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The 60 Prettiest Home Upgrades Under $35 On Amazon

by Carina Finn
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If you’re looking for little ways to make your living space look and feel more pleasant, our team of shopping-obsessed editors has rounded up the prettiest home upgrades we’ve found on Amazon. From chic lace curtains and gorgeous glass candlestick holders, all of our picks are less than $35 and don’t require any serious DIY knowledge or skills, so your space will improve pretty much the moment you take your new purchases out of the box. So stop wishing you had a pretty soap dispenser instead of disposable plastic on your bathroom counter, and take this as a sign that it’s finally time to get your beauty products organized. With so many cheap, pretty home upgrades to choose from, you’re bound to find one (or several) that speaks to you.

01A Floral Peel And Stick Stained Glass That Filters UV Rays

If having stained glass windows in your home feels like a pipe dream, it’s time you learned about stained glass window film. It looks like the real thing for a fraction of the cost and effort, and its use goes beyond the aesthetics. This film can also help increase privacy if your window faces the street or another building, and it also helps filter UV rays.

02A Chic French-Style Butter Dish

French-style butter keepers use water to keep your butter fresh, soft, and spreadable. This one is made from elegant white marble that will make it look super chic on your kitchen counter, but the real benefits come from being able to put butter on bread or bagels without having to wait for it to temper first.

03Unique Knobs That Make Your Cabinets Look More Expensive

If your cabinetry is looking a little tired but you don’t have the time, money, or skills to completely redo them, swapping out the knobs is a simple way to give them a new look. These floral knobs are sold in a pack of four, and they come with everything you need to install them. Just unscrew your old knobs, pop these in, and enjoy freshened-up furniture in minutes.

04Wall Decals That Turn Your Walls Into Art

These oversized floral wall decals will make any room in your home look like a magical garden landscape. They’re easy to apply without any special tools, and can be removed without damaging your walls. Each pack comes with three sheets, which is just right for an accent wall.

05A Throw Pillow Cover Straight Out Of A Fairytale

This stunning 3-D throw pillow cover is made from a silky, lustrous fabric that makes any old pillow look like a rose plucked from a fairytale garden. It fits standard 12-inch square throw pillows and has a hidden zipper, so your houseguests will think you spent a ton of money on a custom pillow.

06Delicate Crochet Dish Towel Rings

The tiniest details can make or break how nice your home feels, and these dish towel holders are a great example of a small change that can have a big impact. They’re handmade from cotton rope and wood, and are an especially good way to keep your dish towels looking neat if you like to hang them off your oven door’s handle.

07Coordinated Bath Towels That Aren’t Too Matchy

Having a set of coordinated bath towels makes it seem like you have your life together, and somehow it’s even more impactful when they’re not super matchy. This six-piece set comes with both solid and patterned towels in the same color so you can make your bathroom look more intentional, especially when you have guests.

08A Set Of Bow-Shaped Wall Hooks

These gold-toned wall hooks are a sweet accent to any space in your home where you need to hang things. They’re sold in a pack of three and are made from durable, welded cast iron, so they can hold surprisingly heavy items like winter coats or bags. You will need to install them using an expansion screw, but they come with all the hardware required.

09A Plush, Oceanic Bath Mat

Ditch your boring bath mat and add this pretty ocean wave-inspired rug to your bathroom. It’s made from an absorbent plush microfiber material that feels amazing on bare feet, and it’s also machine-washable, so you can wash it regularly to keep it looking fresh and fluffy.

10Elegant Wicker Shower Baskets

Especially if you tend to collect shower products, it’s a good idea to have some wall-mounted caddies to keep your bodywash, shampoo, and conditioner organized. And if you’re not into the look of metal, these waterproof wicker shower racks are a great alternative. They can fit a ton of bottles and jars, and also have hooks so you can hang things like loofahs and razors.

11A Lotus Pendant Lampshade That’s Also A Puzzle

Transform any basic light fixture in your home into a conversation-starter with this lotus-shaped lamp shade. It’s made from white plastic and has a puzzle-style design, so putting it together is also a fun, soothing activity. It’s compatible with floor, table, and pendant lamps.

