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50 Cheap, Bougie Things That'll Fix The Eyesores In Your Home

Fix the eyesores in your home on a budget and with minimal effort.

by Carolyn Menyes
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I don’t have the budget for a floor-to-ceiling renovation, but since I bought my home, I’ve been chipping away at the little imperfections bit by bit. Now, a few years later, it looks like an entirely different place — all thanks to small, easy upgrades that make a huge impact. Whether it’s dim lighting, a lack of storage, or outdated fixtures, these bougie things will fix the eyesores in your home on a budget and with minimal effort.

01A Grate Cover That Looks Like Art

Sold in several finishes and a range of different sizes, this intricate grate cover makes your floor register look like a piece of art. It’s made from steel on top with a high-impact plastic box below, which resists rust and deformation. Over 30,000 reviewers gave it an overall 4.6-star rating because it “looks beautiful” and is “super easy to install,” no tools required.

  • Available sizes: 4x10 — 4x8
  • Available styles: 10

02A Sleek Trash Can With A Pop-Up Lid

Thanks to its slim profile and pop-up press lid, you can put this compact trash can just about anywhere, including between furniture, next to the toilet, or in a spot where kids and pets would otherwise get to it. Lightweight and easy to clean, its sleek design comes in your choice of three colors (black, gray, or white) and it holds up to 10 liters while minimizing unwanted odors.

  • Available sizes: 1 Pack — 2 Pack
  • Available styles: 3

03Adorable Ceramic Cap Covers For Your Toilet

Who knew toilet bling was a thing? These bolt covers are a bestseller with an overall 4.6-star rating because they replace those cheap cap covers with something way more fun. Made from rustproof ceramic and available in seven designs (including mushrooms, turtles, frogs, and fish), they have a 1-inch cutout to fit over the bolts on most standard toilets.

  • Available styles: 7

04A Sleek Storage Basket For Toilet Paper

Albeit a necessary one, extra rolls of toilet paper can be an eyesore in your bathroom — but this storage basket holds and disguises up to nine mega rolls at once. It’s made from water-resistant canvas with a bamboo lid, built-in handles, elevated feet to keep it dry, and a clear window so you can check your backup supply. Its slim profile also fits well in small bathrooms and tight corners.

  • Available sizes: Medium — Large
  • Available styles: 4

05Under-Sink Organizers With Slide-Out Drawers

Transform your under-sink cabinets with these L-shaped organizers, which come in a pack of two and fit on either side of your plumbing. The top tiers are self-draining with movable hooks for accessories, while the bottom tiers slide out like drawers so you can reach items in the back. “These fit perfectly under my kitchen sink, giving us a great ease of access to the necessary cleaning products,” one reviewer wrote. “It's got great storage capacity as well.”

  • Available sizes: 1 pack — 2 pack

06A Tool Organizer I Use In My Utility Closet

I recently built a closet in my entryway to store tools, cleaning essentials, and coats, and this wall-mounted organizer is the star of the show. Its five spring-loaded slots hold brooms, mops, steamers, and even my vacuum hose (all without slipping), while its fold-out hooks are great for dusters, rags, and brushes. Other reviewers use it in their sheds for gardening essentials or their garages for tools.

  • Available sizes: 1 Pack — 2 Pack
  • Available styles: 4

07A Rotating Brush Organizer That’s So Chic

Looking for a chic way to store your bathroom essentials? Organize your toothbrushes, makeup brushes, and cosmetics in this rotating holder. While it’s made from plastic, its fluted dome design looks like tinted glass, and it has three tiered compartments inside and non-slip pads on the bottom. According to reviewers, the upright shape “saves counter space” while the sliding door cover “protects the brushes from dirt and dust.”

  • Available styles: 8

08An Organizer For Your Water Bottle Collection

Water bottle enthusiasts rejoice: With its adjustable two-tier design that fits most sizes and brands, this bottle rack helps you organize your collection once and for all. Since they’re filed horizontally, you can see and grab whichever one you need. “Completely transformed one of our kitchen cabinets from a disorganized mess of bottles to a neat little storage area,” one reviewer wrote.

  • Available styles: 7

09Sleek, Airtight Jars For Efficient Meal Prep

Whether you use these stackable food storage containers for overnight oats, homemade jams, DIY pickles, meal prep, or pantry ingredients, they keep your food fresh while streamlining your shelves. Each with a 16-ounce capacity for single servings, they’re made from BPA-free glass with airtight, leak-proof lids — and according to reviewers, they’ve “held up well in the dishwasher.”

