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29 Things That’ll Prove You Don’t Need To Renovate Your Entire Home To Make It Look Nice

As much as you want to take a sledgehammer to your walls, you won't have to with the aid of some marble contact paper and steel cabinet pulls.

1. pink organizer set that'll make your Barbiecore heart flutter with joy and turn your scattered desk into a place where you actually do work because you'll finally have some freed up space.

The pink accessories on a desk
Amazon

Each set includes a pen cup, mail organizer caddy, paper tray, magazine holder, and sticky note holder. Blu Monaco is a small business that sells organizational products.

Promising review: "I fell in love with this set the moment it came out of the box. It is sturdy, well-made and definitely worth the price. My living room is all pink and I just inherited my grandmothers writing desk so this fit in beautifully. I am a writer and like to make my writing space as inviting and lovely as possible. This desk set helps me keep my papers, mail, note pad, writing journals, and pens beautifully organized. Worth every cent." —MRS

Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in five other colors).

2. A battery-powered fabric shaver so you don't have to toss your pilling couches and chairs on the sidewalk because you'll be able to revive 'em back to new! This'll shave off all the fuzz and lint without ruining the original upholstery. 

And it works on sweaters and clothes too!

Promising review: "I bought this on a whim in last attempts to save my favorite duvet cover. The pills had gotten to the point where it was seriously uncomfortable to sleep with them getting all up in my leg space. I thought I was going to have to get a new duvet cover entirely. Along came this li'l baby. Not only is my duvet cover basically brand new, but I have found a new hobby. I’m depilling everything. Sweatshirts, leggings, blankets, socks, anything that looks like it needs some love. It does the job quickly and leaves everything looking fresh." —Dena Jensen

Get it on Amazon for $13.30+ (available in six colors and two styles).

3. A set of velvet pillow covers that'll add a pop of color if you feel like your home is starting to look a little blah — respectfully, tho. 

A variety of the velvet pillow covers on a sofa
blue pillows on a bed

You can also get some inserts here!

Promising review: "This is the second set of these I've purchased (bought two different colors to change out when one set is in the laundry), and I completely love them. They are so soft, easy to put the pillows into, and they come out of the laundry looking brand-new. Get a couple of different colors and switch out for holidays, or when desiring a quick easy decor change. I highly recommend them." —Melanie Mastin

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 11 sizes and in 49 colors).

4. A waterproof, stain-resistant faux-marble adhesive if years of doing makeup and work at your desk has left scratches and stains that you can't bear to look at anymore. Just stick this onto any surface and it'll look like you completely renovated it — don't worry, it can be our secret!

Faux white and granite covering a white desk
Amazon

Promising review: "I took a chance and bought this originally as a 'Band-Aid fix' to refinish a desk. I had looked in stores in the contact paper aisles, but all of them were just that... paper. THIS item is actually a thin sheet of vinyl(?) with adhesive, and I ended up liking it so much I bought more and re-finished my kitchen countertop with it as well! Highly recommended if you want to change the look of your counters but you don't have the money for a full remodel just yet. It can be cleaned with dish soap and water just like a real countertop." —Ezra Boyd

Get it from Amazon for $3.99+ (available in six sizes).

5. Or faux-marble tile contact paper to just stick onto your walls and countertops for a makeover without having to take a sledgehammer to your very expensive home. 

Just make sure you avoid the actual sink, as these are flexible and humidity resistant but not waterproof. 

Promising review: "Really made my bathroom stand out and it was super easy to apply. Adhesive seems very strong. I recommend making sure everything is lined up before pressing down firmly. Once it's down it's hard to peel back off." —Andy

Get 10 sheets from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in six colors).

6. A powerful no-rinse spot remover that works unbelievably well — I'm pretty sure it was concocted in a witch's cauldron and then bottled up to be every messy person's savior. It removes practically almost *any* stain from carpets, upholstery, and other fabric surfaces so everything will be ✨restored✨!

A reviewer's before: ketchup spilled all over the carpet, and after: the same area, flawlessly clean
A readers before: their dirty, stained upholstered car seat and after: the same seat, but with no stains whatsoever

Promising review: "I had terrible rust and oil stains all over the seats of my car. I tried other cleaners to get them out, but they actually made the stains darker. I took it to the dealership to see if they could get it out and they flat out told me no, so I gave up and lived with it for almost five years. Then I tried this after it was recommended by a friend. I sprayed it on and literally watched the stain run right off my seat. It was amazing! I thought I was going to have to pay hundreds of dollars to replace the seats in my car because nothing else would work. This stuff really is awesome!" —Brittany

Get it on Amazon for $6.65.

