If you’re tired of the same old house that you walk into, just add a few items and turn it into a whole new space! These 31 ways will upgrade your space without requiring a ton of work.
1. Brighten up any room with removable peel-and-stick wallpaper — it’s the perfect nonpermanent answer to your bland-wall woes.
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Promising review: “Love, love, love this wallpaper!!! It is beautiful and unique, refined and elegant, and a heavy duty quality. I found it super easy to install, though I opted to use it for a room border versus full wall coverage. I also found it very forgiving, allowing me to pull it back off and adjust areas without leaving permanent dents in the design. It gave my son’s bedroom a whole new look and I have gotten lots of compliments on this wallpaper!” —Melissa
Get it from Amazon for $24.49+ (available in a 10 prints).
2. Hang a macrame wall mirror to bring in a bohemian flair and double as a great touch-up spot.
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Promising review: “This mirror is GORGEOUS!! I bought this with little expectations and it’s simply amazing! It’s securely placed in the macrame and hangs flat. The photographs show the front and back of the mirror. I want more but don’t need them. :D” —M. Bradley
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two shapes).
3. Add a bold and beautiful houseplant to help bring any room to life — just make sure you follow the provided tips to keep italive.
Promising review: “Awesome. Really, that’s all I can say. Who would think you could buy a full-size palm for home or office from Amazon?! Well, I decided to try it and wow! The plant arrived in a tall, narrow box. The soil in the planter was well secured with packing paper and tape, and removing it was easy. I transplanted it into a larger pot, watered it, and it’s absolutely beautiful, gracing the corner of my office and giving me plenty of healthy air. Packing included a care guide with more information online. Nice touch. Stands about 3′ tall x 2.5′ wide once the fronds relaxed a bit.” —Dave
Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in Majesty, Neathebella, and Cat varieties, 12″, 14″, and 3′ sizes, and in six planter styles).
4. Keep your memories alive and give your home some personalization with a gallery wall kit that includes everything you need to create one — including seven frames, a hanging template, hardware, and even some pretty black-and-white prints that you can use or replace.
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Promising review: “This is awesome! Why isn’t everyone including the outline with exactly where to put the nails? It turned out so cute, and my husband loved how easy it was to hang! Just make sure to check you’re using the right size nail prior to putting holes in your wall!” —Megan Lingerfelt
Get it from Amazon for $35.33+ (available in black, white, and walnut).
5. Fill your shelves with perfectly coordinated books sets that’ll help make your shelves look like they belong in the pages of an interior design magazine.
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Promising review: “If you’ve been looking for decorative books, then look no more — you’ve found your shop! Colors are true to photos and I love how they were real books! Not those hallow, fake ones you see. This made decorating very easy, fast shipping, and quality suburb. Will be ordering more from here in the future!” —Amazon Customer
Get a set from Covogoods on Amazon starting at $4 (packages start with just one book and go up to 25 books, they’re also available in 15 colors including custom colors).
6. Give any room in your home a glamorous touch with room-darkening velvet curtains that’ll help in your quest to sleep in a little later.
Promising review: “Purchased these for my studio, which is in an old mill. Wanted them for their insulating properties more than to block out the light because my studio loses a lot of heat at night due to its enormous windows. The curtains/drapes work great for both — I am especially pleased with how well they help keep the space from losing heat! Before having the curtains the space would lose about 8 degrees in temperature overnight (which in the winter is a significant amount, especially in the northeast). Now, with the curtains, the space no longer loses heat overnight! It is now so nice to go into my studio in the morning and find it still toasty warm!” —Noname
Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ a panel (available in four sizes and seven colors).
7. Bring in more light to any space, especially with something like this leather table lamp, to warm it up and make it feel way cozier.
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Promising review: “This is a great little lamp, very classy-looking. It definitely looks more expensive than it is (it’s not flawless, but you can’t see the minor imperfections unless you’re looking closely). It is somewhat small as some other reviewers have said, but that was what I wanted. It fits perfectly on my little nightstand. I think the sample photos of it on the dresser give you a pretty good idea of its size. I would definitely recommend this lamp, especially at this price. I might even buy another one for my desk.” —Bee
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in 18 colors).
8. Try pleated fabric shades for some added privacy without totally blocking the light.
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Promising review: “I live in California really close to the beach. The house I’m renting doesn’t have air conditioning and it gets hot! I bought a window air conditioner for my casement window (slides horizontally instead of up and down), which doesn’t let me lower the blinds over the A/C unit. I was trying to figure out a way to close the gap next to the air conditioner and these work perfectly! You can trim them to size and simply stick them to the bottom of your installed blinds. They keep the sun and heat out and give me privacy. Very happy!” —Shelley R
Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in sizes 36″ x 72″ and 48″ x 72″).
9. Consider a five-step decorative ladder to store and display your throw blankets, bath towels, or scarves.
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Promising review: “This is so great to store baby blankets in my son’s nursery. The ladder has rubber tips on each end so it doesn’t damage the wall, and it came assembled. I’m so glad I got this!” —The Johnsons
Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in matter black and bronze).
