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60 Badass Things For Your Home Under $30 That'll Impress The Hell Out Of People

The coolest things that’ll take your home to the next level.

Written by Maria Cassano
Amazon
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Your home says a lot about you. Luckily, you don’t have to blow your whole budget in order for your home to say, “I’m a responsible adult with an organized space and great taste.” Whether you’re having the entire family over, hosting your friends for dinner, or creating a cozy sanctuary just for yourself, Amazon has tons of decor, gadgets, and upgrades that are impressive as hell — even though they cost less than $30 each.

01A High-Tech Lantern With A Vintage Vibe

This retro lantern may look vintage thanks to its visible-filament Edison bulb, glass lampshade, and mid-century modern base — but it’s designed for contemporary convenience. Its rechargeable battery offers up to 40 hours of cord-free illumination and its touch-activated button allows for easy control and dimming. The 10-ounce weight and built-in handle also make it super portable for both emergencies and ambiance.

  • Available styles: 4

02Magnetic Mounts For Your Remote Control

Never lose your remotes ever again. This remote control mount has a dual-magnet design with a self-adhesive backing, so you can attach remotes to their coordinating devices — or any other flat, smooth surfaces within reach. “Brilliant! Can't believe these aren't more widely used,” wrote one reviewer who has them in their living room, classroom, and more. Four come in a pack.

  • Available styles: 2

03Toilet Caps Shaped Like Cute, Whimsical Birds

You know those dome-shaped caps on the base of your toilet? There’s no reason they need to be dome-shaped. These decorative bird caps are made from ceramic with a shiny finish in your choice of gold, black, silver, or white. “So cute and whimsical,” one reviewer wrote. “They fit perfectly over the bolts at the base of my toilet [and] they’re easy to clean as they have no indentations that trap dirt,” they added. Your order comes with a pair.

  • Available styles: 4

04A Plug-In Trap That Keeps Your Home Bug-Free

Keep your home bug-free with this plug-in insect trap. The blue UV light attracts fruit flies, gnats, mosquitoes, and moths, while the sticky glue board catches them without electric shocks or smelly chemicals. Each set includes four replacement boards with QR codes you can scan to purchase more, and the trap itself rotates to fit both vertical and horizontal outlets.

  • Available styles: 6

05A Mushroom Lamp That Only Looks Expensive

With its hand-blown Murano glass and feathered pattern, this mushroom lamp looks way more expensive than it is. It comes with a warm-white bulb and has a dimmer switch for adjusting the brightness levels to suit your space. Since it’s both pretty and compact, it works well for bedside tables, work desks, kitchen counters, and reading nooks.

  • Available styles: 2

06A Magnetic Shelf That Maximizes Stove Storage

Maximize your storage space while clearing clutter off the countertop. This stovetop shelf attaches to most metal stoves using damage-free magnets. It’s made from temperature-resistant, dishwasher-safe silicone with raised edges and four distinct compartments to hold salt, pepper, spices, oil, and any other ingredients you reach for on a regular basis.

  • Available styles: 3

07A Nonslip Loofah Mat That Scrubs Your Feet

Scrub your feet and prevent slipping at the same time with this textured shower mat. It has an anti-slip grid on the bottom and loofah-like material on top, both of which are self-draining and quick-drying to prevent unwanted odors and mildew. It also comes in tons of colors, patterns, prints, shapes, and sizes to suit your bathroom.

  • Available sizes: 24" x 16" (Rectangular) — 47" x 24" (Rectangular)
  • Available styles: 22

08Privacy Film That Looks Like Stained Glass

Sold in 11 floral designs, this window film looks like real stained glass thanks to its vivid colors, 3D etching, and cut-to-size material. It uses static electricity to cling to glass, so it won’t damage your windows, and it boosts privacy while creating a rainbow effect when light filters through it. According to one reviewer, it’s “gorgeous” and “so easy to install.”

