55 Home Upgrades Under $30 That Make Your Home 3x More Impressive
Things that take your space from dull to delightful.
Most of us spend a lot of time at home, so it’s only natural to want it to look the best it can. But if the notion of pricey renovations and remodeling has squashed your dream home fantasies before they’ve even begun, don’t fret. This list is full of genius swaps and simple solutions to take your space to the next level, all without draining your bank account. In fact, everything here is $30 or less. So scroll on for sleek storage, clever organizing solutions, and so much more.
01Nesting Drawer Inserts To Organize Your Intimates
These bra and underwear organizers are a simple way to make your drawers look so tidy and impressive. The set comes with three different trays: one with long, narrow slots for bras, one rectangular tray for socks, and one small square one for underwear or other miscellaneous intimates. You can also choose from a variety of other sets to meet your storage needs exactly.
- Available sets: 6
02Rounded Hangers That Won’t Create Shoulder Dents
The sharp edges of typical hangers often cause bulging distortions in your clothes, but not these no-bump shoulder hangers. They feature a rounded shape that promotes a clean drape for your garments, leaving them free of any ridges or dents. There’s even an accessory bar at the bottom for storing pants, scarves, and more.
03Oversized Soup Mugs For Soup, Cereal, & Cozy Drinks
Playing with proportion and scale is an easy way to elevate everyday basics, and these jumbo soup mugs prove it. While you can of course drink coffee or tea out of these 24-ounce cups, they also make such a fun, unexpected statement on a dinner table serving up soups and stews. Better yet, their ceramic construction makes them dishwasher and microwave safe.
- Available colors: 4
04Wall-Mounted Bar Soap Containers That Look High End
Store your shower essentials in style with these bar soap containers. They stick to your tile or glass with adhesive and feature an etched screen that pulls outward to create the perfect tray for your soap. This clever design encourages drainage and helps to keep your soap dry, so it lasts longer.
05Convenient & Sleek Magnetic Storage Racks For Your Fridge
These magnetic spice racks are such a simple way to keep your heavily used items, like seasonings and spices, easily at hand in your kitchen. The strong magnets allow them to support 5 pounds of weight, so you can really load them up. There are even bonus hooks on the bottom for hanging dish towels and pot holders.
- Available colors: 3
06Wall-Mounted Baskets That Buy You Storage Anywhere You Want It
These wall-mounted wire baskets are such a clever way to add storage, all without sacrificing aesthetics. The modern-rustic look blends in with any decor and all the mounting hardware is included. Use them in the kitchen for produce, napkins, and coffee supplies, or hang them in the bathroom for spare toilet paper and toiletries.
07Fan-Favorite Shower Caddy To Clean Up Clutter
Tackle your messy bathroom and tidy it up in no time using this shower caddy that’s earned a 4.7-star overall rating after 34,000 reviews. It adheres to your shower wall and boasts clean, modern lines. Made from rust-resistant stainless steel, it can handle up to 20 pounds and comes with bonus hooks for holding smaller items.
- Available colors: 3
08Artistic Jewelry Holder That Doubles As Quirky Decor
This cloud-inspired jewelry tray is the perfect spot for stowing your baubles and more. Not only does the raised lip around the tray keep items from sliding off, but the ceramic construction makes it look so high end despite the price. The polished finish gives it such an elegant sheen, too.
09Convertible Dish-Drying Mat For A Mess-Free Sink Area
This folding dish drying mat is so impressive because you can customize the shape depending on how many dishes you’re drying at once. This tri-fold mat can be fully expanded, set up with two panels, or folded all the way up to reveal just one panel, ensuring it won’t take up more space than you need at any given time. It’s made from easy-to-clean silicone and has a nonslip base, too.
- Available colors: 2
10Chic Accent Lighting To Fill Your Space With A Comforting Glow
These under-cabinet lights are a cheap and easy way to make your home look elevated. You can stick them underneath cabinetry, by staircases, in dark hallways, or anywhere else that could use a little glow, be it for safety or ambience. And since these LED bulbs have an optional motion-activated setting, they won’t quickly drain their batteries, either.
