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1. An abstract-print area rug, because nothing dresses up a room like something to cover up your lonely, bare floors. The distressed white and navy pattern on this pick is basically modern art you can walk on — and you will want to walk on it. Reviewers say it's super soft on toes and feet.
Promising review: “I absolutely love my abstract area rug! It arrived on time, I get a ton of compliments about the color and design, and it retained its shape after rolling out. The pictures do it no justice, this rug is gorgeous! Tip: When you order your area rug, make sure you get the longest one. It's better to have more than too little.” –Denonte
Price: $119.99+ (originally $140+, available in four sizes)
2. An eye-catching chaise lounge that’s as useful as it is statement-making. For one thing, the entire seat lifts up, revealing a hidden storage compartment you can use to keep blankets, pillows, or anything else that might otherwise clutter up your new home organized and out of sight; and for another, the arm folds down, creating instant extra sleeping space perfect for guests – or just naps!
Promising review: "Absolutely love this! I got it in the pink. It's a soft shade so it was easy to find some skull pillows and a blanket to match. It was very easy to put together. The quality is great and it's comfortable. It's easy to adjust the end for naps and the storage part is easy to lift. You can change the end to three positions by pushing it forward. You will hear a metal clicking sound. You can lay it completely flat, halfway, or fully upright. It's not too heavy so it's easy to move around my TV room when I want to lie on my side. I highly recommend this lounge!!" –Anonymous
Price: $619.99 (available in four colors)
3. A bamboo laundry station, because nothing says “I have my life together” like having a spot to stash your dirty clothes that's *gasp* nice to look at. The three canvas sorting bags – which, by the way, are easily removable and come equipped with carrying handles – will help keep your darks, lights, and delicates separate from each other, while the trio of shelves give you some convenient space to store your detergent, iron, and other essentials. Who knew laundry could be so pretty?
4. A 25-pack of sleek, modern drawer pulls for the easiest, most impactful kitchen cabinet upgrade ever. Since you own your home now, you can truly personalize your space however you want — and if your new kitchen is a little bit dated (and let's face it: unless you bought a new construction, it will be a little bit dated), swapping out the hardware can make a huge difference when it comes to modernizing its look.
Promising review: “Love my bar pulls. Changing from the previous bar pulls to these transformed my kitchen cabinets completely. They updated the look to one I was trying to achieve. Not only do they look beautiful, they are sturdy and very well made.” –Susan
Price: $48.99 (originally $115.99, available in five colors)
5. A big ol' tufted storage ottoman, because versatility never goes out of style. Sure, you can use this one as a foot rest, but it also works as additional seating; plus, at 25 inches, it’s even big enough to use as a coffee table. Add in the fact that you can stash anything from blankets to remote controls inside it, and you’ve got the ideal piece for your new living room.
6. A sleek, stainless-steel trash can from Simplehuman, so even your garbage has somewhere snazzy to live (before you take it out, at least). With two compartments, it easily keeps your recyclables separate from your straight-up trash – and there’s even a secret spot at the back for you to store spare trash bags.
7. A Le Creuset Dutch oven, because you've found your forever home now, and your kitchen gear will hopefully last that long, too. Yes, Le Creuset is pricey, but the pieces are so solidly built that you’ll enjoy them for years – and then you'll probably pass them onto someone else to enjoy for years when you're done with them. Plus, this pick comes in sizes ranging from a single quart to a whopping 9 quarts, so whether you’re making a teeny loaf of bread for yourself or braising beef or veggies for a crowd, this gorgeous workhorse has you covered.
Promising review: “Perfect size when feeding a crowd or cooking to freeze leftovers. Excellent for stews, soups, pot roast, even a whole chicken with all the veggie sides! The color is so beautiful, so using it to spruce up my new gray-on-gray kitchen. Love the colors Le Creuset cookware come in!” –Linda
Price: $159.95+ (originally $275+, available in seven sizes and 11 colors)
8. A plug-in wall sconce, so you can light up your life without needing to mess around with your new place's wiring. Just mount this chic gold number near an outlet, plug it in, and turn it on – no electrician required!
