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1. A bouclé storage ottoman where you can store blankets, pillows, or other random stuff when you need it out of sight and out of mind! Plus you'll have a comfy place to sit while you're getting ready for the day.
Promising review: "This might be the best piece of furniture I’ve ever bought. Originally purchased for my living room but just was overkill as far as me thinking all light furniture was a good idea. So, I moved it into my bedroom which I’ve really yet to decorate and it truly elevated the space so much. Might just be the bouclé, but the ottoman is sooo nice to look at. The thing that I love most about it is the hardware that attaches the base to the lid allows you to place the ottoman flush against a wall as the lid opens inward….not something I’ve seen with another ottoman, but it’s that small attention to detail that REALLY makes me love this. My NYC apartment is tiny, so saving an inch of space actually has an impact haha!" —Bradley C.
Get it from Article for $199+ (available in three sizes, two colors, and two materials).
2. Or a plush velvet vintage-inspired ottoman that is not only attractive but also super functional. This versatile little guy can swap from an ottoman into a hardtop side table AND even has room for storage inside!!
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has this and says, "I recently got one of these for my new apartment to stash my candles and ~candle accessories~ in and it's pretty much become my favorite piece of furniture?? I use it to prop up my feet during work hours and sometimes if I want to eat on my couch I'll use it as a tray. It's also sturdy enough to sit on, if I ever wanted to have guests over and needed an extra chair. It was RIDICULOUSLY easy to set up — I had it done in less than 10 minutes, and probably didn't even need the directions. It also just looks so darn cute (and comes in so many colors that I'm tempted to buy another!)."
Promising review: "I was using a small foldable step stool in my bedroom to reach the top shelves of my wardrobe. But you know, those things aren’t pretty. It wasn’t be bringing me joy, just begrudging utility. This ottoman brings me joy. It’s pretty, it’s lightweight so I can move it easily to use it as a step stool, and the storage capacity is perfect for things like my nightly moisturizers, my Kindle and journals, and other little miscellaneous things." —Monica N.
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
3. A wood tree bookshelf so you can store your ever-growing collection of books in an aesthetically pleasing way instead of just having random piles all throughout your house.
Promising review: "I love this so much! I'm always back and forth on reading and what I want to read and usually have several books and journals lying on my nightstand. This was perfect to organize them up and save space." —j.oldham
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
4. A unique squiggle shelf designed to hold your stuff in a more fun and whimsical way than you ever thought possible.
Shop Curious is a small biz based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Accurately self-described as a "funky, feel-good wall shelf shop," shop owner Candyce hand-makes colorful and fun decor.
**Each shelf can hold up to seven pounds of stuff.
Promising review: "This shelf is so cute and definitely worth the wait for it to be made. Instantly adds more character to a space. I love it!" —Lily Lemond
Get it from Shop Curious on Etsy for $34 (available in seven colors).
5. A wooden alarm clock with adjustable brightness, dual functioning alarms, display options that include date, day of the week, and temperature, and a weekday mode so you don't accidentally wake up at 7 a.m. on Saturday. 😖
Promising review: "This clock is worth the money! Buy it. Bright display, stylish, good material. It was easy for me to set up. It really took no time because the instructions were very simple! It keeps time, date, and even temperature accurately! Buy this!" —Robin
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in four colors).
6. A charming cloud-shaped trinket dish that'll be the perfect catchall for your jewelry, keys, or other small items you have a bad habit of misplacing throughout your house.
7. A minimalist-meets-industrial bookshelf, which mounts to your wall to give you ample space to store all your fave books, plants, or other knickknacks without taking up a huge chunk of your (limited) floor space.
Promising review: "I love this shelf! I needed something tall to fill empty space and store books and plants. Each shelf is very heavy duty, so I can't imagine any bowing would occur in the future, unless it's got too much humidity. Before we put weight on the shelves, it had gaps between itself the wall, but it balanced itself out after adding books. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this shelf. It's definitely going to last longer than anything you could buy at Ikea and it has VERY little wasted/unusable space. Just do it! I put it together myself, but I had to hold it steady/leveled while hubby secured it to the wall. It's not impossible to do alone, but get a second person to at least hold it still for you." —Mrs K3NNYB0Y
Get it from Amazon for $113.99+ (available in three sizes and 23 colors).
8. A vibrant set of arched bookends so pretty they could literally be decor on their own, but they'll also help prevent your massive collection of books from tipping over whenever you get near the stack.
Left Corner Decor is a Washington-based Etsy shop that specializes in modern home decor.
Promising review: "Incredible quality. Color is supersaturated. They feel nice and weighty in the hand. Really smooth, so they won’t scratch the surface of a shelf. " —Etsy Customer
Get a set of two from Left Corner Decor on Etsy for $18+ (available as a single or two-pack and 10 colors).
