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1. A tension rod shower caddy that’ll up your shower storage in a flash. With two trays, one soap dish, and a basket, this sucker has space to store all of your favorite lotions and potions. Installation is a breeze, too – no power tools required!
Promising review: “Love this shower caddy. We have a very small stall shower (32”x32”). We can’t use the over-the-showerhead caddies because we have a detachable showerhead with a hose and the shower was built in the 1960s so there aren’t any built-in shelves. We ended up putting our products on the floor of the shower, which is precious space in such a small stall. Well, this corner caddy is a total game changer! It fits perfectly into the corner. Doesn’t take up much room and gets our products out from under our feet. Plus, it looks really nice. Win-win!” –Dustin Zehring
Price: $35.08
2. A granite-look countertop painting set, because brand-new kitchen or bathroom counters aren’t always in the cards. This easy-to-use painting set transforms old, dated countertops (hi there, O most ancient and agéd Formica from ye olde early '90s) into something shiny and new for less than $100. Pro tip: Reviewers recommend finishing the painted counters off with a couple of coats of epoxy; doing so will both prevent the paint from suffering scratches and give you that slick look that actual granite has.
Promising review: “This kit is ace! I bought [this kit] for 15-year-old yellow, Formica counter tops. I almost wrapped the counter tops with a rubber adhesive cover, but I'm so glad I tried this first. The entire project took me about three days, or 15 hours spread out over three days, and I had two kids bugging me in between.
You’re not going to see the actual beauty of your new tops UNTIL the top coat is put on. That's the key to making your new tops look, feel and shine like real granite. It's very important to remember this so as to not get unmotivated. I honestly feel as if my counters are new and I simply restored them versus just putting a band-aid on them. They're so clean and the surface is just awesome. Already got a ton of compliments. Also, did I make any mistakes? Yes. Has anyone else noticed? No. If anyone is looking that closely then I probably wouldn't invite them into my home anyway. The texture of this paint job tricks your eyes into not seeing any imperfections. Buy it! *UPDATE* 2.5 years later and it's still great. No issues at all.” –Peter North
Price: $67.93+ (available in four styles)
3. A tri-fold convertible chair that does double duty for ultimate versatility. Sit in it by day; sleep on it by night — all you need to do to make the switch is unfold it. You can even choose for it to come with or without legs, so it'll work for your living room's ~lewk~ whether your style is sleek and structured or comfy and cozy.
Promising review: “Perfect for what we needed! We recently moved to a smaller house that was supposed to have two extra bedrooms. We thought fantastic! We have a guest room! Well, turns out one of those bedrooms is more like a walk-in closet. So that meant we needed to have something available for guests in the other room, which we use as a recording studio. I was totally ecstatic when I found this thing on Amazon. It looked exactly like what we needed, was affordable, and the reviewers didn't seem to hate it outright, so we gambled on it. I'm so glad we did because it's exactly what we wanted! It fits perfectly in the space and set up is a breeze! It has legs hidden in a zippered pouch in the back for when it's in chair mode and is quite sturdy as both a chair and a bed. The design fits our aesthetic as well and it works great as a chair when playing instruments. The bed itself might be a little narrower than a twin, but I haven't slept on a twin bed in years to really compare. My mother was the first to get to use the new bed and she said it was comfortable, though a bit on the firm side.” –Kayem
Price: $196+ (available in four colors and with and without legs)
4. A sturdy yet stylish pegboard strong enough to hold all your cookware – yes, even the cast iron – because you have more important things to stash in your cabinets. This set from Wall Control accepts both standard quarter-inch pegboard accessories and Wall Control’s own slotted accessories. Also, it comes in TONS of shades that’ll suit kitchen color palettes of all kinds – from the muted and neutral to the bright and bold.
