
60 Cheap Things That Make Your Living Room & Den Way Bougier
The heart of your home deserves a glow-up.
If the living room and den are the beating heart of your home — you work there, you host there, you decompress there — they deserve to reach their full potential. The good news? Making your living spaces feel bougier doesn’t require a designer budget or pricey renovation. From subtle lighting swaps to clutter-busting solutions, these cheap upgrades really deliver, instantly making your space feel more styled, more intentional, and ready to be the center of attention.
01A Coaster That Turns Your Couch Arm Into A Side Table
If you need a more convenient spot to keep your water, coffee, or wine while you’re sitting on the couch, this armrest coaster is a brilliant invention that will keep you comfortable while preventing spills. It rests on top of the flat arm of your couch or chair and has raised edges nearly all the way around to stop the cups, glasses, or mugs from tipping over and wreaking havoc on your upholstery.
02Cushion Covers That Keep Your Furniture Looking Good As New
One of the simplest ways to make your living room feel bougier is with a couch that looks as pristine as the day you got it. That’s where these cushion covers come in. Each one has an elastic band that completely envelops the cushion to keep the material underneath protected. And since the covers are machine washable, stains and spills are easy to treat.
03Motion-Activated Puck Lights To Brighten Your Way At Night
These small puck lights are battery operated so you can install them anywhere that might not have easy access to wall outlets — think: on the stairwell, underneath kitchen cabinets, or inside closets. They automatically turn on when they detect motion within 16 feet so they light your path at night without you having to search the walls for a light switch. The warm white light is also easy on the eyes in the dark.
04A Woven Cotton Basket To Get Your Space A Little More Organized
The best part about large, cute baskets like this is that they’re the perfect catchall spot for all those things around your living room that you don’t have a good storage option for. They can store everything from pillows and throw blankets to kids’ and pet toys. They’re made of a soft and flexible woven cotton that blends right into your decor, decluttering your space in an instant.
05Flameless Candles That Look So Realistic, You’d Never Believe They’re Fake
Between the flickering faux flames, the stunning smoked glass jars, and the waxy texture, these candles look so realistic, no one would believe there’s no actual flame burning. They’re the perfect solution for anyone who wants to set the bougie vibe of candles without worrying about them tipping over, spilling wax, or forgetting to blow them out. Instead, they’re battery operated and controlled with a remote so you can power them on, dim them, or set them on a timer.
06Stained Glass Window Film That Adds Privacy Without Blocking Natural Light
Create enviable character in your living room by adding this gorgeous stained glass film to your windows. Not only does it reflect a rainbow of light around the room and give your space an old-school, vintage vibe, it also adds a ton of privacy to keep everything happening inside your house safe from prying eyes. Plus it clings to glass with just water and static, so it doesn’t leave any sticky residue behind.
07A Rotating Spotlight To Make Your Art Look Museum-Quality
Bougie homes have bougie art, and one way to turn any piece of art into a bold statement is with this indoor spotlight. It can sit on the floor or mount to a wall or ceiling to perfectly showcase your sculptures, wall hangings, or plants. Even more, it’s fully customizable — you can control the brightness, width of light, and color temperature to find the setup that best fits your exact needs.
08A Glass Incense Holder That Collects Ash To Keep Your Place Clean
While it’s true this incense holder looks beautiful — check out the rounded glass, wooden base, and golden accents — what takes it to an even bougier level is the clever functionality. It helpfully holds your incense sticks upside down so it can catch any falling ash to keep your space neat and clean, too.
09A Chic Wooden Side Table To Hold Drinks, Books, Remotes, & More
This small wooden side table is the perfect addition to your living room or den if you need a little more surface space for drinks, books, decor, remotes, and more. It has a gorgeous walnut-grain finish with a vintage-inspired design that adds a charming minimalist touch to your space. And since it’s super lightweight, you can easily move it around the room as needed.
10A Wooden Cable Cover That Hides Tangled Wires With Ease
This wooden cable management box really punches above its weight when it comes to making your space look and feel more expensive. That’s because it effortlessly hides any tangled wires that can accumulate on your TV stand, behind the couch, or near the side table. The wooden material looks so high-end and the lid can double as a shelf to hold devices while they’re charging.
11A Mid-Century Modern Night-Light With Golden Accents
Even night-lights can add to the fancy, upscale look of your home, and this is the proof. It has a gorgeous orb-shaped lampshade with golden accents that turn an ordinary fixture into something that makes your space feel cozy and moody. It lets off a warm white glow and it’s dimmable to give you the exact amount of light you need.