Promising review: “Love these lights! I was looking for something that could function as a bedside lamp, without taking up real estate on my nightstands. Though we have an overhead light in our room, we find ourselves using the lamps more often for softer lighting, especially in the evening. Love the mid-century look!” –Jennifer
Price: $132.99 (originally $172.99)
9. A coffee table with pull-out storage that’s basically a piece of abstract art. Venturing into the world of homeownership presents a great opportunity to upgrade some key pieces – and this dazzling table will provide a focal point for your new living room while adding some useful and easily accessible storage space at the same time.
10. A stunningly modern chandelier, because you don’t have to ask anyone for permission to inject some style into your home anymore. The trio of angled, gold-colored arms on this striking, hardwired piece have lightbulbs on each end, making for a bright and exquisite source of illumination.
11. A pair of rattan belly baskets that’ll provide handy yet beautiful storage for all your odds and ends. You want to keep your new space clutter-free, right? Happily, Marie Kondo-ing it all can be as easy as tossing a few loose items into an aesthetically pleasing basket.
12. A butterfly leaf dining table, so you can accommodate extra dinner guests at your fabulous housewarming party – and every gathering afterwards. This farmhouse-style pick seats six when it’s collapsed; to expand the seating capacity to eight, though, all you need to do is pull the ends apart and allow the leaf to pop up. It’s the perfect marriage of usefulness, efficiency, and beauty.
Promising review: “Nice, sturdy dining table. White wood with dark stain top complement our 1930s home and the table extension allows us to easily seat 8 people. Legs have held up well to the big dogs and toddler running into them.” –Yuriy
Price: $609.99 (originally $789.99, available in two colors)
13. A stylish writing desk to jazz up your new home office space, because you’d be amazed what a difference an environment you actually like being in can make for your productivity. This compact yet flexible desk even comes equipped with a wireless charging spot, so you can make sure your phone is always primed and ready for important calls.
14. A wall-mounted mail and key organizer so you can keep all your must-haves right by the door – including, yes, mail and keys, but also extra masks, lip balm, hand sanitizer, your sunglasses, your mild sense of panic as you venture out into the world for the first time in eight million years... you know. Regular stuff.
15. A super chill outdoor sectional set, because if your new place has a patio or deck, you’re going to want to entertain out there – trust me. The sectional included in this seating group can be rearranged to suit any space (that’s the beauty of a sectional!); what's more, it comes with a coffee table, too, so you can knock all your outdoor furniture needs out in one go. And the set is made of all-weather wicker, so you can be sure it’ll stand up to the if you live somewhere that’s… let’s call it seasonally volatile.
Promising review: “We LOVE this set. Excited to use it this summer. It arrived in a few boxes but took just 10 minutes to set up with two people. It comfortably sits our family of five and the ottomans allow two more people room to enjoy the deck as well.” –Claudia
Price: $1,749.99 (originally $2,866.00, available in 12 colors)
16. And a chic fire table, so you can enjoy your outdoor spaces even when the weather starts to cool down. This aesthetically pleasing, square option is made of weather-resistant steel – and it’s fueled not by wood or coal, by a hidden propane tank. That means you can both adjust the flame and, uh, not have to worry about how good your campfire-starting skills are in order to use it.
17. A bathroom vanity with mid-century modern appeal, because guess what? You’re not just stuck with whatever sink came with your place anymore! Reviewers say it’s a great replacement for pedestal sinks that have no storage – and, uh, as someone who lives in a place that has at least one pedestal sink with no storage, that sounds terrific right about now. (Note that it doesn’t come with a faucet – but hey, that just means you’ve got the opportunity to pick out the perfect fixture for yourself, right?)
