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These changes will make it look like you tried way harder than you did (bless).

Sometimes all it takes is a handful of small upgrades to make a room look brighter, more organized, and way more put-together. 

Ahead, you'll find affordable improvements that punch far above their price tag, including clever (and DIY-friendly!) lighting, bedding products that'll make your bedroom look hotel-level good, organizational tools that calm visual clutter, and quick cosmetic fixes like peel-and-stick tiles and privacy window film.

Promising review: "The chair covers fit well. They look great, and the fabric is thick and durable. You can throw it in the wash if food falls on it." —Kumar Singh 

"These are the only covers that fit my ginormous dining chairs! When I tried them on, I was ecstatic to find they actually fit. The fabric is stretchy, beautiful, soft, and feels luxurious. Not gonna lie, it was a test of my endurance to wrestle them on all 6 chairs, but so worth the effort! At first glance, you can’t tell they’re slipcovers at all. The sides of the seats are fully covered, and it lies flat to the back of the seat itself (no bubble). My stained chairs now look amazing, and I’m excited to get other colors to change things up. I absolutely recommend these slipcovers!" —BuzzyBee+3

Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in sets of two, four, and six and regular and large sizes). 

Promising review: "This pull-out trash can holder fits perfectly in my cabinet and was very easy to install. It works very well and is made of good quality. It holds the trash can in place but also doesn't make it difficult to get the can or the trash bag out. I can see this lasting forever. Great purchase, you will be pleased." —Susan

Get it from Amazon for $48.34+ (available in black or silver and with or without a trash can).

Promising review: "I am amazed by how high-quality this bulletin board is! I wanted something cute and functional, and I was pleasantly surprised by how luxe the material felt. It's a felt board that is very dense yet lightweight. Installation was incredibly easy, and the sticky tabs were forgiving if I needed to adjust a tile after I placed it on the wall. The board itself is thick enough that I have zero concern about a pin going all the way through and damaging my wall. I would give this more than 5 stars if I could!" —Emily Piontek

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in six colors).

Promising review: "Bought this for my boyfriend's sagging couch. Had purchased cushions that were supposed to slide under each section, but they were too small for each section and were uncomfortable. This was the exact right size and fit perfectly. Now the couch is much more comfortable and is a lot cheaper than buying a new couch!" —N. Bakos

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in eight sizes).

Promising review: "These lamps are perfect for over the bed. They have two switches. One is on the base to dim them, and then a lower switch is needed for when you are tired and don't want to reach that high! Perfect!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in black or gold, and in packs of one or two).

Promising review: "We wanted to get rid of the large lamps we were using because the bedroom is small, and we didn't want to spend a lot of money. These are very easy to install and the price is great. Everything arrived in perfect shape and we love that the switch is on the base and not on the cord, that way we can use decorative cord covers. The swivel makes it nice to move into the perfect position. I might purchase another set for our guest room." —VWBugGeek

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $49.99 (available in three colors).

Reviewers attached these in different ways, with some just using mounting tape in apartments for no damage to walls. Others installed them on doors and kitchen islands!

Promising review: "Moldings came in well-packed and quickly. It was super easy to install. Used White Lightning Speed Grip to adhere the panels. These panels gave a high-end look to an otherwise drab wall and peninsula. So classic and affordable and it will never go out of style!" —JM

Get a single panel from Amazon for $10.15+ (available in sets and 17 sizes).

Promising review: "These are so nice and heavy. Such great quality for the price. They look amazing on the kitchen cabinets. I would recommend these for sure!" —Kindle Customer

Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $23.35+ (available in different quantities, styles, and finishes).

Promising review: "Where do I start? I absolutely LOVE this product. I wanted to replace our bathroom mirror, but due to its size, it would have cost a lot! I came across this on Amazon and decided to give it a try. The application process was super easy and applied without bubbles as long as you go slow and rub it down as you go. I kid you not. It looks like wood and feels like it, too! You can feel and see the 'wood grain.' It’s absolutely stunning and looks like I bought a whole new mirror." —Taylor

These have a built-in magnet that'll stick on most metals, or you can use the included adhesive tape to tape them onto an existing surface.

Promising review: "These lights are so worth it. I have a closet with no light in it, and I installed these in maybe two minutes flat, and it has completely fixed my disdain for the previously dark and disorganized closet. If you think you need these, you probably do." —HD

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes and in warm or white light).

It includes a remote that can adjust the brightness.

Promising review: "This is a wonderful product; just what I wanted. It's super easy to install, and I love that it breaks off into sections so you don’t have any hanging over to hide. The remote is awesome, and there are lots of brightness settings. I’m going to use these everywhere!" —Queen Halloween

Get the six-piece kit from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three light colors).