12TV Strip Lights That Enhance Contrast & Make The Picture Look More Crisp
These TV strip lights can be installed behind your television to increase the contrast and make the picture look so much more crisp. Not only does this enhance the viewing experience, it may also help reduce eyestrain that sometimes happens when you’re watching television. Plus, they’re totally customizable — they have 16 colors options, four lighting modes, and they’re dimmable.
13A Stainless Steel Cable Holder That Keeps Wires Exactly Where You Want Them
This stainless steel cable holder has a modern design that looks like something out of a museum. It’s perfectly square with a cutout at the bottom which surrounds your charging cable to keep the end of it close at hand. What makes it different is that it uses its weight and size to keep cables close so it’s not attached to your surfaces and you can move it around freely.
14Flower-Inspired Candle Holders That Prevent Wax Spillover
One reviewer, who called these candle holders “super cute,” added, “They’re a great accent piece for a bookcase, shelf, table, etc. I put a tall funky candle in mine to make it a bit more of a focal point in my window sill, but I love how I can make it more subtle too.” Not only do they look nice and expensive, but their wide, floral-shaped base helps collect fallen wax to prevent it from getting on your surfaces.
15A Memory Foam Headrest You Can Attach To Any Couch Or Chair
Make any couch or chair in your living room so much more comfortable with this attachable headrest. It’s made with high-resilience memory foam that conforms to the shape of your neck and gives you the ultimate support. Better yet, it returns back to its original shape so it stays looking good as new no matter what. It uses adhesive tape to adhere to your furniture, ensuring it’ll stay secure but won’t slip or fall.
16Dazzling Curtain Lights That Make Your Space Feel Ethereal & Bright
These hanging fairy lights can be strung from a wall or curtain rod to completely cover a wall or window, giving your space some statement-making light that adds so much ethereal whimsy. They have eight lighting modes — from steady on to twinkling to fading — and you can use the included remote control to adjust everything.
17Peel-&-Stick Wallpaper With A Vintage-Inspired Floral Design
Whether it’s an entire room or a statement wall, applying peel-and-stick wallpaper is an easy — and super budget-friendly — way to instantly elevate your space and make it feel so much more personal. This one has a gorgeous, vintage-inspired floral design with shimmering leaves and incredible detailing that makes it look so much more expensive than it really is.
18Bow-Shaped Drawer Handles That Bring A Chic, Upscale Touch
Swapping out old or dated cabinet and drawer knobs for more modern, trendy handles is such an easy way to totally refresh your existing furniture and make it look brand new. These bow-shaped knobs are so easy to install, and perfect for switching up your side table, entertainment center, or bar console to make it better fit your style.
19An Expensive-Looking Stone Incense Holder That Feels Earthy & Cool
Even your incense holder can look like a piece of art with this stone burner. It splits in two so you can add all kinds of incense to it. The monochromatic top has several holes that let the scent spill out and fill your space in such a satisfying way. What makes the compact design especially great is that even when you’re not using it, it looks like a piece of art.
20A Fuzzy, Soft Couch Cover With A Gorgeous Woven Pattern
Keeping your furniture looking brand new is such an important way to maintain that bougie vibe in your space. This couch cover makes it easier than ever. It’s plush and soft, with a stunningly intricate woven pattern that makes it look and feel more like a blanket than just a cushion cover. Plus, the thick fabric is scratch resistant (for pets) and easy to clean (for humans).
21Curtain Tiebacks That Mount To The Wall For A Clean, Modern Look
If you don’t have curtain tiebacks, you need them. They’re such a simple way to make your space feel so much more intentional. They mount to your wall to hold your curtains to the side when you want to let in some light or a fresh breeze — perfect for improving the ambiance. And they hold your curtains so gently that when you’re ready to close them, they won’t be covered in wrinkles or marks.
22Ceiling Fan Filters That Trap Dust, Odors, & Allergens
Being bougie isn’t just about the way your decor looks, but also about nearly invisible things like air quality, too. That’s where these filters come in. They adhere to the tops of your ceiling fan blades so you’ll never know they’re there. When you turn on your fan, they attract and trap dust, odors, and allergens to keep your room smelling fresh and ready to host day in and day out.
23A Ceramic Fruit Bowl With A Gorgeous, Modern Design
This ceramic bowl is the perfect accent for your coffee table. It’s a striking, modern place to store remotes, eyeglasses, pens, and anything else that might be making your space feel cluttered. The three-legged design and oval shape complement each other for a really nice, trendy look that meshes with lots of decor styles.