Promising review: “LOVE this vanity! Put it in our newly remodeled powder room. Its very well built, easy to build. Love the mid-century modern look. Great under cabinet space and soft close door. We put a matte black waterfall faucet on it and it looks perfect! Great price too!” –Julie
Price: $374.99+ (originally $724+, available in three colors)
18. Or, a double vanity if you’ve got space for two, so no one has to wait for anyone else to finish brushing their teeth before they can do theirs. Made of poplar wood and with a stone surface, this pick features clean lines and striking drawer pulls that give it a classic yet modern look that’ll hold up for years to come. And since it has two sizeable cabinets and loads of drawers, you’ll never want for a place to stick your cleaning supplies or extra towels!
Promising review: “I wanted something different and unique in my guest bathroom. And, with this vanity set...I got it! Playing off the navy blue has been a great improvement for the space. Also, having double sinks is a great update. The quality of the vanity is perfect. I am very pleased with my purchase.” –Anonymous
Price: $1,199.99 (originally $1,993.00, available in three colors)
19. A lightweight, bagless, cordless Dyson vacuum that’ll make keeping your floors clean a breeze – especially if you now have way more of them than you used to. This kind of vacuum is so much easier to drag around your home than the huge, corded vacuums of old were. You can change out the attachments with the click of a button; it easily converts to a hand-held device, negating the need to spring for an additional dust buster; and, since it has a wall-mounted charging dock to live in, it stays out of the way when you’re not using it.
I kid you not, I can vacuum my entire townhouse – all three floors – in 45 minutes flat with this sucker. Is it cheap? No. Was it worth every penny? Absolutely.
Promising review: “Vacuum works great on hardwood and carpet. Easy to use. So happy with this purchase. Attachments come with it and a thing to secure the vacuum to the wall! Makes cleaning easy and fun because it’s simple! 100% recommend.” –EMily
Price: $399.99 (originally $429.99)
20. Or a Roomba, so your new home can basically clean itself. This one is wi-fi-connected and compatible with virtual assistants like Google Assistant or Amazon’s Alexa; what’s more, it’s capable of actually learning the layout of your home – so you can literally just say, “Alexa, tell Roomba to clean under the kitchen table” and it’ll do it for you. THE FUTURE IS NOW.
21. A wall-mounted pot filler, because if you’ve never had one before, now is a great time to install one. This brass number swivels and retracts for easy use and easier storage; just push it against the wall when you’re not using it to get it out of the way, fast.
Promising review: “This pot filler has been great. We've been using for over a year and no issues. We got the oil rubbed bronze color and it looks great in our new kitchen. Love that it has the two valves to turn on and off. People always comment on how cool it is and it's helped with filling pots on the stove!” –Dianna
Price: $214.31+ (originally $329.95+, available in four colors)
22. A peel-and-stick subway tile backsplash, so you can try out a new look to see if you like it before you go HAM on permanent changes to your new kitchen. These tiles are made of glass, rather than vinyl or PVC, and they come in tons of colors to book – so if you like the idea of subway tile, but want something that ~pops~ a little more than regular ol' white, these easily-installed tiles are a good way to test it out.
Promising review: “My husband and I ended up purchasing this tile to do a backsplash in our entire kitchen. It was so EASY to install and we love how it has transformed our kitchen, adding the perfect touch of color to our white cabinets! The color match is exactly as expected. Would definitely recommend this product!” –Alynn
Price: $8.89 per sq. ft. (originally $16.49, available in seven colors)
23. A KitchenAid stand mixer that’s more than just a pretty countertop accessory. There’s a reason these suckers are so popular; they’re the gold standard for bakers. Mine creams butter in 30 seconds flat (no, I am not exaggerating), and I love it. This Artisan Series option has a bowl with a 5-quart capacity, whirls about at 10 different speeds, and comes equipped with a pouring shield, a dough hook, a paddle attachment, and a wire whip. What more could you and your shiny new kitchen need?