  • Available sizes: 17"W x 78.74"L — 17"W x 39.37"L
  • Available styles: 11

09A Grill Scraper That Cleans Without Bristles

“Works so much better than my dirty old brush,” one reviewer wrote about this grill scraper, while another raved, “[no more] steel bristles in my food.” Using a stainless steel head with various-sized notches, it cleans residue off of grated and flat cooking surfaces, plus it has a built-in bottle opener for convenience and a leather-wrapped handle for comfort.

10A Memory Foam Bath Mat That Looks Like Stone

Textured to look like cobblestone, stuffed with memory foam for comfort, and backed with hundreds of PVC dots for grip, this bath mat is a stylish way to keep your bathroom floor dry and safe. It’s covered with absorbent material that can soak up three times its own weight in moisture. One reviewer wrote that the fabric “dries quickly” and another fan wrote that the “quality is amazing.”

  • Available sizes: 17" × 24" — 26" × 50"
  • Available styles: 6

11A Moon Night-Light That’s Voice Activated

Plug this moon night-light into a USB port to create a lunar-inspired glow that’s soothing before bed and helps you navigate your space at night. In addition to its gooseneck that twists and turns any direction, it’s voice activated so you can turn it on, adjust the brightness, change the color, set automatic timers, and turn it off, all by speaking aloud.

12A Soap Dispenser That Reviewers Say Is Well Made

Made from ceramic with a metal pump mechanism and a BPA-free head, this dinosaur soap dispenser offers an adorable way to store and pump hand soap, dish soap, hand sanitizer, lotion, and more. It holds 9 ounces of liquid in its compact base, and according to one reviewer, it’s “not only adorable, but well made with a premium feel.”

13A Flexible Power Strip That Accommodates Bulky Plugs

Due to its hinged design, this power strip has flexible blocks that you can arrange in tons of configurations to power all of your devices at once. Available in three colors, it has three AC plugs, two USB ports, and a power button on a 5-foot cord, plus it folds up for portability. “I get so many compliments on this charger strip,” wrote one reviewer who said it’s “easy and compact.”

  • Available styles: 3

14Adorable Cable Ties That Look Like Mushrooms

When it comes to organizing your wires, it doesn’t get much cuter than these two mushroom cable ties. They’re made from BPA-free silicone with a flexible zinc wire inside, so they’re easy to wrap around your chargers, extension cords, and headphones. “These are adorable AND they work to keep cables together. The hold is real. Love them,” one reviewer wrote.

  • Available styles: 2

15Solar Blossom Lights That Are Whimsical & Effortless

Waterproof for outdoor durability and solar powered for set-it-and-forget-it convenience, these flower fairy lights add a whimsical touch to your garden, porch, patio, deck, or sitting area. Each LED light has a white blossom flower (or you can get them in purple, pink, and multicolored) and the solar panel comes with a rotating stake that you can stick in a sunny spot.

  • Available styles: 4

16Organizers To Neatly File Your Handbags

“For the first time ever, my purses and bags are finally organized,” wrote one reviewer. This handbag organizer sits on virtually any shelf and uses clear dividers to file your purses upright, boosting visibility and keeping your collection crease-free. Since the dividers are adjustable, you can move them to accommodate everything from clutches to totes. Your order comes with eight dividers in total.

17A Solar Lamp Disguised As A Rock

This solar rock light casts a bright beam onto your garden or walkway while blending in with your yard’s natural elements. Made from waterproof resin with a realistic stone texture and a solar panel on top, it collects energy during the day for up to eight hours of automatic illumination at night. You can also rotate the lamp up to 45 degrees to change the angle of the light.

  • Available styles: 3

18A Stylish Area Rug For An Amazing Price

Who says you need to spend a fortune on a stylish area rug? This one comes in eight timeless designs and several sizes to suit almost any space. The machine-washable material is stain resistant with a low pile, and the nonslip backing keeps the rug in place — even in high-traffic areas like living rooms and hallways.

  • Available sizes: 2' x 3' — 9' x 12'
  • Available styles: 8

19An Astronaut Projector With Lots Of Settings To Tweak

According to reviewers, this astronaut projector helps you wind down with its glowing moon night-light and mesmerizing aurora patterns. “I am so obsessed with this little guy!” wrote one fan who put it on their nightstand. They added, “The lights make me feel so relaxed, I could watch for hours!” It also comes with a remote control to adjust the speed, mode, brightness, and automatic timers.

