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Amazon Home Finds That Only *Look* Expensive
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items I don't shop for my home on Amazon often. In order to make it to my recommendations list, these items have stood the test of time and garnered numerous compliments, too.
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My go-to home finds from Amazon to make my space look more elevated
The pleated lampshade and brushed gold hardware make this matching set of sconces look elevated, plus they're renter friendly
Plug-in Wall Light Set of 2 Fixtures
Something about a carafe of water next to your bed makes you feel like a fancy adult
Striped Glass Bedside Carafe with Tumbler
Travertine trays at name-brand stores are close to $100, but this one gives you the same function without the price tag
Natural Beige Travertine Jewelry Tray
Another stone tray! I use this one to keep soap and bathroom goodies organized
Large Marble Vanity Tray
I've had these light-filtering linen curtains for years and can't recommend them enough. They have a subtle texture that makes them look really elevated.
Light Filtering Rod Pocket Linen Curtains
Curtains can be extraordinarily expense, so I have no shame in looking for dupes on Amazon. These have the natural feeling of linen while functioning like blackout curtains
Half Price Drapes Faux Linen Darkening Curtains
Another stone dish! Having these around your house can make clutter look more purposeful
Natust Real Marble Jewelry Dish
This solid wood step stool has functioned as a few different things: a plant stand, a step to reach high shelves, and somthing just decor.
Wooden Step Stool
I didn't expect swapping out my laundry caddies to be so satisfying. These are structured bags with handles, making trips to the laundromat much easier, plus they collapse for storage
Collapsible Laundry Caddy, Cream Herringbone
For some reason I cannot keep my life together without a physical calendar. This one hangs on my fridge and looks just a touch fancier than others.
U Brands Dry Erase Calendar with Gold Frame
Something about concealed cords make a home or apartment look so neat and elevated! Don't skip this step when setting up your space or understimate the difference it makes.
Half Round Cord Hider in Beige
Adding these LED strip lights under my cabinets not only made my space more functional in the evenings, but also makes my apartment kitchen look cool and custom
Under Cabinet Lighting with Remote
This one is silly, but another small touch that gets loads of compliments and makes an otherwise uninteresting item much more fun and special
Carpet Mouse Pad
If brass or hold hardware feels trendy to you, too, consider opting for black. I love the way it adds a subtle accent to my otherwise light and neutral space.
Umbra Cappa Double Curtain Rod in Black
If you're in a small kitchen and struggling with clutter, may I recommend a magnetic knife strip to give you more counter space?
Hamletoff Magnetic Knife Holder for Fridge
If your home gets cold in the winter or has drafty windows, this little space heater has cute wooden legs for a midcentury touch
Gaiatop Space Heater
I love how this Google Home Mini mount lets you wrap up the cord for a much neater appearance.
Google Home Mini Wall Mount
Adding this pot rack above my stove made my kitchen look more designed and intentional, plus it allows me to place my most-used items within an arms' reach
Kitchen Rail for Hanging Utensils, Pots, Lid Rack
This one is a cute but functional way to measure alt milks for my morning lattes. It also gets a surprising amount of compliments from guests.
Glass Measuring Cup
I use these to store my bulk dry goods like oats, pasta, chia seeds etc. on my open shelves.
Glass Food Containers, Set of 6
Yes, I did decant all of my spices into matching jars! This set comes with two versions of every label you could possibly need. Because my spices are in open shelving, this helps to reduce visual clutter and consistent labeling makes ingredients easi...
Glass Spice Jars with Labels and Bamboo Lids