12A Cute Ceramic Measuring Spoon Set

These ceramic measuring spoons look like a cute, kitschy floral arrangement sitting out on your kitchen counter, but they’re also practical. The set comes with four versatile sizes of measuring spoons, and the ceramic planter pot that stores them also doubles as a four-ounce measuring cup.

13Elegant Floral Curtain Ties

If you have curtains in your home, having a set of cute tie-backs is a must—but sometimes actually tying them with fabric can make your drapery look messier. These dainty floral curtain ties have a strong magnetic closure, so you don’t have to worry about your bow-tying skills when you want to draw the curtains back and let in some sunlight.

14A Soap Dispenser That Looks Like Art

This ceramic soap dispenser has a calm face that reminds you to take a deep breath and relax while you do your self-care routine or tackle a pile of dirty dishes. It has a wide-mouth opening that makes it easy to refill with your favorite bulk soap, and it comes in a few different color options.

15A Glam Bathroom Corner Shelf That Even Has Hooks

Take control of your cluttered bathroom counters with this three-tier organizer, ideal for people with a ton of products in different shapes and sizes that might not fit in more traditional makeup caddies. It has sturdy stainless steel legs, bamboo shelves, and can also be used to organize kitchen essentials and office supplies.

16A Colorful Doormat That Looks Like A Tapestry

Your guests might wonder why you’ve put such a nice tapestry in the part of your home where people take off their shoes when they see this gorgeous doormat. It comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and is made from a soft, low-pile material that’s easy to keep clean, so you don’t have to worry if it gets a little muddy.

17A Nonslip Shower Mat You Might Mistake For Artisan Tile

There are so many benefits to having a nonslip mat inside your shower. First, it helps prevent slips and provides a soft, comfortable surface to stand on. Second, it helps prevent water build-up and makes your shower look so much nicer. This one looks like it could be a fancy ceramic tile piece, but it costs so much less than actually retiling your bathroom.

18A Diffuser With Dried Flowers To Give Your Home Boutique Vibes

This reed diffuser comes with genuine dried flowers to enhance both the look and the aroma in your home. It boasts hundreds of five-star ratings on Amazon from shoppers who love the long-lasting scent and the striking visual aesthetic, especially for the price.

19Whimisical Accents For Your Door Hinges

You might not pay too much attention to your door hinges, but once you add these little brass sparrows to them, they might just become one of your favorite details. They’re sold in a pack of three and have strong magnetic bases that make them simple to install and keep them securely in place.

20A Kaleidoscope Of Indoor Butterflies

Make your wall look way more whimsical with this kaleidoscope of colorful 3-D butterflies. Each one has one metallic and one multicolored wing, and all of them come with peel-and-stick backing so you can easily create (and remove) a creative masterpiece. They’re sold in packs of 48 and come in a variety of styles, including glow-in-the-dark options.

21Super Sturdy Bird-Shaped Hooks

If you want some heavy-duty hanging hooks that also look cute, these cat iron bird-shaped wall hooks might be the answer to your entryway woes. The screw-in design makes them a stable place to hang your heavier items, and you can arrange them any way you want to create an artistic space to hang stuff rather than sticking to a straight line.

22Lace Curtains That Look Like Heirlooms

People might be surprised when you tell them you didn’t inherit these stunning sheer lace curtains from your grandparents. The gauzy material filters and softens natural light beautifully, and the scalloped edges and floral embroidery give them an understated elegance. They come in a bunch of colors, like this classic ivory for a pretty vintage look, and black if you want to go in a gothic romance direction.

23Cute, Beach-Themed Shower Curtain Hooks

Make every shower feel like a trip to the beach with these cute seaside-themed shower hooks. The 12-piece multipack comes with shells, seahorses, and starfish attached to hooks, transforming even the most basic white shower curtain into something that evokes beach vacations and summer days.

