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1. A set of interlocking teak tiles if you want to take your backyard, foyer, or bathroom to a new level of wealthy. Everyone will be wondering when you took the time to hire someone to redo the deck or bathroom floors and how much it costs — your secret is safe with us!
Plus, you can simply take them apart and with you when you have to move!
Promising review: "Living in Hawaii you have to select wise items that are weather-, salt-, and red dirt–proof, etc... In total I ordered 11 boxes to complete my yoga deck. I have a few left over to make steps on the back. Very pleased and happy. May order more for an outdoor shower project!" —Adelia
Get 10 sq. ft from Amazon for $81.99.
2. Matte-steel cabinet pulls, so you can get rid of those typical new-build or apartment knobs that everyone has and add a modernized style to your kitchen. And switching them out couldn't be simpler: you just need a screwdriver!
Make sure to measure the distance between the screw holes in your cabinets before ordering so you know they'll fit! Check out the brand's store page for more sizes and styles.
Promising review: "Perfect! They were exactly what I was going for! Great quality, very durable, and actually have some weight to them. Great purchase for replacing all of the hardware in my kitchen and bathroom for the camper I am remodeling. Definitely would recommend, especially at such an amazing price. Great value for great quality!" —Summertime
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in quantities one through 60 and in seven colors).
3. A set of mini cheese boards with labeling chalk to take your hosting skills to the highest level by making everyone feel like they're enjoying a luxe array of cheeses at a local winery, and not in the living room during a Bachelorette watch party.
Promising review: "What I like about this product: You can literally make any food look fancy if you were to put it on the slate. Six slates in a set means this is perfect for tapas and sushi presentation or any sort of dry appetizer, cheese, etc. The list goes on and on to wherever your imagination leads. You can write down and label each slate with the chalk that comes in the set. For example, you can label what kind of cheese it is on the slate. You can also write down whose creation it was if you were to have a sushi making party like I did. I don’t have a single thing I don’t like about this. All I can say is this is a really good purchase. Don’t be hesitant. JUST BUY IT. YOU WILL LOVE IT!!" —I Tried & Reviewed It
Get six boards and three pieces of chalk from Amazon for $21.99.
4. A set of three remote-operated flameless candles, but the "flames" are designed to flicker realistically, so you can elevate the vibes for the night without worrying about a fire hazard. Plus, a built-in timer makes sure they turn on at the same time every day, meaning your home instantly looks more luxe as the sun sets. Why pay three times the price for Luminara candles when you can get these, which even include the glass holder?!
These require three AAA batteries per candle that will last you about 150 hours.
Promising review: "With the price of batteries, these beautiful candles are a must. I've always used Luminara, which unfortunately devour batteries and die after several years. These candles also have a more soothing, ambient effect. The colored exteriors are far prettier than Luminara. Great gifts!" —pandorah
Get the set of three from Amazon for $25.99 (available in four colors).
5. A French-style marble butter keeper because if you're anything like me, you either don't have ready-to-spread butter *or* it's in a random deli container on the counter. Either way, this expensive-looking butter storage will make it so you always have spreadable butter on-hand and every visitor to your kitchen will ask you about it.
Promising review: "There are people who have this butter bowl and then there are savages. It’s like Zeus made a statue of himself and then carved the butter bowl out of that. I feel like society moved one step closer to true enlightenment with this invention. It really is the cat's meow and it keeps our cat from licking the butter!" —Mike
Get it from Amazon for $26.85 (available in two styles).
6. A TikTok-beloved bedside carafe set that'll make your guests feel like they're staying at a 5-star hotel when they visit. Or, if it's just for yourself, enjoy the luxury of not having to get up and go to the kitchen every night because, voilà, it's right there!
Check out a TikTok of the carafe set in action.
Promising review: "I saw this carafe in a BuzzFeed article. This is definitely something I needed that I didn’t know that I needed. I live in a two-story house with the kitchen on the opposite end, which makes me groggily navigate the stairs at night. I usually have a water bottle on my nightstand, but decided I could upgrade. This carafe is a little smaller than I’d like but for the price, it’s really perfect and no-frills. It’s simple but functional. I guess you could use this for mouthwash, too, but it’s perfect for bedside water. I love that the cup covers the top when not in use so that the water stays clean. I would not hesitate to purchase this item again." —JadeMermaid
Get it from Amazon for $12.89.
