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Small changes that'll make a big difference.
Read the full tutorial on Clean & Scentsible.
Get a gallon of concrete paint on Amazon for $41.48.
Protip: If you can't find shams with the exact same measurements as your throw pillows, go for covers an inch or two smaller for an ~overstuffed~ look.
Get this set of two 16"x16" covers from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in 10 colors and five sizes).
Of course, depending on your decor preferences, Amazon has dozens of under-$25 throw pillow sets available (velvet, fuzzy plush, geometric patterns...) — I bet you can find something you'd love!
Get this set of two on Amazon for $15.99 (available in three sizes).
From the geniuses at Apartment Therapy.
Get a similar wood wall hanger from Hanger Frames on Etsy — a Salt Lake City, Utah based small business — for $14 for an 11-inch frame (available in 14 sizes starting at six inches, and six different finishes).
Promising review (for Hanger Frames): "Could not be any happier with this product. I’ve searched for a conventional frame for this art piece with no luck. I’m so glad I chose this instead of an old school frame. Came quickly, great quality, and they even added twine and a nail (which I didn’t expect). Love, love, love!!" —Emily
Get this one on Amazon, $12.99 for a queen (also available in twin, full, and king, and in seven colors).
Several reviewers said it really helps to use a wallpaper smoothing tool — you can get one for $4.99!
Promising review: "It bothered me that my dishwasher was black and didn't match my stainless steel stove and fridge, so I decided to give this a try. I'm glad I did! It legit looks like my dishwasher is stainless steel now. It's not big enough to cover the whole thing at once so there is a seam, but I put the seam on the lower half of the dishwasher and it's not very noticeable at all. If I didn't know to look for it, I probably wouldn't see it. Just make sure you wash whatever you're applying it to so that it sticks well, and go slowly when applying so you don't get bubbles." —Sharon
Get an 15"x78" roll from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four sizes).
Oh, and you can totally use the rest of your regular liquid soap refill with these! Just combine one part liquid soap with five parts water.
Promising review: "These arrived today and they are actually nicer/bigger than expected (even with measurements, sometimes it's hard to picture the size of something). The glass is heavy/sturdy; the "chrome" part is not actually metal, but it's really, really hard to tell that. It looks/feels like chrome. (I think one of the reviews said it was metal and I don't blame them, it's that hard to tell). I've had metal ones corrode, so plastic is better, to me. I'm very happy with them, would recommend them, and would buy again." —RDP9201
Get a pack of two dispensers on Amazon for $19.99 (available in four color/finish combos).
While restoring a finish isn't quite the same as completely refinishing a piece, it take much less time and can still make furniture (and floors, front doors, and kitchen cabinets) look magically new again.
Promising review: "Very easy to get results. I applied to eight dining room chairs which had scrapes, scuffs and white paint marks. An amazing transformation so quickly. I finished eight chairs in 90 minutes without rushing. I bought two pints but only one was necessary. I used a cotton cloth for most of the application but also used 0000 steel wool for the scrapes and paint removal." —Grumpy Neanderthal
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (two sizes and nine wood finish colors available); many reviewers follow up with the same brand's wood polish and conditioner (they're meant to be used together!), which you can get for $8 from Amazon.
They work on walls, furniture, wood, doors and many more surfaces! Maika Daughters is an Austin, Texas based small business focused on selling all kinds of materials for upcycling projects. If you like the idea of furniture decals but these aren't quite up your alley, they have 96 different designs available, although many of them are floral or vintage-y.
Promising review: "These poppy decals are the best! Not as much work as I feared and they look sensational!" —ElizabethMeredith
Get the sheet with all these decals with from MaikaDaughters on Etsy for $26.99.
Promising review: "I bought these to replace the ugly, plain registers that were on my ceiling. Installed in less than 10 minutes and they look beautiful. I ordered white and spray painted them nickel to match my ceiling fan. Couldn't be happier." —AsMeow
Get one on Amazon for $12.32+ (available in three sizes).
Kawobazaar is a small business based in Senegal that specializes in these lidded African baskets!
Get it from Kawobazaar on Etsy for $209.04. (Or check out their store page for more lidded basket selection!)
Promising review: "It's perfect for pool areas! It wasn't what I expected but i actually like it better. If I had to describe it...I'd describe very soft straws (like drinking straws) woven into a carpet. It doesn't stay wet and it doesn't get hot so it is perfect for our pool patio. It is light weight though, so if you don't have something set on it or put it away during a storm it will blow around." —Andrea Malcolm
Get it from Amazon for $42.99+ (available in five sizes and three designs; or see all the available designs on the Fab Habitat store page).