24A Twinkling Curtain Of Fairy Lights

If a strand of fairy lights isn’t enough to make your vision come to life, try a whole curtain. Yes, you can use them with actual sheer curtains to create a gorgeous effect with your existing window treatments, but they also work well as standalone wall art, faux headboards, and as a way to give a gallery wall an exciting backdrop.

25A Foaming Soap Dispenser That’ll Make Your Bathroom Feel Like A Spa

This foaming soap dispenser has a wide-mouth opening so you can refill it with bulk foaming soap; no cleanup required. The cut glass jar catches the light beautifully and makes it look like you spent a ton of money on your hand care routine, even if you’re budget-conscious. It comes in a few different colors and is one of the easiest bathroom upgrades on this list.

26A Light-Up Canopy For Your Bed

If you’ve always wanted a canopy bed but don’t want to commit to a specialized piece of furniture, this LED light canopy is a low-risk alternative. It has fairy lights woven into sheer mesh netting that creates a princess-worthy effect over your bed, sofa, or even a big comfy reading chair. The lights are battery-operated, so it doesn’t require an outlet.

27Luxe Satin Pillowcases That Are Actually So Great For Skin & Hair

Satin pillowcases not only make your bed look and feel more luxurious, but they’re also good for your skin and hair. The smooth surface creates less friction than cotton, which can help reduce hair breakage and limit those sleep-crease lines that show up on your face in the morning. These wildly popular pillowcases boast over 10,000 flawless five-star ratings from fans on Amazon who love how cooling and comfortable they are to sleep on, especially for just $10.

28Plush Pillow Covers In A Color Scheme That Is *Perfection*

If your sofa or bed could use a quick style refresh, throw pillows are one of the easiest ways to make it happen. Whether you’re updating older pillows or adding a few new accents to the mix, these covers offer an easy upgrade without committing to a whole new set of inserts. This four-pack is made from plush velvet with contrast color piping along the edges, giving them the kind of polished look you’d expect from a high-end design store. They come in several sizes and are machine-washable, so keeping them looking fresh is simple.

29A Lunar Light For Your Nightstand

Give yourself the moon with this celestial table lamp that looks exactly like the one that hangs in the night sky. It comes with a sweet ceramic hand-shaped base that adds a touch of whimsy and romance to your space, and the lamp itself has two LED light modes that you can switch between with a simple tap.

30A Pretty Tasseled Shower Curtain

If loud, colorful shower curtains aren’t your thing, this gorgeous linen blend shower curtain gives you a chance to have fun with your bathroom decor without veering into kitschy territory. It features tied tassels and embroidered stripes, and comes in a variety of relaxing colors like lavender and light blue that help you turn your tub into a personal spa.

31A Set Of Art Deco-Inspired Coupes

Upgrading your glassware is a quick and easy way to make your at-home dinners feel so much fancier. This pair of lead-free crystal coupe glasses features a gorgeous vintage-inspired rainbow motif that will elevate your drinking experience. You can also get lowball glasses and a decanter in the same pattern if you want to do a total drinkware overhaul.

32An Artsy Night Light

Finding the right way to add some accent lighting to the nooks and crannies of your home can be a difficult project, but fortunately, this clever night light exists. It plugs directly into a wall socket and has a faceted double-sided design that casts a pretty light pattern over your walls. It also has an automatic dusk and dawn sensor, so you won’t need to wonder if you remembered to turn it off.

33A Flexible Flower Lamp

This flower-shaped desk lamp has three light modes and a flexible gooseneck design so you can direct the light exactly where you want it. It’s an adorable alternative to a traditional work lamp for a craft room or sewing station, and it would also make a very cute reading light in a nook or on your bedside table.

34A Set Of Sconces With Faux-Greenery

These mason jar wall sconces will make it look like you’re super crafty, but they actually come out of the box this way. Each one comes with a mason jar pre-filled with fairy lights and faux greenery. They’re also attached to cute wooden boards with natural twine loops already attached, so all you need to do is hang them up.