7. A stone-effect spray paint to transform your dingy-looking countertops without breaking the budget to hire a contractor. Simply spray it in an overlapping pattern (to get the stone effect), wait about an hour for it to dry, then be impressed that your DIY project just elevated the value of your home. (If only, right?)
Promising review: "We recently purchased a new home, and we're not gutting our main bathroom until next summer, but I just couldn't live with that 1980s green counter another day. So after reading a lot of tutorials, I decided to go for it and paint the counter. I LOVE how it came out! Once it was dry for 24 hours, I applied several coats of poly and let it sit for 72 hours before I let the counter go back into normal use. It's held up like a dream." —Mistella (This reviewer left a super in-depth review, so check it out for more tips and tricks.)
Get it from Amazon for $16.96+ (available in six colors).
8. A pair of pink-tinted, gold-rim coupe glasses if you've been looking for something to give your at-home bar cart a little more opulence and "oomph" — look no further. You don't need rose-colored glasses to love these, and your wallet will thank you for not splurging on the expensive version of these at Anthropologie.
Promising reviews: "I bought these after finding a similar glass at Anthropologie. These are more affordable and just as lovely. Cheers! ♥️" —Nicole L.
"I absolutely love these glasses! They're just as beautiful in person as you might hope, and the weight of the glass is very nice also. They're real glass, not plastic, and the gold is so elegant. I absolutely love these, and I'm thinking about getting an extra set." —JLJ
Get a set of two from Amazon for $18.99 (also available in set of four).
9. Orrrrr set of square wineglasses that even Olivia Pope would be envious of because of their contemporary elegance. But seriously, these are a fraction of the price of the similar Crate and Barrel versions, and reviewers say they are a lot more durable than other wineglasses. Sure, your wine only cost $12, but it'll taste a lot more expensive in these.
Promising review: "We've had four of these glasses for over six months now and finally just added four more to our collection. These glasses are SO CHIC and are very similar to ones sold at Crate & Barrel but are MUCH more durable. Unlike the C&B glasses, you can cheers without feeling like the glasses will break. In fact, they've tipped over in the sink a few times and are still intact. They dry beautifully, sparkle after the dishwasher, and we get so many compliments on them. I love them!" —Katie B
Get a set of four from Amazon for $39.99 (also available in a set of two).
10. A rustic gallery wall set — it's like 8% the price of this fancy-schmacy gallery wall set and includes 10 frames in assorted sizes, so you can build your dream wall and rake in all the compliments without busting your budget!
Promising review: "These are great frames that take the legwork out of finding a coordinating set. Great neutral colors, perfect for many decor styles. They came very carefully packaged, and included a template to help hang them. The frames are also perfect width to use Command strips to hang, if you want to. I loved them so much, I bought more!" —M. Zierke
Get it from Amazon for $72+ (available in nine styles).
11. A boho-inspired embroidered duvet that allows you to effortlessly change up your bedroom aesthetic while also freshening up your linens! Did I mention it's under $60, which is waaaaaay less than a name-brand duvet of a similar style.
12. A candle warmer lamp, which is designed to heat up candles through the base and melt them *without* any flames or fire hazards, so you can enjoy the fragrance of your favorite scented candle even if it's on its last ~wick~ and can no longer be lit. Not to mention, the lamp adds a hazy glow to your room that just screams "cozy night in."
You simply place your candle on the base, and the halogen warming bulb does all the work of melting the wax for you (flame-free)! You can even adjust the brightness level thanks to an included dimmer on the bulb! Check it out on TikTok.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Amanda Davis says: "🎶 It's me, hi. I'm the impulsive buyer, it's me. 🎶 After seeing this gooorgeous candle warmer online time and time again (and trying to ignore the urge to buy what I absolutely didn't need)...I finally did it, and WOW am I glad I did. This lamp looks even better in person, it warms all of my candles evenly, and after moving it to my desk, I figured out it can be used as the cutest mug warmer, too! It comes with two compatible 50-watt warming bulbs that melt candles from top to bottom. The dimming feature is also really convenient for both the brightness of the light and for how fast or slow you want your candle to melt! This would definitely be a 12/10 gift."
