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Hands Down, The 55 Best-Looking Home Upgrades Under $35 On Amazon

Elevate the every day with simple touches.

by Jill Layton
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You don’t have to knock down walls or buy expensive furniture to upgrade your home. Buying the smallest home decor items can make your space feel refreshed — from slim velvet hangers that’ll create more space in your closet to these chic tea light candle holders that bring vintage charm. Scroll on for 50 of Amazon’s best-looking home upgrade items that aren’t just aesthetically pleasing, but also wildly affordable at under $35.

01This Coffee Mat To Protect Your Counter

Coffee is known to stain, so you protecting your counters with this rubber-backed drying mat makes sense. Not only will this quick-dry mat keep the area clean, it’ll pull your coffee bar look together. The rubber on the bottom of the mat keeps it in place while preventing coffee from seeping through.

  • Available colors: 8
  • Available sizes: 3

02This Mat That’ll Keep Faucet Areas Clean

Place this silicone splash guard underneath your kitchen or bathroom faucet to prevent water, soap scum, and wet sponges from ruining your countertops. Its sloped design and drain outlet hels with water drainage so it flows right back into the sink.

  • Available colors: 4
  • Available sizes: 2

03This Super-Absorbent, Low-Profile Bath Mat

When it comes to winning bath mats, this absorbent bath mat takes home the gold. The quick-dry mat is anti- slip, thin enough to fit under most doors, and it can easily be washed by wiping it clean or rinsing it in the shower. One reviewer raved, “I have a toddler that is obsessed with dumping a lot of water outside of the tub. This bath mat has been a lifesaver! I’ve had it for over a month now and it has held up during many bath times. I check I often under the mat and there is no water underneath at all.”

  • Available colors: 11
  • Available sizes: 7

04These Small Glass Storage Containers For Food Prep

This six-piece set of 4-ounce borosilicate glass containers is perfect for meal prepping, puréed foods, leftovers, and taking lunches to work. Some perks: They’re stackable for easy storage, they come with airtight locking lids, and they’re microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe.

05This Foldable, Rechargeable Desktop Lamp

This portable reading light can be folded to keep it out of the way when it isn’t being used. The rechargeable lamp features adjustable brightness levels so it can be dimmed as you wish — and it charges back up with the included USB cable when it needs juice. Because it’s so compact, the light is perfect for bringing on trips, camping, or in case of a blackout.

06These Motion Detecting Stair Lights

Illuminate your stairs with this three-pack of wireless LED stair lights. The battery operated lights have motion sensors that turn on when someone is 10 feet away, lighting up the stairs so they can see where they’re going. The light automatically turns off after 30 seconds of no motion, and the battery-operated design is meant to last up to 125 hours. (Just make sure to add your own AA batteries.)

07This Self-Adhesive Shower Caddy Set

Give your shower accessories some organization with this two-pack of shower caddy shelf organizers that adhere with ultra-strong adhesive. The shelves are made of rustproof and durable metal, and each can hold up to 40 pounds. The caddies feature hooks to hang loofahs, washcloths, razors, and more.

  • Available colors: 7

08These Double Walled Glasses For Coffee & Tea

Drink your coffee or tea in style with this double-walled glasses. The 9-ounce glasses come in a two-pack for you and yours, and they’re about the size of an average coffee mug — just transparent and way cuter. The extra-thick glass gives them the right amount of insulation for hot beverages while they remain cool to the touch.

09This Shelf Organizer For Foil, Parchment Paper, & More

This box organizer is great for storing boxes of Ziploc bags, parchment paper, foil, and more. The shelves can be adjusted to fit any size boxes so you can maximize the space in your cabinet or pantry. The shelves with steel wire support can store up to 20 pounds.

  • Available sizes: 3

10This Tiered Basket Organizer That Fans Call The “Best Ever”

The possibilities are endless with this slide-out storage basket organizer. The two-tier organizer is ideal for holding food items in a cabinet or pantry, toiletries in a bathroom, office supplies on a desk, and so much more. Each basket is removable for even easier access. As one shopper raved, “This might sound ridiculous, but sometimes the most inane items might be the best product ever. This is. Worth every penny. Offers the most abundant space under a bathroom cabinet in a convenient, and usable manner.”