35An Instant Butterfly Garden

Growing a proper butterfly garden takes time, so while you wait for your carefully tended blooms to attract some colorful visitors, get these pretty butterfly garden lights. They’re solar-powered and create the illusion of fluttering butterflies, which might just be enough to bring a few real ones to your garden, too.

36Hollywood-Worthy Vanity Lights That’ll Make You & Your Bathroom Look Amazing

These LED vanity mirror lights make it so much easier to do your hair and makeup, especially if your bathroom doesn’t have naturally great lighting. The LED light panels have adhesive backing, and the strip can be cut to fit the exact dimensions of your mirror. They plug into a standard socket and have a single control panel.

37A Stunning Glass Aromatherapy Diffuser

A lot of aromatherapy diffusers have a high-tech look, but this one gives you all the benefits of an electric diffuser with a more old-fashioned aesthetic. It’s made from natural wood and glass and has an automatic shut-off mode, so all you need to do is press a button for it to work. The waterless design also keeps your essential oils from being diluted.

38Upgraded Toilet Bolt Caps That Are Weirdly Chic

A cheeky little way to make your bathroom look way prettier is to replace the bolt caps on your toilet bowl with something a bit more fun. These ceramic bird-shaped bolt caps come in gold, silver, black, and white color options, and they’re super easy to install thanks to the threaded screw-on bottoms.

39A Peel-And-Stick Stair Renovation That’s Shockingly Quick & Easy

Completely redoing your staircase can get both time-consuming and costly, but you can give any set of steps in your home an instant and inexpensive facelift with these peel-and-stick stair stickers. They’re great for hiding scuffs and scratches, and come in two mesmirizing geometric patterns.

40Apothecary Jars For Your Bathroom Essentials

It’s all too easy for your bathroom cabinet or counter to become cluttered with bags of cotton rounds and boxes of cotton swabs, but these apothecary jars will help you keep your essentials close at hand and nicely organized. The glass jars come with simple wooden lids, and the four-pack includes two different sizes.

41A Set Of Stick-On Mirror Lights

If you want some mirror lights that have an ultra-glamorous feel, these vintage-inspired bulb-style vanity lights will make your daily skincare routine feel like you’re getting camera-ready. They attach to the mirror with strong double-sided adhesive tape, and the lights have three different brightness and color modes.

42Whimsical Wall Decals

You can make any wall in your home look like a decadent hanging garden with these watercolor-inspired wall decals. There are a ton of different color options, including mystical purple vines and other monochromatic renditions, as well as more realistic-looking botanical patterns.

43Solar-Powered Outdoor Statement Lights

Make a statement in your garden with these starburst lights that evoke the feeling of tiny fireworks. Each waterproof light comes with a ground stake, so it takes just seconds to set up. They’re also solar powered and turn on automatically when it gets dark.

44A Minimalist Cable Management Box

If your cable and charger situation has gotten out of control, this rattan cable management box will make your life so much nicer. It has a simple, no-fuss design that makes it incredibly easy to set up, so you don’t have an excuse to put off cleaning up your cables any longer.

45A Rattan Tissue Box Cover

Sure, some tissue boxes have pretty designs on the outside, but the prettiest tissue box is the one that actually matches the rest of your decor. This simple rattan box slips right over any standard square tissue box, so it’s easy to refill once it’s empty. It comes in three different color options, each with its own unique variations.

46A Bamboo Pendant Lamp That Looks So Expensive

These hand-woven bamboo wall sconces look like high-end pendant lamps, and they’re perfect for hanging near the bed as an elevated reading light or an alternative to putting something on your nightstand. They screw directly into the wall and come hard-wired, so simply plug it in, and you’re ready to go.

47Waterproof Fairy Lights For Your Shower

One way to make your next bath or shower way more luxurious is by installing these waterproof fairy lights. They’re designed to be used along with your existing shower curtain to create a romantic, soft lighting effect while you soak in a bubble bath. They’re battery-operated and have pre-installed hanging hooks.