Promising review: “Limited mobility approved, total game-changer! Upon injuring my shoulder severely, I had to reorganize my kitchen to accommodate limited mobility, but had nowhere to put my pans. I started researching pegboards and found I needed one that was metal and could accommodate 1" slot style hooks as well as standard pegs. This was the best price with various sized slotted hooks included. My husband, who is admittedly not handy, had an easy time installing. He did not bother finding studs, which worried me at first, but it doesn't budge whatsoever. My 15" cast-iron (antique, incredibly heavy) [even fits] on the largest included hook (u shape). I will be budgeting for more, at least two, in the future. If I could make the whole wall pegboard, I would.” –LV
Price: $62.95+ (available in 35 color combinations)
5. A wall-mounted desk that folds up into a little cabinet when not in use, so you can literally put your work away when you’re, y’know, done working. The front of this pick is a chalkboard, too, so you can use it to flex your artistic and/or organizational muscles while you’re at it.
Promising review: “This is a great little desk and a huge space saver. I use it for my laptop when I have serious work to do. Just beware, the writing surface scratches easily with the mouse, so put down a pad before using. One surface can be used as a chalkboard. Eraser and chalk included. I love this desk.” –Ruth Ann Rossbach
Price: $164.99 (available in three colors)
6. A narrow rolling cart to bring functionality to even the weirdest of in-between spaces. Got an odd gap between two of your kitchen cabinets? Stick this sucker in there and use it as a spice rack. Need a place to store cleaning supplies in your tiny bathroom? Pack this cart full of Scrubbing Bubbles and slide it right next to the sink. The possibilities are, as they say, endless.
Promising review: “I love this! It may not be beautiful, but it is a great addition to a tiny kitchen. I recently moved, and my new house has no pantry space. No closets or cubbies to convert. Just one tiny cabinet that I didn't need for my kitchen tools. This rolling pantry helps so much. I just shoved my fridge over a couple of inches, and it fit perfectly. It may not be huge, but helped so much with space. It is very sturdy and holds canned goods like a pro.” –Kim Y
Price: $27.72+ (available in two colors)
7. A set of two versatile nesting coffee tables, so you can add a little adaptable mid-century appeal to your living room. You can pair them together to fill the area out, or, if you need more free space, you can tuck one underneath the other to keep it out of the way. Who doesn’t like having options?
8. A motion-activated nightlight for your toilet, because if you have ever, uh, fallen in due to the lid being unexpectedly up in the dark, you know that the struggle is real. It only activates in low-light conditions, so you don’t have to worry about wasting battery power during the day. Also, it lights up in 16 different colors, and honestly, that’s just sort of… fun.
Promising review: “The most fun accent to bathroom décor! I bought this item to use in our guest bathroom for our daughter and son-in-law, and if they enjoyed it, they could take it back home with them. Oh my gosh! What a hit! The motion detector is very sensitive. The lights glow to put broad smiles upon occupants of your loo. It is just a very fun surprise for your houseguests. And, since this item comes as a set of two, our main bathroom now has a toilet night light. Oh, just get it and have fun!” –elizcc
Price: $13.78 for a set of two
9. A “BedShelfie” bedside table that clamps directly to the bed itself, eliminating the need for a bulky bedside table while still ensuring that you’ve got everything you could possibly need neary for the most restful night possible. More than 3,5000 five-star reviews can’t be wrong, right?
Promising review: “For reasons not worth detailing, I've never had a nightstand, and thus all the stuff I need to access while I'm in bed – there's a surprising amount of it – spent years on the floor, necessitating my almost falling out of bed every time I needed an item. Then I ... decided to do some research, and the rest is history. I have the smaller shelf, and still, it holds three phones and an e-reader as well as a pen, notebook, and face cream. There's room for more, but if I stack the shelf too high, I will never have a reason to get out of bed. Because of its convenient height vis a vis my mattress, I'm not constantly knocking stuff off, yet it's easy for me to reach whatever I want. The black shelf looks good, like it was meant to be there. The BedShelfie is a brilliant idea, and I love mine. After a month's use, it still looks pretty sturdy and I hope it lasts forever, but if it doesn't, I'll buy another without hesitation.” –JoAnne Goldberg
Price: $34.99+ (available in four styles)
10. Some herringbone-pattern peel-and-stick tile that’s so gorgeous, you'll want to use it everywhere – not just as a kitchen backsplash. Reviewers say it’s perfect for everything from sprucing up dated fireplaces to changing up display shelves. The best part? Installing it is as easy as putting up a giant sticker. (Because that’s, y’know, basically what it is.)