  • Available colors: 4

11These Chic Glass Dispensers To Display Cooking Oil & More

These chic glass dispensers come in a four-pack, so you can fill them up with all of your go-to cooking oils, vinegar, DIY salad dressing, and more. This pack comes with easy pouring caps to keep everything fresh in between recipes. Of course, you also get printed labels, blanket labels, and a funnel for easy filling.

12This Front Door Mat That’ll Trap Dirt

The point of a front door mat is to keep dirt from entering your house, and this nonslip indoor mat is a great option because shoppers rave about how effective it is at doing just that. The machine-washable mat might look basic, but it’s designed to capture snow, dust, dirt, and moisture to keep your floors clean. It’s flat enough to fit under most doors, which is a huge bonus.

  • Available colors: 7
  • Available sizes: 5

13These Versatile Storage Bins With Near-Perfect Reviews

Whether you use these storage bins to display items in your closet, to store cleaning supplies, or to hold pantry items, they can help keep your space tidy and organized. The transparent plastic bins come in packs of two (featured), four, six, or eight. With a 4.8-star rating after 10,000 reviews, these are high-quality bins that’ll work wonders on your space.

14These Best-Selling Clothing Storage Cubes

This two-pack of fabric storage cubes will keep your clothes, linens, and towels free from dust and conveniently out of the way. The cubes are even great for storing your kiddo’s stuffed animals that aren’t being played with. (That’s most of them, right?) The cubes shut via zipper and have handles for easy transport.

  • Available colors: 4

15This Flat Power Strip With USB Ports

Not only does this flat power strip provide four outlets and three USB ports (two USB-A and one USB-C), its ultra-slim design keeps it more out of the way than a standard power strip. The cord is thin and the plug is flat, so the theme of this power strip is smaller is better. One shopper noted, “This one is small enough to travel with. I use it in hotels, Airbnb's, of friends' guest rooms, especially if there aren't many outlets available to begin with.”

  • Available colors: 4
  • Available lengths: 3

16This Lazy Susan For Organization

Place this lazy Susan in your pantry, in a cabinet, or on the kitchen table to give yourself easy access to items that might otherwise be less accessible (or forgotten). The turntable is equipped with a non-skid liner so items stay in place while spinning. The dividers are removable so you can arrange them how you like.

17These Customizable Organizers To Tidy Food Container Lids

These organizers are an ultra-tidy way to store food container lids, and they’re small enough to hide in kitchen cabinets or drawers Each one comes with adjustable dividers, so you can neatly stack your unique slides. It also has a genius design that prevents circular lids from rolling around or falling out.

18These Stackable Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls

If you’ve been searching for high-quality mixing bowls that don’t take up too much space in your cabinet, you’re going to love this stainless steel mixing bowl set that nests for storage. There are five bowls with lids in a set, and the sizes range from 3/4 quarts to 8 quarts. Plus, they’re dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.

  • Available colors: 7

19This Best-Selling Cable Cover Kit

A great way to keep cables and cords out of the way and out of sight is by using this best-selling cord cover kit. Each cable hider can fit two to three cables, and they can be mounted to walls, furniture, or floors without the use of tools. They are cuttable to fit the length needed and paintable to boot.

  • Available colors: 5
  • Available sizes: 2

20This Wildly Popular Apothecary Jar Set

Keep Q-tips and cotton balls at an arm’s reach with this attractive apothecary jar set. The 10-ounce dispensers come in packs of two, three, or four (featured), and they’re made of thick plastic with tight-fitting lids. The jars even come with labels with pre-printed words for hotel vibes.

21This Fan-Favorite Bamboo Organizer Set For All Kinds Of Storage

You can store all types of items in this bamboo caddy organizer set, from art supplies to toiletries to office supplies to tea. The featured set comes with three boxes but you’ll also find options for five or eight boxes within the listing. The sturdy boxes can be configured in several ways in a drawer or on a tabletop for elegant storage.