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two colors).
13. A modern waterfall faucet, so washing your hands feels more like you're at the spa or a tropical resort. And if you're DIY skills are up for it...no plumber required!
14. A gold decorative mirror to use as a tray on your vanity or living room table and display your knick knacks, decor, or everyday essentials. And if the tray isn't quite your style, you can hang it as a mirror for a very elegant statement piece to check yourself in before heading out!
See it on TikTok.
Promising review: "I am forever in love with this! Very aesthetically pleasing!! Mirror hasn’t scratched and adds some *spice* to my perfume collection." —Morgan Newbanks
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in three colors).
15. A roll of faux ivy, which adds a certain je ne sais quoi to your boring fence, railing or trellis. It's giving, "you no longer have the privilege to view me and my bougie lifestyle" and your neighbors better respect it.
Promising review: "This is the second privacy screen I've purchased from Amazon. I have an area in my garden visible from the street. The screen hides all my gardening stuff (i.e. wheelbarrow, buckets, etc.). It truly looks like the real deal!!!" —soooz
Get a 94-inch X 39-inch roll from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in three sizes).
16. An acrylic book-shaped vase to immediately elevate your shelves, mantel, or tabletop with ~bookish~ charm. Whether you choose a fresh bouquet, faux flowers, or even an ornate display of sand and pebbles, this will have all your houseguests heading to Amazon to get one for themselves!
Check out a TikTok of the book vase in action here.
Promising review: "The vase was so pretty I bought a second! They're durable and very appealing to the eye. I will be purchasing more." —kayla
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five styles).
17. A luxurious bed canopy if you've always wanted to have a luxurious, fit-for-a-royal bedroom aesthetic but certainly can't afford a four-poster bed. This will get the job done and requires no posts! BRB, never leaving bed again!
Each kit comes with a canopy net, four hanging hooks, four wall anchors, and tie-back ribbons (for when you don't want to be surrounded by fabric). And if you really want to make it whimsical, add some vines and/or fairy lights!
Promising review: "So cute, so easy to install! Literally like four hooks and tie-backs, and you're done. Jazz it up with some twinkle lights (not included), and you are golden. I swear, laying in bed at night, I feel like a princess. Especially because I always wanted one of these as a little girl. 😇" —Krystle
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in eight styles).
18. A set of titanium statement knives, which reviewers say are just as functional as they are gorgeous. They even include a knife block for a chic way to display them, and your guests will give a nod of approval every time you host a dinner party.
Each knife set includes one chef knife, one carving knife, one bread knife, one paring knife, one utility knife, plus a sharpener, kitchen sheers, a peeler, six steak knives, and a knife stand.
Promising review: "Super cute and super functional. I wanted a new knife set because I inherited all of mine from my grandpa, so they're probably older than I am. I bought these ones, and they're super cute on the counter and work great. I have steak knives from my silverware set, so I didn't need those in the set, but it's hard to find a set without those, and it's always nice to have extras." —Lacey W
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in six styles).
19. A protective enamel spray paint for you to revitalize any recently thrifted or well-loved metal furniture with a new paint job (or even a new color), so it looks like you just unboxed it. And you can get it done in a Saturday afternoon, in probably less time it would take to go shopping — definitely less cost!
Promising review: "I used this Gloss White to paint an old garden arch, gate, and a trellis over a garden bench. It was just a dreary, tired black; the white changed the look and feel instantly. Definitely get the trigger grip accessory if your project takes more than one can — mine was eight cans, and that grip was a great idea. The paint is a true bright white with a bit of a shine after it dries. I did have to do two full coats to completely cover the original black wrought iron, but there's no color bleed through as a result." —Dogs & Horses
Get it from Amazon for $15.94+ (available in a variety of metallic colors).
20. A velvet slipcover — reinvent your well-loved furniture with a brand new look instead of spending the time (and money) shopping for a new set. These covers are even designed with straps to help keep them in place, so you don't have to keep readjusting them every time someone takes a seat.