24Peel-&-Stick Leaf Decals With A Back Grid For Seamless Wall Installation
These leaf decals can be installed anywhere on your wall to add a romantic statement piece in your living room. Each leaf looks hand painted, like someone designed a mural just for you. (Little will guests know how budget friendly this piece actually is.) Plus, the decals have a grid on the back to make for a totally seamless installation — anyone can do it.
25Switch Plate Covers With A Subtle But Elevated Trim
Even the smallest swaps around your space can make a big difference when it comes to feeling more intentional and expensive. These gorgeously detailed switch plate covers are a great example of turning something ordinary into something subtly gorgeous — the bubble trim totally elevates them to the next level. Plus, the screws are the same color so they blend right in.
26Rug Grippers That Prevent Those Unsightly Corner Curls
If your area rugs are always curling in the corners, creating a tripping hazard and an eyesore, these corner grippers are for you. They secure to the bottom of your carpet so you won’t even know they’re there, and their slightly weighted design keeps the rug flush against the floor for a totally seamless look.
27Luxuriously Soft Throw Covers Made From Velvet & Faux Rabbit Fur
Nothing quite says bougie like plush, luxurious throw pillow covers all over your couch. These are made of velvet and faux rabbit fur, giving them a buttery soft texture that feels as amazing as it looks. The striped, three-dimensional texture gives them a modern, chic design, and they have hidden zippers so the pillows look totally seamless.
28A Custom Lamp That Simulates A Sunset In Your Living Room
If you can’t see the sunset every night, then create it in the comfort of your living room with this custom projector lamp. It simulates the sunset to fill your space with that gorgeous warm orange glow in the evening. On top of that, you can adjust the brightness, choose between 16 different colors, and connect to an app that allows the light to change with your music.
29A Lap Desk With An Ultra-Comfortable Cushioned Base
If you’re the kind of person who likes to work or scroll on your computer on the couch, this lap desk is for you. It has a flat, hard top with a ledge at the bottom that keeps your computer from sliding down while you’re typing away. And the bottom is cushioned to make it ultra comfortable against your legs. It even has built-in wells to hold pens, chargers, snacks — you name it.
30Wooden Wall Planters To Show Off Your Favorite Faux Florals
If you want to combine wall art with gorgeous florals, these wooden planters are for you. The breathtaking planters have a sculptural, elongated design that displays your favorite faux greenery to encourage a calming atmosphere that’s eye-catching, too. Shop them in a range of neutral wood finishes.
31A Tiny Ceramic Lamp With A Modern Fabric Shade
This lamp is so tiny — smaller than the size of a sheet of paper — which makes it perfect to adorn your side table, bookshelf, or coffee table without taking over the entire surface. The ceramic base has a cool, wavy texture that perfectly complements the monochromatic drum shade for a chic, modern look. It has a rotary switch on the cord to turn it on and off.
32A Luxurious Diffuser Set With A Floral Design
Filling your space with a signature scent is such a quick and easy way to make your home feel so bougie. This diffuser set comes with multiple reeds that you can add or remove to customize the potency of the scent. There’s also a chic floral element that complements the simple glass bottle, so the whole thing feels like a functional piece of decor.
33A Cute & Kitchy Wi-Fi Password Sign So Everyone Can Log On Easily
If you’re always barraged by “what’s the Wi-Fi password?” every time you have people over, this adorable little sign solves that problem and makes your guests feel so much more welcome. Shaped like a house, it has a space to fill out the network name and password information so your guests need to just glance in the sign’s direction and they’ll be all set.
34An Indoor Entryway Mat That Keeps Your Floors Free Of Dust, Dirt, & Mud
Keep your home looking and feeling squeaky clean with this indoor entryway mat. It’s made of a loop fleece that helps trap any dust, dirt, mud, and grime on the bottoms of your shoes so you’re not tracking all that into your house. It has a low profile that fits seamlessly underneath a door and a nonslip backing that keeps it in place. The best part? It’s easy to clean with a vacuum or in the washing machine.
35A Modern Throw Blanket With A Super Plush, 3D Striped Pattern
Draping a throw blanket on the arm of a chair or the back of a couch is one way to make your living room feel so much cozier and bougier. This one has a three-dimensional striped design that looks and feels so unbelievably plush and soft. But despite its major coziness factor, it’s still lightweight and comfortable all year-round.
