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55 Inexpensive Things That’ll Instantly Make You Like Your Home A Lot More
Revamp your home without spending much at all.
If you love watching HGTV — or even if you don’t — there’s a good chance you occasionally dream of a home remodel. But online window shopping can dash that dream pretty fast once you see the hefty price tag that comes with home upgrades. That’s why I’ve curated a list that lets you short-cut your way to a place that feels totally revamped. If you’re ready for a home makeover, check out these affordable Amazon treasures.
1The Grippers That Keeps Rugs In Place
Have a hard time keeping your rug from curling or sliding around? These rug grippers are here to the rescue. The double-sided tape will keep your rugs securely in place without leaving behind any residue, so it’s safe to use on a wide variety of surfaces. It comes in both black and white color options, and has thousands of positive ratings on Amazon.
2These Easy-To-Clean Refrigerator Mats
Keep your fridge shelves mess-free with these brightly colored mats. They’re reusable, washable, and textured to stay in place, even when you move items around. Each set comes with nine, and you can cut them to size if needed. And, you can even use them in cabinets, desk drawers, or on countertops.
3The Stick-On Lights That Are Motion-Activated
Have a dark hallway or closet that’s in desperate need of illumination? These motion-sensor lights will ace the job. The LED bulbs will automatically turn on when movement is detected within 10 feet and will shut off after 15 seconds of inactivity. They’re battery-operated and easy to install with the included adhesive, so you con’t have to deal with complicated wiring. Choose from white, warm white, and cool white.
4The Fragrance Spheres That Come In Dozens Of Scents
While Yankee candle is known for their, well, candles, their flameless fragrance spheres deserve just as much fame. The jar is designed with a honeycomb lid that allows fresh and comforting scents to permeate the air for up to 30 days. Choose from tons of scents like clean cotton, lavender lemon, and apricot rose.
5A Duster For Cleaning Hard-To-Reach Ceiling Fans
If your high ceiling fans and out-of-reach corners are gathering dust, this duster is the perfect solution. It can extend to 100 inches (around 8 feet) and the head is bendable for cleaning tight angles. Best of all, the fibers in the duster lock in dust and remove it without letting the particles fly around everywhere.
6These Under-Bed Lights That Add Ambiance To Your Room
These motion-activated under-bed lights not only add ambiance, they also help you make your way through an otherwise dark room late at night. They’ll automatically turn on the moment they sense movement and will shut off shortly thereafter. The best part is the soft glow that won’t wake anyone else up.
7This Breathable Organizer To Stop Losing Shoes In Your Closet
With this over-the-door shoe organizer, you can stop trying to tuck heels or your fuzzy slipper collection anywhere they’ll fit in your closet. The 24 slots are breathable enough to keep your shoes fresh but also transparent enough to quickly pick out your shoes before you leave.
8A Reusable Cleaning Cloth That Leaves Glass Streak-Free
Made of patented microfiber fabric, this cleaning cloth is a great choice for cleaning and dusting mirrors, windows, stainless steel appliances, and more. Just add a little bit of water and you can get a streak-free shine, without any harsh chemicals. Best of all, it’s reusable, so you can throw it in the washing machine to freshen up.
- Available styles: 2
9The Mirrored Alarm Clock With 2 USB Ports
This alarm clock features a large LED display, an acrylic mirror, and two USB charging ports, so you can power up your phone while cutting down on nightstand cord clutter. It has three brightness levels, as well as a snooze button and night mode that dims the display. Get yours in black or white.
10The Throw Pillow Inserts That Elevate Your Bed Or Sofa
If you’re in the market for a fresh set of throw pillow inserts, these will do the trick. The decorative pillows are the perfect size to add a warm, homey element to your sofa or bed without overwhelming it. They’re fluffy, soft, and perfect for pairing with the velvet covers above.