  • Available styles: 9

10A Cute Cloud Tray To Corrall Your Trinkets

Place this trendy trinket tray in the entryway to corral your keys and wallet, use it beside your bathroom sink to display toiletries and a candle, or put it on your dresser or nightstand to collect your jewelry and watches. Made from ceramic with raised edges, the cloud design is “super cute” and “bigger than expected,” according to reviewers.

11Mesh Tape That Patches The Holes In Your Screens

This screen repair tape has an overall 4.4-star rating from more than 37,000 reviewers because it’s “super easy to install” and “much less expensive” than replacing all the screens in your house. Using fiberglass mesh and ultra-strong adhesive, it covers any tears or holes in your window and sliding door screens, so you can enjoy the fresh air without the bugs. You can also use it to fix ripped tents.

  • Available sizes: 2in x 33ft — 4in x 15ft
  • Available styles: 2

12An Outlet Concealer To Transform Cord Clutter

Amazon customers can’t get enough of this bestselling outlet concealer, which now has a 4.7-star overall rating from more than 56,000 reviewers. It transforms your entertainment area, streamlines your work desk, and cleans up your countertop with its sleek plate, long cord, and three-outlet power strip, all of which redirect the electricity behind furniture and fixtures to reduce cord clutter.

  • Available sizes: 3ft — 16ft
  • Available styles: 2

13Pot Lid Organizers That Are “Such A Genius Idea”

Most people stack their pots and pans inside of each other — but then what do you do with the lids? These universal lid organizers fit most sizes from 6 to 13 inches, and they stick to your cabinet doors with strong, water-resistant adhesive. No wonder reviewers called them “such a genius idea” and the “perfect solution for pesky lids.”

  • Available styles: 2

14Rolling Under-Bed Storage Containers That Are “By Far, The Best”

“So handy! This under-bed storage solution is a lifesaver!” one reviewer wrote about these rolling organizers. Another who’s tried several other options called them “by far, the best.” For one, their wheels rotate 360 degrees for effortless retrieval, but lock in place when needed. For another, their durable metal frames can support up to 66 pounds of clothes, shoes, and bedding. Finally, they’re made from tear-resistant material with clear zippered panels for dust resistance and visibility.

  • Available sizes: 2 Pack — 4 Pack
  • Available styles: 4

15A Cable Management Kit To Streamline Your Workspace

If your workspace is a mess of wires and plugs, this cable management kit helps you tame the chaos and redirect the cords to a power source while deterring kids and pets. The strong adhesive backing easily sticks under or behind your desk, while the C-shaped tunnels let you add or remove cords as needed. They also come in black, beige, gray, or white to match most furniture.

  • Available styles: 4

16An Organizational Gem For Your Handbag Collection

With its crystal-clear adjustable dividers, this acrylic handbag organizer lets you create custom storage compartments for compact clutches, roomy totes, and everything in between. It not only files your purses upright and horizontally so you can see your collection at a glance, but it protects them from scratches and creases, too. “Love love love this organization gem!” wrote one reviewer who promptly “ordered another set.”

  • Available styles: 3

17Stackable Wire Baskets For Produce Or Snacks

Stack these wire storage baskets on top of each other thanks to their wooden lids, or place them side by side to create a shelf for other items. They’re made from carbon steel for durability and have a cut-out on the side for easy access — and since they’re stylish and well-made, reviewers wrote that they “look great” whether placed on the countertop for produce or arranged in the pantry for snacks.

  • Available styles: 3

18A Drain Protector That Keeps My Pipes Clog-Free

I’ve had a TubShroom drain protector in my hybrid shower/bathtub since I bought my home five years ago, and I haven’t had to call the plumber once. Its revolutionary 3-D design catches almost every hair, but it has perforations all over to let water to flow through. It’s also made from flexible, durable silicone that’s easy to clean and comes in six color options.

  • Available styles: 6

19A Space-Savvy Way To Store Your Travel Cup Lids

Instead of storing your lids on top of their matching bottles and travel cups (making them bulkier and impossible to stack), slip them onto these lid organizers to compile your collection and utilize vertical space. The carbon steel design slides onto most shelves without drilling or damage and holds up to 30 lids from most popular brands, including Yeti and Stanley.

  • Available styles: 2

20Fuzzy Ball Towels For Drying Your Hands

Thousands of reviewers have ditched their boring hand towels in favor of these fuzzy ball towels, which have spongy, absorbent chenille strands to dry your hands fast. They’re also machine-washable, quick-drying, and come with adhesive hooks so you can hang them just about anywhere in your kitchen or bathroom — and since “kids love them,” reviewers no longer have to wipe water droplets off the floor.