22This Super Sleek Kitchen Knife Set That’s Shockingly Easy To Wash

This matching kitchen knife set with ergonomic nonslip handles will instantly make your kitchen look more professional. They come in more than five sleek color options to match your kitchen or cooking utensils. You can also put these modern-looking knives in the dishwasher after dinner prep.

23This Mountable Battery Organizer That Can Hold 93 Batteries

This battery organizer will truly make your life a little easier. The portable organizer can be mounted to a wall, or you can place it in a closet or drawer for quick access. The case can hold 93 total batteries, including 45 AA, 25 AAA, four 9-volt, eight C, six D, and five flat. It includes a battery tester so you can avoid putting dead batteries in your kids’ toys over and over.

  • Available colors: 7

24These Bra & Underwear Organizers For Maximizing Drawer Space

Your underwear deserves to be organized, and these drawer organizer dividers will get the job done. The pack comes with three organizers — one of which has 16 slots while the other two have 24. In addition to underwear, they’re great for bras, ties, socks, silk scarves, and more.

  • Available colors: 10

25These Silicone Oven Mitts & Pot Holders With Rave Reviews

This highly rated four-piece set consists of a pair of oven mitts and two pot holders made of durable silicone for great grip. The mitts are long enough to cover your forearms and protect them from burn, and they’re heat-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. The flexible pot holders are waterproof and double as trivets — and they can even work as jar openers. Talk about bang for your buck.

  • Available colors: 7

26These Silicone Storage Bags In Multiple Sizes

Pack your leftovers, lunch, or snacks in these reusable food storage bags to cut back big time on plastic sandwich bags. The seal on the bags is leakproof and airtight, keeping food fresh and preventing spills. They’re safe for the freezer but have to be hand-washed. Included in this featured set are five lunch-bag size and five sandwich-size bags.

  • Available colors: 2
  • Available sizes: 5

27This Shower Drain Protector To Keep The Hair Out

This shower drain protector will stop hair from clogging up your drain. Made of stainless steel, the protector fits effortlessly inside any standard 4-inch shower drain and neatly collects hair in the cylinder that can then be wiped clean without any hassle. With more than 6,500 perfect ratings on Amazon, this small but mighty shower accessory is a must-buy.

28A Durable Dish Drying Rack That Cleverly Goes Over The Sink

Unroll this cleverly rollable dish drying rack right over your sink to save a ton of counter space. The silicone ends keep it securely over your sink, and its sturdy design is even perfect as a place to put hot pans. This space-saving rack is also rust-resistant and can go in the dishwasher, so it’s always clean for your dishes.

29This Ultra-Effective Pet Hair Remover With 132,000 5-Star Ratings

Over 132,000 Amazon shoppers have given this pet hair remover a five-star rating. This pet lint roller works great on furniture, bedding, rugs, clothes, and more. When you roll it back and forth, hair gets trapped in the built-in receptacle, which can be easily emptied. There’s no sticky tape to deal with, and fans rave about how easy it is to use.

30These Silicone Spoon Rests To Keep Counters Clean

Place your cooking utensils on these silicone spoon rests to keep your kitchen counters from getting messy while you cook. The spoon rests have a modern aesthetic, they’re easy to clean, and they come with three in pack so you don’t have to worry about cross-contamination.

31These Cutting Boards With A Stick-On Pocket To Hold Them

This cutting board set comes with a super slim adhesive pocket, so you can neatly stick them inside a cabinet door or on your kitchen’s backsplash. Plus, this pack comes with two double-sided nonslip cutting boards that both perfectly fit in the clever pocket.

32This Silicone Dish Drying Rack With Plenty Of Room

This large, 24 by 18 inch silicone dish drying mat has a spot for everything you might be washing up after a meal. It features raises ridges to allow air flow so items dry out faster. Not only is the mat water resistant, it’s also heat resistant up to 480 degrees, making it a great spot to place dishes, cookware, and even hairstyling tools.

  • Available sizes: 2

33These Self-Dispensing Can Organizers To Tuck In Your Fridge

These can organizers are wide enough to fit all of your go-to sparkling waters or other favorite drinks while also slim enough to fit in your fridge or pantry. Plus, they have a clever design that dispenses the next can when whenever you grab a sparkling water.