- Available sizes: 10
11These Smooth-To-The-Touch Velvet Pillow Covers
There’s no better way to give your throw pillows a refresh than with these velvet covers. They’re incredibly soft to the touch, machine-washable, and feature a concealed zip closure for a seamless appearance. What’s more, they come in plenty of colors, so feel free to switch things up.
- Available sizes: 9
- Available colors: 33
12A Space-Saving Drying Rack That Fits Over The Sink
This stainless steel drying rack is perfect for small kitchens since you can lay it directly across your sink to dry dishes or just-rinsed fruits and vegetables. Made from steel rods covered in silicone, this rack is nonslip and rust-resistant. When you’re done using it, it rolls up for storage, so you can tuck it away in a drawer and out of sight.
13A Sleek Holder To Tidy Up Your Toilet Paper Storage
This toilet paper organizer will make you like your bathroom so much more because you won’t have to leave extra rolls scattered around. It has a bamboo lid, so you’ll barely notice this container of spare rolls in your bathroom, but you’ll always have one handy. Plus, it can hold up to 12 rolls so you won’t run out any time soon.
- Available colors: 5
14These Velcro Covers That Keep Fridge Door Handles Clean
There’s no denying that refrigerator door handles can quickly get smudged and grimy due to all-day use. Keep yours sparkling clean with these Velcro covers. You can adjust them to the perfect fit, and also use them for other appliance handles, like your dishwasher and oven.
- Available colors: 5
- Available sizes: 4
15A Bamboo Armrest Tray With A Phone Slot
If your living room is tight on space and you don’t have room for a coffee table, this armrest tray is a worthwhile alternative. The bamboo armrest is flexible — which allows it to neatly fold over the arm of your sofa — and has a flat surface for storing your beverages and remotes. It even has a built-in slot for your phone, so you can always keep it nearby.
- Available colors and styles: 9
16A Double-Roll Toilet Paper Holder With A Built-In Shelf
This toilet paper holder stores two rolls at once (so no need to worry about running out at the worst possible time), and it has a built-in shelf for other bathroom essentials, like air freshener and tissues. It features a smooth matte black finish and is made from durable, rust-proof stainless steel.
17An Eco-Friendly Bath Mat Reviewers Are Raving About
This bath mat is made from 100% eco-friendly bamboo, and its vented design is sleek, modern, and allows the mat to dry quickly after each use. It has anti-skid backing and can be rolled for storage, and as an added perk, it can be used outdoors around the pool, on your front step, or right there in your bathroom..
- Available colors and styles: 3
18These Chic Little LEDs That Are *So* Easy To Turn On
You might find yourself sticking these LED lights all over your home because they have adhesive on the back, and they’re so compact you can tuck them anywhere. You won’t need to keep track of a bunch of different remotes after you scatter them around your home because you simply touch each of these soothing warm-white lights to turn them off.
19This Sleek Cotton Swab Holder
Keep your vanity organized with this cotton swab holder. Made from durable plastic, the compact organizer features a ball-top cover and a dispenser tray that allows you to quickly grab a cotton swab. Store it on your vanity, bathroom counter, or in your medicine cabinet.
20The Self-Watering Planters That Are So Convenient
Taking care of your plant babies just got a whole lot easier. These self-watering planters are made from a virtually indestructible material and allow your plants to stay hydrated for up to 10 days before you have to water them again. They include two water level indicators and two coco soil pellets.
- Available colors: 5
21An Door Sweep That Blocks Drafts & Noise Noise
This door draft stopper helps block noise, light, and pollution, and it also seals in your home’s heat and air-conditioning. It’s made from a durable double-sided sponge that hooks and loops to the door, keeping it in place during movement. The stopper is machine-washable and can be adjusted for a proper fit.
- Available colors: 9
22A Fleece Blanket That Looks Like An Expensive Knit Blanket
This throw blanket will make your sofa or bed feel so elevated, no matter how tired you are of your decor because it has that unique waffle-knit texture. Even though it looks like expensive knitted fabric, this machine-washable blanket is actually made of plush fleece that’s way cozier.
