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Amazon's Selling A Ton Of These 60 Genius Things That Make Your Home Look More Expensive

Amazon's Selling A Ton Of These 60 Genius Things That Make Your Home Look More Expensive

A more luxurious home is a few clicks away.

by Christina Wood
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Walk through a stylish, expensive home and you might assume everything in there is out of striking distance for your budget. But that’s not necessarily true. Sometimes a simple, inexpensive solution is better than high-priced complexity, especially when you can tap your phone and wait for it to show up. Simple elegance is often quite affordable. It’s a matter of using it well and curating your home so it looks intentional. That’s why Amazon’s selling a ton of these 60 genius things that make your home look more expensive.

01Pretty Beaded Coasters

If you are going to use a coaster, why not choose an elegant and stylish version that improves the look of your space? These beaded coasters bring a sense of luxury and gilded-era decadence to your coffee table while protecting the furniture from hot or icy beverages. There are 12 options.

02Clever & Invisible Bookshelves

Turn your book collection into wall art with this floating bookshelf. Mount the shelf to the wall and stack books onto it. The shelf itself disappears, leaving only your books — floating against the wall — as decor. Create curated collections. Set art on them. Get creative! “Love these shelves and just ordered more!” said one reviewer. “Whoever designed these is a genius!” There are two sizes.

03A Nonslip Rug That Looks Chic In Any Kitchen

The unique texture, nonslip backing, and natural look of this rug will quickly elevate your kitchen without hitting your bank account too hard. The long, 47-inch length is just one of five sizes, so it’s easy to find one that matches your space. This beige color adds a warm touch to your space, but the rug also comes in charcoal and light gray.

04Luxurious Sheer Curtains

Soft, billowy, sheer curtains add a romantic and elegant look to any room. And it is so inexpensive to achieve the look with these voile beauties. Choose the color that speaks to you, pick a size that allows the curtains to pool on the floor, and your home will become a dreamy escape from the ordinary. There are 25 colors and 30 sizes to choose from.

05This Trash Can That Knows You Are There

When your hands are dirty — or so clean that you don’t want to touch a gross trash can lid — you will love this automatic motion-sensor trash can. It sees you hovering, wanting to throw away trash, and opens the lid so you can do it hands-free. The 2.6-gallon size is perfect for bathrooms and it comes in three colors. “Works like a charm, very quiet... and attractive,” said one reviewer. “Doesn't really scream GARBAGE or TRASH when you see it.”

06A Trick For Moving An Outlet

When the outlet is in exactly the wrong spot, do not despair of your design plan. Plug this thin outlet concealer into the offending plug and place its power strip right where you need power. The ugly outlet will disappear into the wall and you can hide the 3 feet of wire with the included adhesive strips that secure it to the wall.

07Clever Hangers That Save Space

Turn your closet into a bougie boutique where you can select the perfect outfit from all the options by hanging pants, scarves, and ties from this clever pants hanger. Hang your clothing on it in a vertical orientation, then drop the hanger so your wardrobe hangs in a vertical line. You will fit more in your closet and be able to see it all.

08This Genius Hack For Hiding Wires

That cable mess under your desk and behind the entertainment system isn’t an eyesore that you have to live with. Drop it all into this cable management box and hide it from sight. It keeps those wires out of the mouths of babies and pups, too. It comes with a set of cable clips to sort out your entire wire snarl. This is a two-pack and they come in three colors.

09Motion-Sensing LED Puck Lights You Can Stick Anywhere

Lighting is key when it comes to creating ambiance. It helps enormously with function, as well. This battery-powered and motion-sensing LED puck light is a simple tool for using lighting well. Stick one to the underside of a cabinet in the kitchen to create the perfect task light. Use them to light collections on shelves, dark closets, stair risers, and much more. This is a pack of three.

10A Hand Towel With Style

Ordinary hand towels are a necessary basic. This set of Turkish hand towels, though, evokes a chic vacation vibe. They drape beautifully on a hook and are also super absorbent and take almost no time in the dryer, so they do the job well. There are 30 colors.

11Drawer Dividers That Look Custom

Turn your drawer chaos into curated order by using this expandable drawer organization system to break the interior into sections. They are super easy to install. Compress the spring-loaded dividers and insert them where you want them. The springs create tension while the grippy feet hold onto the drawer. The results look custom-built but are easy to reconfigure. This is a four-pack and they come in five colors.