Promising review: "Purchased this for a nursery (space theme!) and found the color and print to be very true to the photos. Absolutely love it! It's also extremely soft (good for a baby to play on) and seems to be very well made. Extremely pleased with this rug!" —Kat D.
Get it on Amazon for $32.58+ (five colors available in 27 sizes, or see all the rug designs available on the Safavieh store page).
Promising review: "My kitchen window is on the sidewalk near the community mailboxes. Lots of people walking by. I loathe mini blinds which collect dust and grease. Especially since the stove is next to the window. Curtains are better, but still collect cooking smells and grease particles. I installed this in about ten minutes. It lets in light, but hides me from nosy people." —Gayle Smith
Get a 17.5"x78" roll on Amazon for $10.98 (seven roll sizes available).
Then to complete the disguise, paint the cable cover the same color as your wall!
Promising review: "This product worked great for cleaning up my mess of cables/power cords going to my wall mounted TV. The plastic is sturdy, yet easily cut to proper length, I did however, use a "T" type of expandable wall anchor because I was attaching it to exterior stucco wall. The channels are large enough to accommodate numerous cords, and the covers snap firmly in place." —TheoLogic1
Get the kit (which has six cable covers that total 150", self-adhesive tape, and 12 connector pieces) on Amazon for $22.95 (available in two lengths).
The 35-quart container comes with all the mounting hardware you'll need.
Promising review: "I hesitated to trade existing storage space for a trashcan but I am so glad I did. The Rev-A-Shelf was easy to install and worked exactly as I expected. The instructions were a bit lacking but a quick check on YouTube is all you need. Just four easily placed screws to your cupboard bottom and project complete. The fact that the kitchen trash is not the first thing guests see when they enter my house is awesome. I should have done this upgrade years ago! You won't be sorry if you purchase this unit. I love it!" —daisy
Get it on Amazon for $71.49+ (available in five colors, or check out other options for Rev-A-Shelf trashcan storage).
Its lid removes completely so it's super easy to empty, and it has completely smooth interior walls so you never have to deal with gross buildup in a corner or next to a plastic seam.
Promising review: "We are heavy composters — lots of fresh vegetables and fruit, 1/2 pound of coffee grounds per week, lots of tea bags — all scrap goes in this composter. We have a ton of plants and use our compost. What clinches the deal on this product is that surprisingly, we have not once smelled any odors whatsoever with the lid closed. Also, none of our friends have picked up a see-through container off our counter top and said, "Oh, what's in here?" so no more embarrassing explanations of how we kept garbage in a bowl on top of our counter!" —Laura B
Get it on Amazon for $22.99+ (available in two sizes and two colors).
The Jolie Market is a California-based small business specializing in several types of baskets that'll help you get organized.
Promising review: "These baskets are really well made and a great size for storing items in the kitchen or wherever you need some organization — they look great too!" —jill burkhart
Get one from The Jolie Market on Etsy for $37.73.
Get the how-to from Little House On The Corner.
Read the full how-to on Hawthorne and Main.
Get a gallon of white primer on Amazon for $46.
Promising review: "These worked wonderfully to give some privacy to my back yard without blocking out everything. I have had them up for about a year now, and they hold up well to weather conditions (snow, rain, freeze, heat). Color has lasted so far. No issues with hanging them. I used green zip ties purchased separately. Easy to cut and adjust the size. Recommended." —Kimi Cee
Get a 94"x39" roll on Amazon for $44.99.
If you're considering tackling this project, take a look at the photos in the listing — there's a full list of the other supplies you'll need for a job well done!
Promising review: "It did the job, especially since it was my first time! It was super easy to get started — no mixing, balancing, measuring — just spray and paint. However, suit up, wear face ventilation and cover everything cause fumes and speckled paint can get everywhere. I loved the outcome but will admit I had a headache later from inhaling the fumes (only used a regular face mask) so that was my fault. Other than that, I was extremely happy with the outcome. It didn’t come out bright white, rather a warmer white." —Kay Williams
Get a kit with two cans of the paint from Amazon for $55.48.
It's completely self-adhesive, so you don't have to mess with glues when you put it up. You do have to have a smooth surface painted with a satin or semi-gloss finish for it to work, though. You can also use it on furniture like bookshelves and drawers, or even stair risers!