23This Compact Desk Lamp With A Charging Port
This compact task lamp will add the perfect finishing touch to your desk. The brightness-adjustable LED lamp has two lighting modes — warm and daylight — and a flexible neck that allows you to adjust the angle of the spotlight. It features a pen holder and USB charging port and holder for your phone. It’s available in pink and white.
24The Live Succulents That Are Easy To Keep Up
Yep, Amazon sells live plants, and this five-pack of succulents will look so cute on windowsills or tabletops. They come rooted in 2-inch pots and are easy to take care of (they don’t require fertilizer or frequent watering). Hot tip: Keep a few on hand for housewarming gifts and party favors.
25These Under-Bed Storage Bags For Keeping Bulky Items Out Of Sight
Store your linens, towels, spare sheets, and out-of-season clothes in these large storage bags. They measure 42 by 18 inches, but with a 6-inch height, they can easily fit under beds or couches. You can pull them out by the no-tear handles and the clear top makes it handy to see what’s inside.
- Available colors: 3
26This Lid Organizer To Stop Getting Frustrated With Your Food Containers
With this dishwasher-safe lid organizer, you can stop getting frustrated and throwing away all of your mismatched food container lids. Instead, stick the matching ones in their own adjustable slot — there are five dividers you can configure to your needs — and you can put leftovers away super quickly every night.
27This Trash Can You Can Hang On Your Cabinet Door
A hanging trash can is clever way to optimize space in a cramped kitchen. You can hang it over your cabinet door or drawer while prepping food, so you can dump scraps right in, without having to make extra trips to the official trash can. It comes with a sealed lid that keeps odors trapped inside.
- Available colors: 6
28These Wooden Coat Hooks That Hold Up To 30 Pounds
These wooden coat hooks are the perfect alternative to bulky coat racks. They’re coated in natural oil that increases their durability and overall appearance, and each hook can hold up to 30 pounds, so feel free to pile on your coats, purses, umbrellas and more. You can grab yours in black walnut or wood beech.
29This Kitchen Knife Set With Covers & A Unique Blue Finish
Not only does this knife set give you a bunch of professional options for chopping veggies and prepping dinner, but they also have a blue finish that will look super trendy in your kitchen. This rust-resistant and dishwasher-safe set also comes with covers if you want to store them in a kitchen drawer.
30This Set Of Bins That Makes Your Pantry Or Fridge Look So Tidy
For a pantry or refrigerator that looks #CleanTok-worthy, these refrigerator bins are the way to go. These shatterproof, BPA-free acrylic bins can be used to organize fridges, freezers, pantries, cabinets, and more. While they aren’t dishwasher-safe, they can be easily cleaning with mild soapy water. Finally, a way to wrangle loose cans and produce.
31A Cotton Laundry Basket That Works As A Neutral Decor Piece
This laundry basket is way better than those clunky bamboo options (or worse — the plastic ones) because it has a super trendy cotton rope design. This minimalist laundry basket has reinforced handles and a neutral tan and white striped design that simply looks like a decorative basket.
32A Washable Doormat For Your Front Hallway
What better way to welcome guests into your home than with this indoor doormat? Featuring a multicolor geometric pattern, it quickly absorbs moisture and dirt, so it isn’t tracked into your house, and it has an anti-slip backing to keep it in place. Plus, it’s machine-washable, so you can pop it right in when it’s ready for a cleaning.
- Available sizes: 5
- Available colors: 2
33This Shower Head With Built-In Filter Beads
This shower head is easy to clean and comes with a built-in filter to help eliminate up to 99% of chlorine and impurities. It’s equipped with three modes: rainfall, massage, and jet spray, so you can tailor your showering experience. What’s more, its special micro-nozzles helps save water by up to 30% while making it feel like the water pressure has actually increased.
34A Makeup Brush Cleaner That Helps Keep Brushes Sanitized
Makeup brushes get grungy quickly, but cleaning them can be cumbersome. That’s why this makeup brush cleaner is so useful — it’s electric, which means you can just pop brushes in the bowl and let the cleaner do its thing. There are eight rubber collars to fit brushes of various sizes, and it cleans and dries them in less than a minute.
