending.
10. A four-pack of white marble coasters, so you can avoid water rings staining your furniture while also looking very put together and chic. And since these have rubber stoppers on the bottom, they won't slide around either.
11. A waterproof digital meat thermometer so when you cook a gorgeous chicken for a dinner party at your house, you don't accidentally give everyone food poisoning and kind of ruin the vibe. Trust me, it's worth it — especially because this one gives you a reading in just two to three seconds!
12. A five-setting handheld fabric steamer to keep your linens pristine and your clothes wrinkle-free. This one kills 99.9% of bacteria, and all it needs is distilled water to work!
13. An all-in-one vegetable chopper, slicer, and dicer because we have accidentally cut our fingers one too many times trying to cut veggies on our own. It comes with seven different blades so that you can use it for tons of different cooking tasks, and it saves you SO much time. I literally bought one right after writing this article.
14. A smart indoor-garden starter kit, so when you have guests over for dinner and they comment on how delicious the food is, you can say, "Thanks! I grew it myself!" It even helps you save money on groceries (which just continue to get more expensive these days).
15. An easy-to-assemble adjustable-height standing desk for those of us who work from home and suffer from back pain from sitting on the couch all day.
16. A home theater Bluetooth sound bar to bring the movie theater experience right to your living room and to crank up the jams when you have a house party (or just want to dance around alone in your underwear. We're not judging).
17. A stainless steel insulated cocktail shaker because we are fancy grown-ups now and shouldn't use a spoon to stir our drinks anymore! Plus, you'll look really cool in front of your guests when you make them drinks.
18. A can of fire extinguisher aerosol spray because it's always a good idea to be prepared for an emergency. Hopefully, you'll never have to use it, but if you do, this one sprays four times longer than a traditional extinguisher.
19. An LED dimmable headlamp because if you lose power for an extended period of time, you'll get tired of having to carry a flashlight with you everywhere you go. These are also awesome if you're a bedtime reader but your partner is ready to turn off the lights.
20. A four-drawer organizer to store all your skincare items and keep your bathroom countertop tidy and neat. This one is also stackable, so you can get multiple and position them in whatever configuration works best for you.
21. An air fryer with a digital touch screen because what is an adult home without one? This one has 12 functions, so you can do anything from baking to dehydrating to reheating. And its tray is nonstick and dishwasher safe, too!
22. A four-tier entryway shoe rack because leaving shoes in piles by the door is a tripping hazard. The top level can also serve as a lovely little table to display flowers and photos. Function and beauty!
23. A seven-speed hand mixer because we're not trying to get arm day in while making brownies. This one comes with easy-to-clean beaters that won't get clogged with batter which means less work AND easy cleanup. Count us in!
24. A countertop ice maker because using ice trays can be kind of a pain. This handy machine creates very clear ice which cocktail aficionados will love because it takes longer to melt and doesn't create as much fizz. 🧊
25. A two-pack of peel-and-stick subway tile to add a clean, slick backsplash in your bathroom or kitchen. These are heat and humidity resistant, so you don't have to worry about them falling off. But when you're ready to take them down, they're easy to remove!
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