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1. A pack of lightweight glue-on foam ceiling tiles that'll make it look like you had your entire ceiling redone when you did no such thing. Promising review: "If you’re even considering doing it, JUST DO IT!! I can’t even begin to tell you how easy this was, and the end result is mind-blowing! When people come over (we’re remodeling our newly purchased home built in 1865), their jaws drop.
We put this in the sunroom/eat in kitchen area. We love it so much we’ll be doing it in the bar area of the dining room. When you actually get them on the ceiling and look at your finished product, you’d never guess it’s styrofoam .
Caulking between the tiles was crucial to giving its overall look. That was the most difficult part. My advice (from watching hours of YouTube videos and doing research) is to find the center of the ceiling and work your way out.
It took us two hours to do a fairly large space. We definitely overestimated how many it would take, but I’m glad we had extra on hand in case we messed one up. Also — make sure your blade is SHARP!" — Steven Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $36.
07+ (available in eight colors and larger pack sizes). 2. Modern-looking six inch house numbers here to transform your entire entryway.
This shop offers a variety of fonts, heights, and colors, so you can get as creative as you want! Go Home Numbers is a Florida-based small business. Promising review: "I am so happy with my purchase from this shop. The numbers seem pretty durable.
Love that the hardware was included, because it was probably the simplest home improvement project we’ve ever done." — Katie Oshima Get them from Go Home Numbers on Etsy for $7.75+ each (available in a variety of colors, letters, numbers, and special characters).
3. Some new cabinet pulls that are a breeze to install and look much more modern than the ancient handles making your entire room feel dated. Heads up that some reviewers recommend purchasing your own screws instead of using the included ones.
Promising review: "Wow!! That's my first thought on opening these. I'm in the process of updating my master bathroom and saw these online. Of course, the bargain shopper I am, I checked my local stores.
They had packs of 10 for $54...
very lightweight. So I was scared of what I was getting here. These are almost five ounces each!! Very heavy quality, all individually wrapped with the screws for each.
Definitely best quality and best price!! " — Margaret Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $24.97+ (available in six colors, larger multipacks, and also individually). 4.
A cabinet painting kit so you can stop complaining about how your cabinets don't go with anything else in your otherwise flawlessly styled kitchen. This'll make it look like you fully replaced them! Includes two 31-ounce cans of Nuvo cabinet paint, one roller arm, two roller covers, and a two-inch angled paintbrush. Each covers 100 square feet of cabinet surface.
Promising review: "This product was super easy to use. We went with the tips in the reviews and bought nicer foam rollers specifically for cabinets and I’m so happy I did, it made it so we barely had to use a brush because of how the foam rolls over the side. We also took the doors and handles off, which I recommend also.
It definitely wouldn’t have turned out as nice if we left them on. This took four coats and five in the larger areas (i.e.
next to the fridge, etc). Our kitchen took two kits, but was well worth it and still way cheaper than the quotes that we got from professionals. It totally changes the feel of the kitchen and it looks SO MUCH BRIGHTER! I would say give yourself a few days to knock this out, as it took us several nights to finish.
But would highly recommend." — TJ Sarnese Get it from Amazon for $69.95+ (available in 11 colors).
5. Some vinyl faux-marble gloss contact paper for adding a luxurious glossy finish and extra character to desks, counters, photo frames, and other surfaces. Promising review: "This wrap completely transformed my desk! I had to order two to cover everything, but nonetheless, my desk looks amazing, and everyone who walks into my room notices.
It's not a super-thin vinyl, so if there are tiny imperfections/scratches where you want to place it, it will be covered! I've never used a vinyl wrap before so I was a little nervous, but surprisingly, it was super easy to apply and I finished up in less than 10 minutes." — Shan Get three sheets from Amazon for $6.49 .
6. Or some fake wood contact paper that's sure to improve any surface you use it on. Promising review: "Needed to cover up damage on an imitation wood cabinet door.
Replacement for the door was $40, but figured I would try this out first. The color is almost almost an identical match and the contact paper went on smooth and easily. You honestly can't tell it's not part of the original door.
