42 Affordable Things To Make Your Space Feel Way More Personal
Not you legally adopting this bubble tea lamp complete with tiny boba inside.
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1. An eye-catching handmade moon phase garland perfect for anyone whose vibe is celestial first, everything else second.
Promising review: "I'm an incoming freshman this fall and I bought this to add some personality to my dorm. It has beyond exceeded my expectations! I placed it directly on top of my dorm bed as shown in the display photos and am so pleased with how it looks. It fits perfectly with the grey/white color scheme I was going for and have received numerous compliments from both my friends and RAs when they've visited. I cannot stress enough how much of an 'aesthetic feel' it adds to my dorm." —jhsgf
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
2. A set of popular fairy lights that will instantly brighten a dim room up in an unconventional way — it even comes with eight different light modes, including a *twinkle* mode, with a controller attached to the lights so you can easily switch between them.
Promising review: "Love the ease of these lights! I bought two sets for two different bedrooms for my daughters and they ABSOLUTELY love them! They are easy to hang up over the curtains. I love that I don’t have to worry about trying to string together several strands of Christmas lights that are way too long and super heavy over the curtain rod. The LED lights are very lightweight so they don’t put any extra weight on my curtain rods. Also, we love the different light modes that it can do. My girls love the warm glow that it gives to their bedrooms. The first thing my almost teenage daughter said was, 'My room looks like a Pinterest room!' So overall, it was a WIN-WIN! Definitely worth the money!" —stayathomemom
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
3. A mini illuminated relaxation waterfall for your work desk or your bedside table, perfect for calming some of the "AGJAKLFGJAG" in your brain.
Promising review: "Awesome addition to my workspace environment. I've tried several fountains so far. This one is awesome, the pump is quiet, as is the water, it simply provides a really nice environmental impact on my workspace. I run it up to eight hours in a day, use distilled water only and clean it periodically, and it's running just like new after several weeks. Not all of the fountains that I've tried work quite so well, I'm impressed and happy with this purchase. Six-month update: If I could give this thing 6 stars, I would. It runs so quiet, and I nearly let it go dry last weekend *(three-day weekend and forgot to turn it off...) — once I filled it up again it was just as quiet as ever. I'm beyond impressed. Still cleaning it periodically and using only distilled water." —Rod
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
4. Plus a set of LED light strips that lets you customize the color, brightness, and timing of the lights, and control it through an app on your phone. Why settle for an ordinary TV when you can make it look like a Fancy As Heck TV??
It comes with adhesive strips and hooks, a Wi-Fi controller, and an adapter, so you can easily install and sync it in your home with everything included. You can even customize it to pulse to the beat of whatever music you're playing. Basically your house can become the most exclusive quarantine club in the neighborhood.
Promising review: "With this pandemic I had been looking for ways to liven up the mood and I have to say these lights did the job!! They are so much fun!! They go with the music! If you are looking for ways to bring some fun to your life without leaving home or just to add a touch of brightness to your home, these lights will do the job!" —Haze
Get it from Amazon for $35.99.
5. A frankly *precious* hand-painted cabbage bowl for itty bitty treats, spices, or condiments that are basically a must-have in any cottagecore home.
Lockwood is an NYC-based small business established in 2013 with five brick-and-mortar locations across New York's boroughs that specializes in locally-sourced lifestyle goods and gifts.
Get it from Lockwood for $12.95 (available in two styles).
6. A set of floating shelves perfect for adding some dimension to the room *and* giving you a place to display all your Funkos and knickknacks.
Promising review: "These I have to say are super cute and trendy. I have wanted shelves like this for so long but nothing stood out, then I came across these. They are exactly what I was looking for with colors! They are made very well, for the price. Comes with all the hardware to install and easy as you have to screw on the brackets yourself. I love that you have a few different choice on how to put the bracket." —Janna
Get a set of three from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two colors).
7. A boba tea light complete with ITTY BITTY BOBA on the inside that actually roll around — perfect for anyone who has their local boba place's menu memorized to a tee.
Promising review: "I received this as a holiday gift from a friend and it’s so cute! Definitely recommend for any boba lovers. It fits in with all room decor as it’s pretty minimalist and doesn’t take up too much space." —phoebe0bumblebee
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $16 (available in three colors).
8. A set of corduroy pillow covers so you can switch up the color accents on your bed or cozy up your old reading chair (which, thanks to these, just became your napping chair).