  • Available styles: 3

21A Storage Ottoman That’s Stylish, Sturdy & Spacious

Reviewers are “obsessed” with this storage ottoman because it’s “stylish, sturdy, and spacious” — not to mention practical. Its durable frame supports up to 660 pounds for use as a seat or footstool, its interior is hollow to store clutter out of sight, and it folds up when it’s not in use. Despite its affordable price tag, the foam cushion is also comfy and the tufted linen-like upholstery looks elevated.

  • Available sizes: 15"D x 15"W x 15"H — 15"D x 43"W x 15"H
  • Available styles: 10

22A Shoe Organizer That Fits In Cubbies

With a rectangular shape that looks sleek on shelves and in cubbies, this shoe organizer stores up to 24 pairs of flats, sandals, sneakers, and loafers. The dividers are adjustable, the built-in handles allow for easy retrieval, and the dual zippers have a transparent cover for dust-free visibility. Get it in your choice of seven stylish colors, all with a canvas exterior.

  • Available styles: 7

23Adhesive Hooks For Stylish Wall Storage

Add stylish, wall-mounted storage just about anywhere without drilling. These towel hooks use a water-resistant adhesive to support up to 12 pounds of towels in the bathroom, clothing in the bedroom, or jackets, hats, umbrellas, and bags in the entryway. They’re also made from polished aluminum that comes in your choice of three finishes: gold, black, or white.

  • Available sizes: 4 Pack — 6 Pack
  • Available styles: 3

24Magnetic Curtain Ties That Are Strong & Stylish

“I wasn’t sure these would work on my thick curtains, but the magnets are surprisingly strong and hold beautifully,” one reviewer wrote about these magnetic curtain ties, which make your drapes look “like something an interior designer would style.” Available in four color options, the wooden beads are strung on an elastic string, so you can wrap and stretch them as needed to amplify natural light in your home.

  • Available sizes: 2 — 6
  • Available styles: 4

25A Toothbrush Organizer With A Hygienic Lid

With one big compartment for toothpaste and four smaller compartments for toothbrushes, this stainless steel organizer is a compact way to store your dental essentials, either on your countertop or in your medicine cabinet. It also has an angled lid that keeps germs at bay, and the divider comes out for easy cleaning, which is why reviewers called it “hygienic” and “sanitary.”

26A Clip Hanger For Leggings, Skirts, Or Anything Else

Yes, they’re marketed for storing leggings in the closet, but you can use these clip hangers to hold all sorts of bottoms, including shorts, jeans, skirts, and sweats. The strong metal clips are rubber-coated to prevent slipping and snagging, while the hanger is curved to create a cascading effect that lets you peruse your collection. Combined, this two-pack can hold up to 20 pairs.

  • Available sizes: 1 Pack — 4 Pack
  • Available styles: 3

27Acrylic Dividers That Neaten Up Your Shelves

Create a custom organization system for your shelves with these acrylic dividers. Their flexible, clamp-like bases slip onto most shelves up to 1 inch thick, while their clear barriers support and separate clothes and purses in your bedroom closet, towels and sheets in your linen cabinet, books on your bookshelf, or snacks and supplies in your pantry.

28Colorful Organizer Bins For Your Vanity

If you have drawers in your bathroom, this vanity organizer set is “super cute,” “well made,” and “great for clutter management,” according to reviewers. The set includes 20 bins in four different sizes that range from super small to pretty large, so you can organize everything from bobby pins to eyeshadow palettes. The modular designs also make it easy to configure as needed for a custom-like fit.

  • Available styles: 2

29A Ruffled Skirt To Cover Under-Bed Clutter

Cover your box spring and disguise your under-bed storage with this ruffled bed skirt, which has over 17,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. The microfiber material resists fading and wrinkles, is machine-washable in case it gets dirty, and has an adjustable elastic band for easy placement and a secure fit. It also comes in a wide range of colors, sizes, and lengths.

  • Available sizes: Queen/King-16" Drop — Queen/King-24” Drop
  • Available styles: 18

30A “Great Invention” That Keeps Your Sink Neat & Dry

“What a great invention,” one reviewer wrote about this faucet mat, while another raved, “Blew my mind [with] how it dries all the water up.” It’s made from diatomite stone, which is absorbent and dries in seconds to keep your sink free from puddles and mildew. The two modular pieces fit most single-hole faucets and can also be used as a drying tray for soap, sponges, scrubbers, and glasses.