9. A chic and compact floor lamp/side table hybrid perfect if you're short on space but don't wanna have to choose between seeing and having a place to rest your drinks. With a marble base and gold finish to give it a timeless look, this basically also works as a gorgeous piece of art.
Promising review: "This is a fantastic lamp for a limited space. It assembles pretty easily and looks very stylish. The gold is a gorgeous color!" —Emily van den Berg
Get it from Amazon for $84.49.
10. Or a shelf floor lamp so you don't lose a whole corner to your lamp. This gives you light while also providing you some extra storage for small items. AND it has USB ports and outlets so you can use it as a charging station for your phone and tablet.
Check out this TikTok on how to style it!
Promising review: "Obsessed with this lamp! It was so easy to put together and it adds such a nice warm ambience to the room! I love it." —Beatrice
Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in four colors).
11. A jewelry stand shaped like a hand so your rings can rest where they belong, on fingers. This won't just add a unique piece to your vanity, but will also save you from throwing your jewelry all willy-nilly on the counter and being shocked in the morning to find your cat got ahold of your bracelet and took it who knows where.
Promising review: "I love this product so much, I was actually a little surprised at how amazing the quality was when it arrived! The fingers are slightly different sizes so you can store different sizes of rings, and they're spaced perfectly so I could fit all of my bulkier rings as well. The product is a hard plastic type of a material, and doesn't feel like it could break easily. It's also nice and sturdy so you don't have to worry about your rings flying everywhere if you accidentally bump it. Definitely gonna buy more soon to fit my other ring. 💕 I highly recommend purchasing!!" —Kitty
Get it from Amazon for $8.98+ (available in seven colors).
12. A monochromatic rainbow ceramic wall planter so you can add some hints of greenery to your room without having to commit to a giant plant you certainly wouldn't be able to keep alive.
Holistic Habitat is a woman-owned small business that specializes in home decor and furniture.
Promising review: "Can’t recommend these enough. I bought two of the four available styles for an art wall and I completely adore them." —Megan C.
Get it from Holistic Habitat for $49 (also available in a sun, hook, or hills design).
13. A tear-off daily self-care calendar to help remind you to take care of yourself. There's space to write what you're thankful for, daily affirmations, meal plans, and self-care plans. Plus it's so cute with its floral design, you won't mind having this live on your desk or hanging on your wall.
It's made by a family-owned, Wisconsin-based business.
Promising review: "I got this for my mental health when I was in a really bad place mentally and I was trying to figure out why I was having so many panic attacks. This made me feel on top of stuff and gives me something to look forward to. Super cute, super cheap, and it makes me happy." —katelyn
Get a 50-sheet pad from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two sizes and seven other styles).
14. And an acrylic personalized wall calendar that'll help you focus more on your schedule for the week to make sure you don't miss any important events or appointments.
Acrylic Sign Art is a small business based in Washington state that sells acrylic calendars, dry-erase items, and magnetic calendars.
Promising review: "Great gift for my niece who just moved into her first place. High quality product. Matches any decor. Would purchase from again." —m beach
Get it from Acrylic Sign Art on Etsy for $22.90+ (originally $30.53+; available in six sizes and four marker sets).
15. Orrr if you're looking for a little less structure, a blank acrylic dry-erase board so your long to-do list that has been staring at you for…longer than you'd like to admit…can become something beautiful on the wall instead of scribbled down on a piece of scrap paper that you keep misplacing.
1801 & Co. is a Minnesota-based Etsy shop established in 2016 that specializes in family wall calendars, chore charts, wedding signs, and more.
Promising review: "I love it! I got it so fast after ordering and it’s perfect. I love the sleek design for my small home office space. I can’t function at work without a dry-erase board but couldn’t find any that would look nice in my office space which is in the corner of my master bedroom! Having functional office space but not LOOK like office in the bedroom is challenging but this acrylic board is PERFECT. The black pen that comes with it is very nice fine tip and erases without a trace." —Dawn Powell
Get it from 1801 & Co. on Etsy for $13.46+ (originally $17.95+; available in various thicknesses and sizes as well as three hardware colors).
16. A luxe at-home bartender kit that is so pretty you can leave it out as decor when you aren't using it, and then it'll be easily accessible when it is time to whip up a new cocktail concoction.
It comes with a stand, tongs, spoon, jigger, corkscrew, muddler, strainer, shaker, and two pourers, plus access to an online recipe catalog.