I even tried pulling it off to see if it would reset without issue, and it did just as expected. So if you make a mistake or apply it crooked, there is a good chance you can pull it back and reset with out any issue." — Ashton Humphrey Get it from Amazon for $10.
48 . 7. *OR* some stainless-steel-effect contact paper here to make refrigerators, dishwashers, and other surfaces look *much* more modern.
Several reviewers said it really helps to use a wallpaper smoothing tool — you can get one for $1.17 ! 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 $7.19+ (available in four sizes). 8.
A decorative air vent cover because sometimes even the smallest details can change an entire room's personality! 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 from Amazon for $15.93+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
9. A woven pendant light with enough breezy charm to transform the vibe of an entire room. Promising reviews: "Love it! Easy to install, looks beautiful when lit or off, and puts pretty patterns on ceiling when lit.
" — Courtney Gott "LOVE love love! It was everything I wanted at a great price!" — Sarinna Martin Get it from Amazon for $79.99 . 10.
A set of removable stair riser tile decals so you can ~step~ up your home decor and make your otherwise unexciting stairs much more fun to look at. Quadrostyle is a woman-owned small business based in Indonesia! The shop offers a variety of DIY home decor upgrades. Check out all the other stair riser stickers here .
Promising reviews: "Easy to install and love my updated stairs!" — Jamie "My staircase looks sleek now. Love, love, love it!" — Amie Espiritu Get a set of six from Quadrostyle on Etsy for $11.10+ (available in six heights and two finishes).
11. A curved shower curtain rod that'll make your shower feel bigger without having to, you know, remodel your entire bathroom. It's also super adjustable, making it easy to fit in a wide variety of bathroom layouts.
Promising review: "I am in love with this perfect matte black curved shower curtain rod! Semi easy to install. Because it’s curved, it does take some time to install both sides and make sure it’s lined up. Comes with everything you could need to install.
Other than that, this shower rod is a dream." — Siarra Get it from Amazon for $28.49+ (available in five finishes).
12. Some prismatic window film — it's easy to stick on any glass surface for an extra layer of privacy and, when the sun peeks out, gorgeous rainbow reflections that'll make your home feel a little more magical. Promising review: "I absolutely love this! TikTok made me buy it for my sunroof and I'm so glad I did! It's so beautiful when the sun comes through! And you get so much for the price!! If you're on the fence, buy it!!" — Ashley Ann Get it from Amazon for $5.
92+ (available in 11 sizes and three colors). 13. A jar of front door paint that comes in a variety of bold *and* subtle colors to ensure that your door meets your exact style preferences.
Promising review: "WOW, this exceeded all our expectations. Easy to apply, dries very fast, and it's holding up very well. It's been over a year since we painted the front doors and they look great.
They are easy to clean, too." — Rimfire Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 14 colors).
14. A faux-cowhide rug with gold accents to give your space a subtle Western touch without the high price or ethical concerns of real cowhide. Plus, an asymmetrical rug can help instantly make a room more visually interesting if you aren't sure where to start in your redecorating process! Promising review : "I have owned huge, real hides in the past and paid $500 to $700.
I ordered this hoping it would be cute but worried a bit that it would look cheap. Well, it is Amazon, so I knew I could return it and made the leap. SOOOOOO HAPPY I did! It looks real and the gold adds such whimsy! "I sprayed with a water/stain repellent and laid the little beauty in my kitchen.
Looks AWESOME! My home is mid-century modern with gorgeous high-end pieces and art. This lovely gem is on my tile floor adds such warmth and joy. When the light comes through the windows and lights up the gold, I cannot help but smile! Amazing and fun! LOVE!!!!! Would ABSOLUTELY purchase over and over and over! Perfection !" — Frog Hop Get it from Amazon for $38.
74+ (available in three sizes and colors). 15. A tub-and-tile kit so you can give your shower area a major makeover — *without* having to splurge on a full restoration or replacement.
One reviewer even used it to repair a cracked sink! It's epoxy that works in two parts: first, your spread the base on, then when that's done, the activator. Promising review: "Refinished an old tub with a very chipped up and dull finish. Now it looks absolutely amazing.