- Available colors: 2
11Sleek & Modern Doorbell That Doesn’t Require Any Wiring
It’s time to update your home’s front door, and this wireless doorbell is just the ticket to do it. It has a tool-free installation with a receiver you can plug into any wall outlet up to 1,000 feet away from the buzzer. Perhaps most impressively, it has volume adjustment and a range of bell sounds — more than 50 — so you can tailor it to your liking.
12Rechargeable Night-Light You Don’t Need To Plug In
While most night-lights require a wall socket, this rechargeable night-light can be placed anywhere you need some extra illumination. Not only is it wireless for extra portability, you can also choose between multiple dimness settings as well as a motion-activated option. Use it on nightstands, on bathroom or kitchen counters, or bring it outside for dinners on the patio.
13Slide-Out Cabinet Organizers To Neaten Up Any Space
Whether you’re using them in your bathroom cabinets or under your kitchen sink, these cabinet organizers are an eye-catching way to make everything look tidier. They feature two tiers of trays with a fluted design atop metallic supports, giving them a fun art deco vibe. Its easy to pull each tray out for access, and the nonslip grips ensure they’re sturdy, too.
14Vintage-Looking Magnetic Garage Accessories To Amp Up Curb Appeal
If major renovations just aren’t in the budget, this magnetic garage door hardware set makes for a great option instead. The set comes with four hinge-style magnets and two handle-like magnets that adhere to your garage door to give it an instant carriage house look. These handy accessories are weather resistant, too, so they won’t rust or discolor.
15Convenient Over-Door Storage For A Range Of Household Items
If you don’t have a ton of storage space, don’t let that stop you from tidying things up, thanks to this over-door organizer. It has two metal hooks that hang over the top of a door and boasts four pockets perfect for linens, toiletries, or other small items. And thanks to the mesh construction, it’s easy to spot your belongings.
- Available colors: 5
16Genius Wall Holders That Keep Your Razors Handy
These simple yet effective razor holders are an excellent way to keep your personal care items protected and at the ready. You can install them in your shower or by your sink with either the included adhesive tape or suction cups. Inside, you’ll find the perfect little ledge for resting your razor and a protective shield to keep excess water out.
17Versatile Lazy Susan That Brings The Essentials To Your Fingertips
Whether you use it on your vanity, in your refrigerator, or in your kitchen cabinet, this lazy Susan is a storage essential. Made from stainless steel, it’s built with two tiers to make use of vertical space and rotates 360 degrees, so you can reach the items you need without reaching over everything else.
18Flexible Cutting Boards That Make Food Prep So Much Simpler
The genius of these cutting mats lies in their flexible construction. Not only are they gentle on knives, but the malleable shape means you can give them a squeeze to create a funnel-like structure for transferring food from board to bowl or baking sheet. Each set comes with three nonslip mats, so you can even use color coding to prevent cross contamination.
- Available colors: 6
19Hassle-Free Storage For Your Bathroom Or Even Shower
Products scattered all around can make your bathroom look messy, so tidy things up with this standing corner shelf. Suitable for use inside or outside the shower, it features three tiers of storage, each of which comes with drainage holes to prevent standing water and mildew. As Amazon user Aja White wrote, “High quality, easy to assemble, actually stable, and holds large shampoo bottles. So glad I got this.”
- Available colors: 5
20Adjustable Shoe Organizers That Allow For Easy Stacking
These unique shoe slots organizers allows you to store a pair of shoes while taking up less horizontal space, ensuring you can fit more pairs per shelf. The design allows you to adjust the angle of the organizer to accommodate everything from high heels to flat sandals, so you can stack the pairs atop each other. The platforms are equipped with anti-slip pads, too.
- Available colors: 3
21Hand Towels With Secure Latching Closures
Keep your home essentials exactly where you can use them most conveniently by using smartly designed options like these tie-latch towels. Each towel in the set boasts a hook-and-loop strap closure to keep it secured to a towel bar, oven handle, or anywhere else. And since they’re made from absorbent cotton, they’re easy to care for as well.
- Available colors: 7
22Magnetic Stovetop Shelf Perfect For Storage & Decor
Whether you want to display your favorite olive oils or store your seasonings, this magnetic oven spice rack is the perfect way to do it. This tray-like structure snaps into place on the top of your oven to create an even, flat base. And thanks to the high lip across the back and sides, you won’t have to worry about your items slipping off, either.