12A Clever Solution For Preventing Kitchen Messes

Protect your counters from the coffee machine spew with this coffee mat. It will also create a defined area for your cafe and make it easy to keep that space clean. Water is absorbed into the mat and then dries away without leaving a spill or stain so you don’t have to wipe so often. The mat is also easy to pick up and clean thoroughly. It comes in 10 colors and patterns and three sizes.

13A Tailored Bed Skirt

A bed skirt elevates the look of your bedroom while hiding the dust bunnies and holiday decorations you have stored under the bed. The box pleat on this affordable option brings a crisp tailored feeling to the room — as well as a pop of color. Choose from 12 colors and five sizes.

14The Kitchen Knife Set That’s Stylish & Affordable

The lovely colors, comfortable handles, and ceramic-covered blades of this stainless steel knife set make for a beautiful kitchen accessory that is as functional as it is beautiful. The muted colors are modern. The blades are sharp. And they come with blade covers to keep them that way. “I can't believe how good these knives are for the price,” said one reviewer. “[They are] better than my [Pampered Chef] ones that look just like these and were two to three times more expensive.” There are three color options.

15The Showerhead That Is So Decadent

If you want your home to be more luxurious, install this high-pressure rain showerhead and make every shower a sensual delight. “The experience was downright decadent,” said one reviewer. The wide showerhead, boosted pressure, and softened jets combine to douse you in a soft and firm rainfall that is delicious and effective. It comes in five colors.

16This Vase That’s Stolen From A Science Lab

Even without flowers in it, this modern glass vase creates visual interest on an entry table or mantle. The hollowed-out, blown glass bubble effect has a science-lab vibe that is modern and looks as if you spent a tidy fortune to acquire it. It functions well as a flower vase, too. So feel free to fill it with water and a few blooms. It comes in three colors.

17This Lamp That Creates A Vacation At Home

Turn your living space into a sunset on demand with this sunset lamp. The projection lamp throws a colored scene on the wall so you can enjoy a small vacation every day. Choose the color of your sunset. Create some charming shadows to enhance the scene, pour yourself a beverage, and relax. “Transforms my home into a vacation vibe,” said one reviewer.

18Pampas Grass That’s The Perfect Bit Of Decor

A pampas grass bouquet is the perfect home decor. It brings nature indoors, looks soft and romantic in a vase, and the dried flowers and grasses last forever without being made of plastic. This collection includes bunny tails, reed grass, white pampas, brown pampas, and an assortment of reeds. There are seven other options as well.

19Leather Conditioner That Works Magic

Bring your leather couch — or boots, purse, or jacket — back to beauty with this leather conditioner. It softens and moisturizes the leather so that it is once again supple and soft. It also adds some water resistance to your leather goods, too. “Five stars!” according to nearly 42,000 people. “Works like magic,” said one reviewer.

20Modern Vases That Are So Chic

A single elegant, modern vase with a few blooms or interesting branches exploding out of it is an easy, changeable display that adds style to your home. Even better? A matching pair of them. This two-pack of ceramic vases can be used in a grouping or to create a unified look in a room — with one on the mantle and another on the entry table.

21The Fast & Easy Way To Add Baseboard Trim

It isn’t as hard as you think it is to add trim to your baseboards or around an installed cabinet or bath. This flexible trim caulk strip cuts with scissors and peels and sticks right where you want it. It’s flexible enough to handle a bend in the wall and looks like you hired a pro. Choose from five colors and four sizes. “This looks great and is watertight,” said one reviewer.

22This Candle Warmer That’s Also A Lamp

If you love creating an indoor atmosphere with candles but forget to light them, this candle warmer lamp is the genius solution. Set your candle on the platform and turn the light on — you can put the light on a timer if that helps. The lamp’s heat releases the candle’s scent and creates a pool of warm light. It comes in 13 styles and can also be used to keep a cup of coffee or tea warm.

23Window Film That’s A Designer’s Dream

This window film opens up so many opportunities to turn windows and glass doors into artistic, light-filtering creations. It creates privacy without hanging fabrics that obstruct the architecture or require maintenance. “It is so pretty when the sun is shining on it,” says one reviewer. “The clarity is great and yet it provides the privacy you want!” It comes in lots of sizes and three colors.

24The Cure For Your Damaged Furniture

All is not lost for your nicked, stained, and damaged furniture or floors! Pull out this furniture repair kit and fix it in minutes. Fill deep scratches with the colored wax. Draw over discoloration with the markers. It’s fun and super effective. No one will ever notice the damage when you are done. “These markers are genius,” said one reviewer. “I cannot see the scratch marks at all.”