Promising review: "I have never been so excited about a slipcover. Total transformation of our couch and love seat. I was worried about it not working on our leather couch, but it stays on really well due to the straps and the separate cushion covers. LOVE." —Brian/Liz
Get it from Amazon for $32.49+ (available in five sizes and 13 colors).
21. A waffle weave blanket created with a bamboo blend for a comfy and breathable option you can cozy up in year-round. Plus, it's much much cheaper than the brand-name blankets currently sitting in your wishlist for when you can splurge or treat yourself.
Promising review: "I have a waffle blanket from Garnet Hill on my own bed and was looking to purchase another for my guest room, but couldn't stomach the price tag for something I wasn't going to use personally. This Bedsure blanket is a great alternative — soft, comfortable, and launders well. I layer it with a quilt in the colder months and fold it up as a throw blanket in warmer months." —Vee Ess
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in 15 colors and five sizes).
22. A set of shallow pasta bowls that look like they were designed for a Michelin-starred restaurant, but somehow made it to your cabinet. You'll feel the need to wipe all the drips from the rim of this bowl so you can ~plate~ your dishes like the pros.
23. Orrrr a set of chip-resistant stoneware bowls to add even more sophistication to your tableware with an artisan-quality design, but they are also microwave- and dishwasher-safe. This means, you can enjoy your leftover ramen and it'll feel just like you're at the restaurant, even if you're on the couch in your PJs.
Check out a TikTok of the bowls in action.
Promising reviews: "These are awesome! Perfect thickness (not too thin and not too thick). I love the wavy appearance. Matte black has a sort of sheen to it and it's just lovely. These look amazing on my open shelving in my black walnut kitchen. They are LARGE, too. Awesome pasta/salad plates." —C. Mah
"I got the white speckled bowls and I can say they are well-made, good weight to them, and just beautiful. I don’t know how well they hold up over time, but as of now, no regrets!" —Raphael
Get a set of four from Amazon for $28.95+ (available in five colors and two styles).
24. A set of room-darkening velvet curtains, which offer a luxe, expensive look to your living space while also blocking out *all* the natural light flooding in from outside when it's time to binge-watch or enjoy a movie marathon. They also look fantastic when not in use!
Promising review: "Purchased these for my studio, which is in an old mill. I wanted them for their insulating properties more than to block out the light because my studio loses a lot of heat at night due to its enormous windows. The curtains/drapes work great for both — I am especially pleased with how well they help keep the space from losing heat! Before having the curtains, the space would lose about 8 degrees in temperature overnight (which is a significant amount in the winter, especially in the Northeast). Now, with the curtains, the space no longer loses heat overnight! It is now so nice to go into my studio in the morning and find it still toasty warm!" —Noname
Get them from Amazon for $36.99+ a panel (available in four sizes and nine colors).
25. A set of extra soft cooling bed sheets designed with a lightweight, moisture-wicking, and breathable material, which will make you and your entire household feel like you're sleeping on a cloud. With over 250,000 5-star reviews, these sheets only get better with each wash and are available in so many colors, finding one to match your style won't be an issue at all!
Promising review: "Feel like expensive high-end hotel sheets. I normally use flannel sheets year-round because it’s the only material I like, but these are my new favorite. Very soft and cooling. Fit our bed perfectly. I purchased both for our bed and our spare room and have only gotten compliments from guests. Great sheets without the huge sticker price." —Anna Greenlun
Get it from Amazon for $39.97+ (available in seven sizes and 18 colors).
26. Plus, a pair of down-alternative cooling pillows to make your bedroom feel like you're snoozing at a 5-star hotel without having to spend the big bucks to stay.
Promising review: "I have searched high and low for the perfect pillow. All the new memory foam or bamboo pillows were usually too hard or too high and would hurt my neck. These pillows were perfect and just what I was looking for. I would definitely buy these again." —Sylvia L. Williams
Get a set of two from Amazon for $49.99 (and clip the coupon for 10% off!).
