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Nov 07, 2024

28 Home Products For A Designer-Level Upgrade

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

Turn your space into a stunning oasis that'll make visitors jealous.

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Promising reviews: "Could not be happier! Exactly what I was looking for to go with my bohemian-styled home. Great quality, easy to install, and very sturdy. Holds quite a bit of weight as long as you use sturdy wall hanging hooks." —Heather Bartz

"So much easier than hanging individual shelves, and the unit itself already has some character to it, so for people who struggle with how to decorate: It's a dream." —KB83

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three colors).

To recreate the look above, be sure to grab some waterproof labels!

Promising review: "Exactly as pictured and truly pretty. The pumps are well made and fit and work perfectly. The glass is not thin — not bulky-thick either. I am very impressed with the quality and pricing. I love these and will absolutely buy them again." —Admin Math & Science

Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.99.

Promising review: "I love these faux pampas. They're such good quality. The best thing is that they don’t shed like real pampas. I highly recommend this product. It’s so on-trend and makes for beautiful statement and decor." —JazG

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "I couldn’t be more thrilled to have ordered and received this fancy cart! It’s so beautiful and versatile. It fits in the space at the end of our small apartment bar, in our kitchen/living room area. It’s so perfect and mobile." —Anne Marie Grimmer

Get it from Amazon for $178.72+ (available in gold, rose gold, and black).

Promising review: "Very functional, good quality, and very nice looking. I made my first-ever martini the very next day, and the kit worked great! Very pleased!" —Dave Russell

Get it from Amazon for $30.99+ (available in four finishes).

Here's why BuzzFeed editor Elizabeth Lilly loves these:

"I, an adult woman, cannot remember the last time I bought a box of tissues for my home (though I have several purse packs?!). It may have been when I most recently had a sinus infection, which I guess was two-plus years ago. But now that I’m playing house as a grown-ass person in an apartment to myself, I’m trying to be *responsible*. So obviously buying this whimsical tissue box cover we’ve featured in a million BuzzFeed shopping posts is peak adulting.

"Perhaps the reason I’ve been so bad at keeping around a box of tissues is because tissues just look...kind of ugly out in the open. But not with this lil’ cover! Now it’s a ~design element~ that I’ll hopefully remember to keep full. For now, it’s filled with a square box of tissues I unearthed from my old apartment’s closet while packing; it's presently neatly housed inside the tissue box cover, providing the 'smoke' for the tiny chimney. The only downside to committing to this box is that I'll have to buy square-shaped tissue boxes only now. But I can live with that. And with my not-snotty nose."

Get it from Amazon for $5.76.

Promising review: "These are the 'wow' in my living room. I'd buy more if I had the space. The gray is so nice and elegant. The gold on the gray is stunning. I love these." —Ebony Michelle

Get it from Amazon for $184.99+ (available in six colors).

Promising reviews: "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

"These are my favorite decorating items ever. I purchased them four years ago in medical school, and they have held up over many moves." —Susan Giampalmo

Get it from Amazon for $17.45+ (available in two sizes and in sets of one or three).

Promising reviews: "Love it! Easy to install, looks beautiful when lit or off, and puts a pretty pattern on the 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.

Promising review: "I can't tell you how surprised and delighted we were at the rainbow effect this film has. I bought it to make a window overlooking the street more private, and I thought I would appreciate seeing the rainbow colors on the window itself. But then, when the light was shining on it at the right angle, it cast these beautiful rainbow colors on the wall. So I bought a second roll to put on one of our master bedroom windows that overlooks our neighbor's patio so I don't have to draw the curtains. In the morning now, the light comes in at just the right angle to pass through the rainbow prism and cast beautiful rainbow colors on the wall. And the bed. And the cat." —J. B.

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 11 sizes and three colors).

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 10 colors).

Promising review: "What a beautiful utensil holder! I'm excited to think how this will be part of my kitchen for many DECADES to come! The marble will be long-lasting. Perfect size and color. I love how nicely and securely in place it sits on the counter with its heavy weight — it doesn't tip over and get worn out like other flimsy holders (bamboo and stainless steel) I had before. I love it!" —THT

Get it from Amazon for $27.15+ (available in two colors).

Promising review: "Completely beautiful and modern. It was very easy to install. I did so in a matter of minutes. This was a really nice upgrade to my bathroom." —ca mom

Get it from Amazon for $32.60+ (available in four finishes).

Get it from Urban Outfitters for $6 (available in three colors).