34This Handy, Adjustable Lid Organizer

Instead of throwing the lids to pots and pans wherever they’ll fit in your drawers or cabinets, place them neatly in this pot lid organizer. The organizer features seven adjustable dividers to keep lids upright and organized so you can quickly grab the lid you need. The company also sells a a bakeware rack with taller dividers.

35This Airtight Food Storage Containers With Labels

These food storage containers will keep your dry foods fresh for longer thanks to their airtight seals. They’re great for storing flour, sugar, coffee, pasta, beans, rice, and more. Included are labels for each of the four containers, as well as a chalkboard marker. Need even more storage? Choose from packs of six, seven, or 14.

36A Chic Basket Organizer You Can Refresh In The Wash

This oversized woven basket with carrying handles is such a chic organizational upgrade. It looks like a trendy decor piece, but it’s also handy for hiding away messy throw blankets, laundry, or any other stray things around the house. You can also put this trendy little basket in the washing machine to refresh it.

37These Game-Changing Refrigerator Bins

When you buy these refrigerator organizer bins, you get eight compartments to store fruit, veggies, beverage cans, dairy products, and more. You can stack the bins, place them next to each other, or separate them to use some in other rooms (like the bathroom). Each shatterproof bin features a handle so you can easily pull it out and grab what you need.

38This Stackable Water Bottle Organizer You Absolutely Need

If you have a lot of water bottles, this modern water bottle holder will help keep them organized and prevent them from tipping over and rolling around. The set of two plastic, stackable organizers can be used for various types of water bottles, as well as baby bottles and bottles of wine. This organizer can hold up to six bottles, but there are options that can hold up to nine and 12 bottles within the listing.

  • Available sizes: 3

39This Stone That’ll Effectively Clean Your Grill

This grill brick is designed to clean the racks of your grill better than a grill brush. It wears down like a pumice stone, so each stone can last up to six to eight cleaning sessions for maintenance cleaning. If you need to do some heavy-duty scrubbing, it will last around two times. Use it on cast iron skillets and oven griddles too.

40These Essential Cord Labels To Make Your Life Easier

Help your future self by buying this 36-pack of write-on cord labels so you never have to question what each cord goes to again. The tags are easy to write on, and they don’t leave any sticky residue if you have to remove them. The cable identifiers can be used for all types of cords, and you get a rainbow of colors included to color coordinate as needed.

  • Available colors: 2
  • Available styles: 6

41The Little Fridge Deodorizer That Makes A Big Impact

Much longer-lasting — and more effective — than baking soda, this refrigerator deodorizer never needs recharging or replacing during it’s up-to-10-year lifespan. Not only does it manage odor, it actually helps decompose stinky gases into their water molecules to destroy stink at the source. It’s also just as useful in shoe closets or gym bags.

42These Waterproof Liners For The Fridge, Cabinets, Or Drawers

Waterproof, oilproof, and dustproof, these handy liners can be cut to size and laid down as a layer of protection for fridge shelves, bookshelves, countertops, your dining table, or even your computer desk. They’re easy to clean and make an area look more put together to boot.

  • Available colors: 2

43These Reusable Swedish Dishcloths That Wipe Up Messes Fast

You’ll love these Swedish dishcloths because not only do they absorb spilled liquids, they’re reusable, biodegradable, and one dish cloth can replace up to 15 paper towel rolls. The cellulose sponge-like dish cloths come in a pack of 10 and are safe for all surfaces.

  • Available colors: 7

44This Two-Pack Of Motion Sensor Night Lights

This two-pack of plug-in, motion sensor night lights offer two brightness levels and three lighting modes: on, off, and auto. When one of the night lights is set to auto, the light will automatically turn on when motion is sensed and will turn off after 60 seconds.

  • Available colors: 7

45This Sleek Under-Cabinet Paper Towel Holder

Keep your paper towels handy but out of the way with this under-cabinet paper towel holder. The stainless steel holder can be mounted either vertically or horizontally using either the included screws or adhesive. As one shopper noted, “Great quality and style. Was looking for underneath paper towel holder to get ours off the counter. Looks great! It was so easy to install, took seconds.”