Promising review: “These look absolutely stunning on my fireplace! I wanted to upgrade our builder grade black fireplace surround without breaking the bank so I chose to stencil the hearth and use these for the remainder of the surround. It was a little tricky getting the right sizes, but with trial and error, I was able to cut the pieces almost perfectly (I just used kitchen scissors to cut the sheets). I love that they put a piece of removable plastic ‘film’ on top of each sheet so that you could use a sharpie to draw your marks and lines for cutting. I would most definitely purchase again! I do recommend buying more than you think you need because, like installing anything with a herringbone pattern, there will be a lot of ‘waste.’” –Jade R.
Price: $54.97+ (available in two colors)
11. A behind-the-door storage unit that’ll give you so much extra space for your stuff in the teeniest footprint imaginable. It attaches to the hinges of almost any door in your home, so it can lie flat against either the wall or the door itself – and although the full-length mirror component is optional, reviewers say it’s definitely a useful addition.
Promising review: “We recently moved several states away into a house with a bathroom that has virtually no storage space in it. I saw this product on Amazon and I figured, sure, why not give it a try? It is probably the best Amazon purchase I've ever made. It arrived almost a week ahead of schedule, and took my father-in-law and I about 30 minutes to install it after glossing over the directions (we're both fairly handy people). My husband was mostly concerned that the weight of it would make the door swing partially closed – it has not. It's taken an otherwise painfully useless space and made it much, MUCH easier for both of us. And you can't even tell that it's there until you close the bathroom door! My only warning is that the magnet is pretty gosh darn strong. We ended up putting two layers of painter's tape over it to make the cabinet easier to open. Other than that, super satisfied!” –S. Copeland
Price: $189.99+ (available with and without a mirror)
12. A set of colorful cleaning brushes designed specifically to reach all of the hardest-to-tackle areas of your home, because honestly, you probably have no idea how much junk has accumulated in the grooves of your windows. This set of five includes a dustpan-and-brush set, a groove gap cleaning tool, and a three-piece grout cleaning set, so no matter where you need to get to, you’ve got something that’ll get the job done.
Promising review: “When ordering I wasn't sure if I would use all of them. They arrived and have been so much more helpful than I thought possible. When cleaning something I used to get frustrated because I never had the correct brush. I carry this set in my cleaning caddy and always have the right one now. I recommend this product.” –Teri
Price: $9.99
13. A pair of modern bedside lamps equipped with charging ports and phone stands, so you can light up your life and charge your devices at the same time – no more sacrificing the scarce few outlets in your walls for one or the other. The bases of these two lamps have both regular outlets and USB ports, ensuring you can plug just about anything into them.
Promising review: “Well-designed and well-made. Looks and works very well. The lamp is a very nice size for a small nightstand. The shade provides a beautiful glow of a comforting color. The design is carefully thought out, nothing is in the way of anything else. The plug ins, on/off switch, and phone stand are placed to be easily reached from the bed. It was so nice that my boyfriend just took one after we assembled them and said he'd order one to replace it! I am also ordering two more.” –Amazon customer
Price: $45.99 for a set of two
14. A TubShroom hair catcher for your shower, because snaking your own drain due to hair blockage is one of the least appealing parts of adulthood. Look. I have one of these. Yes, I bought it after seeing it in on BuzzFeed. And yes, it was worth every penny. It traps hair like magic; removal and cleanup is easy; and this stainless-steel version is a snazzy upgrade from the rubber one. What’s not to love?
