The 55 Coolest Ways To Make Your Home Better For Under $30

This striped outdoor rug is washable, quick-drying, and easy to clean, so you can add warmth and style to your porch, patio, deck, or entryway. It’s woven from cotton with a low pile that won’t get in the way of swinging doors, and it comes in your choice of two colors and seven size options.

• Available styles: 2

Install this under-bed LED strip in minutes thanks to its peel-and-stick adhesive backing. It’s USB-powered with a motion sensor that turns on automatically when your feet touch the floor, guiding you to the bathroom without the need for harsh overhead lights. You can also install it underneath your cabinets or along hallways.

• Available styles: 2

Available in your choice of pink, green, white, or yellow, this mini wave mirror adds functionality and funky style to your vanity, dresser, desk, or bedside table. You can prop it up with the built-in kickstand or mount it on the wall with the pre-drilled hanging hole.

• Available styles: 4

Add privacy and expensive-looking style to your windows in just a few minutes. This privacy film comes in a dozen colorful designs, all of which have 3-D etching that makes them look like real stained glass. The film adheres using static electricity instead of damaging adhesive, and it blocks UV rays to maintain temperature and prevent fading.

• Available styles: 12

Small kitchens require smart solutions. This slim toaster measures roughly 3.5 inches across, so it fits on just about any countertop — but it still has plenty of functional features: Its side-by-side slot is wide enough to fit bagels, its adjustable knob lets you choose between six toast settings, and its pull-out drawer catches crumbs for easy cleaning.

• Available styles: 5

Get a confidence-boosting pep talk while adding style and functionality to your bathroom. This bath mat compliments your appearance in vintage-style font and a colorful two-tone design. It’s also machine-washable to keep it fresh, woven from thick, absorbent microfiber to keep your floor dry, and has a non-slip backing to prevent accidents.

• Available styles: 6

These LED smart bulbs help you modernize your lighting on a budget — and despite their low price tag, they’ve earned an average 4.5-star rating after more than 5,000 reviewers. They’re compatible with Alexa or Google Home for voice control, and they sync up to an app on your phone so you can control them remotely, choose between 16 million colors, set automatic timers, and create dynamic lighting scenes.

• Available styles: 6

Available in gold, silver, black, or white, these toilet bolt caps are made from ceramic and look like minimalist bird statues. They’re easy to install with a push-on design that replaces old caps, and they turn your toilet’s hardware from unsightly to elegant.

• Available styles: 4

These solar lights add colorful whimsy to your garden, and they’ve earned an overall 4.5-star rating. The set of six includes butterflies, hummingbirds, and dragonflies, all of which have color-changing LEDs for a rainbow light show. The metal ground stakes have rotating solar panels that collect energy during the day and turn on automatically at night.

Since it’s over 2 feet wide and comes in more than 30 stunning designs, this giant mousepad protects your desk while making it prettier and more functional. The smooth, water-resistant surface is compatible with all types of mice for precise, smooth-gliding navigation, and the rubber base is durable and non-slip. That explains the average 4.8-star rating after thousands of reviews.

• Available styles: 37

Made from heat-resistant silicone with raised edges, this stove shelf magnetically attaches to most metal stoves with flat tops. That way, you can keep salt and pepper shakers, spices, and oil bottles off the counter, but readily accessible. “I have a small beach condo with a tiny kitchen,” one reviewer wrote. “I only wish I had found it sooner.”

Like most outdoor solar lights, these turn daytime sunlight into nighttime light to brighten up your yard when it gets dark — and they turn on automatically at dusk. Unlike most outdoor solar lights, they have ground stakes with flat ABS and stainless steel heads, which sit flush against the grass to give the appearance of built-in LED pathway lights.

• Available styles: 2

If you thought a toilet brush couldn’t add to your bathroom’s overall aesthetic, think again. This gold-tone toilet brush has a rounded, dense-bristle head, a long handle, and a rim that’s both a splatter guard and a lid for the stainless steel holder. The head is replaceable and the inner bowl comes out for cleaning.

• Available styles: 5

Stick these compact hanging bins anywhere you need additional storage, whether that’s on cabinet doors to hold bags and wraps, above the vanity for toothbrushes, in the pantry for snacks, or above your desk for pens and supplies. They’re made from lightweight plastic and come with adhesive strips for tool-free installation.