36A Beaded Doorway Curtain For A Cool, ‘70s-Inspired Design
If you want to create a separation between two rooms but are looking for something a little more creative than a pocket door or room divider, this hanging beaded curtain is a great option. It has long fabric pieces hanging down with beaded accents to create a divide that’s eye-catching and fun. Plus, you can cut the ribbons to the exact length you need.
37A Candle-Warming Lamp With A Gorgeous Floral-Shaped Glass Shade
If you love the bougie vibe that candles can set around the room but don’t like having a live flame around your space, check out this candle warmer lamp. Simply add your favorite candle onto the wooden base, turn the lamp on, and the warmth from the light melts the wax to spread the scent without burning anything. It has four brightness adjustments that not only dim the light but also adjust how strong the fragrance is.
38A Faux Sheepskin Area Rug That’s Ultra Fluffy & Shaggy
What says bougie more than a faux sheepskin rug that feels as fluffy and shaggy on your feet as it looks? It’s unbelievably soft, making it the perfect addition to your living room to warm up the space and make walking around so much more comfortable. The thick material has a plush texture that makes your room feel posh and polished, and the nonslip backing helps keep it in place.
39A Rechargeable Wall Sconce With 15 Colors & Fully Adjustable Brightness
Set the lighting in your space exactly the way you want it with this rechargeable wall sconce. Most notably, it’s so customizable. It has 15 different color options to choose from depending on the vibe you’re going for, and it’s completely dimmable so it can be as bright or as soft as you want. It’s rechargeable and can work for up to 30 hours on a single charge depending on the setting.
40Deodorizing Packs That Keep Your Space Smelling Amazing For 30 Days
These deodorizing packs come with a holder that sticks to the inside of garbage cans, laundry baskets, drawers, closets, cabinets, and more. The packs target odor molecules at the source to neutralize and then eliminate them before they have the chance to stink up your whole space. Each pack lasts for about 30 days.
41A Vinyl Transition Strip That Blends Different Flooring Types Beautifully
This vinyl floor transition strip instantly finishes off the look of your wood floors, blending in beautifully to look like it’s been there all along. It installs on the seam between two flooring types — the living room wood floor and the kitchen tile, for example — covering the gap and polishing the overall look. It’s made to look like wood with realistic grain and color finishes.
42A Wooden Power Strip That Looks Fresh & Expensive
If you need a power strip on your desk, side table, or bookshelf, but you’re not interested in one of those bulky white blocks, this wooden strip is a gorgeous option. It has six traditional outlets, two USB plugs, and one USB-C port, so you can plug in all your devices at once. It has a 6.5-foot cable so you don’t need to be right next to an outlet and there are so many safety features like surge protection and over-current protection.
43A Wall-Mounted Cord Hider That Conceals Wires Behind The Wall
This TV cord hider mounts to the wall behind your television and then behind your entertainment center, allowing you to string the cords behind the wall to keep them out of sight and out of mind. It’s so easy to install — it even comes with a saw drill attachment — and can really pack a punch when it comes to decluttering your living room.
44Magnetic Vent Covers That Redirect Air To Reduce Energy Costs
If your heat or air conditioning doesn’t always warm or cool the right rooms at the right times, these covers can magnetically attach to the vents to redirect air, giving you the perfect temperature control without paying for a pricey renovation. They have a really strong magnetic connection, so they stay in place, creating a firm seal that traps air so it can be redirected to another room.
45LED-Blocking Stickers That Dim Harsh Electronic Lights
These black stickers can be applied to any lights that are too bright — think: alarm clocks, air conditioners, fans, cable boxes, and so much more — to dim them so they don’t bother you at night. One sticker can dim up to 80% of light and you can even stack them on top of each other to get the exact amount of dimness you’re looking for. This way, you can still read a clock, but a blinking router light will completely disappear.
46Timeless-Looking Storage Boxes That Declutter Your Surfaces
These fabric storage boxes are a great option to hold all those things you’re not sure what to do with that clutter up your space. From remotes to magazines to photos to spare keys to keepsakes, these storage boxes can hold so much, basically getting it all out of sight and out of mind so you can focus on decorating the rest of your bougie home.
47A Bluetooth Speaker That Doubles As A Night-Light & Phone Holder
This Bluetooth speaker wears as many hats as you do. Not only does it play your favorite music to set the perfect relaxing or partying vibe, but it has multiple lighting experiences that range from a gentle night-light to a rainbow, and it has a little stand that even holds and charges your phone.