27. A pack of rub-on furniture decals, which not only do a great job of covering up scratches and signs of wear, but are a great way to add a unique vintage touch to your well-loved home items. This simple DIY can be rubbed onto pretty much any smooth service, as well as canvas and fabric!
No adhesive, water, or heat required!
Promising review: "Love this transfer! Beautiful and so easy to apply. I will be buying more!" —Sarah
Get a bundle of three sheets from Maika Daughters on Etsy for $15.99+ (available with or without a transfer tool).
Maika Daughters is a small business based in Austin, Texas that creates an assortment of molds, rub-on transfers, stencils, and more to transform your furniture into a one-of-a-kind piece.
28. A set of amber soap dispensers if you want to level up your bathroom or kitchen aesthetic with matching bottles, which looks way better (and more hotel- or spa-like) than having three or four different brands of lotions and soaps littering the countertop.
29. Or a set of simple stainless-steel and glass soap dispensers to make your bathroom decor look a little more put-together by having all your products in similar, reusable containers. We love a matching aesthetic!
Promising review: "I purchased these to use as shampoo, conditioner, and bodywash dispensers. I wanted our shower to look like a spa! They are great quality and many people I know have copied our idea, so they are a hit! Very high quality, the plunger part is always the most important part. These are metal and not plastic, something that seems to be hard to find when looking for dispensers." —Rebecca Morea
Get set of two from Amazon for $15.99.
30. A set of vintage-inspired glass mugs, which are perfect for an elegant function, so you can feel like Queen Charlotte and Lady Whistledown while spilling all the...tea. Or, like some of the reviewers, it would make a great bowl for ice cream or yogurt.
BTW, these are not dishwasher- or microwave-safe!
Promising review: "Came straight to Amazon when I saw these beautiful mugs on TikTok. I just had to have them! I’m very picky with mugs, these are perfect for me. Stunning to look at and a pleasure to drink out of. Highly recommend!" —Margarita Harutoonian
Get a set of two from Amazon for $13.99 (available in seven styles).
31. A leakproof sphere ice mold just perfect for cocktail hour with your friends, so it seems like you actually have a very fancy, refined beverage palate, when really, you got these because they were cool and convenient.
Promising review: "These spherical ice cube makers are a lot of fun. Given that they're pretty cheap, I really wish I had bought them earlier! I was able to get significantly clearer spheres of ice when I boiled tap water before freezing (I poured it into the mold while it was still hot)." —dyanecek
Get a set of two from Amazon for $10.70 (available in eight shapes).
32. Stainless-steel-effect contact paper to give your appliances a budget-friendly, hour-long makeover, so you can stop hearing Nene Leakes' judgmental voice in your head every time you look at the fridge. Even if your home is old or your landlord hasn't gotten with the times, update it with an effortless DIY.
And don't worry, it's removable!
Promising review: "I bought this to do a little update to a dishwasher I didn't want to replace since it is fairly new. I simply added a piece of it to a black dishwasher and it really helped to tie it in with our other new stainless/black appliances. It's been on for over a month and is holding up perfectly." —KFran
Get an 18-inch x 6-foot roll from Amazon for $15.66.
33. Peel-and-stick wallpaper if you want to get interior designer looks on a DIY budget without putting in a ridiculous amount of time or labor. All you need is a tape measure, level, utility knife, and smoothing tool for getting rid of any air bubbles!
Good news! This removable wallpaper is self-adhesive, so you don't need any glues, and you can even reposition it during installation, if necessary.
Promising review: "Huge fan of this wallpaper. It’s very easy to install and looks super cute. I put this up in our half bath and it looks very impressive. Pattern is easy to match up." —Katie Currid
Get a 20.5" x 16.5' roll from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in six colors).
34. ORRRR some renter-friendly vinyl peel-and-stick tiles, which offer a quick and easy way to renovate your kitchen space (or any room, TBH) over the weekend and for a fraction of the price.
To remove it, you can use a hair dryer to help loosen the adhesive before pulling it off, and then a product like GooGone to clean up any remaining glue!
BTW, reviewers say you'll also need a level, sanding block and sand paper, measuring tape, ruler, screwdriver to remove outlets, and utility knife or scissors.