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10. Bring your table to life with a stackable set of geometrically shaped storage trays you can potentially use as plates in a very beautiful table setting.
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Promising review: “I purchased these trays for food displays. They are thin and pretty small but everything looked great on them! They definitely can’t handle anything incredibly heavy so in the future I’d use them as decorative trays for utensils/napkins or cheese platters but you can’t beat the price. I love the colors.” —melissa houghtalin
Get the set of four from Amazon for $9.88+ (available in three sets).
11. Cover your bed in a set of fresh sheets with a subtle but playful print to freshen it up and bring a little more color into your bedroom.
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Promising review: “Absolutely love these sheets! Pretty design!! Quite stiff at first but throw them in the wash with fabric softener and they sleep softly!! Will purchase another set! Great price too!!” —Texas Gal
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in sizes twin-California king and in five prints).
12. You don’t need to break the bank to get a beautiful area rug: This medallion area rug comes in a variety of colors and sizes to fit your decor style, plus its refined loom makes it great for anyone with pets!
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Promising review: “I LOVE THIS AREA RUG! The rug came within three to five days of ordering and it’s amazing quality-wise and aesthetically. I purchased the 8×10 and it fits my room perfectly. Personally, I did not feel the need to buy a rug pad for added thickness. It is soft and cushy (super-technical term) to walk on barefoot. The colors are absolutely perfect for my room. The ivory is a true ivory and the gray goes perfectly with my blue-gray walls. I could not be happier with this purchase — especially for the price!” —Flint
Get it from Amazon for $16.47+ (available in 10 colors and 30+ sizes).
13. If books are your thing, try a unique and fun set of bookends to securely keep your books in place that give your space a little personality.
Promising review: “We are Dachshund freaks and these bookends look super cool on our mantel. They are heavy and work perfectly.” —LaDawn Jones
Get it from Amazon for $25.39.
14. Cover your walls with unique art to help bring your room to life and showcase your keen sense of design.
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Get it from Wanker & Wanker on Society 6 for $28.99+ (available in five sizes).
15. Splurge on a set of metal trunks — they’ll work great as an end table or as a piece of decor while also giving you some much-needed (and discreet) storage.
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Promising review: “I obviously go by design because I had no frickin’ clue these things were metal. I thought they were wood! Either way, they are tooooooo adorable! Too cute! I’ve gotten so many compliments. I’m mostly just using for book storage, so they’re perfect.” —Tanya
Get it from Amazon for $99.99.
16. Invest in some seating for your space with a set of super-cute velvet chairs.
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Promising review: “I LOVE these chairs! I was really impressed when I received them. They look just like the images and they feel very luxurious. I am so glad I bought them as they add an interesting view to my living room. Every time I look at them I am so pleased. I used it as my office chair and the height is perfect!” —VIVIAN
Get a set of two from Amazon for $121.99+ (available in five colors).
17. Stop the pile of jackets, sweaters, and scarves before it starts with a wall hook that can double as a piece of decor when it’s not in use.
Promising review: “I wanted some hooks to put in my bedroom for my bathrobe while I sleep, but also something that looked nice when it was empty. This is exactly what I wanted! Installation was so easy — the provided template worked perfectly and it’s very sturdy. The hooks flip up/down easily. I’d highly recommend this product!” —Lauren
Get it from Amazon for $25 (available in black or white).
18. Place an embossed faux-alligator decorative tray on your coffee table or ottoman to have a spot to hold all your little treasures.
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Promising review: “Love this tray! Very well made, the perfect shade of gold, large enough to hold coasters, remote controls, etc. Makes a great addition to the coffee table as an eye-popping accent piece.” —Messi76
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in six colors).
19. Update your bathroom shower curtain, because let’s be honest, when was the last time you did that?
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Promising review: “I picked the curtain with the curtain liner. Both sets came with hooks, which I wasn’t expecting but I am happy because if one breaks I have backups given that they are plastic rings. The yellow and white pattern is very clean and looks nice. When I received the liner it was very thick. At first, I thought it was moldy because it had a white dust but then I realized it was to keep it from sticking. The dust easily came off after the first shower. Overall a great shower curtain and liner combo. Well worth the price and is good quality.” —briana
Get it from Amazon for $8.92+ (available in four designs).
20. If you’re dealing with some outdated AF countertops, try covering them up with a roll of easy-to-apply marble-print contact paper.
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Promising review: “You need precision to get it on or you will have bubbles. However, it gives a great updated look for a super-small cost.” —Jenny from the block
Get it from Amazon for $22.85+ (available in 42 colors).
21. Never underestimate the power of a good throw pillow — they can cozy up your bed, sofa, or even a corner turned reading nook.
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Promising review: “If you are looking to add some texture to the mix of your throw pillow assortment, this is exactly that. The cover is so comfortable to just lounge on, however, still remains stylish and totally functional too. Looks so beautiful on my bed.” —Toni Cwiertniewski
Get the corduroy pillow cover for $8.99+ (available in 19 colors and three sizes) and the set of two velvet pillow cover for $11.99+ (available in 27 colors and in five sizes). And get a set of plain pillows for $18.99+ (available in two sizes).