23Precise Oil Dispenser That Lets You Both Drizzle & Pour
This glass oil dispenser from beloved kitchen brand OXO Good Grips is the perfect addition to any home cook’s supply collection. It holds an impressive 12 ounces of product and boasts a special lid that either drizzles or pours, depending on how steep of an angle you hold it at. It’s nice and tidy, too, thanks to the no-drip design.
24Slim Yet Sturdy Wall Mount For Storing Your Ironing Board
Having a dedicated storage spot for all your bulky items instantly makes your home look more impressive, which is where this highly rated ironing board wall mount comes in. This low-profile mount has a simple two-hook design that effortlessly cradles the end of your board. For simple installation, all the screws and anchors you’ll need to hang it come included.
- Available colors: 2
25Swiveling Counter Organizer That Fits Perfectly In Corners
Give your kitchen that professional, staged look without sacrificing practicality with this countertop organizer. It boasts three tiers of storage, which creates visually engaging levels, perfect for both stowing utensils and condiments as well as displaying decor. And since the shelves rotate along the central steel support, you can use it in corners or align it to sit flush against a wall.
- Available colors: 8
26Protective Rubber Mat To Shield Your Washer From Damage
Adding this washer and dryer protector mat is one of those simple fixes you’ll wish you’d made ages ago. This silicone mat is naturally nonslip, ensuring that not only will it stay in place, but any products you choose to rest atop it will also have plenty of traction. All you have to do is lay it down and rest assured your machines will be safe from scratches, spills, and more.
- Available colors: 6
27Adhesive Under-Desk Drawers That Instantly Add Concealed Storage
These under-desk storage drawers are not only clever, but aesthetically pleasing, too. All you have to do is use the pre-applied adhesive tape to stick these drawers to the underside of your desk (or other flat surface) and you’ll have instant pull-out compartments for packing away additional items. And thanks to the attractive fluted exterior, they’ll add low-key style, too.
- Available colors: 2
28Fluffy Chenille Hand Towels That Really Make A Statement
Why settle for that status quo when you can make a fun, unexpected decor choice with these chenille ball towels? Each towel is made from absorbent microfiber with a fringed design that easily gets in between your fingers for a more through drying. And thanks to the included hooks, they’re easy to hang and store.
29Attractive Spoon Rest That Doubles As A Pot Lid Holder
If you’re tired of wiping residue off your counters every time you cook, this ladle and lid rest can help keep your kitchen neater. It has a simple, minimalist design in a neutral colorway, allowing it to blend right in with your space. It boasts a powder-coated steel frame with a ridged base and a stand for leaning spoons, pot covers, and more.
30Shower Squeegee That Comes With A Storage Hook
Keep your shower fresh, clean, and free of mildew and mineral stains with this squeegee set. The squeegee boasts a stainless steel core and a flexible silicone blade that wicks water away from tub and shower surfaces. It comes with a holder that hooks over your shower door for easy storage.
- Available colors: 2
31Novelty Soap Dispenser With A Sweet Feline Form
Add a little charm and personality to your sink with this white cat soap dispenser with a 12-ounce capacity. It’s made from ceramic with a chrome-finished dispensing pump and topped off with cute detailing depicting an adorable feline face. And if cats aren’t your style, this dispenser also comes available as a sloth and a unicorn.
32Precision-Tip Grout Pen For Brightening Tile On A Budget
When your grout could use a little maintenance, but replacing it isn’t an option, this grout pen is an affordable alternative. It boasts a thin, precision tip for mess-free application and holds enough ink to trace up to 150 feet of grout, giving it a bright white finish. Better yet, the formula is fast drying.
33Adhesive Appliance Sliders That Glide Across Your Surfaces
Protect both your kitchen gadgets and your countertops with these appliance sliders. Thanks to their adhesive backing, all you have to do is stick them in place along the corners of your appliance bottom and you’re good to go. The smooth construction will encourage them to glide smoothly whenever you need access to your appliances, so there’s no heavy maneuvering or scratched countertops involved.
