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1. Under-cabinet lighting that turns on by sensing movement, because what's fancier than automatic lighting? Now when you wake up parched in the middle of the night you can find your way to the fridge without stubbing your toe or crashing into anything along the way.
These lights come with adhesive attached so you just have to peel the backing and stick them under your cabinets. They also have a detachable, rechargeable battery, so no need to worry about taking the whole thing down to charge it. When using the motion sensor, the battery should last about three months.
Promising review: "I love this light! I’ve only had it for a few weeks but it has made all of the difference. Comes on as I approach my sink and is the perfect amount of light. Actually gives off a decent amount of light for our size of kitchen, too. My kids even love it and complimented me saying 'This was a great purchase mom!' It goes off quickly and I have yet to have to recharge the battery. I love that it’s cordless! And I love that you can make it brighter or dimmer. I didn’t know I needed this and now I wouldn’t want to be without it. Will be getting more for other areas of my home. Would make a great gift as well!" —Marci K.
Get it from Amazon for $26.39.
2. A roll of stainless-steel-effect contact paper so you can finally have the look of the latest appliances you've dreamed about but that your partner keeps rejecting because there's nothing ~actually~ wrong with them.
This self-adhesive paper has an easy-to-cut pattern on the back so you can easily measure the size of the surface, cut and peel to attach it wherever you like. Plus, it is water- and oil-proof so it stands up to whatever your family is dishing out.
Promising review: "I have been wanting to buy a new stainless dishwasher as mine is old, black, dinged up, and ugly. But it still works like a champ. So I decided to try recovering it before spending a ton of money and effort to replace it. I was dreading this project, certain it was going to be frustrating and turn out hideous. Much to my delight it was super easy! I’ve only had it on for a few weeks but so far so good, no problems with it peeling or anything. The original door has tons of other dents and scratches and most of them don’t show through at all, so I’m very happy. I’ll replace it one of these days but for now this was a cheap way to make the replacement less urgent and also gave me a chance to make sure I really do like the stainless finish instead of black." —Rebecca L.
Get it from Amazon for $14.19.
3. Or, if you want a more *permanent* solution, stainless-steel-effect paint to help you transform your kitchen and create a brushed stainless finish that doesn't attract fingerprints.
Bonus: this is not just the paint — it also includes a high-gloss top coat, multiple brushes, and detailed instructions. This set covers about 75 square feet, which is the size of a standard refrigerator.
Promising review: "We inherited three nasty-looking appliances when we bought our home. The stove got replaced but the fridge and the dishwasher stayed because while ugly, they were still very functional. Enter Liquid Stainless Steel and several YouTube videos later, a miracle happened. Instant, beautiful appliance transformation in a budget-friendly way. The fridge was tricky so I practiced on the dishwasher first. Four thin coats with the sponge brush and one top coat totally transformed the look. Ingenious top coat has a blue tint to it so you can see what you're doing but dries clear. The fridge was way trickier since the coats get applied with the roller and the paint is pretty thin and therefore drippy, so have a good drop cloth. The results speak for themselves! Just check out the before and after! Best product ever!" —poppylou
Get it from Amazon for $89.95.
4. A handmade fruit hammock that hangs from the bottom of your cabinets to declutter your countertops and create an aesthetically pleasing way to store your fruit.
Macra-Yay Macrame is a small business in Indianapolis, Indiana handcrafting unique macrame pieces that are both functional and attractive. The hammock comes with hooks, but reviewers suggest using Command hooks if you need a no-hole hanging system.
Promising review: "This macrame fruit (and for me vegetable) hammock is beautiful. You can move the positioning of the loops on the wooden dowels, which allowed me to use heavy duty Command hooks to hang this in my Airstream kitchen. The natural look also really softens my more industrial style kitchen, while keeping fruit and veggies out of the sun, but still within reach when cooking or prepping. Lesli (the store owner) even went above and beyond by helping me decide the best no-hole way to hang the fruit hammock in my Airstream. Great buying experience and high-quality item." —Naomi A.
Get it from Macra-Yay Macrame on Etsy for $32.
5. A no touch, dual compartment trash can so you can finally throw away the cheap plastic one that's been an eyesore in your kitchen since you moved in. Plus, it's stainless steel so now it can match those appliances you just upgraded. 😉
Promising review: "I tried several other less expensive garbage cans and they did not live up to expectations. This one is solid and consistently functional, so the slightly higher price is totally worth it. Also with the easy to remove and clean inserts for recycling and trash, you don't even actually need to buy trash bags. I just empty the bins directly into my outdoor garbage cans, and only rinse them out as needed." —Alexandra
Get it from Amazon for $119.99+ (available in four sizes and three variations).