Promising review: "This bar kit is perfect for the budding mixologist in your life! My husband loves the pour spouts and says they make him feel like a real bartender, while I love muddling and building my drinks in a glass! This set gleams and has attracted a few compliments already, and it's so fun showing off with friends to make drinks. Highly recommend!!" —Jessica Armes
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in four colors and with a mahogany or bamboo stand).
17. An instantly downloadable, printable Wi-Fi sign so you don't have to repeat yourself like five times any time you have guests over who wanna use your internet.
Pastel Design Studio is a woman-owned small business based in North Carolina making original printable art and graphic resources.
This is also great if you have a rental property and need your guests to have easy access to the WiFi password!
Promising review: "The cutest Wi-Fi sign! Can’t wait to put it up for our guests this weekend! Love that I can change the details when we move and change passwords! So cute!" —Hannah
Get it from Pastel Design Studio on Etsy for $5.19 (originally $7.99).
18. A faux book display that will make your bookshelves look Insta-worthy and like a perfect fit for the next edition of The Home Edit. Bonus, you can also satisfy your inner perfectionist while hiding your cords and other unsightly things behind these.
Covogoods is a Utah-based, woman-owned small business that specializes in storage products made out of upcycled books.
Not every display will have the exact books shown above but if you want to check out the titles ahead of time, select 'YES, preview books' when checking out and enable Amazon notifications so the seller can send you a pic!
Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE this!!! I ordered to conceal our modem and router and it looks so perfect. They are real books and it’s wonderfully built, and the shades of blue are beautiful together. Shipped quickly and love to support a family biz!" —C.R.
Get it from Amazon Handmade for $29+ (available in a variety of lengths and colors with custom colors available for an additional fee).
19. A clever twist-bottom flower vase so you can easily drain water without pulling your gorgeous arrangement out or risking it all by dumping it over with the flowers still in it. You can also fully twist the bottom off to easily trim the stems.
Check out a TikTok of the twist-off vase in action.
Promising review: "Most genius vase. The flowers last so much longer, because you can change the water and snip the stems, to keep bacteria from growing and killing your flowers. It’s also beautiful as a vase itself, super modern and chic." —Eliezer Labkowsky
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two sizes and six colors).
20. An adorable snake multi-hook wall attachment perfect for storing keys, bags, jackets, and anything else you may need to grab on your way out the door. You can trust your new slithering buddy to keep track of it all for ya.
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $69.
21. A handmade ceramic soap dish designed to drain the water off so you don't get stuck using a slimy (read: disgusting) bar of soap again. Not to mention your soap will last way longer since it isn't marinating in a puddle causing it to melt away when you aren't even using it.
Two Pups Pottery is a Virginia-based small business that specializes in pottery with a little bit of a beachy vibe.
Promising review: "What a great product! The soap dish is more functional than just about any I’ve ever used! It’s solid, well-made and diverts soap runoff over the edge beautifully! So glad we bought this!" —Timothy Terlep
Get it from Two Pups Pottery on Etsy for $24 (available in 10 colors).
22. An over-the-toilet storage cabinet to make use of some of the wasted vertical space you were just gonna fill with a picture. Now you can easily declutter your sink and actually have designated homes for your brushes, toiletries, and extra TP. Plus this way you won't ever catch yourself stuck on the toilet with no paper in sight, cause you'll have all your backstock right above you instead of in the hallway closet.
Promising review: "I searched for weeks before deciding on this particular bathroom storage unit. I wanted a cabinet on the top with doors. I love that the panels in the door are actual glass and not plastic like some others. I put this together myself, and it was very easy! It took me a couple of hours, but I took my time to ensure I put everything together correctly. The instructions were easy to understand, and everything went together quiet smoothly. This is very well made, and sturdy! I have no doubts that this will last a long time!" —dolge.
Get it from Amazon for $105.99+ (available in two colors and two styles).
23. A coffee table with a pet bed area so your fur baby can have a cozy spot to always be near you. Bonus: now you don't have to have a separate (unattractive) house for them taking up a huge chunk of your space.
Promising review: "This is modern mid-century coffee table has a wonderful design and offers a hiding spot for your cat! My cat took to it right away and loves sleeping on the soft mattress hidden inside the coffee table. The wood is quite heavy and sturdy. The assembly was fairly easy, with the step-by-step instructions it took about 20 minutes. I highly recommend this coffee table for cat lovers : ))" —Julie
Get it from Wayfair for $115.99 (originally $125.99).
24. A mushroom table lamp that comes with an LED bulb so you can set it up straight out of the box. And this bad boy is dimmable so you can have it turned up when you're studying and turn it down while you get ready for bed.
See an unboxing TikTok here, and another video turning on the lamp (the warm light is gorgeous).
