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Cozy lighting, organization solutions, and colorful desk accessories to perk up your stay-at-home mood ✨.
This simulates the sunrise and sunset with 20 brightness settings that slowly increase over 30 minutes. And with your choice of five different wakeup sounds, the alarm only sounds once it's at its full brightness.
Promising review: "This has really made a big difference in how I wake up every morning. On these short winter days, I always have to wake up before sunrise, and that's...challenging. I found myself hitting the snooze button at least three times, leaving very little time for me to get ready and to work on time. Having the sunrise simulation wakes me up gradually and completely. I almost always wake up fully before the music starts and I have not needed the snooze function yet. All of the wake up sounds were pleasant. I especially like the birdsong with flute music, as it reminds me of being in a spa. I like the dusk option for going to sleep. I set it for 30–60 minutes and read until it's too dark and I drop off to sleep. An additional bonus is that since I'm no longer using my cellphone as my alarm clock, I practice better sleep hygiene and keep my cellphone out of the bedroom. It is a significant investment but it has been worth it." —MsEdinger
Get it from Amazon for $99.95.
Check out a BuzzFeeder's review (#11 in the post) for a first-hand account on how mornings can feel more invigorating.
This cupboard on wheels has five shelves, so you'll have ample storage space and you can pull it out and push it back in with ease.
Promising review: "Very pleased with the quality of this. I was afraid it would be flimsy, but it has feels nice and sturdy even when completely loaded with canned and boxed food. Wheels roll great. Perfect size between fridge and wall. My family has been using this daily for six months with no issues. Very happy with this purchase." —Wally
Get it from Amazon for $43.99.
One reviewer used the desk pad as a mat for a makeup vanity which is SUPER smart since it can prevent beauty products from staining lighter surfaces.
Promising review: "This is a super simple but elegant addition to my desk. I purchased the pink one and it contrasts nicely with my dark espresso wooden desk. The mouse moves easy and steady on the surface and has made it much easier to write on my desk. Since the desk is wooden, it's collected small imperfections over the years, making writing on the desk sometimes difficult. I would definitely recommend for new or old desks. New to prevent nicks and dents, and for the old ones to cover them up. 🙂" —Deleah
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes and fifteen colors).
The smart design of this blanket combines seven layers filled with medical-grade glass beads that evenly distribute weight along your body and work to control temperature.
Promising review: "After reading other reviews on weighted blankets, I decided to go with Luna. (I have bought two now, one as a gift) I love that the material is organic cotton, and the beads are not made of plastic. The material is cotton so it is light but strong. I have used this blanket for three or so months now. Having battled insomnia, restless legs, joint pain, and muscle pain, I had read that a weighted blanket could help. Honestly, I hardly have sleepless nights now. The blanket isn't too heavy but just heavy enough. I did get the 15 lb, technically too heavy for my weight according to studies, but I love my blanket!! Before I had this blanket there were many nights I was awake until 3am due to insomnia and pain. Now, usually within a half hour of winding down, I am alseep! It calms my restless legs, and really lessens muscle and joint pain! Blanket is sturdy, holding up well. Totally worth the money." —sunshine
Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in six weights, four sizes, and 23 colors).
Promising review: "This product does exactly what it's supposed to and does it well. In under 15 minutes I took my nightmare lid drawer and turned it into a functional, convenient storage space. The dividers were simple to install and provided flexibility. Slowly but surely I am getting my tiny, chaotic kitchen under control, and this got me a huge leap closer." —S. Hawthorn
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three sizes).
The set includes: two wide drawers, two narrow drawers, one can dispenser drawer, and one egg drawer.
Promising review: "It's nice to be able to find things in the refrigerator and be able to pull out the whole tray container to see what's in the back of the fridge. I don't know if this happens to you, but I find my way to the back every so often, and come to find out a jar in the back expired a year ago. Now I can see everything and use it." —BookBroke
Get a six-piece set from Amazon for $30.99.
The Roll Keeper is a small, woman-owned business based in Washington. They create unique, handcrafted storage solutions.
Promising review: "These Roll Keepers made it so much easier to store my T-shirts, jeans, towels...etc leaving ample room in my closet or drawers for additional items. I only need one hanger to hang 12 to 16 items! I definitely recommend this item for those who have limited space and wish to be more organized while looking less cluttered. I will be purchasing more." —Shanette Labonte
Get it from TheRoll Keeper on Etsy for $15.99 (holds 16 rolls).