6. A sink restorer to get your sink to shine like it did when you first moved in. This cleaner shines, polishes and protects all in one. It also works on other stainless steel products to remove scratches and create a barrier from new ones.
*The company suggests avoiding abrasive materials when using this product; instead opt for a paper towel or soft cloth.
Promising review: "I am very, very lazy, and am always looking for things that help me maintain a clean(er, ish) house while also minimizing the necessary elbow grease. My brushed stainless kitchen sink is one thing that I don't get around to cleaning nearly as often as I probably should, just for the amount of effort it requires, so it's usually somewhere on the grimy scale. I found this stuff recently and it's amazing! Super easy to use, doesn't really require much elbow grease beyond what's required for wiping down a counter, and the end result is shiny and fresh. This will be a mainstay in my supply closet from now on." —K.M.G.
Get an 8.5 oz. bottle from Amazon for $13.25.
7. A stove top cover that can hide any scrunge on your stove when you don't have time to clean it up. Or if you just want a more seamless, decorative look in your kitchen instead of having to look at your stove when you're not using it. Plus, you get the added bonus of extra counter space if you have a smaller kitchen.
Terra Timber Treasures is a small business based in Millbrook, Alabama hand crafting aluminum products.
This is a personalized item — you decide the monogram, font style and color, size, and stove top type. Be sure to read the instructions thoroughly to make sure you address all customization options.
Promising review: "I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my new stove top cover!!!! It truly exceeded my expectations! Beautiful work. I love this! It brightens my kitchen and covers my black and silver stove top beautifully. Cheryl was excellent! I’m SO VERY, VERY HAPPY!" —Vickey M.
Get it from Terra Timber Treasures on Etsy for $99 (available in three colors and three handle options).
8. A slide-out storage cart with an extremely thin design so it can squeeze perfectly in that *confusing* space between your fridge and cabinets. This way you can organize any small items like spices or cans and don't have to worry about adding more clutter to your counters.
Promising review: "I have a super tiny kitchen in my apartment so shelf and drawer space is limited, but there was room for one of these between my cabinets. It's super easy to assemble — you just pop some plastic pieces together. Easily slides in and out of the space and holds extra clutter that used to be stacked on my counter like Tupperware, plastic cups, cutting boards, etc. Great for a small space or extra storage!" —Brittney R.
Get the three-tier caddy from Amazon for $38.24+ (also available in four- and five-tier).
9. A mounted wineglass holder to make you seem extra classy and well-organized just like all those fancy restaurants that have hanging wineglasses.
Promising review: "I've wanted to hang my wineglasses upside down for forever, but deplore having to use tools to install things on cabinets — it takes a lot of elbow grease and doing it upside down is...a bad idea for me. When I discovered this little doo-dad, I was SO excited, and when I saw the price, I was over the moon! This holds six standard wineglasses and does the job well!" —StephyG
Get a two-row holder from Amazon for $15.99+ (also available in three rows and four color options).
10. A pack of cabinet sound-dampening bumpers so even if you don't want to spend the time or money to install soft-close cabinets, you can create a peaceful oasis in your kitchen by stopping that one family member from slamming all the cabinet doors shut.
Promising review: "Best thing I have ever bought for my kitchen. Say goodbye to the heinous noise of slamming cabinets. My mother is notorious for just letting go of the cabinets and letting them slam shut so before she came to visit I installed these and I couldn't have been happier. They keep the noise to a minimum and likely help to improve the longevity of the cabinet doors by reducing the impact. They are easy to install (although time consuming for all the cabinets in the kitchen) and mine have not fallen off after five months of use. When installing, I pressed them onto the cabinet hard for a 30 count before letting go. I think this is required to make them long lasting." —Dave C.
Get a 100-pack from Amazon for $5.99.
11. A countertop dishwasher that will forever put an end to haggling over whose turn it is to hand-wash the dishes when you're finished. I think this is one we can all agree is a massive upgrade in a kitchen that doesn't have a built-in dishwasher.
This dishwasher holds six standard place settings and has six wash cycle options: heavy, normal, ECO, glass, speed, and rinse.
Promising review: "This is the best thing I have ever purchased. Literally nothing compares. I despise hand-washing dishes with a passion. I don't know why. The dishes were the bane of my existence in the current rental my fiancé and I live in. We finally bit the bullet and purchased this dishwasher and I can honestly say there is never a dirty dish in the sink anymore. I just load it up at night, attach it to my faucet and press start. I empty it in the morning. If your apartment or rental doesn't have a dishwasher, I am telling you, this thing is so worth it. It made the most annoying task so much easier." —Kiah T.
Get it from Amazon for $359.97+ (available in two colors).