Promising review: "This was easy to use. I had no issues covering a small surface! It was also just as easy to re-adjust the piece I wanted to, but it remained good enough to put down. I really like the pattern. It’s very modern." —M.P.

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two roll sizes).

There are separate cushions for the covers and straps, so the cover stays in place even after lots of usage.

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 $39.79+ (available in five sizes and 15 colors).

See them in action in TikTok user Aprill Mae's video.

Promising review: "Due to packaging, they are quite flat at first. Laid them flat for a few hours. Shook and fluffed them up and was able to sleep like a baby last night. These pillows are heavenly. I say that because it feels as though you're sleeping on a cloud. I slept with both. One under my head and one to hug. They stayed a comfortable temp all night long. The first morning, I didn't wake up with neck, shoulder, and back pain in over a week and a half. I feel rested and refreshed." —Amazon Customer

"These are THE BEST pillows! I'm a side/stomach sleeper and these provide the perfect amount of support for me. Exactly what I was looking for. I was a bit skeptical, given how inexpensive they are — I'm used to spending a lot on bedding — but I decided to trust the over 200,000 reviews, and I'm so glad I did. Highly, highly recommend." —Irene Pope

Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "I am blown away by the high quality of these affordable satin pillowcases. This is the third brand I’ve tried, and these are hands down the winners. The material is high quality and feels silky and durable (yet soft and supple). The stitching and zipper feel like they will last. (I will update if that is not the case.) They fit beautifully and look great. I am so impressed." —Cathy H. 

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in 38 colors and styles, standard/queen and king sizes, and in singles or packs of two).

Before adding this to your cart, you have the option to customize it, including selecting from 14 lengths and 15 colors (including custom colors). The CovoBox is made from reclaimed books and sustainable wood.

Covogoods is a family-owned small business creating home decor in Utah!

Promising review: "I’m pretty sure I’ve never loved a purchase from Amazon as much as I love this one, and I’ve been a Prime member since Day 1. This product is EXTREMELY well-made and very unique. Plus, it does the job of hiding the ugly routers and cords. And the customer service was great and responsive. I was a little hesitant to spend the money on this but after years of living with the husband’s pile of technology, the money was well spent!" —AmazonEmme

Get it from Covogoods from Amazon Handmade for $39+.

See it in all its pretty glory in Teresa Caruso's TikTok video.

Promising review: "I don’t have a lot of counter space so I wanted something to store my hair dryer. This works great and it matches my house beautifully!" —Amjohnson247 

Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in three metal finishes).

Mellanni is a family-owned and operated small business in New Jersey that's been making bedding since 2014.

This sheet set has over 250,000 5-star reviews.

Sets come with a flat sheet, fitted sheet, and two pillowcases (with only one pillowcase included in the twin size). 

Promising review: "These are the real deal!! I found them from a TikTok, and my husband actually said after the first night, 'Let’s just replace all of our sheets with these. They’re so comfortable!' It’s a beautiful blue and white pattern. They wash well and breathe at night — I am always hot, but these stayed cool. Definitely buying more!" —Julia Monroe

Get it from Amazon for $34.97+ (available in sizes twin—California king and 45 colors). 

Promising review: "Developed a garden on the apartment patio, and wanted to add some lights along the railing to give it some character. These solar lights are not too bright and were easy to install. All the lights work, which is great. Better than I could have hoped for. 👍" —KMF

Get it from Amazon for $23.69+ (available in two colors and also a set of 20).

Promising review: "This is the softest, most lightweight blanket, and I absolutely adore it! For me, it has the perfect amount of weight, so I feel cozy but not warm. I cannot deal with sleeping when I'm warm! I found this from an influencer (I wish I could recall who it was) on TikTok and bought it immediately ... I'm so happy I did!!" —Ang Jo

Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in sizes Twin-Cal King and a throw and 18 colors).

Promising review: "My goodness, I did not expect to love these lanterns as much as I do. They are very, very good quality and display lots of light. I hung both of them between my small patio and English garden, and they provided enough light for both areas. I received them late afternoon, so they got about four hours in the sun. At 9 p.m., both came on like clockwork. I got up at 3 a.m. to check if they were still on, and they were as bright as ever. They are so dang cute and unique in my yard. I will be buying more. Love, Love, Love them." —Dog Tailor

Get it from Amazon for $36.59+ (available in two styles).