35An Anti-Fatigue Mat That Cushions Your Joints
If you spend a lot of time on your feet, this anti-fatigue mat can help combat soreness and aching. It’s made from a thick foam gel that’s specifically designed to cushion your joints and enhance comfort. The mat has a nonslip bottom that keeps it in place and a water-resistant surface that can easily be wiped clean. Get yours in brown or gray.
36This LED Fairy Light Curtain That’s So Magical
Add something extra to your space with this beautiful LED fairy light curtain. It measures 9.8 by 9.8 feet and comes with a 16.5-foot power cord for plugging it in. With the remote you can program the eight lighting modes and since it’s waterproof you can even hang it outside. Adhesive hooks are included for easy installation.
- Available colors: 5
37These Lavender Sachets That Will Keep Your Drawers Fresh
Looking for a low-stakes solution to musty-smelling drawers and closets? These lavender sachets are exactly the thing you need. They’re packed with fragrant dried lavender, and for a more fragrant aroma, you can slightly crush the flowers to release a stronger scent. Store them in your drawers and closets for relaxing vibes.
38A Bamboo Plant Stand To Make Your Plants Feel More Stylized
Take all of your scattered plants (especially the ones cluttered on a window sill) and pop them on this five-tier stand to make your plants look more like a decor piece. The durable bamboo shelves have a slatted design, so they’ll dry super quickly on plant-watering day.
39This Container That Stores Bacon Grease
Upgrade your bacon grease storage from an old jar to this handy bacon grease container. A curved handle lets you grip it securely and reduces heat transfer from hot pans. It’s also outfitted with a stainless steel fine-mesh strainer that separates small food particles from oils. The brand recommends it particularly for those following keto or paleo diets, as this container makes it easy to add flavorful cooking oils to meals.
40An Over-The-Cabinet Rack To Hang Your Kitchen Towels
This towel rack won’t look out of place clipped on top of your cabinet because it has a super compact design and sleek finish that will blend right in with the rest of your space. It comes in your choice of black, bronze, or brushed nickel finishes, so you can find an option that works well with your cabinet’s hardware.
- Available colors: 3
41A Hanging Rack For Organizing Your Purses & Bags
If you have a pile of purses taking up room in your closet, this organizer is the perfect solution. It has eight slots for small to large bags, each with a clear panel so you know what’s where, and the rack easily hangs on your closet rod with a 360-degree rotating hook. Plus, it comes in four colors.
- Available colors: 4
42A Leg-Elevating Pillow With A Memory Foam Top
Improve your circulation and help alleviate any back or leg pain with this elevating pillow. It’s made of high-density foam and can provide comfort while you’re reading, watching TV, or just laying in bed. Plus, the machine washable cover is cooling and breathable for extra relief.
- Available styles: 4
43These Drawer Dividers That Organize Any Drawer
Turn any drawer into an efficient storage space with these adjustable dividers that expand to fit most any standard-sized drawer. Made from water-resistant bamboo, this four-pack of dividers will be so useful for organizing kitchen utensil drawers, sock and underwear drawers, and more.
- Available sizes: 4-pack; 8-pack
- Available colors: 3
44A Cold-Brew Coffee Maker That Has Everything You Need
Save on trips to the coffee shop with this cold brew coffee maker that has it all. The set comes with a glass carafe, an ultra-fine mesh filter that traps coffee particles, and a scoop and funnel to precisely measure grounds. BPA-free, temperature-resistant glass makes for a sturdy carafe, and cleaning is easy. Just unscrew the cap at the base of the filter to flush out grounds.
45A Sturdy Rack For Organizing Your Pots & Pans
This heavy-duty iron rack can easily organize your pots, pans, lids, and more. It can be arranged vertically or horizontally, and the rubber-coated dividers are easily adjustable (and prevent scratches), so it can fit the needs of your space and cookware. Plus, there are no tools needed for installation.