25A Hotel-Style Shower Curtain

Get rid of that tired shower curtain and upgrade to this waffle-knit shower curtain that brings a deluxe hotel room mood to your bathroom. It’s soft to the touch, heavy enough not to billow and creep on you when you are wet, and keeps the water inside the shower. It comes in 11 colors and 10 sizes.

26An Alarm Clock That’s Also Art

This digital alarm clock takes a conventional home appliance and transforms it into an objet d’art that continues to serve its original purpose — waking you up in the morning and alerting you to the current time — while adding even more function. It serves as a working mirror. It silently marks time. It has an effective alarm with a snooze button. And it has three levels of brightness so you can mute it while you sleep. It comes in 15 colors.

27This Elegant Paper Towel Holder

Instead of allowing the paper towels to float aimlessly around the kitchen, mount this stylish paper towel holder to the wall or the underside of a cabinet. The metal finish and clean lines add a bougie style to your space and the easy-to-load design makes it easy to manage the paper towels without creating clutter. It comes in seven colors.

28A Fix For Murderous Rugs

It’s not your imagination. The rugs are trying to drive you mad. Fortunately, these rug corner grippers will foil their plot. Stick them to the corners of that renegade rug and they will hold the corners down while gripping the floor so the rug can’t slip out from under you. “This product has probably saved my life,” said one reviewer. “No more rug dangerously sliding around.”

29The Corner Shelf That Turns Storage Into Decor

Turn any corner into a fascinating display of all your collectibles, found items, and art pieces. Or use this corner floating shelf to elevate ordinary objects to decor while storing them off of your working surfaces. “Perfect addition to any bare corner that needs a little decoration,” said one reviewer. It comes in seven colors.

30A Fast Way To Make Any Surface Looks Expensive

This peel-and-stick wallpaper will transform your thrift store find, counters, or any surface from damaged and worn to a clean marble finish that is convincing enough to fool most people. “You can’t tell at all that it’s just contact paper!” said one reviewer. “Great way to make things look more expensive.” It comes in six sizes.

31This Rug That Is Deliciously Soft Underfoot

Drop this fluffy rug anywhere you want to enjoy its delicious softness underfoot. “Stepping onto the rug is like heaven, it is so unbelievably soft,” said one reviewer. The faux fur rug has a nonslip backing and the thick fluffy texture creates visual warmth and a tactile softness in your room. It comes in three sixes and 19 colors.

32Under-Bed Lights That Makes Your Home So Modern

This motion-activated bed light will transform your bedroom into an intelligent dwelling that anticipates your needs. When you get up in the night, you won’t stumble to the bathroom because it will light your way with soft, floor-level lighting that turns itself off when you settle down again. You can use it on baseboards and under cabinets, too.

33A Shelf To Organize You Bathroom

This bathroom and kitchen organizer will give you more storage space, right where you need it. Set it in a cabinet or under the sink. Or use it on top of the vanity to corral all your personal care items. “It holds all my daily needs such as makeup, moisturizer, contact lens solution, toothbrush, hair clips, and ties,” said one reviewer. “Plus it really looks nice on the counter.”

34A Set Of Gem-Colored Wine Glasses

Enjoy your wine in these gem-colored goblet wine glasses for an elevated experience that will also help everyone remember which glass is theirs. This set of six hand-blown glasses are startlingly elegant and modern yet they feel good in your hand and look gorgeous on your table. Each holds 18 ounces, a generous pour, and is suitable for red, white, or rosé wine.

35Throw Pillows With Modern Vibes

Add some soft faux fur and a cute checkerboard pattern to your living room by zipping these decorative throw pillow covers over a pair of your own pillows or some inexpensive inserts. You will boost the look and feel with very little money or effort. “These cases look like I paid much, much more for them,” said one reviewer. They come in five colors and three sizes.

36Apothecary Jars To Organize Bathroom Sundries

Ordinary items like toothpicks, cotton swabs, hair ties, and throat lozenges do not have to turn into a mess in your bathroom drawers. Elevate them to decoration and set them on a shelf where everyone can find them by loading them into these two apothecary jars. The metal lids have a ball handle that makes grabbing an item easy. And the clear glass makes it easy to find what you need. They come in seven colors.