This little device has six noise modes: White Noise, Thunder, Ocean, Rain, Summer Night, and Brook. You can have it playing noise continuously until you shut it off, or set a timer for 15, 30, or 60 minutes.
Promising review: "As we're all on COVID alert and working from home, I don't have a 'quiet space' from which to work. So I bought this to drown out the sounds of the TV and other every noises at home. Works great. Can just leave it on or switch to the time mode if using it for sleep. The sounds are pretty continuous so you can't easily identify when the loop starts over again." —db
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
Promising review: "Since moving into this apartment I have gradually come to hate this tub because of the water stains I have tried every product on the market including crazy things from the Internet like Coca-Cola vinegar you name it..this stuff with a couple of swipes/scrubs and a toothbrush for the textured areas completely cleaned my tub in a way that I can only tell you excited me to the core of my being. All I can tell you is buy it and I wish you the best!" —Michelle
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
Each pack comes with four bands which can stretch from 12 to 18 inches and hold adequate tension.
Promising review: "Say goodbye to re-arranging your fitted sheet every morning! My boyfriend sleeps like he’s rolling down a hill, so every morning I would wake up to the scratchy feel of my mattress cover because my soft silk fitted sheet was all over the place. Thanks to these bed bands, our sheets stay put no matter what. The only way for your fitted sheet to come off is if you manually remove these first. I wish I would have bought this so much sooner." —Khalysee
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $12.99 (available in three colors and four pack sizes).
Nonstick ceramic coating? Check. Nesting beechwood spatula with built-in spoon rest? Check. Custom stainless steel steamer basket? Check check.
BuzzFeed Editor Bek O'Connell is lucky enough to have one of these and can be quoted as saying "Sometimes I just hold mine and sigh over how nice it is! Sorry if that's lame, but it is the truth. I am love with my pan."
Promising review: "This pan is EVERYTHING! I went from making pasta in the basket to steaming broccoli in it and then finishing my meal in there. Then I forgot about cleaning it because I’m lazy — and the nonstick cleaned up so easily. The sponge they include is incredible, I do all my dishes with it now. Also it looks really cute sitting on my stove all day." —Darby S.
Get it from Our Place for $145 (available in five colors).
And like regular Command products, they won't peel off paint once they're removed!
Promising review: "Let's face it, Command products ROCK! This was perfect for our truck camper, under the sink, to hold a small, refillable spray bottle of 409 to clean the kitchen. It has literally hung by this Command hanger for 3,000 miles now — bumpy roads, up and down hills, you name it. Everywhere we've gone, and neither the bottle nor the Command hanger have ever been found down. Still hanging in there like the day I stuck it. Works AWESOME!!!! It also keeps the bottle out of the way by tucking it up to one side under the sink. PERFECT!" —Jenn
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $8.99.
BuzzFeed Writer Marquaysa Battle saw this in action and says: "I watched this thing work in person (at my bestie's new house full of hardwood floors) and was pleasantly surprised to find that it really picks up even the tiniest floor particles and moves easily around (and under) furniture. It'll run on a 110-minute cycle with different cleaning modes and your preset vacuuming times. From what I've seen, it's also pretty good around pets too, although that will depend on your pets' temperament specifically. My bestie's hyper puppy was super chill about this vacuum, surprisingly."
Promising review: "This vacuum is so amazing! I bought it because after having a second baby, I barely have time to vacuum and have a toddler who likes to roll around on the carpet. It gets extremely messy with his snacks so I needed to vacuum every day. This vacuum saved me so much time because now I don’t need to vacuum and my toddler started to pick up his toys to clear the way for his new 'robot friend.' This vacuum actually picked up more dust than my original vacuum and it will dock itself when it needs to charge or when you are done with it. This is an amazing vacuum with a lower price!" —Happy Mom
Get it from Amazon for $147.89 (originally $209.67).
Promising review: "Provides necessary relief for my tailbone. I am a therapist and Ph.D. student, so I am either sitting and talking or sitting and writing notes or doing research. I have ZERO "behind," so after an hour or so of sitting with no support, my tailbone area starts to ache. This seat allows me to sit for a longer time without pain, and for some reason, my posture improves during use as well." —Adrienne
Get it from Amazon for $24.20.
This set includes: Pens, a pen cup, stapler, tape dispenser, and a desk tray.
Talking Out of Turn — otherwise affectionately known as Toot — is a small woman-led business that creates most of its stationary and lifestyle goods in-house right outside of Dallas, Texas.
Get it from Talking Out of Turn for $30 (available in eight colors).