  • Available colors: 5

46This Functional Over-The-Door Shoe Rack With Breathable Slots

Get your shoes off the floor and somewhere far more discreet with the help of this over-the-door shoe rack. Great for closets, entryways, and bedrooms, this shoe rack features 24 mesh slots, which allow your pairs to breathe and keeps them visible. No tools are required for installation — just loop the hooks on top of your door.

47This TV Light Strip To Set The Mood

This LED light strip has two main functions: to provide some fun ambient lighting for your movie/TV viewing experience and to relieve eye strain by improving the TV’s contrast in a dark room. A wireless remote lets you choose from 15 colors, 10 brightness levels, and three fade modes.

  • Available sizes: 10

48These Self-Adhesive Shower Hooks

These self-adhesive shower hooks will stick your shower wall without falling. They can hold razors, loofas, washcloths, and more. You can also use them to keep cords organized (not in the shower, of course) or to hang cooking utensils in the kitchen. They are an affordable hack for so many hanging needs.

  • Available colors: 3

49This Fast-Acting Wireless Phone Charger With An LED Indicator Light

Keep your desk or side table a little tidier by charging your phone on this sleek, modern wireless charger. Compatible with Samsung, Google, and Apple phones, this charger works in both portrait and landscape mode, so it’s super versatile. It charges your phone quickly, and has an LED indicator light that’s brighter during the day and dimmer at night, so you know when you’re phones powered up without irritating your eyes.

50A Neutral Silicone Sink Tray That’s Heat-Resistant

The uses for this sink tray are seemingly endless, with the raised grooves and easy-to-clean, heat-resistant silicone material. It’s great for keeping your bathroom counter clean as it holds toothbrush cups and mouthwash, your kitchen sink dry as it holds sponges, or your tables mess-free as it holds succulents and drinks. It comes in a variety of sizes and neutral shades, so it can work with any vibe.

51This Stylish Bamboo Serving Tray With Easy-To-Grip Handles

Whether you want to serve breakfast in bed or just easily carry a bunch of sodas and snacks to the couch during movie night, this bamboo serving tray will get the job done. Not only is it made from easy-to-clean and easy-to-style wood, it also features angled sides that make this piece look way more expensive than it is.

52This Marbled Sink Organizer That Holds All The Essentials

Keep your sponge, dish soap, and dish brush handy and off the counter with the help of this sink caddy. It’s made of resin so it’s budget-friendly, durable, and easy to clean, but it has a marble finish that looks seriously expensive. The pump head is made of durable stainless steel, too, which adds to the luxuious feel and ease of use.

53A Clear Hanging Purse Organizer That Keeps Your Floor & Closet Tidy

Get your bags organized, all in one space, and off your tables and floors with this organizer. It hangs in your closet with a 360-degree swivel hook just like any other hanger, but it features eight roomy pockets to keep purses elevated, visible, and dust-free. It’s also great for organizing towels, crafting supplies, shoeboxes, and other odds and ends.

54These Fun Cocktail Glasses That Make Any Drink Feel Extra Festive

If you really want to dazzle guests, these martini cups are a fun and functional way to go. With six in a set, the 6-ounce glasses add a sophisticated touch to any drink (with or without spirits). And they’re dishwasher safe, so they’re easy to care for. “Sturdy enough to take outside without worrying about it tipping over and a decent enough size for the drink,” wrote one fan.

55This Matching Cutlery Set In Elegant Stainless Steel

Whether you’ve got mismatched cutlery or an old set that’s had its run, you can bring your flatware up to date with this lovely set from FineDine. Made of durable stainless steel that’s dishwasher safe, this 20-piece set includes teaspoons, tablespoons, salad forks, dinner forks, and dinner knives. “The handles are comfortable to hold, extremely sturdy and they clean easily without any effort,” wrote one fan. “I have recommended to family friends and colleagues.”

To find even more affordable home upgrade items, check out “50 Strange Things For Your Home Under $30 On Amazon That Are Legitimately Amazing.”

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