  • Available sizes: 23.6" x 3.9" — 15" x 5.3"
  • Available styles: 3

31Stackable Trays To Protect & Organize Your Eggs

These egg trays are made from BPA-free, shatterproof plastic to protect and organize your eggs in the fridge. The lids let you stack one on top of the other to maximize space, the handles make them easy to grab, and the transparent material helps you see at a glance when you’re running low. Each tray holds 14 eggs and is compatible with most refrigerators and egg sizes.

32A Touch-Activated Lamp With Charging Ports

With its glass shade, three-level dimmer, and touch-activated base, this modern lamp adds a sleek yet practical touch to your workspace or bedside table. It also has USB-A and USB-C ports to charge your devices, and it comes with a bulb. “This is such an adorable little lamp,” one reviewer wrote. “It is beautiful, it is bright, it was very easy to assemble, and it works so well for reading by my chair.”

  • Available styles: 3

33Adhesive Shower Caddies With Hidden Drainage

Get bottles off the shower floor and bathtub rim with these wall-mounted caddy shelves, which are made from stainless steel with a waterproof coating. Drill-free to prevent permanent damage, they attach to tiles with a durable adhesive that can support up to 12 pounds of soap, shampoo, and conditioner. They also have a self-draining design to prevent moisture build-up and hooks for razors, brushes, and washcloths.

  • Available sizes: Large — X-Large
  • Available styles: 5

34Charming Lattice Night Lights With Dimmers

Due to their wood-like finish and lattice designs, these charming plug-in night lights effortlessly blend in with farmhouse, cottagecore, or vintage aesthetics. That said, their convenient features are anything but outdated; their sliding dimmer switches let you adjust the brightness, their dusk-to-dawn sensors automatically turn on when the sun sets, and their compact profiles leave the lower outlet free for use.

  • Available sizes: 2 Packs — 4 Packs
  • Available styles: 2

35A Sleek Alarm Clock With A Built-In Charging Port

Fans of minimalist decor wrote that this digital alarm clock offers “sleek elegance” alongside “all the functions of a full-size alarm clock.” Available in black, brown, or white, its wooden cube design measures only 2.5 inches in all directions to save space on your bedside table — but it still has six brightness options, dual alarms, a nine-minute snooze, and a USB charging port.

  • Available styles: 3

36A Set Of Plastic Organizers With Plenty Of Uses

Arrange these clear plastic bins in your desk drawer to organize your office supplies, your medicine cabinet to categorize cosmetics, your kitchen drawer to sort utensils, your vanity to store jewelry, or your fridge to display snacks, condiment packets, and ingredients. They’re transparent for visibility, easy to clean in case of spills, stackable for storage, and slip-resistant to keep them in place.

  • Available styles: 4

37A “Must-Have” For Organizing Tools, Cords, & Hoses

Made from heavy-duty fabric with rust-resistant grommets and industrial-strength hook-and-loop closures, these Wrap-It straps help you wrap, hang, and organize everything from extension cords to garden hoses. Each one can support up to 50 pounds, and one reviewer who’s a contractor called them “extremely useful” and a “must-have” for “hanging tools and cords.”

  • Available sizes: Assorted 6-Pack — Assorted 12-Pack
  • Available styles: 2

38Trendy Pillow Covers To Refresh Your Furniture

Available in seven color options, these trendy throw pillow covers have a fluffy checkerboard texture that makes any bed or sofa look stylish, cozy, and fresh — and since they come in a standard 18-by-18-inch size, they likely fit your existing pillow inserts. They’re also machine-washable for upkeep with hidden zippers for a sleek finish.

  • Available styles: 7

39A Gadget That Keeps Your Herbs Fresh For Longer

Fresh herbs elevate any home-cooked meal — but even when you buy the smallest bundle, they often go bad before you can use them all. This mini herb saver has a refillable reservoir that triples the lifespan of your fresh herbs, including basil, cilantro, parsley, sage, rosemary, and more. It’s also BPA-free, dishwasher-safe, and has a compact profile that fits on most refrigerator doors.

40An Absorbent Coffee Mat For Your Countertops

Reviewers “couldn’t be happier” with this coffee bar mat — and some went so far as to call it the “best purchase” they’ve made. It’s stain-resistant and highly absorbent to soak up any spills, extra-thick to cushion your appliances and protect your countertop, and non-slip with a durable rubber backing to keep it in place. You can also use it as a drying rack, table mat, or feeding station for your pets.