37This Bidet That Will Change Your Life

This bidet attachment for your toilet punches so far above its price tag that you will be offering to install them for everyone in your family. They transform not only the bathroom options but your own sense of cleanliness, making it possible to douse your nether parts in a gentle shower anytime you want to feel cleaner. “Bidets will change your life and this is a great one,” said one reviewer. “When traveling or at someone else’s house and they don’t have one... it’s such a bummer.”

38A Silky Pillowcase That Pampers Your Hair & Skin

Your hair and skin will thank you every time you lay your head on this silk pillowcase. And you don’t need the budget of a billionaire to dress your bed like this every day. This gorgeous pillowcase comes in every size and so many colors and feels like luxury. “Sleeping on it feels absolutely delightful,” said one reviewer. “It's a noticeable difference from cotton pillowcases, and I wake up feeling more refreshed.”

39Floor Tiles For A Fast, DIY Flooring Upgrade

Your budget might be saying “No!” to new floors but fans of these peel-and-stick tiles disagree. They are affordable, beautiful, and easy to install yourself right over what is already there. Peel off the backing and place them. They cut with scissors. “It is just spectacular! I get so many compliments on it and I love to come home to it,” said one reviewer. They come in grey and black.

40A Bath Mat That’s Like A Loofah Underfoot

Give the floor of your shower a scrubby, loofah-like texture that feels amazing underfoot and helps you care for your feet while preventing slips. This bathtub mat is textured, decorative, and so much better than those suction-cup mats. “I just love standing on this mat!” said one reviewer. “It feels sooo good under your feet! Feels like a foot massage.” It comes in five sizes and four colors.

41The Wall Sconce That Needs No Wires

You do not have to call an electrician and drop hundreds of dollars to put a light over your bed or in a dark hallway. Peel and stick the base of this LED sconce to the wall where you need a light and charge the light via USB. The light grabs the base magnetically so you can attach it easily and remove it again when it needs a charge. It makes a great, easy-to-find flashlight, too. Just grab it off the wall! It comes in four colors.

42A Kitchen Trash Can You Can Mount To A Cabinet

Instead of walking back and forth to the trash while you prep food, bring the trash to you by mounting this hanging kitchen trash can in your work area. It hooks over a cabinet or to a wall and makes a handy compost bin or easy-access trash can. The lid slides out of the way while you work and slides back to hide debris when you aren’t. It comes in two colors.

43Stone Trays That Absorb Water

These bathroom stone trays turn ordinary items — a lotion, bar of soap, or perfume bottle — into beautiful place-appropriate decor. Made from diatom mud and plant fiber, the stones absorb water and then dry quickly so that your useful displays stay clean and dry. This set features four stones, in different sizes, and available in five colors.

44A Cosmetic Organizer That Looks Super Stylish

When you run out of space on your vanity for all your lotions, tinctures, and perfumes, go up with this three-tier rotating makeup organizer. It is pretty and decorative and makes it easy to find all your gear while showcasing all those pretty bottles and containers. “This item looks much more fancy and expensive than it is,” said one reviewer. “Super cute display for my items.” It comes in six colors and six styles.

45Hanging Baskets That Create Stylish Order

This jute hanging basket is the perfect spot to drop daily essentials like sunscreen, sunglasses, and a wallet so you know where to find them as you walk out the door. They are helpful in the bathroom, nursery, garden shed, and kitchen, too. Hang one from a hook or create a complete wall storage system with them. This is a pack of two and they come in four colors.

46This Slim Storage Cart You Can Hide Anywhere

Tuck this slim rolling storage cart in between the washer and dryer, nestle it between the fridge and counter, or sneak it in amid the bathroom fixtures and you will suddenly have more storage than you know what to do with. Each slender shelf holds a surprising amount. There are four hooks for handing sundries. And the casters make it easy to move around. It comes in five colors.

47A Storage Solution For Hair Appliances

When your hair care appliances threaten to overwhelm the bathroom, you need this hair styling tool organizer. Mount it to the inside of a cupboard or a wall and you have plenty of storage space for hair dryers, flat irons, brushes, and more. It’s lined with steel so you don’t have to worry about setting the house on fire. It comes in three colors.

48A Reading Wedge For Your Bed

This wedge pillow makes it easy and comfortable to sit up in bed without replacing your current pillows or being big and useless when you aren’t reading. It fits into the corner where the mattress meets the headboard and gives your pillows support so you can sit up comfortably. But it’s small enough that you can leave it there while you sleep. There is even a pocket for your phone. It comes in two colors and every imaginable bed size.