  • Available styles: 4

20An Emoji Alarm Clock That Makes Mornings Interactive

This emoji alarm clock uses digital facial expressions to turn wake-ups into an interactive experience, plus it has five ringtone options, a voice-activated night-light, a heat chip that displays the temperature, and a rechargeable battery for cordless use.

  • Available styles: 2

21A Tank Top Hanger That Saves So Much Space

If you’re low on drawer storage, this closet tank top hanger is a “game changer” according to one reviewer and “such a clever space saver,” according to another fan. It’s earned an average 4.6-star overall rating because it’s made from sturdy and stylish wood with 20 metal swivel hooks that hold any strappy items, including tanks, bras, bathing suits, and sundresses — all in a compact design that lets you peruse your whole collection at once.

  • Available styles: 2

22A Grow Light To Help Indoor Plants Flourish

This grow light helps your plants flourish just about anywhere in your house — even if they’re nowhere near a window. The LEDs emit full-spectrum light with 11 brightness settings and seven color modes, while the height-adjustable tripod extends up to 62 inches and has four gooseneck panels that you can point any direction. It also has a remote control and automatic timer settings for convenience.

  • Available sizes: 62” — 63”

23A Crescent Moon Shelf For Crystals, Oils & More

With a 4.7-star overall rating from over 1,000 reviewers, this crescent moon shelf is a popular choice for storing and displaying crystal collections, essential oils, and other tiny treasures. “So beautiful and such amazing quality,” one shopper wrote. It’s made from wood with four tiers, and you can get it in your choice of white or distressed brown.

  • Available styles: 2

24Ceramic Hanging Planters That Can Be Used Indoors & Out

“These more than met my expectations,” wrote one reviewer who called these small hanging planters “so adorable” and “perfect for succulents.” They’re made from ceramic and hang in a tiered fashion from a 23-inch jute rope. Mount them to windows and ceilings inside, or hang them from fences, columns, balconies, and gazebos outside.

25A Portable Printer For Custom Sticker Labels

Organization doesn’t have to be boring, and this portable label maker proves it. It syncs up to your Apple or Google phone via an app, which lets you create custom designs with various borders, fonts, and icons. You can then print your designs on the included thermal sticker paper via Bluetooth, giving you custom labels for bins, ingredients, office supplies, and more.

  • Available styles: 4

26A Match Holder That Looks Like Sushi

When filled, this Fire Roll match holder looks like a piece of sushi, and according to one reviewer, it has “just the right amount of whimsy and function.” It’s made from ceramic with a striker sticker on the bottom and holds up to 50 matches (not included). Your order also comes with extra striker stickers to keep it working well down the line.

27Solar-Powered Pathway Lights That Are Chic & Easy

These solar-powered lamps have thousands of five-star ratings because they’re an affordable, set-it-and-forget-it way to add light to your outdoor space. Stick them in the ground, and their waterproof solar panels will absorb sunlight during the day and switch on the warm-white LEDs at night. One reviewer wrote that they’re “surprisingly bright” and another commented that they make their yard look “much more expensive.”

  • Available styles: 3

28Trash Can Locks That Stop Persistent Wildlife

If the wildlife near your home is particularly determined, these trash can locks can probably help. They’re length-adjustable with durable buckles and rust-resistant stainless steel mounts, which you drill into your trash cans to attach the straps. “We used to have raccoons in our trash every single night, leaving a huge mess all over our yard,” one reviewer wrote. These locks have “been a total game changer! The raccoons haven’t been able to get into our trash at all.”

29A Night-Light That’s Also A Noise Machine & Diffuser

This isn’t your average night-light. For one, its dual-sided design is inspired by the Alpine Mountains and Alaskan glaciers, and the blue-and-white lights are rechargeable for cord-free use. For another, the top is made from absorbent stone, so it doubles as an aromatherapy diffuser. Finally, it includes a white noise function with five soothing sounds to help you drift off to sleep.