This wallpaper is available in a peel-and-stick or a traditional style.

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 $5+ (available in a peel-and-stick or a traditional style, four sizes, and one sample size for $5).

Great news: Reviewers say that this desk arrives nearly assembled. All you have to do is attach the legs, and you're done!

Promising review: "OMG, I found my dream desk! It is beautiful in every way!! It was a bit pricey, but trust me, it's 100% worth it because it is solid wood and will last for years to come. The rattan is what makes this unique while the drawers have plenty of room for storage. The setup was super easy, just attaching the legs. Overall, plenty of work space. It's a gorgeous, quality, heavy, and sturdy desk :)." —C.K.

Get it from Wayfair for $264.99+ (originally $399.99, available in two finishes).

BTW — Poppy & Pour is a California-based small business that has been creating custom flower coasters, keychains, and more since 2020.

Promising review: "Absolutely gorgeous! It's hard to get a good photo of resin without reflections or light, so trust me when I say this is even more beautiful in person! The seller gave me exactly what I requested, and I couldn't be happier with this purchase. Highly highly recommended!" —nlivnil

Get it from Poppy & Pour on Etsy for $14+ (available with or without golden rim).

This wall art set comes with a hanging kit, but reviewers say the included frames are light enough to hang with Command Strips! 👏🏾

Sign Win is a New Jersey-based small business that provides tons of beautiful posters and art prints, making decorating your home easy as heck.

Promising reviews: "It is exactly as pictured! It's really helped to tie our living room together. We went with the recommendation of keeping the installations 1.5 inches away from each other and they line up well. Even just the middle sun part looks cool, but the extensions of the sun rays truly make it a statement." —chelsea0421

"Great experience with this seller. Art was packed well and came with all the hardware to install easily. The art itself is gorgeous! It is exactly as pictured (though it’s much more impressive in person). I would and will shop with this seller again. I am so happy with the way it turned out!" —hoviousa

Get it from Sign Win on Etsy for $49.49+ (available in two sizes, three frame colors, and three art styles).

Promising review: “Beautiful arched lamp. This is just the style I was looking for. The base is really solid, supporting the lamp. It has an adjustable retracting pole so you can fit it to your space, and the shade also adjusts, which makes it hang properly no matter what length you expand the pole to.” —Omeima A.

Get it from Amazon for $199.99+ (available in two colors).

Promising review: "I love my new console. It is a great combination of rustic and modern and looks great in my apartment. I assembled it myself and soon realized I’d accidentally interchanged two of the pieces. In my opinion, this is easy to do even if you are being very careful. I recommend doing this with at least one other person. Luckily for me, a few friends were overtaken by a newfound industriousness after a bottle of wine, and they helped me to reassemble it correctly. I truly love the piece, and any difficulty with assembly is by far worth it!" —Julia K.

Get it from Amazon for $235.99.

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 $12.70+ (available in six heights and two finishes).

Promising review: "Beautiful. Just as described. The fabric is really light and thin, which made hanging super easy. That said, the image quality is SO good for the price. It seriously looks like textured, thick fabric. Also love the color combo. Very relaxing for my meditation corner." —Sylvia Markowitz

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in four colors and five sizes).

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 $10.53+ (available in six colors and multipacks).

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 $19.98+ (available in five styles).

Promising review: “I love this coffee table! It’s so unique! It was relatively easy to assemble and looks perfect! It only holds about 40 pounds, so be aware of that. But I think that’s plenty for a coffee table! It is sturdy and not wobbly at all!” —Sierra

Get it from Amazon for $91.80+ (available in three finishes).

Each set comes with a toothbrush holder, a canister, a soap dish, and a soap dispenser.

Promising review: "This set is beautiful! I love the color and the design. It has a rubber bottom so the items won't slide. It's very sturdy, and the soap container works well." —Gerardo Melara

Get it from Amazon for $31.45 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "This table is FANTASTIC. Putting it together literally took three minutes. It's sturdy, attractive, and the perfect size for decor and some books. HIGHLY recommend." —KayKay

Get it from Amazon for $27.95+ (available in seven colors).

Promising review: “I love this chair so much! I got it recently as a desk chair, and I find it to be super supportive and comfortable to sit in. It is on the shorter side, but I am 5’1 and find it to be a perfect height, and there's plenty of room to tuck my legs up to get comfy as well. It's on the firmer side, but I find that to be perfect for sitting and doing work for longer bits of time.” —egb

Get it from Amazon for $128.99.

Some reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.