This solar address sign brings the outside of your home into the 21st century with its modern, wall-mounted design — and it ensures that guests and delivery people can find your house at night. Each order includes a waterproof, weather-resistant sign that lights up automatically when light levels lower, and multiple sheets of numbers and letters.

• Available styles: 2

They look like expensive vintage runners thanks to their medallion print and faded style, but these anti-fatigue kitchen mats are not old-fashioned. They have a grippy texture on the back to prevent slipping, a waterproof material on top to easily wipe up messes, and a thick cushioning inside to offer comfort and support while you’re washing dishes or standing at the stove.

• Available styles: 14

Tired of wires and electronics cluttering up your desk, countertop, or bedside table? This wireless charging station has one cord and three magnetic pads to charge your phone, earbuds, and smartwatch. It’s compatible with most recent Apple devices, plus it’s foldable for portability and designed to prevent overheating and overcharging.

• Available styles: 4

Maximize storage space on your bathroom counter or vanity while turning your toiletries into stunning decor. Connected by gold-tone handles, this rotating makeup organizer has two tiers of tinted, fluted trays to hold creams, cosmetics, and perfume bottles. It also spins for accessibility and comes apart for easy cleaning.

• Available styles: 4

Under-cabinet lighting immediately elevates the look of your kitchen, but hiring an electrician to wire them isn’t cheap. These LED light bars are battery-powered for cordless use and mount in seconds with the included adhesive tape or screws. They’re also remote-controlled and brightness-adjustable with four optional timer settings to save power.

Countertop clutter can feel inevitable in a bathroom, but these countertop accessories make your clutter look like chic decor. The set includes a soap dispenser, a tumbler, a toothbrush holder, and a vanity tray, all made from easy-to-clean resin that mimics natural stone for high-end style.

• Available styles: 8

Store your brushes, hot tools, blow dryer, and hair products in a sleek yet accessible way. This countertop hair tool organizer is made from acrylic with three stainless steel cups, making it heat-resistant and fast-cooling. Since the detachable bottom tray has cut-outs for cords, you can also use it to hide a power strip.

• Available styles: 2

This rain showerhead has earned an average 4.6-star rating and more than 50,000 reviews because it creates a luxurious, high-pressure experience for a shockingly low price. Its stainless steel arm is compatible with most showers and installs without tools in a few minutes, while its 90 rubber jets boost water pressure and resist limescale buildup.

• Available styles: 24

Wish you had more privacy in your home, but don’t want to block your windows with shades or curtains? This one-way privacy film lets light in while keeping prying eyes out — and while they can’t see you, you can still see them. It adheres to glass using static cling instead of damaging adhesives, and it better insulates your home against UV rays.

• Available styles: 7

According to one reviewer, this champagne shower curtain adds the “the perfect amount of shimmer” and “elegance to your bathroom.” While its cream-colored design sparkes with metallic thread, it’s as practical as it is pretty thanks to its water-repellent, quick-drying fabric and rust-resistant metal grommets. Get it in your choice of four sizes.

Protect, store, and dispense your eggs with one brilliant accessory. This rolling egg organizer holds up to 14 eggs with its slim, stacked design that maximizes space on your refrigerator door. Its sloped tiers gently direct eggs downward and to the opening at the front, so you can grab them as needed without taking out the whole box.

Crafted from hand-cut glass that’s soldered together with copper, this stained glass suncatcher has an average 4.8-star rating because it’s charming and well-made. Complete with a 5.5-inch chain for hanging on windows, walls, and ceilings, its moon design comes in three different color options, and you can choose between a cat or a witch.

• Available styles: 3

A bestseller, these magnetic spice racks adhere to your refrigerator, oven, washer, or grill without screws or adhesive. Available in tons of color options, they’re a renter-friendly, damage-free way to keep your ingredients or accessories handy — and they’re sturdy enough to support up to 8 pounds each.

• Available styles: 20

Get this whimsical bed curtain in your choice of 10 colors. In addition to mesh fabric made from flame-resistant material, it also has glow-in-the-dark stars for a magical feel, a ring-shaped frame to maintain its tent-like structure, and an adhesive hook for easy installation above beds and reading nooks.