48A Decorative Curtain Rod With Golden Crystal Accents
Don’t just decorate with curtains, make sure your curtain rod also adds to your home’s decor. This one has luxurious gold and crystal spheres on the end that add a super expensive, high-end touch to your space without breaking the bank. The rod has a matte finish with a stainless steel connector that allows you to adjust the width from 32 to 58 inches.
49Long Linen Curtains That Make Your Space Feel So Much Larger
When installing curtains, aim to make your space look taller by ensuring window treatments go from floor to ceiling. These linen curtains are a great option, adding some privacy, making your space feel polished, and letting in filtered light to keep your space bright and airy. They have a gorgeous linen texture and they come with silver grommets to effortlessly hang.
50A Projector Cube That Creates A Mesmerizing Northern Lights Display
This projector creates a lightscape of the northern lights all over your walls, filling your space with 18 different colors to transform your living room or den into a different world. The modern cube shape has a textured surface that allows light to reflect in various patterns, and it has three brightness levels you can customize to your needs.
51Delicious Room Spray That Sets A Calm & Relaxing Vibe
This room spray is packed with essential oils that create a relaxing and soothing vibe around your space. Made with aloe, eucalyptus, and lavender, the bouquet of scents turns any room into a calming oasis. You can spray it in the air or directly on linens if you want a more targeted approach.
52A Foldable Storage Ottoman That Doubles As A Sturdy Little Bench
This storage ottoman is the perfect addition to your living room or den, giving you an easy space to store everything from throw blankets to spare pillows to toys to games. This way, your items remain accessible but out of sight. Plus, it can double as a bench that can hold up to 660 pounds. And when you’re not using it, it folds up so you can easily put it away.
53An Armrest Organizer With An Intricately Detailed Macrame Design
It’s the stunning macramé design of this armrest organizer that makes it look way more expensive than it really is — like something you’d find at a high-end boutique. It hangs on your couch or chair’s armrest to give you a great place to store remotes, glasses, magazines, books, and so much more. The tassels on the end are also a really charming touch.
54A Couch Support Board That Keeps Cushions From Sagging
Keep your couch looking as good as the day you bought it with this cushion board. It unfolds to lie flat underneath your cushions, adding much-needed support that prevents sagging in the couch’s most-loved seats. The Oxford fabric has silicone dots that prevent it from slipping and sliding around when you’re sitting or lounging, too.
55Bougie Floor Pillows That Add A Ton Of Living Room Seating
Whether you’re hosting a movie night or a dinner party, these floor pillows instantly create so much more seating in your home while still making sure everyone’s comfortable and cozy. They have stunning, tufted detailing with hand-sewn scalloped edges that look sophisticated and polished. They’re so comfortable, sitting on the floor will be a joy (almost).
56A Gooseneck Tablet Stand That Holds Your Device At An Ergonomic Angle
This tablet stand mounts to the side of a table and holds your device at an adjustable angle for anything you’re doing. The gooseneck arm is the key, allowing you to secure it at so many different angles and positions. This way, you it can help reduce shoulder, neck, and back discomfort from working, reading, or watching TV on your tablet.
57A Compact Table Fan That’s Powerful But Still Quiet
This compact table fan works like a charm to cool down your space while still managing to be quiet enough that you’ll forget it’s there. It has four sound and power options that are easy to adjust and it can be set to stand still or oscillate, depending on your needs. Plus it’s so small, it can sit on so many different surfaces without taking up a ton of space.
58A Tablet Pillow Stand With 6 Adjustable Angles For Expert Lounging
This tablet pillow stand has six adjustable angles to ensure that no matter how you’re curled up, you’ll be comfortable as you use your device. The greatest part is that the stand itself is soft like a pillow, despite how well it maintains its shape and holds the device up. It works perfectly for both vertical and horizontal viewing.
59Carved Glass Coasters With Raised Edges To Protect Furniture
Coasters are an absolute essential if you have any wood furniture that you want to keep looking nice and clean, and these glass coasters are a surprisingly stylish option. Between the thick glass, the ribbed texture, and the starburst design, these coasters are so eye-catching. Plus, they have raised edges to collect any spilled liquid to protect your furniture.
60A Vintage-Inspired Ceiling Light With A Floral Glass Shade
A modern take on those old school Tiffany lights, this vintage-inspired ceiling light is a gorgeous addition to your space, instantly upgrading the decor and the vibe of your living room or den. It has a green glass shade with an exposed bulb and golden accents that all work together to create a truly statement-making piece on your ceiling.