Promising review: "These pillow covers exceeded my expectations. I needed to cover up some older and worn decorative pillows, so I chose solid corduroy to accent my home colors. The cool thing about these covers is that, along with fitting well, the fabric is super soft! Most decorative pillow covers tend to be scratchy; we ACTUALLY use our pillows for naps, so this is great! The coverings easily slipped over my pillows, and the zipper closing worked with ease. The color was just as shown (blue). I will definitely order these again." —zbergteacher
Get a set of two covers from Amazon for $11.49 (available in 27 colors and 7 sizes).
If you're looking for affordable pillow inserts to match the covers, you can buy a set of two 18x18 hypoallergenic pillow inserts on Amazon for $15.99.
9. A truly iconic tortilla blanket so that everyone in your household can achieve the greatest aspiration of them all: becoming a human burrito.
Promising review: "My son (7) loves tacos and I wanted to get him something to soften the quarantine blow and THIS WAS IT! He has had the blanket (so soft!) around him for the past three weeks, pretty much nonstop. Thank you to the makers for letting my son 'become a burrito!'" —VA Resident
Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in seven styles, including waffles and pizza).
10. A "Belle's Tea Parlor" sign to cozy up your favorite corner of the kitchen and put a smile to your face on sleepy mornings when you're brewing a cup of something warm and delicious.
Get it from BoxLunch for $10.32 (originally $12.90).
11. A set of three adorable, machine-washable Swedish dish cloths you can get in all sorts of different patterns to match your kitchen's vibe.
Psst — these are super absorbent and designed with a cross-hatch pattern for easier scrubbing, and each one of these can replace over a DOZEN paper towel rolls. The Brawny paper towel man is shaking.
Promising review: "I originally picked these up to use in lieu of nasty, nasty dishrags that invoke my inner THIS IS NOT CLEAN demon. Since then, I have used them for everything from cleaning the kitchen to wiping up spills. After use, just toss in the wash and they are ready to go again. They are the perfect size and do an excellent job on every task to which I have applied them. They come in a variety of fun prints and I have yet to wear one out. Paper towel usage has taken a real nosedive, which is a good thing given its relative scarcity at present." —sandra simpson-kraft
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in 12 prints).
12. A digital download of WFH-themed wall art with some *Zoom's kiss* level sass to give you something to look forward to when you post up at your desk for the day.
Kiki & Nim is a Texas-based Etsy shop established in 2015 that specializes in modern, mid-century, minimalist, and boho printables.
Promising review: "Perfect addition! It was the last thing I needed to ‘complete’ our room! I get so many compliments on it!" —Traci Skala
Get them as digital downloads from Kiki & Nim on Etsy: the "work from home" print for $6 and the "just following up" print for $6.
13. A statement wall decal that's preeeetty much a godsend for renters — all the joy of having a gorgeous design on the wall without any of the explaining why the paint doesn't match to your landlord later.
Promising review: "I loved this! Made a wonderful addition to my bedroom. I actually separated the flowers and put them on two different walls, it's bigger than I thought but if you want it to look exactly as pictured you will need to pull up the picture from amazon and place on the wall as shown. Or do your own thing like I did." —Tanisha McNamara
Get it from Amazon for $21.25.
14. A set of whimsical hanging ceramic planters to add a dash of color to your front porch or kitchen.
Promising review: "Love these hanging pots! I filled them with faux succulents and hung them on my back porch. Colorful and well made. Packaged securely and arrived quickly. Couldn’t be more pleased!" —Wayfair Customer
Get it from Wayfair for $31.99.
15. Or a pack of constellation wall decals perfect for anyone whose aesthetic is positively cosmic 💫.
16. A night-light projector with customizable options to make your entire ceiling look like the night sky or calming ocean waves, instantly making any room in your house feel like the inside of a space odyssey movie.
It even comes with a built-in Bluetooth music speaker so you can sync your favorite songs or audio with it, plus a remote with 10 color and dimming options so you can control it from wherever you are in the room.
Promising review: "Bought this for a galactic-themed party recently, and I'm amazed by the quality! The LED lights are crisp and clear, and very colorful on empty canvases. This can also be used for kids' rooms, gaming rooms, or for a night under the 'stars' when it's rainy out. The instructions are clear on which buttons are which on the remote control, so you can change the colors of the simulated nebulas, set timers, etc. easily." —Shin-Chiao Fang
Get it from Amazon for $33.99.
17. A set of minimalist wall hooks so you can show off all your cutest and quirkiest accessories instead of making them hide unappreciated in a drawer.
Promising review: "I am chronically cold and have a bunch of very nice knit cardigans. I usually end up leaving them laying over chair backs or recliners and cluttering things up, so I bought these to have a good place to hang them. The thick wood prevents stretching damage from the weight of the sweaters, and not using a hook prevents damage and holes in the knit. They are beautiful quality wood, smoothly finished. Definitely worth the upgrade." —Lynn M.