7. tiered plant stand so you can add more greenery to your home without having to sacrifice counter or windowsill space. I think this bb gives vertical farming a whole new meaning!

A five tier and six tier plant stand made of light wood with potted plants resting on them
Amazon

Promising review: "Ordered the smaller size — it is small and yet sturdy, looks very elegant and is good quality and finish. Assembling was super easy. I am going to order one more. Loved it and highly recommend it." —Ashutosh Agte

Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in five styles).

8. Black matte-steel cabinet pulls that'll immediately zhuzh up your bathroom or kitchen cabinets and add a more modern vibe to them. 

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).

9. Stainless-steel-effect contact paper if your home looks like it was built in the '70s and was never renovated. Just stick this onto your dishwasher, fridge, and oven doors and your kitchen will go from dingy to "WOW, WHO IS SHE!?"

a reviewer's black dish washer
a reviewers dishwasher with stainless steel contact paper over it

And when you move or change your mind, you can easily remove or reposition it!

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 $16.20.

10. A quilted chenille floor pillow that you can put on your rock-hard benches and chairs so the next time you sit down, your booty will be like "ahh, sweet relief." Plus, they look adorable and more expensive than they are!

reviewer's living room with several cushions on the lower wooden shelf
reviewer's covered deck with several pillows and the cushion on top of a wooden stool

Promising review: "This comes just as pictured and described. It is comfortable and looks luxurious. It's great for floor seating." —AKhan

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in seven colors).

11. A set of simple picture frames because your barren walls need a lil' oomph. Reviewers rave about how amazing the quality is, especially for such a low price! 

a gif of framed taylor swift posters
prints of different states in wooden frames

Promising review: "First, I love that the front is not glass. The frames are lightweight, so it gives me flexibility when hanging. They're nice frames and I'm glad I bought them. They are now displaying my favorite artwork pieces my children have brought to me from school." —Amazon Customer

Get a set of five from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 10 colors and 16 sizes).

12. A double-sided shaggy faux-fur duvet set that'll probably give you the best sleep of your life *and* make your bed look lux-u-ri-ous. Once you snuggle up with this, you'll never want to leave bed.

the off white faux fur duvet set on a bed
Amazon

One side is faux-fur, and the other side is plush velvet; the twin set comes with one pom-pom fringed pillow sham, and other size sets include two.

Promising review: "If my house caught on fire, this is the first thing I’d grab. But seriously, this is one of my favorite things in my whole house. I feel like it tied my entire room together. I get so many compliments on it, and it's seriously so cozy and well-made. My only complaint would be how hard this thing makes it to get out of bed in the mornings. It’s incredibly soft and isn’t the type of 'fur' that will mat and get gross-looking over time. I rely heavily on reviews when I buy things so I’m here to tell you — if you’re on the fence about buying this...do it!! Also, the pillowcases are amazing also. Super soft, and the pom-pom fringe is adorable." —SK

Get it from Amazon for $51.99+ (available in sizes twin–king and 34 colors).

13. space-saving ladder desk if you need some extra storage and a desk but only have room for one of the two — what a common problem right? You'll never believe this, but this will grant your wish and allow you to have both in one!

boho style office with the white piping and wood shelf mounted ladder desk
three tier storage desk mounted to the wall with faux vines on either side

Promising review: "I had this blank corner in my living room, and I just knew this ladder desk would be a gorgeous addition to the area. I don't have an extra room for an office or even the kind of space in our small home to designate to a bulky desk. It was very easy to assemble. It took maybe 25 minutes to put together. I love having my own spot to get my work done on my MacBook. Plus, this spot is perfect to work on any crafts/DIYs. I added a pouf seat instead of a chair just to save even more space since it easily slides underneath the desk. Anyway, I'm so stoked about this purchase! I highly recommend it." —Heather Nicholson

Get it from Amazon for $149.99+ (available in three finishes).

14. book-shaped flower vase that'll not only make a perfect piece of decor for all you bookworms out there, but is also quite practical so you can keep those beautiful flowers alive.

the transparent vase filled with tulips
the transparent vase filled with a bouquet

Check out a TikTok of the book vase in action. 

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 $12.99 (available in five colors). 

15. A leather stain remover spray because you've had your leather couch for way too long, but you can't seem to part with it. No matter how hard you've tried to keep it clean, it somehow managed to attract spills and stains. Just spritz some on the surface and your couch may go back to looking like it did when you first bought it. 

A reviewer's before: leather barstool dark with age and dirt, with several water spots
And after: the same stool, with no more water stains, and looking cleaner and a lighter brown

This also works on Durablend, vinyl, compound, saffiano, faux leather, and other leather or leather-like surfaces.