Promising review: "Love, love, love this wallpaper!!! It is beautiful and unique, refined and elegant, and heavy duty quality. I found it super easy to install, though I opted to use it for a room border versus full wall coverage. I also found it very forgiving, allowing me to pull it back off and adjust areas without leaving permanent dents in the design. It gave my son’s bedroom a whole new look and I have gotten lots of compliments!" —Melissa
Get a 20.5" x 16.5' roll from Amazon for $34.99 (or see all the available patterns on the store page).
Promising review: "Although it's a bit pricier than other similar cord management boxes, this by far is the largest one that I have found to fit an 8-12 outlet surge protector with room to spare. Most of the boxes I've come across just fit electrical cords for four devices/appliances like laptop AC adapter bricks, lamp, speakers, etc.). I like that I can hide my larger surge protector inside the box." —GladdGirl
Get it on Amazon for $36.
Basically, the spines of the books books are attached but have with all the pages and covers cut out of 'em, except the two covers on the very ends. You can choose the color scheme you want and how many inches long you need it to be, and CovoGoods, a Salt Lake City, Utah-based small business, will make it for you!
Promising review: "Wonderful!! We spent the past month remodeling our living room, but we didn't account for how AWFUL the cable boxes and modem were going to look on our beautiful new shelves. Saw this, and had to have it! Covogoods not only communicated quickly with me, but were EXTREMELY accommodating in my requests. Turned out exactly how I envisioned it, and dimensions were spot on! No more ugly cable boxes and wires!" —Lindsey Martinez
Promising review: "No issues installing in the garage ceiling. The way the kit is packaged, you don't really need to measure out the distance. It's easy to adjust height of shelves from ceiling. May be a little unsteady if you're removing items from the storage rack often: I store my Xmas items (bulbs in container, lights in container. knick-knacks, and tree) on one. One another, I store my summer items such as camp chairs, coolers, and tent, so I'm not taking things off of the racks often. The unit seems very sturdy, but I am not really approaching the 250 lb. weight limits. I thought the size would be too small, but was able to install two racks offset and at different heights that I would not have been able to do with a larger rack." —David
Get the 45"x45" shelves (that hold up to 250 lbs of evenly-distributed weight) on Amazon for $62.92 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "I love this spray paint! I have gone through multiple cans spraying all our door knobs and hinges to change everything to oil rubbed bronze. It sticks to the shiny metal surfaces without primer and has held up to regular door use." —Amazon Customer
Get it on Amazon for $18.82 (available in 3 metallic finish colors), or in six packs from another listing for $73.58+ (available in three other metallic finish colors).
Promising review: "It's easy to hang behind cabinet doors if you don't want to have your dryer / straightener / cords all over the counter. It comes with perfectly designed slots that help you store the products without much hassle. Great thinking and design. It is sturdy, doesn't rust, and is easy to clean and dry if need be." —Vishnu
Get it from Amazon for $15.57 (available in three colors).
It's a three-step paint process that goes right over your old countertops. It has automotive-grade durability and is made of safe water-based materials. One kit covers the typical kitchen's 35 square feet, or 16 running feet of standard two-foot-wide countertop. Some reviewers even use it to get a solid black or solid white counter!
Promising review: "This is my second time using this product. I used it I think 15 years ago in a different color and it lasted probably 10 years. And I had four kids. Over the last five years we’ve had renters in and out of the house and it slowly deteriorated so I decided to do it again. Super happy with the results! It’s super easy but time consuming to get it right. Definitely follow the directions and watch a video if you’re unsure. And you can make it look however you would like." —Angela
Get it from Amazon for $89.95 (available in five finishes, or including a "white diamond" that's marble-like).
Promising review: "Yes, it smells gross. Yes, it took me about half an hour of scrubbing at three spots on my table before they disappeared....but they did disappear, so I'm happy! I think the older the marks are, the longer you have to scrub at them. One mark was only a few days old, and vanished in about five minutes. The other mark was much larger, and was a couple of months old. That one took forever, and I almost gave up. So glad I kept going! My table looks brand new now." —Dove
Get it on Amazon for $4.99.
Promising review: "Great storage bin. I didn't believe you can sit on it and still be sturdy but it really is. It doesn't feel like it's going to break. The kids' slime jars and other stuff fit to hide it out of view. Fit under a desk and we pull it out as needed for extra seating when their friends come over." —Amazon Customer
Get it on Amazon for $25.56.
Promising review: "Love this little shoe storage system. Fits six or more pairs of shoes, and with 6" depth it fits perfectly in tight spaces or behind doors. Really helped organize and clean up my front landing space of my townhouse. Came packaged fully assembled and included hardware." —Lauren "Lala" Peacock
Get it on Amazon for $86.20.