Promising review: "Recommended off TikTok and I love. I didn’t realize how many holes were in the walls until I got this product! Easy to use and good filling. Much better than a tub of spackle for small fixes." —Leigh Helsel

Promising review: "We were looking for a large area rug for our living room but didn’t want to pay an outrageous price. We were just looking for a temporary one until we replace the carpet. But we like this so much we may not worry about replacing the carpet for a while. Because it is such a large rug, I was worried that I would not lay flat. But after just a week or so, it's all lying flat. We laid it on March 20. Today is March 31, all nice and flat. I would definitely recommend this rug." —Becki L 

Get it from Amazon for $19.67+ (available in many sizes and seven colors).

Promising review: "These are fantastic and look like it could be real ivy once hung. One pack of 16 vines covered the length of my wall just like I was hoping, and they complemented the zen/oasis aesthetic I have in my living room perfectly." —Erica

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in seven quantities).

Promising review: "Best purchase ever, love that it brightened and give my bathroom a new fresh look. Easy to put together and only took about two hours." —Billy

Brightech is a small business in Los Angeles that sells indoor and outdoor lighting for the home.

Check out this TikTok on how to style it!

Promising review: "Obsessed with this lamp! It was so easy to put together, and it adds such a nice warm ambience to the room! I love it." —Beatrice

Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in four colors).

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." —J.B.

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 14 sizes and four colors).

From BuzzFeed editor Kayla Boyd: "I love my floating bookshelves because they save a lot of space, and since I colorized them, they look like fun decor in my room. It definitely helps me get excited about reading more since they're so cute and visible. The shelves were also super easy to hang, and, as you can see, they're very sturdy."

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 a pack of three from Amazon for $25.49+ (available in small or large set).

Be sure to clean your grout beforehand, as this pen covers stains that will be easier to cover if the surface is clean.

There are 11 different grout colors available: white, winter gray, light gray, gray, dark gray, black, ivory, cream, beige, brown, and terracotta. You can view all the colors here.

Promising review: "Used this white grout pen to refresh our master bathroom counter tile and shower circa 1990. The grout was still in place but was discolored.It worked wonderfully! I used a paper towel to wipe off any overlap on the tile as I worked. I definitely recommend!" —Mich

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in a narrow or wide tip).

Please note that these are sold per panel and not in a set of two. 

Get a closer look at these in this TikTok from @happilyinspired.

Promising review: "Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!! I did a lot of homework on finding the perfect curtains for our new home addition. I needed a lot of them, something pretty, full, and good insulation. It could get very expensive. These were more than I could have wanted, and at such a great price...I ended up getting the longer ones because they cost less (I needed 12 panels). As a result of longer ones, they are fuller on the bottom, look so lovely, and I get all the compliments. My mom is a designer and I grew up being particular about fabric and how things are made, these are well-constructed and have gorgeous lining, lots of detail put into these, thank you!! Also, they are true to color ;)" —Mrs

Get a panel from Amazon for $45.51+ (available in 32 colors and nine sizes).

Check it out in Julianna Christensen's TikTok video.

Note: it's powered by two AA batteries (not included).

Promising review: "I love this trash can because no one will ever see the trash I put in my bathroom trash can. When I put my hand above the sensor, it opens so discreetly and gently, and stays open for a few seconds, then gently closes. The outside is absolutely beautiful. I know it’s just a trash can, but in my bathroom, it looks like a cute piece of art." —Dawn

Get it from Amazon for $34.49+ (available in nine colors with gold or gray detailing).

Promising review: "If you need to Marie Kondo your closet, this is really useful, and it looks really nice. I got the gray ones. Bought two to see how they were. Perfect. Bought six more. Loving it!!! Really recommended this product, ready to install and very sturdy." —Nicolò R.

Promising review: "I’ve been wanting to try peel-and-stick tiles for a long time, and I’m so glad I found these for our kitchen facelift! They are so easy to apply and look amazing! I love that they are actual-size subway tiles as well! They’ve given our kitchen the last very important piece that it needed!" —April Grill

Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in 17 colors).

You can see how one TikTok user styled hers in this TikTok video by Miriam Gin.

Promising review: "We have a narrow bathtub/shower with little space. I love this product, it’s so easy to install. I used a level to keep them aligned. Wait 24 hours before you use them. Great price, great quality, I highly recommend." —Karen Kopecki

Get it from Amazon for $24.70+ (available in six different styles and quantities of one, two, or three).

Promising review: "This thing is amazing. Saw it on TikTok, haha! I struggle to open things and this uses minimal effort. You wouldn't know it's under my cabinet." —Carrie Comer

Read BuzzFeed's full EZ Off jar opener explainer.

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BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way.

This piece is by Sally Elshorafa, the Home and Garden Editor at BuzzFeed Shopping, who’s written hundreds of stories about furniture, decor, cleaning, gardening, and home upgrades, all with one goal: to sift through the nonsense and surface what’s actually worth your money.