30A Floral Toilet Rug For A Cottagecore Feel

Add a cozy cottagecore vibe to your bathroom with this floral toilet rug, which comes in your choice of four pastel colors: pink, blue, green, or mocha. Its high-pile material is plush but machine washable, it has a grippy back to prevent slipping, and its contoured shape hugs the curve of most standard toilet bowls for a custom fit.

  • Available styles: 4

31The “Best Knife Set” For The Price

Given their low price tag, these kitchen knives have no business being as good as they are — but they’ve earned a 4.6-star overall rating from over 43,000 reviewers specifically for that reason. The six various knives have carbon steel blades, ergonomic woodgrain handles, and matching covers. According to one reviewer, they’re the “best knife set ever” because they’re “very sharp” and “nice looking.”

  • Available styles: 10

32A “Must Have” Grill Basket For BBQ Lovers

Cook shrimp, vegetables, flaky fish, and small chunks of meat on the grill — without having to worry about losing them between the grates. This barbecue basket is made from easy-to-clean stainless steel with tapered edges to keep your ingredients contained and slots all over to get that charred, smoky flavor. No wonder an avid griller called it a “great buy.”

33A Lamp That Looks Like Artwork

Due to its solid wood base and intricate wavy shade, this 3D printed lamp looks like a work of art — whether it’s on or off. When it’s on, it lets off a warm-white glow that makes your desk, reading nook, kitchen, or bedroom feel relaxing and inviting. “Gorgeous,” wrote one reviewer who added, “It looks expensive but the price is competitive.”

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

34A Wooden Book Light That’s Surprisingly Practical

According to one reviewer, this book lamp is “perfect for book lovers.” Open the wooden covers, and the faux pages will glow in your choice of three settings: warm white, cool white, or a breathing light. It’s also rechargeable for up to eight hours of cordless use and magnetic so it attaches to itself or other metal surfaces.

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

35A Storage Whiteboard For Your Work Station

A phone tray, a storage box, a keyboard stand, and a whiteboard in one, this desktop tray helps you organize and streamline your workspace in one fell swoop. Use it to keep your office supplies tidy and write reminders to yourself with the included dry-erase markers — and when you’re done, the included eraser lets you start all over again.

36A Shimmering Shower Curtain To Elevate Your Bathroom

Make any bathroom a little bougier with this shimmering shower curtain. It’s available in several lengths, including extra-long for taller showers. The material sparkles in the light, comes in six colors, and it’s water repellent.

  • Available styles: 6

37A Silicone Skull Bowl That Makes Scary-Good Popcorn

Shaped like a skull, this popcorn popper “goes great with a horror movie,” according to one fan — but whatever you’re watching, the results are delicious. With the included lid, it turns loose kernels into 9 cups of fresh popcorn using the microwave and no oil, and it’s made from BPA-free silicone that folds flat when it’s not in use.

38Solar-Powered Flower Lights That Brighten Your Garden

Pretty and practical at the same time, these solar flowers brighten up your garden or walkway with their sun-charged LEDs and colorful petals. Each metal stake has a waterproof solar panel, which collects energy during the day and senses darkness so the lights automatically turn on at dusk. “They look beautiful in the daytime, but they really shine at night,” one reviewer wrote.

39A Genuine Sheepskin Seat Pad

Give your favorite chair a plush, bold upgrade with this sheepskin seat pad. It’s a genuine pelt that comes from a flock in Australia, making it durable, moisture resistant, and super soft. According to one reviewer, it “stays in place” thanks to its included nonslip pads, and it “brings immediate comfort to any chair that it is used on.”

  • Available sizes: 19.7'' × 31.5'' — 23.6'' × 35.4''

40Solar Fairy Lights For Effortless Ambiance

Thanks to their solar panel stakes, IP44 waterproof rating, and flexible metal wires, you can wrap these fairy lights around any outdoor fixture, including railings, gazebos, pergolas, porches, trees, bushes, fences, and fountains. They come in your choice of seven color options, and reviewers have given them thousands of five-star ratings — one shopper raved that they helped their yard look “magical.”