34Coordinating Silicone Kitchen Tool Set With Every Essential You Need
For a coordinated look, reach for this silicone kitchen utensil set in a matching monochrome colorway. Not only will it tie your room together, but this set is impressively stocked with tons of heat-safe items, including measuring cups, several different types of spatulas, a whisk, tongs, and so much more. Better yet, it even comes with a holder for storing everything.
- Available colors: 2
35Angled Detergent Holder That Takes The Strain Out Of Laundry
Make your day-to-day chores a little easier and your appliances a little neater with this laundry detergent holder. It boasts an angled base, allowing the product to gently drain toward the dispenser and straight into your cup at the push of a button. The drip tray helps prevent messes, while the optional bottle strap provides extra stability.
- Available colors: 12
364-Pack Of Multiuse Silicone Trivets That Prevent Heat Damage
These silicone trivets are a practical addition to any home because they can withstand temperatures up to 446 degrees Fahrenheit. The set comes with four mats measuring 9 inches by 12 inches, ensuring they’re substantial enough for even big pots and pans, without being too large to store. Use them as pot holders to grip hot lids, underneath dishes straight out of the oven, or even in the bathroom for use with hot styling tools.
- Available colors: 8
37Angled Shelves That Turn Any Drawer Into A Spice Rack
Preserve your precious cabinet space by using this spice drawer organizer instead. It’s made from transparent acrylic material and can be expanded from 9 inches up to 18 inches, ensuring it fits a range of drawer sizes. The unique, angled design keeps spices facing upward, so they’re easy to spy and grab as needed.
38In-Sink Strainer For Hands-Free Rinsing & Convenient Storage
Level up your kitchen with this stainless steel sink strainer. Not only is it made from sleek and durable materials, but the adhesive mounts ensure you can use it for hands-free rinsing of produce and more. It’s a versatile little gadget, since you can also use it for storing sponges and brushes thanks to the built-in drainage.
- Available colors: 2
39Highly Rated Stovetop Cover That Grants You More “Counter” Space
Elevate the functionality of your kitchen with this clever stovetop cover. It’s made from heat-resistant silicone and easily shields electric stovetops from damage and scratches when not in use. Most impressively, it also helps create additional prep and storage space, essentially giving you extra counter room. It’s beloved by reviewers, too, nearly 3,000 of whom weighed in to give it a stellar 4.8-star overall rating.
- Available colors: 8
40Charming Egg Holder Drawers For Stacking & Storing
There’s something so satisfying about this large egg holder and the 36 nooks that gently cradle each egg. Not only does the rigid design protect your eggs better than flimsy cardboard cartons, it also creates more room for storage in your fridge. You can stack multiple holders atop one and other, or just place other items on top of the drawers without worrying about crushing the eggs.
- Available colors: 2
41Rotating, Multi-Prong Hooks You Can Use For Nearly Anything
Whether you’re storing tools in the kitchen, ties in your closet, accessories by your bedside table, or anything else, these utility hooks can get the job done. Each hook comes with an adhesive strip for installation and boasts six prongs for hanging. Better yet, each hook can support nearly 4.5 pounds of weight.
42Vintage-Inspired Wall Clock With A Timer & Temperature Gauge
Not only does this retro kitchen wall clock have a fun, mid-century vibe, it’s practical, too. This clock tells the time but also boasts an analog timer and even a temperature gauge. It comes in ‘50s-inspired colors like yellow, turquoise, and black. As Amazon reviewer Linda Eaton wrote, “Absolutely love my retro turquoise wall clock. Good sized, attractive-looking clock. Big value for what I paid.”
- Available colors: 9
43Stackable Holders For Canned Goods & Sodas
Give your cabinets a tidier, more cohesive look with these can dispensers. The set comes with two racks that can be placed side by side or stacked one atop the other to conserve space. They’re made from durable, powder-coated metal with a unique design that rolls the next can to the front of the rack after you’ve grabbed one. Use them for both sodas and canned goods.
44Vibrantly Hued Measuring Cups That Nest For Easy Storage
This colorful set of nesting measurement beakers will transform your kitchen into a culinary science lab. Each container, measuring from 1 cup all the way down to 1 teaspoon, sits conveniently inside the next for stacked storage that has a smaller overall footprint. The spout-style rims make for mess-free pouring, too.