46These Hangers That Save Space & Protect Your Delicates
These metal hangers have a slim profile to easily hang in your closet and maximize vertical space. Each one has eight rows with rubberized tips so your bras, tank tops, and other delicates won’t slip off. Plus, the hangers fold in half for easy storage or travel.
- Available colors: 3
47This Ladder Rack For Hanging Spare Towels
Want to store spare towels in the most aesthetically pleasing way possible? Get this hanging ladder towel rack. Made from naturally bleached timber and hessian rope, it hangs directly on the wall and has five rods for towels. Use it in the living room for your throw blankets, too.
48The Space-Saving Dispenser For Bath Products
Instead of cluttering up your shower floor with bath products, keep them neatly mounted to the wall with this dispenser. The three-chamber dispenser has space for shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, and it can be mounted to the corner of your shower wall or to a flat section of tile with the included two-way tape.
49A Multi-Tiered Stand For Displaying All Your Plants
This multi-tier plant stand is made of sturdy, carbonized wood that can be placed indoors or outside for a striking display. It can hold up to seven pots or other items and each 12-inch platform is designed to support even the heaviest of plants. The whole stand measures 35 by 34.2 inches, is available in a variety of styles, and is easy to assemble.
- Available styles: 16
50A Syrup Dispenser That Doesn’t Leave A Sticky Mess
No matter how hard you try, it seems nearly impossible to use a bottle of syrup or honey without leaving sticky fingers. But with this no-drip glass dispenser, syrupy liquids flow out of the bottom with a simple push of the thumb. Use it for any thick, sticky liquid or sugar, too. A bonus: The honeycomb design looks cute on dining tables or kitchen counters.
51A Uniquely Shaped Power Strip That Expands Your Charging Station
Too many cables, so little space is typically the issue, but with this pyramid-shaped power strip, you’ll be set. Three outlets, two USB inputs, and one USB-C input offers plenty of room for powering up phones, tablets, laptops, and more. Take it with you when you’re working from a coffee shop or traveling to ensure you’ll always have room. It even has a lip that holds your phone as it charges.
52These Breathable Microfiber Sheets That Are So Easy To Maintain
Say goodbye to sheets that are faded, wrinkled, stained, and pilled. This microfiber bed sheet set resists all of those unsightly things, all while being ridiculously soft. The fitted sheet is 16 inches deep, too, which makes this budget-friendly set great for keeping your bed looking crisp and inviting.
- Available sizes: Full – California King
- Available colors: 13
53These Stainless Steel Bowls That Work For Mixing & Storage
Simplify your kitchen setup, all while making it look so sleek with this set of five mixing bowls. Their stainless steel, stackable design look great in your cabinet and make storage nice and compact. These fridge- and freezer-safe bowls also come with airtight lids, which means you can use them for mixing, serving, and storing dishes.
54These Chemical-Free Incense Sticks That Keep Mosquitoes Away
Keep your backyard or outdoor space mosquito-free with these incense sticks. They’re made with plant-based essential oils like citronella, lemongrass, and rosemary, and no DEET. Each stick can stay lit for up to three hours, just place four or five of them around the perimeter of your patio or deck for best results.
55These Eco-Friendly Bowls That Are Unbreakable
Obviously, you need some cereal bowls to match your new eco-friendly cups, so go ahead and pick up this set. They’re also made from wheat straw and are totally unbreakable. Plus, they’re dishwasher-safe, so post-granola cleanup is a breeze.
56An Eco-Friendly Furniture Wax That Protects Your Home’s Decor
Whether you’re revamping a vintage find or wanting to condition pieces you already have, this furniture wax leaves a buttery-smooth finish on anything it touches. Made from beeswax and tree nut oils, its natural ingredients help make it no odor and eco-friendly. The brand says it’s best for low-traffic furniture such as side tables, nightstands, and buffets.
- Available sizes: 4-ounce; 8-ounce
- Available colors: 4
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