Promising review: “The TubShroom is a huge improvement over our last bathtub strainer, which kept getting clogged and filling the tub with dirty water. The TubShroom catches all the hairs and still allows lots of water to flow down the drain. The different adapters that are included allowed it to have a perfect fit in our tub. It’s pretty easy to clean, just pick it up and pull all the hairs off. They tend to get stuck when it dries, so it’s best to clean it when it is still wet. The design lets plenty of water through even if there is a lot of hair stuck in it, so you don’t have to clean it that often. And it keeps all that gross hair out of sight. I wish I had bought this sooner!” –Chua
Price: $13.98
15. Some light-blocking curtains accented with delicate swirls of silver — just because you need some heavy-duty darkening action doesn’t mean your drapery can’t be pretty, too. Worth noting: Reviewers say the darker colors do a better job at achieving true blackout conditions. The lighter colors do still provide at least some light-blocking, though – and they all look gorgeous.
Promising review: “I ordered these curtains because I wanted something that would allow for privacy in a window where I used to use blinds. I really love the look and feel of these. They're not too thick, nor are they too sheer, and they feel very silky to the touch. After I hung them up, there were no wrinkles to speak of, and the silver design is understated, but beautiful. Be aware that the lighter color is not going to block out light as well as darker colors will. They're pretty good at night, but in the morning, when the sun is up, they don't block out that much light. However, I didn't get them for that feature so, for me, they work great for the privacy I wanted. These are really pretty curtains, and I highly recommend them. In fact, when it's time to change out our living room curtains, I'm going to come back and buy a set of these.” –ComfyShoeMaven
Price: $25.49+ (available in 14 sizes and 18 colors)
16. A sectional-and-ottoman set that’s so versatile, it’s basically a Transformer. The chaise bit can be positioned on the right or the left of the sofa, the matching ottoman opens up for extra storage, and you can combine the section and the ottoman together to create a full sleeping surface for guests to snooze on. How’s that for functional?
Promising review: “This couch is exactly what I need and wanted in my studio apartment. It is small while still being large enough to allowing you to lay on it when lounging and watching TV. Looks GREAT, and has additional storage within the ottoman (I opted to keep the Ottoman and sectional together in my space to allow for deep seating when lounging on it). Opening the ottoman storage does cause the ottoman to slide away from the couch every time I opened it, so to solve the problem, I simply reversed it so it opens towards the couch. Simple to construct, did it alone within about 30 minutes. I am entirely happy with this purchase and will have it for years to come.” –David Monroe
Price: $499.99
17. A wall-mounted cleaning tool organizer, so you’ll always be able to find what you need without needing to empty out your entire cleaning cupboard to get at it. The five bigger slots keep a hold of your mops, brooms, and other large tools, while the six hooks handle your dustpans, brushes, and other smaller accoutrements.
Promising review: “Amazing product. I hang broom, Swiffer, Swiffer Vac, mop – everything is supported. Items are grabbed and released easily and smoothly – no pushing or tugging. I have no utility closet, so I hang this at the top of basement stairs. I have to reach a bit to store and grab – NO PROBLEM! Easy to install. I finally have a place to put all this cleaning equipment. Highly recommend.” –Terry dunn Eagan
Price: $9.99
18. Some zippered underbed storage containers, because, hey, that’s valuable storage space – why not harness it? These cloth bins can hold everything from offseason clothing to spare linens or from your massive shoe collection to all of your giftwrap and ribbons and whatnot; just pack ‘em in, zip ‘em up, and slide them under for an easy storage solution in small spaces.