  • Available styles: 7

41A Bold, Bright Welcome Mat That Sets The Tone

Your entryway sets the tone for your entire home, and a bold, colorful welcome mat makes the space a whole lot more inviting. This one has a thick PVC lining on the bottom and weather-resistant, high-pile coir on top. It not only greets your guests with big bubble letters and vibrant florals, but it also removes loose dirt from the bottoms of shoes to keep your space cleaner.

42Maintenance-Free Lilies That Light Up At Night

According to one reviewer, these solar flower lights are “worth every single penny.” During the day, they look like colorful lilies in your garden — but they’re discreetly soaking up sunlight through their solar-panel stems so they can automatically light up at night. Since they’re waterproof, weather resistant, and cordless, they’re virtually maintenance-free.

  • Available styles: 2

43Aromatherapy Steamers For A Spa-Like Shower

Maybe you don’t have a tub, or maybe you don’t have time for a bath. Either way, these shower steamers bring spa-like luxury to your daily routine. Made from baking soda and botanical oils, they slowly dissolve when placed outside the stream of water, releasing soothing aromatherapy into the air. Choose between seven scent combinations.

  • Available styles: 7

44A Fragrance Mist That Smells “Absolutely Wonderful”

This Thymes fragrance mist is a little luxury that “smells absolutely wonderful,” according to one reviewer. One fan wrote, “I always spray a little bit just before company comes over and guests always compliment me on how lovely my house smells.” The formula is cruelty-free and the brand creates over a dozen uplifting scent options, including lemon leaf, Cyprus sea salt, magnolia willow, and pumpkin laurel.

  • Available styles: 17

45A Toilet Brush That Actually Looks Elegant

Since it’s made from gold-tone stainless steel, this toilet brush set elegantly matches the rest of your bathroom finishes. “I love that it looks nice in the bathroom and isn’t an eyesore,” one reviewer wrote. Aesthetics aside, it’s also sturdy, compact, and well designed with its built-in splash guard, rounded bristles, rust-resistant construction, and slim holder.

  • Available styles: 2

46Kebab Racks That Hold Your Skewers Steady

Whether you use these kebab racks in the oven, in the smoker, or on the grill, they’re designed to hold your skewers steady for neat, even cooking. They’re made from stainless steel for heat resistance and durability, and they’re compatible with almost all skewers, including round, flat, metal, and wood ones. (The brand also makes steel skewers with sliders that push the food off with ease.)

  • Available styles: 3

47Gorgeous, Luxe Bedsheets For An Incredible Price

Why have these luxurious bedsheets earned a 4.6-star overall rating from over 38,000 Amazon reviewers? For one, the colors and patterns are gorgeous and don’t fade. For another, the brushed microfiber is “soft, breathable, and so comfortable,” according to one fan. Last but not least, the set of four includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, and two pillowcases, all for an incredible price.

  • Available sizes: Twin — California King (Extra Deep)
  • Available styles: 22

48A Raised Cat Bowl With Hidden Mixing Spoons

It’s undeniably adorable with its cat ears and patterned base, but this raised cat bowl is more practical than it initially seems. Made from easy-to-clean, food-grade ceramic, the elevated design helps your cat eat and drink more ergonomically to prevent strain and choking. The bowl is also extra wide to accommodate whiskers and the ears are actually ceramic spoons for mixing wet food.

  • Available styles: 4

49A Floating Tea Infuser That’ll Make You Smile

“No matter how your day goes, if you are a tea drinker, put this lil guy in your cup of tea and he’s sure to make you smile,” one reviewer wrote about this Fred Duck tea infuser. His BPA-free butt floats on top of your beverage while the metal mesh basket steeps loose-leaf tea with minimal residue. The brand also makes flamingo and unicorn designs that look like pool floats.

  • Available styles: 3

50A Immersion Blender That’s Compact & Powerful

Cordless and handheld with two speed settings, a stainless steel blade, and a silicone pan protector, this immersion blender is way more compact than a full-sized option — and it lets you blend and puree things right in the bowl, cup, or pot, so you can wash fewer dishes. “It’s quickly become my go-to tool in the kitchen,” one reviewer wrote. “The motor is incredibly powerful, blending smoothies and sauces in seconds without any struggle,” they added.