Promising review: “OMG, I am in LOVE with my KitchenAid Stand Mixer. It makes the process of baking bread, cakes, cookies, so easy. While the batter is whipping, you can start on some of the cleanup. The splatter/pour guard that comes with the mixer is also a tremendous help to control the flour spilling [out]. … Would not trade it for anything in the world. I plan on using this each time I bake.” –Jacqueline
Price: $429.99 (available in 11 colors)
24. A trio of cute kitchen canisters to dress up your countertops while also giving you a place to stash your beloved tea collection (or sugar, or cooking utensils, or whatever else you feel like storing in ‘em). Note: The ceramic containers themselves are dishwasher-, microwave-, and oven-safe, but the bamboo lids aren’t, so make sure you take the lids off before you try to stick 'em in any of those appliances.
25. A modular sofa that’s perfect for folks who don’t like to stick with one layout for long. After all, you’re (hopefully) not going to be moving for a while – but that doesn’t mean you can’t change up your space from time to time. This set comes with a low-profile sofa and three ottomans; together, you can arrange them as a standard sofa, as a roomy bench, or even as a California king-sized bed.
Promising review: “Love love love this sleeper sofa. We needed something exactly like this for our den. It is very versatile and there are many ways to utilize it. It is also very comfortable. I wanted to steer away from a futon and traditional sleeper sofa because I always find them uncomfortable. I was impressed with the set up. So easy to set up and put the covers on. Covers also very good quality. I also love the fact that it can easily be moved around. I am very happy with this purchase.” –Laurie
Price: $869.99 (originally $1,130.00, available in eight colors)
26. An industrial-chic hall tree – it's so well equipped, it will transform the space beside your front door into a full-on battle station. Handily outfitted with five hooks, six shelves, shoe storage, and a bench to sit on while you get ready to go, this all-in-one piece will make sure you’re ready to tackle the day – no item left behind.
Promising review: “This hall tree was absolutely the perfect piece for what I needed. It seriously organized the corner of my dining room that had stuff scattered everywhere. It looks really nice and chic, and is very sturdy. I love all of the shelving for miscellaneous items and decor. Highly recommend.” –Meredith
Price: $226.99 (originally $249.99)
27. Some thermal blackout curtains that’ll actually, y’know, darken your room so you can sleep. These classic panels have grommets at the top, too, so you won’t need to faff about with curtain rings; you can hang ‘em right on the rod. Easy peasy.
28. And some curtain rods to hang ‘em on, because you, uh, might need ‘em. It’s common for homes on the market to be staged without curtains to help the rooms look more open and to let in more light – which means it’s also possible your new place could have come without rods installed already. These telescoping steel rods are capped off with traditional ball finials, so they’ll good with eeeeeeeeverything.
Promising review: “This was absolutely perfect for what I was needing. The slight gold accent rings around the end give it a little something extra. Good sturdy quality curtain rod that will last for years to come. Highly recommend!” –TupeloHoney
Price: $17.93+ (originally $25.04+, available in three sizes and six colors)
29. A solid wood platform bed that’ll help you snooze the night away in your new place in comfort. This pick might be minimalist, but it’s anything but boring, thanks to the natural variations in the wood grain. If you crave clean lines and nature-like surroundings, this frame will fit in beautifully with your ~aesthetic~.
30. A pastel fabric shower curtain, because you deserve a bathroom that’s as soothing as a full-on spa. Machine washable and available in tons of calming colors, this pick will go a long way towards making your bathroom a place that relaxes you as soon as you step inside it.
31. And a multifunction rainfall shower head, because… well, do you really need a reason to want a rainfall shower head beyond the fact that it’s a rainfall shower head? (You do not, because these things are terrifically relaxing and worth their own proverbial weight in gold.) With both a full shower head and a handheld attachment, and three spray patterns to choose from, this pick will make sure every single morning in your new home is a good one.
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