  • Available sizes: 12”x19” —17”x31.5”
  • Available styles: 17

41Under-Cabinet Lights That Make Your Kitchen Look Expensive

Even though they cost hundreds less than an electrician, these motion-activated under-cabinet LEDs could easily pass for “high-end lighting,” so they make your “kitchen look 10x more expensive,” according to reviewers. They’re rechargeable for cord-free use, attach to the included metal plates using magnets, and come with adhesive strips so you can stick them virtually anywhere without drilling a single hole.

  • Available sizes: 10inch — 14.7inch
  • Available styles: 2

42Self-Watering Pots For Tricky Plants

For frequent travelers and forgetful plant parents, these self-watering pots have a transparent basin that stores extra water and a cotton rope that pulls the moisture into the soil as needed. They come in your choice of three colors (all made from sturdy plastic), and according to reviewers, they’re “very impressive” because they actually “keep plants alive” — even temperamental varieties like roses, African violets, basil, and orchids.

  • Available styles: 3

43A Toilet Light For Nighttime Bathroom Trips

“Never knew I needed this until I got it,” one reviewer wrote about this toilet lamp, which provides “just enough light at night without needing to turn on the bathroom light.” It clips to the side of most bowls and has a waterproof, motion-activated LED that turns on as you approach. You can choose one of eight vivid colors or cycle through all of them for a rainbow effect.

  • Available styles: 2

44A Storage Caddy For Your Bed Or Sofa

No space for a side table? No problem. This convenient caddy slips under your mattress or sofa cushion and has several pockets to provide plenty of storage for your remote controls, cords, devices, reading material, and glasses. It’s especially handy for bunk beds and cramped college dorm rooms, and it’s earned an average 4.5-star rating from more than 11,000 reviewers who called it “brilliant,” “durable,” and “compact.”

  • Available styles: 14

45Wicker Bathroom Baskets That Look & Feel High-Quality

Soap, towels, candles, air fresheners, toilet paper, grooming essentials — whatever you put in these wicker baskets, they’ll look less like clutter and more like intentional decor. They’re woven from natural fibers in your choice of five colors, and they have a canvas lining with built-in wooden handles. “They look and feel high quality,” wrote one reviewer who called them “very beautiful.”

  • Available styles: 5

46An Easy, Affordable Way To Create Textured Walls

Looking for an easy, affordable way to make any wall look significantly more expensive? This peel-and-stick molding helps you create DIY wainscoting, chair railing, textured doors, and decorative edges. Since it’s made from vinyl, it’s paintable, water-resistant, and cuttable to help you create custom designs in any room — or you can opt for a metallic finish that makes a bold statement.

  • Available sizes: 0.8" × 10 FT — 26.2 FT
  • Available styles: 11

47An Adhesive Headphone Holder That’s Drill-Free

With an overall 4.7-star rating, this headphone holder is a compact solution that keeps your headphones within reach but out of your way. Its removable adhesive allows for drill-free installation on the wall or against the side of your desk, while its premium silicone coating prevents slipping and protects the band. Get it in your choice of four colors.

  • Available styles: 4

48Adhesive Wooden Hooks For Your Sunglasses & More

Store and display your sunglasses in style with these wall-mounted glasses hooks. They’re made from wood with scratch-resistant leather straps on the front and 3M adhesive stickers on the back, so they stick to walls and furniture. Choose between four different colors or opt for a bold combination. One reviewer who has a “superpower for losing glasses” wrote that they’re a “great value” that helps you “stay organized.”

  • Available sizes: short-4 pcs — 16inch-1 pcs
  • Available styles: 5

49A Compact Ceramic Holder For Your Toothbrush

Rather than cluttering up your bathroom countertop with a bulky cup, these mini toothbrush holders streamline your sink-side storage. They’re made from ceramic with a donut design that securely holds most standard toothbrushes, and they come in your choice of several color options. Over 1,500 reviewers gave them an average 4.8-star rating because they’re “cute and compact.”

  • Available styles: 11

50A Free-Standing Rack For Your Boots

Reviewers who love boots called this free-standing rack “the perfect solution for both organizational purposes and keeping the shape.” The sturdy steel rods hold up to six pairs upside-down in your entryway or closet, which prevents creasing and lets damp boots thoroughly air-dry to minimize unwanted odors. It also fits most types, including Uggs, Wellies, knee-highs, and work boots.

  • Available sizes: Small — Large
  • Available styles: 2