• Available styles: 10

“One of the BEST purchases I've ever made!” one reviewer raved about this under-cabinet jar opener — and judging by its average 4.7-star rating from over 16,000 reviewers, others agree. It mounts underneath any cabinet for space-saving, accessible use, and it has a V-shaped design that grips jars and bottles of all sizes, from nail polish to pickles.

They cost dollars apiece, take minutes to install, and don’t require any wiring — but these solar deck lights still add an expensive, custom feel to your outdoor space. Their L-shaped design fits over railings, steps, and fences, securing in place with the included screws or adhesive strips, while the solar panels collect energy during the day and automatically power the bright LEDs at night.

• Available styles: 3

The matte-black metal stand on this decorative glass vase is twofold: It offers a modern, eye-catching way to display fresh flowers and dried arrangements, and it raises the vase off your furniture to prevent rings and water damage. The vase also comes out for easy washing, refilling, and rearranging.

• Available sizes: Small — Large

Why does a night-light for your toilet have an average 4.5-star rating and more than 14,000 reviewers? Because it’s easy to install, practical to use, and fun to look at. The motion sensor detects your presence, and the dimmable LED automatically turns on, making the bowl glow one of 16 colors so you can use the bathroom without turning on the light.

These dispenser bottles turn your most-used liquid ingredients from countertop clutter into stunning kitchen decor. In addition to two 350-milliliter glass bottles and gold-tone pouring spouts that minimize drips, you also get a sheet of 38 waterproof labels that include different types of oils, vinegars, sauces, cooking wines, and coffee syrups.

• Available styles: 3

Protect your remote controls from stains and drops while simultaneously making them way easier to find in the dark. These remote covers are made from glow-in-the-dark silicone with carefully placed holes that are compatible with third-generation FireTV remotes. They’re also textured on the back for grip and come with a wrist lanyard.

• Available styles: 11

“My uncle is a professional chef and even he was amazed by this set!” wrote one reviewer who called these Home Hero knives “the best kitchen purchase” they’ve ever made. The set includes six different knives for various jobs, all made from high-carbon stainless steel with a non-stick ceramic coating — plus they come with matching sheaths for safe storage.

• Available styles: 7

Grab this light-up marquee decoration in any letter of the alphabet to represent your name, or buy several to create custom signs for weddings, parties, and holidays. They’re battery-operated with bright LEDs for cordless use, and you can place them on flat surfaces or mount them on the wall. The brand also sells numbers and symbols.

• Available styles: 30+

Hang your hat collection in the closet without crushing them and while taking up minimal storage space. These hat organizers wrap around most hangers (not included) using Velcro and have non-slip metal clips that hold up to 10 baseball caps, beanies, or wide-brim styles.

Baths are a great way to unwind — until the cold porcelain starts jutting into your neck. This bath pillow attaches to the side of your tub using six sturdy suction cups. It adds cushioning and support under your head, neck, and shoulders, but its air-quilted material maximizes airflow and dries quickly to prevent the growth of mildew.

Fill the awkward gap between your mattress and your headboard or wall with this wedge pillow, which comes in 10 sizes to fit just about any bed, from twins to California kings. It’s made from high-density foam that supports your lumbar while you’re sitting up, and it has a removable, washable cover with side pockets where you can stash your phone, glasses, or remotes.

• Available sizes: Twin — California King
• Available styles: 4

These adorable duck statues bring a whimsical cottagecore vibe to your porch, stoop, patio, or garden. While they’re made from durable resin with UV-resistant paint that withstands the elements for up to 5 years, they’re designed to look like wood for a hand-carved style. You can also get them in bunny or frog designs.

• Available styles: 3

If you tend to overheat at night, but still like the feeling of something covering you, this cooling blanket has an average 4.5-star rating for a reason: Woven from Japanese cooling fibers, it absorbs body heat and wicks sweat to create the sensation of a fan blowing on you. “I was skeptical about this, but from the first night, I loved it!” wrote one reviewer who “can't believe how cool it feels.”