The brightest, glossiest white tub I've ever seen! Prep is the key, like in all painting jobs. Make sure you sand the surface completely. I went over it with lacquer thinner to prep for painting.
Make sure to use a fine bristled brush , to keep it looking even. It does smell something awful for three days as it's curing. An open window and box fan is a necessity.
Totally worth it though. I coated the whole tub twice and the bottom a third time and still had 1/4 can left over." — millard filmore Get it from Amazon for $24.
99 . 16. An anti-slip, waterproof vinyl mat that looks like like tile so you can ~redo~ your bathroom floors without actually redoing your bathroom floors.
Plus, it's antifungal, hypoallergenic, thermal insulated, and 100% recyclable. Art Maison Canada is a small Canadian business in that makes vinyl art mats. Get it from Art Maison Canada on Etsy for $41.
05+ (available in five sizes and two materials). 17. A cable organizer box because, let's face it, piles of tangled cords are not very aesthetically pleasing, and you didn't put effort into making your room cute only to have it marred by your quenchless thirst for electricity.
Plus, now your kids and/or pets won't decide those cords are their new favorite dangerous toys. Promising review: "I'm so happy with this organizer box. I can't stand a heap of tangled cords going every which way.
I've got two AC adapter boxes in there. Also in the box is a small power supply, the cord for the iMac I use, and a long USB cord plugged into my charging station. It's awesome.
" — Ben W Get it from Amazon for $31.19+ (available in four colors/styles). 18.
A set of thick velvet slipcovers — they simply slip over sofa cushions so you can feel like you have a whole new couch without breaking the bank or having to go down a complicated DIY route. They come in a variety of sizes and colors so you can find the perfect look for your space! Psst — check out more of the best slipcovers on Amazon ! Promising review: "I have never been so excited about a slipcover. Total transformation of our couch and loveseat.
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 $27.
62+ (available in five styles/sizes and 15 colors). 19. Some LED cloud lights that prove ~the sky's the limit~ when it comes to lighting options that can totally transform your space.
Each cloud has eight different light settings (fade, flash, dim, etc.), is battery operated so there are no ugly cords to try to hide, and even includes a convenient timer. Dream Vibe Creations is a small business that creates a variety of these stunning cloud lights! Promising review: "This thing is super cool!! I can’t wait to hang it up over my bed! 10/10 would recommend!" — Rachelle hood Get it from Dream Vibe Creations on Etsy for $55+ (available in white or multicolored).
20. An ornate, arched mirror — it'll add a baroque vibe to your space (and selfies) if you're looking for a little more drama and elegance in your life. Plus, lots of reviewers say it looks *way* more expensive than it is.
Promising review: "Gorgeous mirror. I’m very happy with this mirror. I got the silver, and it’s very high quality.
This is a great price. Other mirrors like this can easily cost upwards of $500. I know because I’d been shopping for mirrors for months before deciding on this one.
Very pleased!" — Julie Boga Get it from Amazon for $83.99+ (available in five colors and nine sizes). 21.
A hidden bookshelf that'll turn your prized book collection into a bookworm's dream display so you can admire them daily and show them off to all your guests. Promising review: "These are so much fun! We ordered the small size, which fits standard hardback books (approximately five to seven hardbacks in my experience). They're a great way to add some extra storage to our very small home, and we've placed them in our hallway so people ask us about them all the time.
I'd highly recommend!" — LaBuenaVidaMere Get it from Amazon for $11.50+ (available in two sizes, two colors, and in sets of one or three). 22.
A brick dyeing kit for anyone who wants to zhuzh up their exposed brick walls with a little more color and variety. It works on brick, stone, block, and mortar without ruining the texture of the surface! Promising review: "I had a brick repair on the wall in the front of my house. They did not match the rest of the brick at all, and I was embarrassed every time I walked past it.
When I bought my kit, I didn’t know what to do with it at first, but I got great service. One of the Masonry Cosmetics guys helped me. I sent him samples of the brick and pictures, and he figured out the stain colors for me.
He also noticed something that I never would have thought of on my own: the mortar color was wrong, and he had me fix that first. Fixing that was the icing on the cake. Great product and even better service.