12. A set of pantry storage containers to not only keep your food fresh longer, but to give you that ~aesthetic~ kitchen pantry. I can't be the only one that dreams of having my pantry full of these containers, right?!
Not only are these air-tight containers, they are designed to be stackable to create the perfect pantry, plus they are dishwasher safe!
Promising review: "Love these — anything in my pantry that is not canned is now in these storage containers. Everything stays fresher, neater, cleaner, and they even look neat on the shelves. I purchased the first ones more than a year ago — then bought another set of various sizes, then three more large ones for our cereals, etc. Even my husband, who can be a klutz, can open and close them without a problem — plus no spills, no cardboard boxes, no plastic inner packaging to contend with. Used for cereal, sugar, flour, snack bars, all kinds of pasta, etc." —L. Mx.
Get a 10-piece set from Amazon for $99.99 (available in eight different varieties/quantities).
13. And a set of pantry labels because let's be honest, we've all mixed up the powdered sugar and flour or the salt and the sugar, so let's end that struggle once and for all. Plus, these have a minimalistic design and the vibes are just *chef's kiss.*
Be sure to read the description when deciding what to buy — the standard sets show what items will be included, or you can do a custom set to pick and choose the items you want to have included.
Real and Vibrant is a small business in Seattle, Washington creating different modern labels for your household items.
Promising review: "I love these labels! Super cute, chic look to make your pantry look amazing. I was sent proofs before they got printed & she even gave me a few extras. 💕 Love!!" —Rayne H.
Get it from Real and Vibrant on Etsy for $10+ (available in 12 quantities and eight sizes).
14. A cabinet paint kit that is actually easy to use. So if you're anything like me and think you can accomplish any DIY project you see online, that dream will finally come true when you successfully complete this project *without* the breakdown that comes with biting off more than you can chew.
The kit includes two cans of paint, one roller arm, two roller covers, and an angled paint brush. The best part of this whole thing is there is minimal preparation required, no stripping, no priming, and no removing the cabinet doors AND it's so durable on its own that you don't need an additional top coat or sealant.
*This kit comes with gray paint, but check out the Nuvo Store for additional colors.
Promising review: "So easy! Follow the instructions and enjoy the results. I have wanted to upgrade my kitchen for years. I procrastinated due to the time and steps. 19 cabinets later....a few easy steps and my cabinets are gorgeous! I cannot believe I waited so long to tackle this easy upgrade! No deglazing. A good cleaning, a light sanding, and two applications and my kitchen looks amazing. I used Earl Gray and after four days put on the new hardware. Let it cure for 30 days...so be gentle up until then. Cleanup was a breeze!" —Elyse S.
Get it from Amazon for $69.74.
15. An appliance cord organizer because when you see influencers' kitchens, do you ever see a bunch of cords lying around? No! So if they hide them to make their kitchens look fancier, that means if you hide yours you'll be an influencer too, right? Even if that's not how it works...you will at least get a decluttered kitchen.
Promising review: "I just hate it when I am moving things around on the countertop or in cabinets and my seemingly neat little cord bundle becomes unraveled and cords are just flying everywhere. Enter this lovely product. I was worried that this wouldn’t work well with appliances that get hot, but they work great. I have these on the toaster, blender, can opener, food processor, and air fryer. Super easy to use and clean." —Lisa
Get a six pack from Amazon for $10.99.
16. A magnetic knife holder that will make you feel like a professional chef while saving you precious drawer space and giving you easy access to all your knives.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this magnetic bar for the knives. I was looking for a wood one because the metal ones definitely rust over time. Came neatly packaged and you could absolutely tell it is real wood. The magnet is extremely strong and no knife ever seems to slide down. Even the drill would get pulled towards it. I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!!!!!" —Yes Mdz
Get it from Amazon for $39+ (available in 12 standard lengths or a custom length and 12 materials).
17. An oven cleaning kit because no, your oven isn't permanently scrungy — you just hadn't found this ~holy grail~ cleaner yet. This kit will restore it to its first-bought sparkle and make it feel brand-new again.
Everneat is a small business in Fairfield, Connecticut specializing in cleaning products.
This kit contains an oven scrub, surface cleaner, and metallic scrubber. All the products are plant-based, vegan, cruelty-free, and refillable/reusable.
Promising review: "The last time my oven was this clean was the day I bought it. I can see through the glass again! And it took me like 15 minutes to take it from grimy and gross to shiny and new! Amazing!!!!" —Yvonne M
Get it from Everneat on Etsy for $39.99 (available in three scents).
18. A pull-out cabinet shelf so you can feel like you have a super fancy, customized kitchen, but you didn't have to pay the all the extra 💰💰💰 to have basically this exact same thing installed professionally.