Promising review: "I love mine. I look at it, and it just cheers me up. It goes really well with my white color scheme. It looks mostly white with some rainbow hints that dance across it as you move around the room. There are some bubbles, and I like them because I think the bubbles show that it is authentically hand-crafted. I'm very tempted to buy more, but I understand each one will look different — don't expect them to match each other." —C Gaudet
Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in 12 styles).
25. A roll of scented liners so every time you open your drawer, you'll be greeted by a delicious aroma and gorgeous pattern. This is especially great for any older pieces of furniture that may be starting to look a bit dingy but that you are not ready to part with.
Merriton is a woman-owned small business that sells rolls of scented liners for dressers and linen closets.
It is recommended that you unroll the paper and lay it flat with something heavy on it before installing so the edges don't curl when you install it.
Promising review: "This is a traditional scented drawer liner paper — the kind people used for decades before modern adhesive (plastic) papers — and it's beautiful. I purchased the royal bloom scent, and it smells like fresh pears. The paper comes in a tight roll, and I suggest reverse rolling or laying it flat and weighing it down for a night before installing it. I very much prefer non-adhesive paper like this because it is easy to install and replace, but also because it is old-school elegance." —Trillium
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three patterns).
26. A tiny and adorable cactus humidifier that'll be the plant baby you want (but can't seem to keep alive) while also keeping your skin and sinuses moisturized even when your air is dryer than the Sahara.
This mini humidifier is USB-powered and will run for four hours before shutting off. The transparent style (pictured on the right above) has seven color settings!
See an unboxing + the easy setup on TikTok!
Promising review: "This little thing did wonders for my skin in my office. I'm right next to a window so I often have to run my space heater, which dries the daylights out of my skin. This thing is easy to set up, well worth the money, and super cute. My eyes and nose stay moisturized and my skin looks better than it ever does in the winter. It's made for small spaces, so make sure you're within a foot or two of the mist so you can benefit fully." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $15.89 (available in three styles).
27. A stunning floral coaster to add a dainty and beautiful natural vibe to your room while also preventing dreaded moisture rings from forming on your coffee table.
Poppy & Pour is a California-based Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in custom flower coasters, keychains, and more.
Promising review: "I got the surprise option with and without the gold rim, and I’m so happy that I got an even balance of white and multicolored coasters. These are so beautiful and can’t wait to use them!" —Jenny H.
Get it from Poppy & Pour on Etsy for $14+ (available with or without gold trim).
28. A cloud-shaped magnetic key holder so you can stop frantically searching for your keys every time you leave the house because you'll know exactly where you put them — on the incredibly cute cloud hanger.
Promising review: "I really love this! It was easy to install and works great. The magnet seems pretty strong too. I used to misplace my keys all the time, but I haven't since the day I got this. I hung it next to my door and now I can just grab the keys as I walk out and hang them back up as walk in, so there's no chance of losing them anymore. The one possible drawback I can think of is that you'd probably have trouble fitting more than two sets of keys on it, so you may need to get more than one if you have several sets of keys to hang." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $7.48.
29. A three-tiered ring floor lamp with adjustable brightness so you can set the exact ambience you want. The unique and modern design will have you wondering why you've only ever had boring normal lights before.
Brightech is a California-based small business that specializes in home lighting.
Promising review: "The light is nice! It’s a unique looking light. I love how it has three different settings so you can adjust the brightness. It fits perfectly with my reading chaise and goes well with the rest of my living room decor. The only con I have is I wish the cord was clear instead of black, it sticks out. Other than that, I love the light. I’d definitely recommend it to others." —Carmelita Joy
Get it from Amazon for $75.99+ (available in four colors).
30. A set of gold cable organizers so you don't have to fight to untangle your cords (or worse, somehow shove yourself behind your desk because they've fallen into the abyss) every time your computer alerts you that you're at 15% battery. Plus these will just add a chic lil' flair to your otherwise plain desk.
Brighttia is a New York-based Etsy shop established in 2018 that specializes in industrial and 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 $11.98+ (available in 12 colors).
31. A decorative rainbow window film to give you a little extra privacy in your room so you don't roll over in the morning to see your neighbor mowing their lawn right outside your window. Unlike regular window film, this will create gorgeous rainbows all over your room.
Psst — you can read BuzzFeed's review of this decorative window film and for more deets!
Promising review: "Not only is this functional, it is SO pretty. It gives my bathroom a totally serene feel. It's easy to install — there IS a film on the back that must be removed. On a corner, use a piece of tape on the front and one on the back, and pull it apart until the film comes off. Note: The film is clear; the rainbow effect comes from light being refracted by the film." —Stephanie Graham
Get it from Amazon for $7.19+ (available in 11 sizes).
The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.