" — Gabe Williams Get it from Amazon for $268.01 . 23.
Some nice-looking peel-and-stick tile that'll trick visitors into thinking you hired a pro to give your walls a fancy makeover. Promising review: "I’m very pleased with this product. They are very shiny and look beautiful in natural light.
They are textured and look very real. Honestly, I didn’t do the best job installing them, but you can’t see any mistakes unless you really stare at them up close! So even if you don’t have a DIY thumb, you can do it!! The white 'grout' on the white tile helps hide mistakes as well! Definitely would recommend. :)" — lauren porter Get it from Amazon for $26.
99+ (available in four colors). 24. A bottle of wallpaper stripping spray so you can strike the previous tenant's decor choices from the record and never speak of them again.
Promising review: "I have been putting off removing this horrid wallpaper for years, mainly because of the removal horror stories. As it turns out it was rather easy. 1) I used the Chomp scorer.
Use it gently moving it in concentric circles, horizontal and vertical. 2) Use the Chomp liquid liberally, let it soak, use more, let it soak until you see paper bubble up. If paper is not coming off easily use more and let soak.
Key is letting it soak. 3) Use scraper to start removal. "On a large part of mine, the paper and glue came off in sheets with no scraping.
Other times, the top layer came off and the backing and glue needed some scraping. If it's not coming off easily, use more liquid and let it soak." — Kindle Customer Get it from Amazon for $14.
97 . 25. A set of charmingly colorful retro wall plates to turn what is quite possibly the most boring home accessory into something much more pleasing to look at.
Atomic Surplus is a small business based in Idaho that handmakes atomic-age accessories. Promising review: "These plates are fantastic and Sam is great to work with. I placed a large order and changed out every plate in the house.
They look fantastic and I'm so happy I stumbled on Atomic Surplus. What a terrific find." — Meg Morton Get it from Atomic Surplus on Etsy for $24+ (available in 18 styles and nine colors).
26. Some furniture leg replacements that'll help the outliers in your collection fit your aesthetic a little more. Alfa Modern Furnishing is a small business based in Los Angeles that wants to help you modernize your home with sleek accents to add to your furniture.
Promising review: "These were an excellent addition to my vintage refinished dresser!!! I just love these legs!!!" — theressa baker Get it from Alfa Modern Furnishing on Etsy for $48.83 . 27.
A chiffon window panel — it comes in 10 different colors so you can filter light through the sheer and airy fabric, filling your space with a dreamy glow! Promising review: "Sometimes a simple, airy curtain is just what's in order. The fabric is delicate, but I do think what is pictured is representative of what you receive. I ordered the pink and green.
I might pick up an additional panel or two if/when they go on sale. Well done, UO!" — susies134 Get it from Urban Outfitters for $39 (available in 11 colors). 28.
Cute magnetic garage handles that'll add some serious charm to your plain ol' garage door for wayyy cheaper than the price of *actual* fancy doors. Promising review: "I’ve been wanting to upgrade our garage door for a long time and now I have no idea why I waited! The magnets are super strong. Purchased two sets but only used one set of 'handles,' I wasn’t a fan of how close I had to place each set next to each other with the narrow spacing on the door itself.
Paired with the magnetic 'windows, ' it looks like a brand new door!" — MrsPirate Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five styles). 29.
Some LED string lights perfect for turning a dim and unexciting space into a sparkling dream world. Promising review: "I absolutely love these lights. I bought them for my dorm in college because bad lighting puts me in a weird mood.
These lights are beautiful and made the room feel warm, cozy, and homey. They also helped with 'winter blues' that I always get, because I live in Michigan and the winter weather is always cold and gloomy, so having nice lighting helped a lot. I received tons of compliments on them every time someone came into my room.
I love these lights so much that I bought another set to hang in my room at home. Just buy these beautiful lights!" — Madelynn K. Get them from Amazon for $17.
59+ (available in eight colors and two sizes). 30. A vintage-inspired wall hook with a floral design that'll look super charming with your bags, scarves, and other accessories draped over it.