Promising review: "I needed something practical to go in a narrow cabinet to hold all my spices and food wrappings. It was getting really tiresome either climbing on a chair to reach everyday things or practically crawling in the cabinet to find the plastic wrap. This shelf unit solved that problem! It is sturdy, was pretty easy to install and works perfectly. The quality of the materials is superior to a lot of other things offered. We are very pleased with this product." —Penny A.
Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in six sizes).
19. A baggie organizer that will finally declutter and organize that one drawer we all have in our house that is just full of different size baggies with absolutely no method to the madness. Finally, the days of frantically searching for a sandwich bag in the morning to pack your kid's lunch are over because you'll know exactly where they are.
Laser Sloth is a small business based in Puyallup, Washington creating personalized lasered items.
This set comes with the four options seen above, but can be customized by communicating with the seller.
Promising review: "For what seems like forever I was looking for a better solution for my storage bag drawer. I looked everywhere, online & in stores. I figured there wasn't anything out there for my problem, so I gave up looking & just continued to add new bags to the boxes I had previously cut the tops off. It wasn't pretty but it worked. Well back in April 2021 I was scrolling thru Tiktok & a video of exactly what I had been looking for for years came up. I immediately looked up where I could get them. I purchased the set, it came in and I put it together (which was really easy)." —Balerie B.
Get the set from Laser Sloth on Etsy for $40 (available in two sizes and four fonts).
20. A pack of stainless steel wipes because one quick and easy way to make your kitchen seem fancier is by wiping away all the fingerprints and gunk that we all get on our appliances when we are constantly opening and closing them (usually with grimy fingers, especially if you have kids running around).
Promising review: "We moved into our new house about six months ago and have stainless appliances for the first time ever. The fingerprints on our dishwasher especially have been bothering me. These wipes were really easy to use and not only got rid of the fingerprints, but restored the stainless to a state I didn’t even remember it being when we first moved in. I initially thought they left a weird residue, but then read the directions (which is generally a helpful thing to do as a rule), and realized I needed to buff it in, and after that I was seriously impressed." —Rebecca
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.90.
21. A set of peel-and-stick backsplash faux tiles that will cover up your outdated backsplash or just spice it up if you're tired of your current one. Plus if you ever want to change it up, all you have to do is peel it off and pick out a new color.
Promising review: "I have had this old-fashioned style tile in my kitchen for 10 years and could not find a good solution to make it look better. Finally, the search is over. This instantly upgrades the look of my kitchen and it is so so easy to install. I love the fact that it really looks like tiles and very easy to clean, too." —M. Lin
Get a 10-pack of 12 x 12 sheets from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in four colors).
22. An adjustable kitchen organization unit to declutter your cabinets or countertop. Since it's adjustable, you can use it for plates or cookie sheets, or expand it to hold pots and pans.
Promising review: "I bought four: two for dinner plates and two for pot lids. Don’t know how I lived this long without them. Can literally store three sets of plates without making a 1,000-lb stack and gives complete ease of access to three different patterns. Game changer. Other two organize and separate pot lids, again getting rid of the wobbly avalanche waiting to happen. Only regret is I didn’t find them sooner." —RHarbs
Get it from Amazon for $32.99.
23. A whiskey decanter so you can get rid of those alcohol bottles that don't match the rest of your kitchen and instead display this beautiful, functional work of art.
Mira Gifts World is a Irvine, California based small business creating personalized keepsakes.
This is a personalized item so be sure to read the description throughly to know which aspects you can personalize.
Promising review: "I bought this for my stepdad and he has always wanted one but I wanted one that I could put his last name on, and this was just the perfect one for that. He absolutely loves it. Made him tear up and everything. So if you wanna make a grown man cry and they really want something like this, then this is definitely a must." —Maranda H.
Get it from Mira Gifts World on Etsy for $34.11+ (available in nine designs, along with your choice of added glassware and decorative box).
24. A compact silverware organizer with a unique design to create extra space, even in those small drawers you never know what to do with.
Promising review: "I have a fairly small kitchen with only two drawers. I love that this stacks my silverware in a neat and compact way. Plus, the container is slim enough that I still have room to put other odds and ends in the drawer. Other silverware organizers took up way too much space. If you’re in a tiny NYC kitchen like me, hit 'Buy Now' and save your sanity." —Aunaptural
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
25. Or if you've been *blessed* with larger drawers, this adjustable silverware organizer that would be a great way to get the most out of your space. It expands to the width of your drawer to make it appear as if it were custom built for you.
Promising review: "This is absolutely fantastic. I love that it’s expandable. Mine is fully expanded. I feel like it gave me more room in my drawer and it looks so nice. I also love that I can put my smaller knives in a specific place and this holds them perfectly!" —Chillami
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