49A Checkered Throw That’s So Soft

Checks are so on trend and this fleece checkered throw blanket takes that trend to a dreamy soft, monochrome perfection that is hard to resist. “This blanket was as soft as a fluffy kitty,” said one reviewer. “Other blankets similar to this are crazy expensive,” exclaimed another. It comes in 41 colors and five sizes.

50Divided Organizers For The Kitchen & Pantry

If you are on a mission to bring order to the interior of your fridge or pantry, these storage bins will get you there. Each of the two bins has four removable dividers so you can file all your staples exactly the way you want, avoiding bins full of chaos. “Instead of a mess of boxes that fall over on each other, I have an organized freezer,” said one reviewer.

51Clever Shower Shelves That Fit In The Corner

Install this adhesive bathroom shelf into the corner of your shower so you have a place for everything you need when bathing. The two shelves have slats to allow water to drain away. There are four hooks you can snap on where you need them to hang washcloths, razors, and other tools. And this system taps into space that is otherwise useless. They come in matte black and clear.

52A Toilet Brush That’s Actually Stylish

Do you want to look at an ugly, everyone-knows-what-it-has-been-doing brush every time you go into the bathroom? No. You would much rather glance at this compact toilet brush that looks like a sleek bottle and hides the ugly brush and all its experiences inside a shiny, gray exterior. The brush inside is effective, too. “An elegant shape. It looks expensive,” said one reviewer.

53A Genius Tray For The Arm Of Your Chair

Instead of perching your hot coffee or icy cocktail precariously on your lap, set this sofa arm tray table on the arm of your chair and give yourself a drink tray that is within easy reach. The underside is soft and grippy and the flexible sides drape over whatever surface you set it on. It works as a flat tray, too. It comes in 10 colors. “This tray filled a real need,” said one reviewer. “The way it hugs the arm of the couch is genius.”

54A Macrame Plant Hanger For The Vibes

Hang your plants right where you want them to be and create a charming boho style in your space at the same time by hanging them in this macrame plant holder. It’s easy to drop your plant pot into this cute hanger and loop it over a hook so your plants have space to grow. “Very enjoyable, my plants even love them!” said one reviewer. “The beads are a nice touch.”

55These Stylish & Modern Towel Hooks

The simple elegance of this towel hook will transform your bathroom to a degree that exceeds its size and price. They offer an easy place to hang a robe or towel, look modern and stylish, and are super easy to install. “This towel hook is a steal — it's high-quality and looks far more expensive than it is, especially with its hidden hardware that gives it a sleek appearance,” said one reviewer. They come in six colors.

56Stacking Drawers That You Can See Into

Stack these organizer drawers on the vanity or inside a cupboard to create easy-access storage for all your cosmetics and supplies. The enclosed drawers keep your tools clean and easy to find since you can see what’s in each one. They work well in the kitchen, too. “I find these work well inside cabinets to keep things organized,” said one reviewer. “I've ordered more than one set and may have to order more.”

57These Mirror Tiles That You Stick To The Wall

Create a mirror anywhere with these mirror tiles that peel and stick onto the wall. You can get creative with the grouping to build an artistic display, form them into a rectangle to make a full-length mirror, or buy multiples to cover an entire wall. “I bought these to make a mirror wall for my newly created home gym,” said one reviewer. “I am very pleased.”

58A Solution For Storing Pans In A Cupboard

With your pans loaded onto this pan organizer rack, you will never again have to unload the entire cupboard to use the pan that’s on the bottom of the pile. It assembles easily, adjusts quickly, and can be used horizontally or vertically. There is a heavy-duty version as well.

59A Marble Mortal & Pestle That’s Pretty Enough To Display

When you want to turn a few dried chilies into a rub or crush some herbs for a dressing, this stone mortar and pestle will serve beautifully. And when you aren’t using it, it looks gorgeous on a shelf. It’s so pretty, people will never believe you if tell them how affordable it was. “It grinds easily, and has a textured bottom so that the leaves and garlic cloves don't slide away,” said one reviewer. It comes in two sizes.

60This Wall-Mounted Soap Dispenser For A Spa At Home

Turn your own bathroom into a spa by mounting this three-chamber soap dispenser to the wall. Instead of fumbling with too many shampoo and body wash bottles, you can push a button and have a dollop of soap delivered to your palm. You will save money buying your personal care products in bulk, too. Nearly 15,000 people give it five stars.