22. Keep your coffee table (or any surface) safe from the infamous water ring by using these instructive bamboo coasters.
Promising review: “I laughed out loud when I first saw this coaster set. Pretty much says everything you need a coaster to say. These are a great way to encourage your guests to use a coaster without feeling like you are being a snob. If you’re having friends over at your place and they put their drink on the table without using a coaster, just hand them one of these. They will probably laugh instead of feeling embarrassed — and your table will still look great. They look nice, too. Good-quality bamboo has a natural look that goes with any home decor, so they can make a good housewarming gift or a gag gift. And the coaster holder keeps them organized. I’m glad I bought these!” —Laurie Williamson
Get a set of four from Amazon for $16.99.
23. Lend your space an inviting, bohemian feel with a detailed macrame tapestry.
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Promising review: “This is SO beautiful! It’s pretty, large, and exactly the color shown. I totally recommend since it’s such a good price! You can find these at West Elm for $80+!” —Grace T3
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three designs).
24. If you’re a renter, or just not ready to invest in a whole new backsplash, try a temporary peel-and-stick tile backsplash to upgrade your kitchen without breaking the bank.
Promising review: “I love, love, love my backsplash. It was super easy and VERY sticky. It added so much flair to my all-white and silver kitchen. It’s perfect.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in six color schemes).
25. Give your old and tattered hand-me-down furniture a fun and unique coat of chalked paint — it’ll provide all your pieces a soft matte, cozy look.
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Promising review: “I’m slowly doing a DIY remodel on the upstairs of my house. I’m basically taking everything we own and giving it an upgrade. I got this paint for many things — one of those being my dining room table. I do A LOT of crafting. I redid my kitchen myself, including my cabinets, and went from oak to glazed antique. So I’m familiar with paints, sealants, and stains. I use paint daily. And I use chalk paint the most. And this is my favorite. The quality is great and the coverage is better than any other out there. I’m not going to bash any other name brands in a review but I am so happy I found a chalk paint that I don’t have to slather on and waste and that doesn’t give me that thick, goopy look. I got linen white for my table legs and I got charcoal for my tabletop and seat tops. I also used the charcoal on a lot of the accent pieces in my dining room.” —Kimber
Get it from Amazon for $16.95+ (available in 12 colors).
26. Bring in some texture and (literal) warmth to a room with an eclectic throw blanket.
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Get it from Nordstrom for $89.95.
27. Fill your space with the delightful scents of home by lighting a Homesick candle designed specifically to bring back some serious nostalgia.
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Promising review: “My mom has lived in a small town in Northeast Ohio for 30 years now and is moving in a month to Seattle for retirement. My oldest brother and I are staying in Ohio (him for work, me for school) and she is a terrible empty-nester. I got her this candle as a Christmas gift before she moves in January so she can remember where we all built our lives together. I know she’s going to love it. It smells great! The smell is so poignant that I can smell it through the box.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $29.95 (available in all 50 states).
28. Give your walls a little character with a sleek but hilarious wall clock that perfectly sums up your personality.
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Promising review: “People who visit my kitchen don’t usually mention ANYTHING in it, except this clock. They all want one. It will be a perfect Christmas gift later this year! I smile every time I look at it. Works perfectly and has done so since I purchased it months ago.” —Dee in North Carolina
Get it from Amazon for $15.95.
29. Add a discreet piece of storage furniture to clear any messes and keep all those things you don’t want in sight hidden away.
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Promising review: “Great storage bin! I didn’t believe you could sit on it and still be sturdy but it really is. It doesn’t feel like it’s going to break. The kid’s slime jars and other stuff fit perfectly and are hidden out of view. Fits under a desk and we pull it out as needed for extra seating when friends come over.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $36.99.
30. Buy some stainless steel and glass soap dispensers to really class up the inside of your shower. And they’re super easy to refill!
Promising review: “I purchased these to use as shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensers. I wanted our shower to look like a spa! They are great quality and many people I know have copied our idea, so they are a hit! Very high quality, the plunger part is always the most important part. These are metal and not plastic, something which seems to be hard to find when looking for dispensers.” —Rebecca Morea
Get set of two from Amazon for $12.99.
31. And make your tiny AF space seem a little bigger with perfectly placed mirrors, which will also help in your quest to capture the perfect OOTD pic for Insta.
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A great tip for placement of your new mirror in your space is to place it on or up against a wall that’s beside a windowed wall (like they have in the picture above). It helps extend the look and light the window.
Promising review: “I love this mirror. It looks great in my room. I have been searching for the right mirror for a few months now. They’re all too expensive —
and not something I can afford at about $600-$800 for a mirror. I finally decided to search on Amazon and settle with this mirror. It’s only $150 and it has all the features I wanted. Great for the value!” —Marie G. Hughes
Get it from Amazon for $149.99 (available in six colored frames).