48A Sunset Lamp With Multiple Settings

A sunset lamp is an easy way to add some mood lighting to your home without messing around with color-changing bulbs in your existing light fixtures. This one is small but mighty, featuring 180-degree rotation and 16 color modes that can be controlled with a smartphone app to create stunning displays on the ceiling and walls.

49A Rotating Makeup Organizer

Have you ever reorganized your beauty products only to have the entire system fall apart the first time you need to get something from the back of the cabinet? This rotating makeup organizer solves that problem, since you can spin it to easily access everything you need.

50A Clever Corner Shelf

Corners can end up turning into wasted space or places for dust and cobwebs to accrue, which is why this cleverly designed corner shelf is such a game-changer. It slips neatly into a corner and has a slightly curved design to help maximize your storage space. The double tiers also make it easy to keep things organized.

51 A Makeup Organizer For Beauty Connoisseurs

Serious beauty connoisseurs will appreciate the multitude of features in this multi-tiered makeup organizer. It has a spacious drawer on the bottom for things like washcloths, headbands, and face masks, and the top also doubles as a shelf for larger items. Two angled compartments are perfect for brushes and lip products, and a second top shelf is great for scents and lotions.

52Glass Bottles For Your Most-Used Condiments

The most obvious use for this set of glass bottles is oil and vinegar, but you can also get creative and use them for homemade syrups, honey, and anything else you generally need to drizzle or pour in the kitchen. They come with pouring spouts and a variety of labels—as well as blank ones—so you can keep track of what’s inside.

53A Set Of Solar-Powered Garden Lights

These globe-style garden lights have an aesthetically pleasing cracked-glass exterior and a fairylight-style glow from within that make your outdoor space feel so much more cozy. Each one is attached to a stake, so you just have to pop them in the ground and let the sun do its work. Once the sun begins to set, these solar-powered lights will turn on automatically.

54A Gorgeous Marble Salt Cellar

A salt cellar is one of those surprising upgrades that makes you seem like you really know your way around the kitchen, even if all you’re salting is a bag of frozen fries. Made from genuine marble with a knob-handle lid, it comes in a few colors and looks great on the counter or dining table.

55A Cute Anti-Fatigue Mat

If you spend a lot of time standing in one place, you need an anti-fatigue mat. And some of them, like this one, are shockingly cute. This mat is made from highly cushioned memory foam with a nonslip bottom and a water-resistant upper, making it easy to keep clean by simply wiping it down. It’s available in a few different floral patterns, and four sizes.

56Sculptural Glass Candlestick Holders

Make your dining table or mantlepiece pop with these colored glass candlestick holders. The pack includes three pieces in different shapes and sizes, designed to hold taper candles or small floral arrangements. The varying heights make it easy to create cool displays, and you can also get a set in a contrasting color to mix and match.

57A Bouclé Storage Ottoman

This storage ottoman is covered in a soft, fuzzy fabric that feels super comfortable to put your feet up on, and you can fit an astonishing amount of stuff inside it, too. The subtle flower design is super cute, and the body is made from sturdy wood, so it can actually hold a decent amount of weight. It comes in a few different pastel colors and three sizes.

58A Gilded Picture Frame

This gilded picture frame will make any photo or sketch look museum-worthy. It’s sized for a 5-by-7-inch print, and comes in pastel colors as well as a dramatic black and hold option. The frame is designed to sit on a surface or be hung up, so it would make an eye-catching addition to a gallery wall.

59A Luxurious Snack Tray

A crystal cracker tray isn’t the kind of thing you realize you need until you see one and start imagining all the ways you could use it. This stunning piece is specifically designed to be used with buttery round crackers, but you could also fill it with nuts or candy to make your next charcuterie board look way more elegant.

60A Wall-Mounted Mug Display

Cluttered kitchen cabinets aren’t cute, but having your mugs hanging on little wooden wall-mounted racks is. This two-pack of wooden racks each comes with four hooks and screws directly into the wall, so it’s extra sturdy. You can also use them in an entranceway to hold bags, keys, and light jackets.