Get a set of two from Amazon for $16.99.
18. An eye-popping small neon sign you can install on your wall that comes in a *bunch* of cute messages and designs, whether your room is an oasis or, as I like to call my own pink bedroom, a Hello Kitty dungeon.
Promising review: "So this sign is great. It came completely packed with the little foam pieces shown in the video to ensure it arrives intact. No setup was required, just plug in and turn on. There is a handy on/off switch so it may be left plugged in. The light is super bright and beautiful and exceeded my expectations. Can’t wait to get it hung on the wall!" —Dakota Watson
Get it from Amazon: the Breathe sign for $66.69 and the Girls sign for $72.99.
19. A set of photo clip string lights so you can print out all your favorite memories and relive the magic of them every time you wake up or fall asleep ❤️.
Promising review: "Most of my photos are on my phone now, so I put it in the back of my mind and didn't ever follow through. Flash-forward to seeing these photo clip strings with lights! An added bonus is that these serve as an extra form of illumination wherever they are. It's more like a glowing fairyland look. If I could, my entire house would be lit with white Christmas lights and these would fit in perfectly." —Amazon Customer
Get them from Amazon for $10.98+ (available in two lengths).
20. A classy marble dry erase board so you can make notes to yourself or other family members while also maintaining *quite* the sophisticated aesthetic.
21. A delightfully cute themed candle, because the unspoken Law Of Candles is that everything smells better with a cozy theme.
Witchy Wicks is a Texas-based, sister-owned Etsy shop established in 2015 that specializes in pop culture-themed candles.
Promising review: "Love it dearly! It’s pretty much the center piece in my room. So cute to look at and has a nice scent. Very much Fruity Pebbles reminiscent but not enough to be overpowering. I smell lemon as well. Anyway I really love this candle the only bad part is I might be too afraid to ever burn it as it’s such a cool little decoration!" —Mary
Get it from Witchy Wicks on Etsy: the Saturday Morning Cartoons candle for $16+ and the Central Perk candle for $16+ (available in two sizes and as a room spray).
22. A mini retro-inspired Bluetooth speaker you can set on your desk or your kitchen counter to do all your sound-related bidding, whether it's playing your Work Jams playlist on Spotify (read: just a whooole bunch of Beyoncé) or taking calls.
Promising review: "It’s so cute! I got it in flamingo pink, which my little one loves. It’s a shiny glossy finish, beautifully and elegantly made! It’s compact, small and portable. Very pleasant and satisfying shape aesthetically! Large power-on, volume, and pairing up buttons on the right underside and adorable blue indicator light on the left. It’s easy to pair with a phone and a laptop by bluetooth. The sound is incredible for such a small device! Plus the built-in mic is great for using at home or in the car. It’s very convenient to charge by using a micro usb. I’m pleased with my purchase and would recommend to my friends." —Olivia
Get it from Amazon for $18.89 (available in six colors).
23. A toilet night-light for the rave vibes that, quite frankly, your otherwise boring toilet deserves. A bonus is that you can also navigate the bathroom at night without stubbing your toe on 86 things.
This LED toilet light has 16 colors that can work on a rotation or as a solid color.
Promising review: "I love this and so do my sons. I had to buy another one for a gift because they loved mine so much. It works perfectly. The sensor is very sensitive. It turns on when you walk past the bathroom. The light is bright enough that you don't have to turn on the light every time you go in the bathroom. I catch myself reaching for the light switch out of habit and smile because I don't have to flip the switch and waste electric." —Rose Lamb
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
24. A charming self-adhesive daisy print wallpaper with subtle metallic accents perfect for a statement wall or even the ceiling — there's no better way to daydream than in your own field of flowers.
Get a 28 square foot roll from Novogratz for $40.
25. A tiered plant stand so you can add a relaxing focal point to any room (not to mention a Proud Plant Parent flex).
Promising review: "Ordered the smaller size — it is small and yet sturdy, looks very elegant and is good quality and finish. Assembling was super easy. I am going to order one more. Loved it and highly recommend it." —Ashutosh Agte
Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (psst — you can check out other sizes and tiers here).
26. A sophisticated tile backsplash to give your boring kitchen some personality at a fraction of the price and *none* of the commitment — the adhesive is easily removed if you change your mind or are renting.
Promising review: "These tiles are amazing! I put them up in a couple of hours by myself and they were very easy to install. They lined up exactly as they should with each section and they tile beautifully! You wouldn't know they weren't professionally installed unless I told you! I've had them up since May and they haven't budged. I absolutely love them! They made a great addition to the kitchen and compliment my white cabinets and stainless steel appliances perfectly! If you're looking for an easy way to give your kitchen a fresh look, this is it!" —L. Rossi
Get five sheets from Amazon for $21.99.