Promising review: "I usually store my glasses in their case. I don't know why that's such a hassle, but I like to be able to just reach for them. But they are also unsafe when they are just sitting on my desk. This little koala solves my problem! He holds my glasses securely and does it in the cutest way possible. Now I can sit at my desk, grab my glasses, and get to work with a smile on my face. And at the end of the day, I just leave them with my Koala for safe keeping. Seriously, just get one. I haven't lost my glasses once since I got this." —Bianca
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in 12 animals).
This bathroom must-have doesn't require electricity or any additional plumbing, and can be temperature controlled.
Promising review: "I'll be the first to admit, I don't write reviews. This may be, literally, my first one. All I can say is this is a game-changer!! After a brief trip to Europe last year, my wife had been pushing for us to get one. Well, fast forward to the 2020 pandemic, no TP anywhere...it was time to buy the Tushy. I was hesitant, I'm not gonna lie. But then, it was as if I had been missing out on living for the past 32 years. You think I'm lying, I'm not. I've never felt cleaner. Buy this and you will thank me later." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $79 (available in three styles).
Just spritz before you go, and voilà! No more stressful hangouts when you calculate in your mind how long you can stay before you've got to head home to use the bathroom.
Promising review: "A couple of sprays on the toilet water before you sit down and everything smells like fresh lemons when you are done. Very easy to use and so far has held up very well." —Bruce B.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in various scents and seven sizes).
Brighttia is a New York-based Etsy shop established in 2018 that offers simple yet stunning solutions in modern interior, lighting, and decor.
Promising review: "These brass cable organizers are beautiful and high quality. I’m using two of them to keep a plug-in sconce cord attached to the wall and to direct the cord to the electrical outlet. These little gold pieces add a touch of functionality and glamour to the sconces. Exactly what I was looking for." —Amy Margolis
Get a set of two from Brighttia on Etsy for $10.98+ (available in four colors).
Promising review: "The bed was easy to put together. I needed help moving the box but once opened, one person can do this. I bought the bed for the look and the storage. The four drawers really do work very well and roll out for easy access. They also hold a lot — much more than I expected. You really do not see the drawers. I bought a pillowtop mattress to go with this, as I wanted a higher bed. Another unexpected plus is that I can use my king-size sheets; they just tuck under the mattress. I'm very pleased with this bed." —Ellen
Get it from Novogratz on Amazon for $263.84+ (available in three colors and sizes twin to king).
Promising review: "Bought this for my 85-year-old mother who has a bit of arthritis in her hands. She loves this jar opener. She commented on the ease of use and likes the fact that it can be used on smaller bottles. Made a daily task much easier for her." —Christine
Get it from Amazon for $11.95. And check out this similar bottle opener that can mount underneath your kitchen cabinets.
It has an LED light that can be set to seven soothing colors and there are four timer settings that can last up to six hours of operation.
Promising review: "This diffuser is so nice! It’s great for a larger area. I have one in my living room, and one in the kitchen...and the diffuser does an excellent job at filing the rooms with scent. They are also beautiful, and match my decor perfectly." —Nicole Nipper
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
The lights are waterproof, have eight light settings controlled by a remote, and can be used indoors or outdoors. Layer the light strings with sheer curtains to create a cozy haven. And BTW, some reviewers noted that these curtains can be tricky to hang up by yourself because the lights get tangled, but many shared a hack: Don't untie the long lights from each other until you've already hung up the curtain.
Promising review: "I am so in love with these lights! They were so easy to put up (took me about five minutes). They add such beauty to my room. I am so happy with this purchase." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 and the sheer curtains for $16.99+ (available in 16 sizes and 19 colors).
Promising review: "I’m honestly surprisingly happy with this rug! I bought the cheapest one I could find, because I just needed a tiny one for a background for a picture. What I got from this was so amazingly soft and big for the price, that my fiancé convinced me to get one for the living room floor. This rug is absolutely amazing, you’ll never want to stop touching it!" —Amazon Customer
Get a 2'x3' size from Amazon for $19.89 (available in five sizes and 11 colors).
Promising review: "This device is ingenious! Wished I’d known sooner that this product exists. I use Arm & Hammer toothpaste which still comes in the standard small cap so having it prompt up behind the bathroom cabinet was impossible. Now, problem solved. It’s a small invention that made a positive impact. I thank the person who thought of it." —Jl33NYC
Get it from Amazon for $6.39.
And these are dishwasher-safe.
