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1. A strip of color-changing lights to turn wherever you put them into a vibe zone. These are a little splurgier than the other ones Target has, but they're from GE, so you know the quality's solid. They change color and you can set different colors for different times of the day. Also, you can control them from an app, even when you're away from home.
2. A faux leather storage ottoman because as much as we all love the pillow-fort-vibe of blankets sprawled all over the couch, you still need somewhere to put them and adult the place up before your parents come over. It fits more than you'd think and the top is stiff enough to rest things on.
3. A mid-century modern TV stand that offers both open and closed storage, so you can show off the things you're proud of and hide the stuff you don't want to be looking at all the time.
4. A dramatic little round dining table constructed from solid wood, because the Jetsons are huge aesthetic inspo and now you can feel like you're living in the clouds. I swear on my mother's rechargeable batteries it'll look great with any décor, and the black color is on clearance right now.
5. An accent cabinet that's not too deep but still has a fair amount of space inside it and a narrow-but-usable tabletop. This is a great alternative to a side table when you also need to add some storage.
6. A set of stacking counter-height stools to materialize an eating area in your kitchen without actually changing a thing. I always keep a stool or two in the kitchen so someone can keep me company while I cook, because I don't feel like taking my food all the way to the dining table (and eating standing and hunched up over the counter is not a strong self-care move).
7. A very sturdy file cabinet that doesn't look like a file cabinet! I feel like the appeal is pretty self-explanatory on this one.
8. An upholstered wood-topped storage ottoman — it's cute in an Eva from WALL-E kind of way. With this, you'll have somewhere to store your pillows and throw blankets that also doubles as a place to kick your feet up in smug satisfaction for neatening up the living room with, like, zero effort.
9. A fancy solid mango wood mid-century coffee table that's also got little shelves and a part of it that lifts up, that way you can eat comfortably while sitting on the couch. Adding a good coffee table can really make your sitting area feel more put-together, and a little extra functionality is always a huge plus.
10. An embroidered bath or hand towel, because little things like this can make a big difference when you're trying to freshen up your space. The fringe is a nice touch, and many reviewers complimented it's absorbency.
11. An all-metal Novogratz floor lamp that's sure to light up the room in more ways than one. The upscale industrial look is way fancier than you'd expect for the price.
12. A minimalist circular cardboard cat scratcher that your kitty can use to satisfy their natural-born instinct to shred and destroy while also chilling inside or perched atop surveying their kingdom. It's also looks like something you'd see off in the corner of a Dwell photospread, and is certainly a big design upgrade versus most scratchers out there.
13. A hanging plastic pilea plant to add a little (artificial) liveliness to your space without the responsibility of having to actually keep something other than yourself from starving.
14. A counter-height folding leaf table with shelves that'll level up your place by helping to declutter your kitchen or maximizing just about any room that could stand to benefit from a little extra versatility. Part of it stays neatly folded down until you need a little extra surface area, the shelves hold stuff (like shelves usually do), and so it works as a console table, or a kitchen island, workspace, or dining table.
15. A bean bag — it's super squishy, big enough for an adult, and overall a great place to hang out. You can easily move it wherever you want for a pop of color that'll instantly make any room it's in way more fun.
16. A rattan circle shelf to accent your room with your books, tchotchkes, little plants, or whatever else you want.
17. A tuft-upholstered storage bench that'll turn your entryway into a full-fledged waiting area or have somewhere to set things down near the front door (like the groceries, your bag, or an umbrella). It'll also make a huge difference by hiding away things that don't need to be out.
18. A diamond-patterned area rug to really tie the room together even if you're as accident-prone as I am, because it's machine-washable and has a no-slip backing that actually works. And if you do end up staining it into oblivion, NBD, because it's affordable as heck.
19. A roll of peel-and-stick wallpaper for a quick and easy way to completely remodel any boring ol' room.
20. A dog sofa so your fur baby can finally have a couch of their own to lounge on.
21. A salt lamp made from an actual chunk of the Himalayas. It has a dimmer switch to set the mood juuuust right.
22. A coiled rope storage bin available in four sizes. Each one will instantly upgrade whatever spot you put it in, because you'll finally have somewhere to store all that random stuff that's usually cluttering up your tables, floor, and couch.
23. A set of seven picture frames so you can display your favorite art or photos. It's a great way to make your home a little more you without spending a whole lot of money.
24. A solid wood Novogratz plant stand to vanquish the weird dead space in the corner of your living room or hallway by attacking it with an arsenal of plants. Take that, squalid emptiness.
25. A cabinet that looks like a stack of travel trunks to give your bedroom a splash of dramatic steampunk flair. And. it's made of solid wood, so it's as sturdy as it is sophisticated-looking.
26. An arched wood and wicker cabinet that's part armoire and part bookcase, but 100% functional as an attractive statement piece.
27. An upholstered headboard that for once doesn't look like part of a couch, and will make your bedroom look way fancier in a flash. Also, don't you want to stop hitting your head against the wall?
28. A frameless circular mirror that does all the mirror stuff you know and love like reflect things, add interest, and make the room look bigger...but in a slick Instagrammable design that's also super light aesthetically, because there's no hard border around it.
29. A plant holder – it looks like a face and you can draw on with dry erase markers. Aside from adding a little fun to the room, it can also hold your glasses so you always know where they are.
30. A rustic floating shelf to add some display or storage space somewhere that's being under-utilized. There's all kinds of places where it makes sense, because you're not likely to bump into it; like behind the couch, above side tables and lower shelving units, or on free wall space near the TV (assuming you have room for one, ofc).
31. A versatile six-cube shelf that can be displayed horizontally or vertically depending on the look you are going for. Reviewers love that the size of each cube is large enough to *actually* store items in — not just display cute knickknacks.
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