Promising review: "These are great and easy to install. You have to cut the first section. I did put them on a textured wall and have no issues with them peeling off. I made a mistake and had to pull some of them off and they came off with no problem. They are sticky so I did have to pull a little bit, no damage to paint or wall though. You will need a VERY sharp knife and a pair of scissors. I used a metal carpenter's square as a straight edge and it worked nicely. Nice upgrade to my little kitchen. I needed about 30 tiles and I had to buy 40 for cuts and mistakes. You can't reuse the sheet if you pull it off. I found that if you have to cut the tiles, make sure you have the 'grout' on the cut, it makes it easier to align and hides small mistakes." —Tricia Hendrickson
Get it from Amazon for $28.09+ (available in eight colors, and in dozens more designs and colors on their store page).
35. And maybe even set of water-resistant adhesive floor tiles to also update your floors if your grout refuses to come clean or you simply just want a new look to admire all the time and impress all your guests.
Each tile is 12" x 12" in size, so one set can cover 10-sq. feet!
Promising review: "For under $100, I redid my entire bathroom! We moved into our home two years ago, and our small main-floor bathroom had hideous orange mosaic tiles. We want to eventually gut and rehab our bathroom but wanted to give it a cheap facelift. Floorpops made that possible and a very inexpensive option! We used caulk to seal some of the tiny gaps and caulked around the tub and underneath the baseboards for a good seal. The tiles are not moving at all and have adhered okay. All in all, I am very pleased with the end result!" —Agnieszka
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $14.50+ (available in black and gray).
36. A set of under-cabinet lights because why should your dream kitchen only exist in Sims 4?! Bring your vision to life with the perfect lighting, making it look like you broke the bank with renovations when you ::whispers:: only spent $20.
Promising review: "I am in real estate and known as a lighting snob. The first thing I look at in a kitchen if there is under cabinet lighting. These are so nice (it helps if you have a lip at the bottom of your cabinets). They are a true white, very bright, and I was lucky they were just the length I needed. I just ordered a set and had them shipped to my mom's as her halogen transformer which is buried in a wall, fried and I drives me nuts that the workspace on the counter is dark. I can't wait until I make the 250-mile drive to install them. I may buy more just to use at our listings!" —pauly
Get a 10' strand with 60 lights from Amazon for $19.80 (available in cool or warm white).
37. An ~expandable~ bathtub caddy designed with a book or tablet stand so you can keep poring over your #currentread or continue that episode of Grey's Anatomy in extra comfort. There's also a phone holder and a slot to keep your wineglass stable if your bath time leans more luxurious.
Did I mention it folds away for storage?
Promising review: "This Bambüsi Bathtub Tray Table is really good quality and is very flexible on size. Our tub only has a 1/2" lip on one side but this tray rests on it and doesn't move due to the rubber base. It stays securely where you need it, but isn't hard to move. There is plenty of room for a drink, book, phone, washcloth, etc." —Kerri Durham
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in five styles).
38. A mini ice cube tray, so you can enjoy delicious, crunchy takeout-quality ice from the comfort of your home without having to make a stop to get some. This easy-to-use tray creates lots of ice cubes all at once, so you'll have enough for the ✨ fanciest ✨ glass of Diet Coke ever *and* for snacking on later!
Promising review: "Best little ice cubes ever. They pop out of the tray really easily...especially after setting them out for a quick couple of minutes on the counter. Tipping the tray 30 degrees to level the water before putting in the freezer is a great tip from another review. The cubes are the perfect size to scoop into my homemade iced mochas." —Heather
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $12.98.
39. A set of satin pillowcases, which are great for your skin *and* hair because the material helps lessen friction, so you can worry less about tangles and bedhead and more about getting a good night's sleep. Plus, they'll look great amongst the rest of your bed linens for a luxe hotel look!
Promising review: "I was originally looking for silk pillowcases, but decided to give these a try because they were a better price. I am not disappointed! I have seen a noticeable difference in my hair in the mornings and overall they are so smooth and comfortable to sleep on. I’ve washed them several times and haven’t seen a difference in the quality. I would buy again." —Kate
Get a set of two for $9.99+ from Amazon (available in 36 colors and three sizes).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.