  • Available styles: 3

51A Mesmerizing Mosaic Lantern That’s Solar Powered

Available in four color combinations, this mosaic lantern is made from tinted glass that gives off a mesmerizing pattern when illuminated. Place it on your outdoor dining table or hang it from a branch or shepherd’s hook with the built-in handle. Either way, the solar panel lid will charge up with sunlight during the day and automatically power the LEDs at night.

  • Available styles: 4

52Magnetic Dry-Erase Boards For Weekly Planning

Manage your weekly responsibilities in style and in a spot where the whole household can reference them. These magnetic fridge boards are made from acrylic with a strong magnet on each corner. One has a seven-day schedule for important events and the other has a weekly menu for meal planning, plus areas for notes and groceries. Each set also includes eight colorful dry-erase markers with magnetic eraser caps.

  • Available styles: 2

53A Donut-Shaped Power Strip That’s Super Portable

Thanks to its rounded donut shape, this cruise-approved power strip is portable for travel and allows you to use all the outlets simultaneously (even if your devices have bulky adapters). It provides three AC ports, two USB-A ports, and one USB-C port, plus its 3-foot cord wraps around the donut for storage. No wonder it’s earned a 4.6-star overall rating from over 11,000 reviewers.

  • Available styles: 3

54A Mandoline Slicer That Makes Food Prep A Breeze

“Absolutely love this thing,” one reviewer raved about this upright mandoline slicer, which is “easy to clean” and “so much more convenient than knives.” Its feeder chute keeps your fingers far away from danger, while its adjustable dial lets you change the thickness and switch between slicing, dicing, thick julienning, and thin julienning without swapping blades, making food prep a breeze.

  • Available styles: 4

55Wire Baskets That Have Transformed My Freezer

As someone whose freezer has always been a chaotic, overstuffed mess, these freezer baskets have transformed my frozen food organization once and for all. They’re made from metal wire for improved air circulation, have built-in handles for easy retrieval, and are stackable to make use of vertical space — plus they come in a set of four so you can store food by category.

  • Available styles: 2

56An Unbreakable Wine Glass That Packs Up For Travel

When assembled, this travel wine glass has a long stem, a sturdy base, and a crystal-clear cup so you can feel at home while you enjoy your vino. When it’s time to hit the road, the stem pops off and tucks into the cup, which fits inside the compact case. It’s BPA-free, shatter resistant, easy to clean, and even has a hook so you can attach the case to your pack.

  • Available styles: 2

57Cute Yard Sculptures That Look Hand Carved

“Made well and so darn cute,” one reviewer wrote about these yard sculptures, which come in your choice of ducks, bunnies, and frogs. While they’re made from durable resin with a UV-resistant finish, they look as though they’re carved from wood and hand-painted for a charming fairytale feel.

  • Available styles: 3

58A Rechargeable Mug That Stirs Your Drink

Forget the spoon; this self-stirring mug whirls and twirls your coffee, milk, and sugar together at the press of a button. The mug is rechargeable with a waterproof design and a food-grade stainless steel interior, and the magnetic stirrer detaches for easy cleaning. According to reviewers, it’s also great for matcha, hot cocoa, and protein shakes.

  • Available styles: 2

59A Microwavable Plush With Lavender Aromatherapy

I’m a grown woman, but my Warmies plush was one of the best things I ever bought to help with cramps, tight muscles, and stress. Microwavable, chillable, and filled with grains, these cute stuffed animals apply soothing heat therapy and 2 pounds of weight to the affected spot — and they’re filled with dried French lavender for relaxing aromatherapy.

60A Must-Have Brush Set For Cleaning Kitchens & Bathrooms

You’ll have everything you need to throughly clean your kitchen (or even a bathroom) with this six-piece brush set. It comes with various brushes and sponges (thick, thin, and narrow) to clean every nook and cranny. They’re also made with durable bristles and comfort-grip handles.