Promising review: "Used the microfiber cloth to apply and after the first treatment noted only mild improvement, but after the second treatment (done just after the first treatment dried), the stain was not visible!! I then did the entire chair and the results are great. Advice: Do not scrub the area hard. This may roughen up the leather. Apply lightly and wipe off with another microfiber towel." —mich

Get it from Amazon for $14.87.

16. And a leather recoloring balm so your fave leather couch that was once victim to your kitty's paws can regain its smooth sheen.

A reviewer's chair halfway through; one half is faded to a super light brown; the re-colored half a warm, reddish light brown
A reviewer's before: leather arm on a chair with lots of scratch marks on it
And after: the same leather arm, with the scratch marks minimized so they're barely visible

You just rub it right into your leather. Note that it's very important to test to see if it will work with your particular leather, because it's for absorbent leather only — you simply put a drop of water on your leather and see if it soaks in. If it does, this product works! (Here's a video; skip to 0:42.)

Promising review: "Can I give it 10 stars? My hubby was ready to get rid of the set. It's SUCH a comfortable set, and well-built... scale was just right for our new home... I couldn't let that happen! I had cleaned the chair with a tiny amount of mild dish soap and water previous to the stain's arrival. I threw on some latex gloves, dipped my fingers into the gel, and started massaging it into the leather. Results were immediate and impressive!! AMAZING!!" —Muysson

Get a jar from Amazon for $29.95 (16 colors available).

17. An arc floor lamp that looks even cooler than the ones at hotels, and that's saying something because they're pretty dope. This will add a futuristic vibe to your living space and will give you the perfect overhead lighting without feeling like there's a spotlight on you. 

Curved linear lamp with warm glow hovering over a couch
The same lamp hovering over a  desk

Check out a TikTok of the arc floor lamp in action. 

Brightech is a California-based small business that specializes in home lighting. 

Promising review: "I have gotten compliments on this light from someone in every single meeting I’ve been in the last few weeks. Provides very good reading light (and adjustable) and unusual, visually appealing style. Have sent the link to three colleagues who were also intrigued!" —Steve

Get it from Amazon for $74.99 (available in two colors). 

18. A roll of peel-and-stick wallpaper if you've been wanting to change up your aqua walls (definitely a canon event) but you don't have the time or effort to do it. These stick right on the surface and if you don't like it, you can take 'em off with no residue! 

gold geometric wallpaper in a bedroom
Amazon

Promising review: "Love this wallpaper. I have used it in my home office space, the wall at my back. All my meetings are video calls and everyone was very impressed and has liked the background during my calls." —Pooja

Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in three sizes and two colors).

19. Fancy reusable dispenser bottles that'll actually make your shower look a little put together for once. You'll finally have a matching shampoo, conditioner, and body wash set just like at hotels. Plus, if you use 15-in-1 body wash (hey, no judgment), no one will ever know! 

Reviewer's shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles are shown on the wall of a shower
Reviewer's shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles are shown on the wall of a shower

Maisonovo is a small business that sells home goods.

Promising review: "I love these bottles. They make everything uniform and high-end looking for a fraction of the price. They hold up amazing. I bought another set for my second bathroom." —Cindy

Get it from Amazon for $24.97+ (available in seven colors).

20. A set of magnetized balloon wall hooks to add a little ~fun~ to your plain ol' foyer. You can just hook on your keys onto here when you get home and let the balloons do the rest. Eeeek these are so cute I want to cry!!!

three small balloon shaped hooks in shades of red that are holding keys and scissors
the hooks holding rings and bracelets
Amazon

You can either stick them on the wall using the three included adhesive pads, hang them on a screw or nail (not included), or simply put the magnetic back of them on your fridge. 

Promising review: "I use these hooks on my fridge to hang oven mitts and other utensils. Love the design of these. The magnet is quite strong and haven't had any issues with them sliding down or falling off. Obviously there are cheaper alternative hooks, but what you're mainly paying for is the balloon design and the 'fun' factor of it. I'm a fan!" —darwin4lunch

Get a set of three from Amazon for $14.99

21. A nonslip waterproof shelf liner so your shelves and drawers stay scratch-free and in tip-top shape. Plus, the print is just so darn adorable and will def perk up your kitchen.

Fridge shelves lined with a transparent liner with a white and green leaf and daisy print
Amazon

Promising review: "Very good quality liner. I love the daisy print and it is a good thickness. Super easy to cut (I used a box cutter). Definitely recommend!" —Karen

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 10 sizes and eight patterns). 