27. A sweet little round accent rug for your desk area or the foot of your bed that will add a subtle pop of color to the room when you need it most (read: every day of the week).
Promising review: "The rug is absolutely beautiful. It's very soft. I was worried it would be more white, but it's actually a nice grayish cream background and all the colors have a speckle of other colors in them that will make it go with almost anything you put it with. I have never ordered any rug that I've been so pleased with you won't be disappointed." —Sheree R.
Get it from Rugs USA for $28.90+ (originally $51.99+; available in five round sizes and a variety of other shapes and sizes).
28. An edgy skull pen holder (or little planter!) so you can get the vibe that teen you always dreamed of: sophisticated, but make it goth as heck.
The Concrete Letter is a Pennsylvania-based Etsy shop established in 2019 that specializes in handmade concrete decor and jewelry.
Promising review: "I am IN LOVE with this skull!!! I am an OMFS and it is the perfect pen holder for my desk. I have to say that I simultaneously made another purchase of a concrete item from a different shop, and TheConcreteLetter's quality far exceeded the other. The two items weren't even comparable... you can tell that TheConcreteLetter puts in the time and care to make your purchase special! Five stars all around." —Alyssa Loparich
Get it from The Concrete Letter on Etsy for $16+ (available in seven styles and with or without a drainage hole).
29. A Baby Yoda dishwasher magnet so cute that washing the dishes will be your new favorite chore. This lil' bub is reversible, so you'll always know whether the dishes in the dishwasher are "clean" or "dirty" and avoid any dirty dish-related mishaps.
30. A bunch of teensy macaron boxes for a delightful upgrade to many rooms in your house, whether it's storing pills or trinkets or just staring at them looking all fancy and French on your bedside table.
Promising review: "Just received these cute little boxes and am in love with them. Very thick and sturdy plastic but easy enough to open. These will work perfectly for filling solid perfumes and giving out as stocking stuffer gifts as I don't have to worry about it being a snug fit/lid falling off. I imagine these would also be great for pretend food for kids' play-sets or for a kid's trinket box. Overall I love them, love their feel, love the colors and am very happy." —Mary
Get a set of six from Amazon for $6.99.
31. A light-up essential oil diffuser and humidifier perfect for getting any room in your home to your *precise* standard, from the scent (might I recommend a soothing lavender??) to the humidity level.
Each of these has eight different color modes with two brightness levels, and is equipped with two misting modes, an intermittent and continuous.
Promising review: "Love it, I keep it in my office and love the different light displays, the little measure cup they send with it is perfect for measuring your water for it. The lights have two different displays lighter and darker in each color. It's really pretty as a night night. The mist is very soft and runs a long time. I will be getting these as Christmas gifts. I love mine and will be buying more the rooms in my home. Glad I bought this one." —Ron Curenton
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in five colors).
Psst — if you don't know which essential oils you want to try, you can get a small variety pack of six essential oils on Amazon for $12.99!
32. A set of peel-and-stick staircase stickers so you can feel like you're going on a thrilling adventure every time you actually just need to go upstairs to grab your computer charger.
Promising review: "With the new normal of 2020, I find myself finding ways to enjoy my surroundings at home. This project was a lot easier than I expected and brings a bit of fun inside. I did buy a yardstick and angle ruler (I think that's what it's called) to help with the measurements. We also had a measuring tape for the stairs. We live in a split level home so our steps are split. The pack was one short so we used contact paper for the final step. This was just what I expected and we enjoy the indoor artwork." —Samantha Garcia
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 16 prints and in various sizes/number of pieces based on the print).
33. A zodiac sign ring dish to add a little bit of ~twinkle~ from your very own star sign to your nightstand.
Promising review: "I love this. It was exactly what I needed. I wanted something cute to catch any bobby pins lying around my bathroom, and this was a perfect match! I also am thinking about giving these to my friends as their Christmas gifts!" —Rachel G
Get it from Amazon for $11.98 (available in all 12 zodiac signs).
34. A luxe velvet swivel desk chair to add a touch of vintage sophistication to an otherwise modern setup in any room of the house. (Also, desk chairs that spin > all desk chairs ever.)
Promising review: "I got this chair in green and it looks much better in person than it does online! The velvet is super soft and the chair itself seems pretty comfortable. It's a desk chair so I didn't want the cushion to be too soft. I love that it has such a great range of height because I usually want to sit in different ways depending on what I'm doing at my desk. It was incredibly easy to assemble, and it arrived much more quickly than Amazon originally estimated!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $139.99 (available in four colors and two other styles).