• Available styles: 5

“Such a clever idea,” wrote one reviewer who called this book lamp “innovative and fun.” Open the wooden covers, and the LED beads light up inside the faux pages. It’s also rechargeable for cordless use, magnetic and able to create a 360-degree fan lamp, and adjustable with three lighting modes.

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

The glass cylinder catches the smoke, creating a swirling display — but since it also catches the ash and embers, this upside-down incense holder is a safer, easier-to-clean option. It comes off the wooden base so you can rinse it clean, and the metal arm has a tapered slot that’s compatible with most incense sticks.

Make your showers feel as luxurious as a hot, relaxing bath — even if you don’t have a tub. These shower steamers are like bath bombs in that they dissolve to release the soothing scent of essential oils. Place the steamer right outside the stream of water to fill your bathroom with one of four aromatherapeutic scents.

• Available styles: 8

Cleaning your microwave is a chore, but this splatter cover keeps it spotless indefinitely. The set includes a collapsible food cover with ventilation holes (which doubles as a colander) and a non-slip silicone mat, both of which are heat-resistant, dishwasher-safe, and easy to rinse clean of spills and splatters.

• Available styles: 2

Made with essential oils in a tinted glass bottle with a minimalist label, this reed diffuser kit looks and smells a lot more expensive than it is. Its rattan sticks pull the fragrance up and disperse it into the air, and allow you to adjust the strength, too. “Amazingly beautiful and smells like heaven!” wrote one reviewer who said it’s “worth every penny.”

• Available styles: 9

These absorbent dish towels are “THE BEST fricken kitchen towels I have EVER owned,” raved one reviewer who has tried “everything from dollar store to Williams Sonoma.” They’re made from recycled microfiber in a waffle-weave texture, so they can hold five times their weight in moisture and they’re quick-drying to prevent unwanted odors.

• Available styles: 34

Judging by its elevated vintage design, non-slip backing, and soft microfiber pile, none of your guests will have any idea that this area rug was so cheap. It’s also machine-washable to keep it looking like new, even in households with pets, kids, and high traffic. Choose from seven color options and dozens of shapes and sizes.

• Available styles: 7

When it comes to closet organization, shelves aren’t the most functional system — but these shelf dividers boost structure and organization so you can get the most out of your storage space. With metal frames and linen-like panels, they slip onto most shelves up to 0.87-inches thick to create designated sections for stacking clothes, storing bedding, rolling towels, and filing handbags.

This solar-powered lantern has a high-efficiency panel that charges up with sunlight during the day and turns on automatically at night. The LED light then shines for up to 10 hours, casting an intricate pattern through its cut-out metal shade. It also has a flat base and a built-in handle, so you can place it on a table or hang it from a branch.

• Available styles: 4

Throw away trash without spreading germs and keep your kids and pets out of the garbage at the same time. This touchless trash can opens automatically with a wave of your hand or a tap of your foot. It’s battery-powered for cordless use and has a slim design that fits in tight spaces while holding up to 2.2 gallons.

• Available styles: 11

Upgrade your bed to hotel-quality luxury without breaking the bank. These super soft sheets are made from tightly woven microfiber that breathes, wicks heat, repels stains and wrinkles, and feels silky soft against your skin. They even have built-in side pockets for your stuff. No wonder they’ve earned an average 4.6-star rating from more than 40,000 reviewers.

• Available sizes: Twin — California King
• Available styles: 21

This couch tray has earned an overall 4.8-star rating from reviewers because it holds all of your binge-watching essentials in a secure, accessible way — especially if you don’t have a side table. Each wooden tray has a silicone insert with cutouts for mugs, cans, cups, snacks, remote controls, and earbuds, plus a rotating mount that’s compatible with most smartphones.

• Available styles: 5

Thanks to these solar fairy lights, you can decorate your home for the holidays without having to worry about outlets and extension cords. They come in a pack of two rainbow strands, each with eight lighting modes and 40 feet of LEDs on flexible wires. The solar batteries also come on ground stakes and absorb enough sunlight for up to 14 hours of use.

• Available styles: 3

Display a few fresh-cut flowers or use this compact bulb vase as a propagation station to turn clippings into new plants. The glass bulb hangs upside-down from a metal base, and according to one reviewer, it’s “sturdy and well-made with high-quality materials.”

• Available styles: 4