22. An iridescent mini shelf that is so Coachella coded and looks like it would be featured at Urban Outfitters. Store your sunglasses, nail polish, or just your trinket collection on these tiers!

multiple mini shelves stacked together by reviewer
shelves holding up five rows of sunglasses and mounted on reviewer's wall

Promising review: "These are in great shape and perfect as sunglasses shelves. I used a level, and they were easy to install. I highly recommend these and will probably buy more!" —Samantha G.

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in nine colors). 

23. A retro radio tissue holder if the pal of Snow White's that you resonate with the most is Sneezy, especially during the season of pollen and flowers. Instead of seeing those boring cardboard tissue boxes around 24/7, cover 'em up with these whimsical bbs.

a small pink retro radio shaped box with a tissue sticking out
dark green version of the container

Psst — this is compatible with tissues from a small cube box, or just tissues pulled out of the box, not a full-size box! 

Promising review: "It's adorable! I currently have it filled with tissues from a small cube box. Works great! Perfect addition to my teal and gold bedroom decor!" —Michelle W. 

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three colors). 

24. ceiling fixture that is quiiiiite fancy schmancy. You probably won't have anyone 🎶 swing from the chandelier 🎶 but you'll definitely have people staring at this stunning piece (with the lights off, ofc). 

a glass floral light fixture
Amazon

Promising review: "We have had it for over a year and it was the perfect addition to my daughter's room. She loves looking at it and it gives a good amount of light." —Nicolette

Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in two sizes).

25. A blush filing cabinet because you have forms that are probably like 10 years old but you never got to throwing 'em out because you need them "just in case." You can finally store them away in this adorable cabinet instead of having piles of papers just sitting on your shelves! 

the two-drawer pink filing cabinet with gold legs and hardware
Wayfair

Promising review: "So gorgeous! Solid and easy to assemble. It arrived quickly and was packaged well. The drawers pull out smoothly and there are two sizes for files. Really great quality product." —Rebecca

Get it from Wayfair for $199.99+ (originally $330.99; available in six colors).

26. A rust stain remover spray to finally rid your shower walls from all the crusted on rust your hard water caused. Just spray it wherever it's needed, let it sit for a few minutes, and then wipe it off — BOOM your walls will be wayyy whiter than they've been in years! 

A reviewer's before: shower stained orange with rust
And after: the same shower, now bright white and clean

Note that it's designed for rust stains that come from having hard water; it won't do anything for, like, a rusty metal towel holder.

Promising review: "Can’t believe we finally found something that works! When we bought our home there was no water softener and years of iron build up. We tried so many things on our shower. Nothing worked. We were convinced we’d be stuck until we renovated, but the Iron Out worked wonders. I still can’t believe it. We let it sit for about an hour. It then dissolved and wiped right off. Definitely use in a ventilated area if possible." —M. Gilardi

Get it a pack of two bottles from Amazon for $15.45, or a single bottle for $6.98. And if you also have struggles with rust in the toilet or staining your white laundry red, try the same brand's rust-removing powder, $18.97.

27. A ventilated cable management box because you simply can't deal with looking at that eyesore that is a sea of cords — just shove 'em all in here!

Before photo of messy cables behind desk and after photo of them hidden in box
Amazon

Promising review: "A must-buy product for your messy home or office. Exactly what I was looking for to help save space and hide my cable cords." —Andrew Olson

Get it from Amazon for $15.79

28. TikTok-viral padded office chair that I've been wanting to add to my WFH setup because the seat is wide enough so you can sit criss-cross applesauce comfortably and not have to contort your legs in weird directions to do so! Plus, it looks so much cooler than those boring, old mesh black chairs.

A model sitting in the chair with their legs crossed
A reviewer's chair

Check it out on TikTok here!

Promising reviews: "Buy this chair. I’ve bought so many office chairs over the years. The classic Goldilocks story: This one’s too bulky, this one’s too flimsy, that one has too much hard plastic, yada yada. I think this one might be it. Really comfortable, solid build, attractive, but the best feature is the wide seat. I can crisscross my legs easily to relieve the pressure in my hips, which is life-changing if you’re chained to your desk sitting in meetings all day." —Larissa Harrison

Get it from Amazon for $179.99+ (available in five styles).

29. A set of garage door magnets to turn your garage from "hmm, pass" to "WOW, fancy schmancy." 

The listing has two different options: the set of 32 windows and the set of four hinges and two handles. You do have to buy the set of windows and two sets of handles to get the full look above! 

Promising review: "OK, seriously, these magnets are fantastic! We are in shock that they look as good as they do. Our neighbors thought we bought a new garage door, and the 'windows' add the perfect pop to the garage without overdoing it. The magnets are excellent quality and stick to our door." —Scott Teichert

Get them from Amazon: the windows for $21.99 and the hinges for $11.99

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