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    33 Things To Help You Change The Parts Of Your Home That Have Annoyed You Since Day One

    You don't have spend a ton or be super handy to get your house a lil' closer to your high aesthetic standards.

    1. Some fake wood contact paper that's sure to improve any surface you use it on.

    2. A set of thick velvet slip covers that simply slip over sofa cushions so you can feel like you have a whole new couch without breaking the bank or having to go down a complicated DIY route.

    Reviewer before/after of their couch with the pink velvet slip added. The after pic shows couches that look brand new and completely different.

    3. Some classy-looking peel-and-stick tile to for anyone who's tired of ~tolerating~ the wall color that came with the place.

    The tiles installed on a wall

    4. A set of solid brass, textured cabinet drawer pulls and knobs that look and feel way more luxurious than what was on the cabinets when you moved in.

    three knurled solid brass pulls and three knurled solid brass knobs on a black surface

    5. Some trendy Edison bulbs to replace stale white lights with something a little warmer that'll give your space a charming vintage feel.

    6. A brick dyeing kit for anyone who wants to zhuzh up their exposed brick walls with a little more color and variety.

    before: tan brick fireplace stained with soot, after: bricks painted in grey, white, and brown

    7. Some easy-to-install medallions to upgrade your recessed lighting into something with a little more character.

    The medallion installed over a recessed light

    8. A sleek (but ventilated!) cable box cleverly designed to hide those ugly piles of tangled cords cluttering up your floor space.

    before pic of a messy cable strip then after of the box containing the same power strip but looking much neater

    9. Some wood polish and conditioner with beeswax and orange oil that'll repair your scratched and dinged-up furniture and floors like a magic lil' eraser.

    10. A bottle of wallpaper stripping spray so you can strike the previous homeowner's decor choices from the record and never speak of them again.

    11. Some cabinet paint so you can stop complaining about how the cupboards don't go with anything else in your otherwise flawlessly styled kitchen.

    12. A grout paint pen you can use just like a regular marker to easily cover up the years and years of dirt and grime that are keeping your bathroom from ever looking truly clean.

    13. A prismatic window film – it's easy to stick on any glass surface for an extra layer of privacy *and* some gorgeous rainbow reflections that'll make your space feel a little more magical.

    14. A rain showerhead to transform your normal ol' shower into the ultimate spa resort experience.

    15. A five-light pendant that'll step up your lighting game with some rustic, industrial charm.

    The light hanging above a dining room table

    16. A hidden bookshelf so you can finally stop trying to squeeze every last hardcover onto your tiny lil' bookshelf. Now you can turn your prized book collection into a bookworm's dream display so you can admire them daily.

    17. A surface cover to fool everyone into thinking your somewhat ~meh~ counters and tables are made from gorgeous, expensive marble.

    18. A jar of front door paint that comes in a variety of bold *and* subtle colors to ensure that your door meets your exact style preferences.

    19. A cool replacement handrail to give your stairwell a minimalist vibe that'll make your home feel more on-trend.

    black rectangle handrail

    20. Some color-changing, dimmable lightbulbs for anyone who's tired of having to choose between total darkness and searing white light in their home. These'll allow you set the brightness to your personal preference, change the color to add a lil' ambience, and even sync to music — all from your phone!

    21. Or some color-changing, self-adhesive LED light strips that make it easy to change the vibe of the room with your mood. You can switch the color and dim the lights via remote control. Plus, the strips are easy to cut and link together to get the size just right for your space.

    22. Some furniture leg replacements to help the outliers in your collection fit your aesthetic a little more.

    close up of brass metal legs on a teal dresser

    23. A set of cute carriage-style magnets to add some charm to your plain ol' garage door.

    24. Some cool blue paint to cover up the original wall color you've been growing to loathe since you moved in. Or if blue isn't your vibe, check out some other color options here!

    25. A floating ledge so you can stop tripping over the milk crates you've been storing your records in for way too long.

    Two ledges displaying a variety of records above a record player

    26. A DIY paint kit that costs much less than replacing out-of-date countertops altogether.

    27. A surprisingly easy-to-use conversion kit to transform recess lighting into charming pendant lighting that'll add a little je ne sais quoi to your space.

    A display showing recess lighting that has been converted to pendant style lighting with red light shades

    28. Some Dalmatian dot removable wallpaper to dress up any walls that are just so ~doggone~ plain otherwise. One reviewer even used it as contact paper to cover their bedside table!

    The wallpaper in a home office

    29. Some spray paint that'll turn any piece of furniture into something uniquely yours.

    30. A set of cast-iron switch plates that'll turn what is quite possibly the most boring home accessory into something much more pleasing to look at.

    five shabby chic switch plates

    31. Some stencils that'll turn surface into a stunning work of art!

    A wood coffee table with the stenciled white paisley pattern on top

    32. Some removable wall decals that come in a bunch of stylish colors and will make any empty wall instantly look way fancier.

    Two different sized and different colored decals on a wall

    33. And finally, some LED string lights perfect for turning a dim and unexciting space into a sparkling dream world. These ones allow you to choose between eight modes so you can set them to twinkle, fade, remain steady, and more depending on your mood!

    You looking around at your new and improved space:

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