Promising review: “Great storage organizers! Set comes with two neutral-colored, under-the-bed long storage cubes, plus a free bonus square cube. What a great value for the price! Very pleased with the material and amazing quality of these bags. The material is sturdy and breathable and the two-way zipper looks to be of good quality. I love that the tops of the bags have a clear plastic that allows me to easily identify what’s in each bag without having to open the bags up. The side handles are helpful if you need to transport these cubes from one room to another. The long cubes are great for neatly organizing your wrapping paper, seasonal clothes or extra blankets or comforters. The bonus square cube is large enough to tuck all your children's toys and stuffed animals in. Makes for easy, instant cleanup! Will purchase more in the future, as it’s a great product that makes organization a breeze!” –Bhavini
Price: $24.84+ (available in sets of two or three plus bonus cube)
19. A rustic bench for your entryway that’s equipped with a generously-sized shoe rack, so you’ve always got a comfortable place to sit down and free your toes when you come home. Made of rubberwood, this pick has not one, but two rows of shoe shelving – perfect if you’ve got more than one favorite pair of kicks in rotation.
Promising review: “After all the positive reviews, I was excited to receive these benches. They were meticulously packaged and easy to assemble with an attractive design. I’m glad I ordered the longer and shorter varieties, which are perfect for my mudroom. They’re a bit costlier than similar benches, but the solid wood, sturdy build and flawless quality are more than worth the price. I can’t say enough great things about this product. Highly recommended!” –Customer
Price: $79.99+ (available in four sizes and two colors)
20. Some wireless, rechargeable puck lights, because if your kitchen doesn’t already have under-the-cabinet lighting to illuminate your way at night, you are truly, truly missing out. These pucks mount easily – just stick ‘em on and you’re good to go – and once they’re installed, you can set them to operate either with an on/off switch contained within an app on your phone or via motion sensor. Your days of stumbling around in the dark in search of the light switch are no more.
Promising review: “Very easy to install, adds classiness to kitchen for a cheap upgrade! I've been looking for some type of under-cabinet lighting for our house for a while, but had never considered battery operated lights. Glad I tried these out – they are very bright, easy to use, and add some extra ‘class’ to our kitchen. Motion activated is a very nice feature for night lights – they are very responsive to any movement in the general area. Also impressed with the battery life on these. I've had them set to automatic for over a week or so and haven't had to charge them at all. Interested to see how long the batteries will last!” –Brett J.
Price: $9.99+ (available singularly and in sets of three or six)
21. A cable organizer box, so you can see for yourself what a difference simply keeping your cables and power strips neatly out of sight can make for your home’s overall ~aesthetic~. It might look like just a plain ol' box, but it’s designed specifically to keep wires and adapters contained and – this is important – ventilate them in the process. Because the last thing you want is all your favorite (and probably priciest) electronics overheating and dying on you, right?
Promising review: “This wire box is awesome. I was skeptical about how much it would fit, overheating, and getting the wires organized inside, but this little box is perfect and solved all of our wire organization issues. We have quite a small bedroom with a decent amount of electronics and there were so many wires that we were tripping on them going past our bed. We set this thing up and put our surge protector in, plugged in everything, and tidied the wires, and I could not be happier with the results! Definitely worth the money and such a nice quick fix. I’d buy this again if I needed to.” –C. Lynn
Price: $15.98
22. Some scented drawer liners that’ll keep weird, musty smells at bay and dress up the insides of your dresser drawers at the same time. They’re non-adhesive, too, so if you’re not wild about the idea of sticking full-on contact paper anywhere – well, that’s not a problem here!
23. A modular cube organizer you can arrange in so many ways, it’ll suit virtually any space. Need a room divider that doubles as extra storage? Or a sleek shelving unit to display your favorite knickknacks? Or maybe a place to stash your craft supplies that looks intentional, rather than haphazard? This’ll get the job done – and you can always reconfigure it later if your needs change.
Promising review: “My closet had previously been the portal to hell for over six months now. It was overrun with years of crap I no longer needed and my shoes were all over the floor because I had no place to put them except for a cheap, useless shoe rack that the shoes would fall off of. The closet was also overtaken by our dog who uses it as a bomb shelter when fireworks or the ever-frequent south Florida thunderstorms roll in. I took action. Went online for hours reading reviews here on Amazon. I decided to purchase this product for my shoes. It's fantastic. The manufacturer appears to be thoughtful about the quality of the product as well as how it was packaged. ... The product is made well and went together easily. Just follow the directions.