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $6 (available in two colors). 31. Some vintage-style colorful doorknobs to dress up your doors! May Louise Interiors is a small business based in Haslemere UK.
Promising review: "Absolutely gorgeous! Exactly what I wanted, fitted perfectly." — Carolann Get it from May Louise Interiors on Etsy for $5.91+ (available in nine color combos).
32. Some Dalmatian dot removable wallpaper — it'll spice up any walls that are just so ~doggone~ plain otherwise. One reviewer even used it as contact paper to cover their bedside table! Sweet Pea Wall Design is a business based in Charlottesville, Virginia that specializes in vivid and easy-to-apply removable wallpaper.
Promising review: "Absolutely love the wallpaper. It adds a different dynamic to my new bedroom and it was so easy to apply!" — Anna Get it from Sweet Pea Wall Design on Etsy for $3.75+ (available in four sizes, one sample size, and two materials).
33. Some color-changing, dimmable light bulbs you can control from your phone to add some extra atmosphere..
.whenever you want! Plus, these bulbs come with a lot of super cool features! You can set specific times for the bulbs to turn on and off, use their "sunrise" and "sunset" modes to ease you in and out of the day, sync with your music so the lights change based on the rhythms and dynamics of your favorite songs, AND you can use your camera and photos to select the specific color you want your bulb to match. Promising review: "I love this light bulb! The app you download for it is very user friendly, and I adapted to it very quickly.
You can adjust brightness and the color all from your phone. One of my favorite features is 'scene.' It has a variety of options like 'romantic,' 'reading,' and the coolest in my opinion: 'sunrise/sunset.
' Over the span of 15 minutes, it mimics the colors of a sunrise/sunset. It goes from red, to orange, to purple, etc. It’s a very cool light bulb and I recommend it to all of my friends.
" — Kristina Adamik Get it from Amazon for $11.19 (also available as a pack of two). 34.
Or a pair of energy-efficient multicolored stained glass light bulbs — they'll cast glorious colored light through your space, instantly transforming the ambience of your home. Promising review: "It was even better than I expected! It’s beautiful and adds the perfect burst of color." — Katpayne Get a pack of two from Amazon for $15.
99+ (available in four styles). 35. A rain showerhead if you wanna turn your normal ol' shower into something a little more luxurious.
Promising review: "It was super easy to install and works amazing! I love it so much and the flow of water is perfect and so relaxing. It's a real steal for the price (which had made me skeptical it would work right). It works so great though, super luxurious.
" — Sarah Katherine Get it from Amazon for $28.79+ (available in two sizes and three colors). 36.
A set of throw pillow covers that'll brighten up your space and make your couch or bed feel a whole lot cozier. Promising review: "I enjoy switching out the living room throw pillows with the seasons/holidays. These pillow covers were even better than I had hoped, vibrant colors and soft durable fabric.
I love that they complement each other while being four different patterns. Even though they are light in color, they were thick enough to cover the ugly red and orange pumpkin pillows underneath. I would definitely recommend them.
" — J. Nordstrom Get this set of four 18"x18" covers (which you can def use on 20"x20" pillows, too) from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four sizes and 24 colors).
37. A cool replacement handrail to give your stairwell a minimalist vibe that'll make your home feel more on-trend. Handrails Boutique is a small business based in Los Angeles that specializes in stylish handrails.
Promising review: "This rail is absolutely gorgeous! It’s very heavy/substantial and looks awesome. Installation was relatively easy — very impressed. Would buy again.
" — juan Get it from Handrails Boutique on Etsy for $50+ (available in a variety of sizes and with two bolt styles). 38. And finally, some removable wall decals that come in a bunch of stylish colors and will make any wall instantly look way fancier.
Kenna Sato Designs is a woman-owned small business based in St. George, Utah, specializing in unique wall decor, clip art, and personalized gifts. Promising review: "This vinyl was so easy to install! The quality is amazing.
I didn’t know what to put in my nursery and was debating on so many things, but chose this since it was simple and beautiful! I love how modern it looks, and have gotten so many compliments! This is a must-buy!" — Yumi Get it from Kenna Sato Designs on Etsy for $84.79+ (available in various colors). The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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