45Classic & Refined Rope Baskets To Stow Your Essentials
If you can’t clean up the clutter, simply move it to more attractive containers like these rope storage baskets with a stellar 4.8-star overall rating. The set comes with three baskets in small, medium, and large sizes, all made from cotton rope. Not only are they great for tidying up your space, but their rustic vibe and neutral colorway add a calming, sophisticated look too.
- Available colors: 3
46Low-Profile Bin For Concealing Spare Toilet Paper
Keep your bathroom fully stocked and stylish at the same time with this toilet paper storage basket. It has an ultra-slim design that allows it to fit into narrow spaces while still storing up to 12 rolls at once. And thanks to the trendy bamboo trim around the lid, it looks attractive and intentional as well.
- Available colors: 5
47Simple, Compact Storage For Your Laundry Detergent
Give your laundry room a little makeover on the cheap with this laundry pod container. Not only does it have a tight seal thanks to the silicone band around the top, it also boasts a push-button lid for easy access. As a bonus, the set comes with a scoop and three labels that identify scent beads, cleaning pods, and laundry powder.
48Minimalist Towel Bar That Fits Right Over Cabinet Doors
Create a home for everything in your home, even dishcloths, with this towel bar. It’s made from stainless steel with a brushed finish and fits directly over the top of a cabinet door. Better yet, the hooks come equipped with foam backing, so you can create additional storage without damaging your cabinetry.
49Multilevel Cabinet Organizer That’s Great For Display & Storage
No matter how you use this cabinet organizer, it’s bound to make your home look more impressive. While its three-tiered design makes it ideal for keeping spices and cooking supplies organized in cabinets, it’s also great for tidying up beauty products on your vanity or even for displaying decor on shelves. And since it measures over 15 inches wide, you’ll have plenty of space regardless of your needs.
- Available colors: 8
50Sleek & Simple Cable Management Boxes To Hide Cords
Banish those pesky cords and instantly elevate any space with these cable management boxes. Each box consists of a hollow center where you can store your surge protector and plug in your devices, carefully running the cords through the niches in the side. And since the set comes with two management boxes in different sizes, you’ll have plenty of options.
- Available colors: 2
51Texture-Rich Pillow Covers For A Pop Of Cozy Dimension
Giving your home a refresh can sometimes be achieved with a simple swap, and these decorative throw pillow covers make it easy. These corduroy cases feature a textured finish that brings dimension to your couch, and they come in nearly a dozen shades. Plus, they’re easy to care for, too, since they can be laundered on gentle in the washing machine.
- Available colors: 11
52Flexible Shower Hooks That Make Changing Your Curtain A Cinch
Whether you like to change out your curtain with the seasons or regularly replace your liner, these shower curtain hooks make it easy. They snap open with little force, allowing you to thread your curtain through the grommets without a struggle. And since they’re lightweight, you won’t need to worry about them weighing down your shower rod, either.
- Available colors: 3
53Realistic Flameless Candles That Are Understated & Elegant
Give your home a relaxing ambience with these flameless candles that offer up all of the vibes without any of the fire hazards. What separates these candles from other flameless varieties is the glass jars and the real wax filling that make them look like the genuine article. And since this set comes in graduated sizes, they’re great for creating a multilevel display.
- Available colors: 6
54Stackable Organizer That Keeps Water Bottles From Rolling Around
Prevent a cascade of bottles from raining down on you every time you open a cabinet door with these water bottle organizers. They boast three tiers of storage with rounded grooves so each vessel can sit securely inside without shifting. As Amazon user Payal Behselich wrote, “These are perfect for storing all of our water bottles that are not in our current rotation. Very sturdy and stackable. And really pretty to look at! So far has held all of our different sizes with no issues.”
55Universal Holder That Stores More Knives While Taking Up Less Space
This unique knife block holder looks more like a cup than a traditional block, but that same design allows it to do more with less. It has a clever slotted design in the top that enables it to store up to 11 knives at once, as well as kitchen scissors. As a bonus, there’s even a hook on the side for hanging your blade sharpener, too.