Promising Review: "Hate the smell of garlic and onions on your hands even after multiple washings? This bar takes them away in seconds. I like that is shaped like a bar of soap (very cute in my soap tray). It's simple to use and comfortable in your hands. A couple of $$ cheaper would be nice but it works so I guess it was worth it. Whenever guests see it, they have to try I it. They always ask me how it works. I tell them it's magic." —Kat K
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+.
Each set includes a large and medium spatula, a large and medium spoon, a medium spreader, a medium pastry brush, an egg whisk, and an egg separator.
Promising review: "Great quality!! I’ve been using them for a few months now and they are great! They clean up well with no spots and feel pretty sturdy while using for thick heavy foods. I also use some for sautéing and have had no heat issues or melting. I would definitely buy these again, but at this rate I won’t need to!" —Mizz87
Get a nine-piece set from Amazon for $13.99+.
Promising review: "I was having problems with my elbow being sore from sitting at my chair so much while working from home. I wear T-shirts a lot and my elbows were getting raw and annoyed from resting on the hard plastic arm rests all day. They fit my chair perfectly and from the minute I put them on, they gave me instant relief from the hard plastic arm rests on my chair. I highly recommend them to anyone with similar elbow issues." —BoSoxBrent
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
Bonus: these will also make sure your cabinets stay free of scratches!
Promising review: "These work very well to dampen the sounds of my idiot roommates slamming cabinet doors at all hours of the day. Just make sure you're wiping down the part of the cabinet they'll stick to before applying them. The adhesive is good and should hold for a while." —LMA
Get a sheet of 100 from Amazon for $7.
Promising review: "This thing is absolutely perfect. I highly recommend for those of you working from home. I needed a white board but really didn’t have the space nor did I think a stand up board would be functional for me. This is the perfect solution. I have it set out right below my extra monitor and it is at my fingertips whenever I need to jot down an action item for myself. It has significantly helped to reduce my number of sticky notes. Helps to make my desk space cleaner and more efficient looking which helps me to work better. The black marker that comes with it has a nice little eraser on the top that is sufficient for any erasing needs. I did also buy a pack of thin dry erase markers to go with it. Also you can put the cord for your computer under the white board. There is a little gap that is about half an inch tall or so. Highly recommend!"—Shannon
Get it from Amazon for $20.99.
Muslin Comfort is a small business based out of California that makes 100% muslin cotton blankets, towels, and bath robes.
Promising review: "Once in awhile you will find something SPECIAL. I have ordered three times from Muslin Comfort and I could not be more pleased with each item. I generally don't write reviews, but I felt compelled to write this one because I want the company and everyone who reads this to know that these items are SPECIAL! Exceptional quality and so comfy, as well as simply pretty. Thanks Muslin Comfort....so happy I found you!" —Customer
Get it from Muslin Comfort for $24.99 (available in four colors).
Promising review: "I purchased this cable box to hide a bunch of cords for a router, mini cell phone tower, etc. I shopped around a bit because I wanted something that looked nicer than just a plastic box. This was the best solution I found, I like the faux wood top of it, I actually wish the sides were the same design but again I do like the aesthetic of this box. It fits a ton of cords and wires. This was a fast and satisfying fix to my cord problem. I will be purchasing another one of these boxes for a different area of the house. It was worth the money for me as it looked better than the other cable boxes I could find and it really did solve the problem." —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
Based in Oregon, Marley's Monsters creates eye-catching alternatives for everyday paper essentials.
Promising review: "This is my second time purchasing these sponges. Love them! I'm going on a whole year with my first two sponges and just wanted to buy a few more as gifts and to add another sponge into my rotation. Great quality." —lilflostein
Get it from Marley's Monsters on Etsy for $10+ (available in four backing colors).
Promising review: "Holy cow these suckers work! I'm so grossed out by the result, but at the same time I have a sick sense of satisfaction. I used these in my house plants that are breeding fungus gnats like crazy. I used them in conjunction with beneficial nematodes, and they definitely cut down on the number of gnats in our house. Unfortunately I added a new houseplant, plus repotted one that had outgrown its prior home, and we are wrapped up in them again. I'm buying another package of sticky traps as soon as I finish this review!" —Megan
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
Promising review: "This glove is perfect for our one kitty who hates to be brushed. Our family recently added kitty number three, a big beautiful long-haired Maine Coon who despises being brushed or bathed. It was such a struggle as fine cat hair started taking over our life. Honestly, I did not think this grooming glove would work, but let me just say it is wonderful. Our kitty Nicki just loves the feeling it gives him, and we love the astounding amount of kitty his hair that is now in the glove and not on every surface in our home. Thank you wonderful seller. We LOVE this glove." —Colleen5991
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.