35. A monogrammed cheese platter with deep grooves perfect for crackers, olives, grapes, and most likely your tears when you behold how beautiful it is displayed on your kitchen counter.
Promising review: "Gave this to a friend for her birthday. She is thrilled with it and loved seeing the initial of her last name carved into such a beautiful handmade piece! She told me her old cheese and cracker serving platters (all of which were glass), have cracked so needed to be tossed over the past few years. She raved about how many different varieties of crackers and cheeses this will hold, (= it's large, so very utilitarian)! I told her to use the flat areas surrounding the letter to hold almonds, grapes, sausages, olives in small dishes, etc. As well as a fabulous cheese and cracker board, this also makes a perfect charcuterie board when you use the flat areas surrounding the letter for other items. She said this gift was 'so clever'!" —Kathy
Get it from UncommonGoods for $85 (available in letters A–Z and three wood finishes).
36. A lightweight vinyl line art planter to add some distinctive shine wherever your space needs it most.
Fat Mama Market is a Washington-based, Black-owned Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in custom-designed plastic and ceramic planters.
Promising review: "This pot is super lightweight and cute! It fits my pothos plant perfectly and the drainage holes and tray are a nice bonus!" —Kelsey
Get it from Fat Mama Market on Etsy for $13.60+ (originally $17+; available in 20 styles).
37. A set of quirky peel-and-stick floor tiles so you can get the *precise* vibe you want for your bathroom or kitchen — these are water-resistant, washable, and don't require any special tools to install, so it's as simple as it is chic.
Promising review: "I've only had these on my bathroom floor for a month or so, but they seem like they'll hold up. They were a bit of a pain in the ass to cut, but I didn't have the best tools or patience. The price is bananas for how good these look! They really transformed the room for cheap." —Picky Bargain Mom
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $16.40.
38. A set of sheer drapes so you can get your full woodsy, ethereal aesthetic without the whole "now I have to maintain a living thing" aesthetic.
Promising review: "I have extra tall windows in my sunroom. I decided to order ten of these panels because they were so inexpensive and because the print would add a nice touch to all the plants, white wicker, etc. I LOVE THE WAY THIS LOOKS IN A SUNROOM. The quality is what you would expect for the price, the print is great but the seams pucker slightly. But when I put the 10 panels together, that all just worked together. My windows are now bright with leaves cascading down and the whole room is just fantastic because of these curtains." —Janice Briggs
Get them from Amazon for $9.96+ (available in four sizes and 11 colors).
39. A record/magazine/Cool Stuff holder that'll not only help you organize your life a bit, but will give you the opportunity to make your favorite things part of the decor.
Promising review: "I didn’t want anything too bulky on my nightstand but I like to have several books I like to read in bed. I previously had them stacked on top of each other and found this and was afraid it might be cheaply made but it is sturdy and beautiful! I’m such a bookworm and I am in love with this added piece to my room." —Stephy Lynn
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in three colors).
40. A felt letter board you can use to leave little inspirational messages to yourself, quirky sayings to give some personality to your room, or — arguably their truest purpose — to quote Disney movies with reckless abandon.
"Ariel, listen to me. The human world...it's a mess."
Promising review: "I cannot say enough good things! The board is super cute and perfect in my kitchen. I was surprised and thrilled with how many letters, numbers, punctuation marks, etc. came with the board. I thought for sure I would need to order more but that is simply not the case, Felt Like Sharing was more than generous with them! The board itself is sturdy and well made, and the ribbing is tight enough that you don't have to worry about letters falling off. Felt Like Sharing is a super responsive and pleasant company to work with and I have a feeling that I will be ordering many more boards from them in the future!" —Lisa K
Get it from Amazon for $20.95+ (available in 27 colors and six sizes).
41. A macrame hanging wall mirror so you can jazz the room up with arguably its most stunning feature: your human face ❤️.
Promising review: "I’ve had it for about a week but I really like it! I cut the bottom threads as they were a little too long for where I wanted to hang it. This was my second purchase from this brand, I liked the first product I got so I gave this a shot and for the second time I’m very impressed for the price. Also, it’s a real mirror, not one of the wonky plastic funhouse ones." —Molly B
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
42. A decorative rainbow window film that says "yes, I want my privacy, but I also want to be extremely glamorous about it."
Psst — you can read BuzzFeed's review of this decorative window film and for more deets!
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 good at all. I placed this on the window to interrupt the view into the house. It worked perfectly! It's very easy to use." —Marsgard
Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in eight sizes)
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