As other reviewers have mentioned, the weight of the plastic that makes up the shelves is not strong enough for books. But this is not a bookcase. It's for organizing your lighter stuff. Shoes, clothing, hats, art supplies, stuff like that. I was able to put all my shoes in it along with some toiletries and I'm quite happy with it. It also looks nice. Maybe not as nice as a custom-built closet unit, but it gets the job done quite well.” –Kristin J. Currier
Price: $46.99+ (available in four colors)
24. A Wi-Fi-connected August smart lock that’ll give you tons of control over who has access to your place at any given time. It installs right over your regular lock, so you can operate it using either a physical key or the August smartphone app. I’ve had one of these for several years now, and it’s a total game-changer – especially when you have guests staying with you and don’t have a spare key lying around.
Promising review: “I got locked out of my apartment after losing my keys on a camping trip, and ordered this on my phone while trying to pick my own lock, because I never wanted to experience that again. This lock has been incredible – it was ridiculously easy to install, and the auto unlock feature is my favorite thing ever. The ability to give people temporary ‘guest passes’ for the lock is so clutch – I was able to give my parents access to my apartment before I even came home, so they didn’t have to wait around to get some sleep. Highly recommended for apartment dwellers and anyone who wants an easy, smart home accessory.” –Amy-Kate
Price: $141.98
25. A set of flexible fabric drawer organizers, so you can finally get your socks and undies under control. This set comes with three organizers – two with 24 little compartments and one with 16 – that fit right inside your dresser for easy access. Now you’ll never have to tip out your entire sock drawer just to find a matching pair ever again!
Promising review: “Like them so much for my socks, bought a second set for underwear. Note that one has less compartments than the others, will fit slightly larger items such as thick socks. Easy to assemble, just zipper up. If these were more rectangular, would fit perfectly where I put them, but not complaining. Makes finding the right socks easier than before.” –Rob
Price: $14.87+ (available in three colors)
26. A set or two of bamboo sheets that’ll help keep you cool all night long. This option is hypoallergenic, machine washable, and super silky to the touch – and if you tend to run hot when you sleep (hi, hello, it’s me, I’m talking about me), reviewers say they’ll help regulate your temperature to keep you from getting overheated. No more waking up in a puddle of sweat each morning!
Promising review: “Love these sheets! Great weight and quality. Work well to help with temperature regulation (my boyfriend is a hot sleeper and no matter what, wakes up sweating, but these definitely have helped)! Love the feel – they’re a little bit silky, but not quite as slippy as satin sheets. They wash and dry well (wash in cold water, gentle cycle, dry on low and remove promptly if you don’t want wrinkles). And they are the first set of sheets that I’ve bought in years that stay on the bed! Normally the corners pop off after a night of tossing and turning but these have amazing elastic all around the outside of the fitted sheet and they really do stay put! I would def recommend them and plan on buying another queen set for myself and a twin set for my teenaged son.” –H McGuigan
Price: $54.99+ (available in five sizes and six colors)
27. A bidet attachment for your toilet, because honestly, bidets are life-changing. No electrical outlet near your commode? Not a problem – this streamlined pick from Bio Bidet is electricity-free. Your behind will never feel more pampered. For reals.
Promising review: “Installation was very quick and worth it. Though not temperature controlled, even with 40 degrees outside the water was cold and refreshing. You can control the pressure and it ranges from soft to perfect to stronger pressure. I love that it had all the necessary parts for installation and the atta home to hole was adjustable. I like that it’s dual mode, one for the back and front. Be mindful for slight adjustments when sitting. Just tilt forward some and it will be perfect. Adjust sideways to make sure it gets to the middle and direct target. I didn’t have to use the optional seat lifters since there was no gap after installation but I appreciate that they were provided, if needed. It has everything a simple and sleek bidet attachment needs. I’m sure temperature control would be a plus, but I’m 100% satisfied given the cost. Get it!” –Indira Turney
Price: $34.99
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