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55 Clever Home Upgrades Under $30 That'll Give Your Home Quiet Luxury Vibes

Quiet luxury vibes without the expensive price tags.

by Amy Biggart
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If you’re looking to hop on the “quiet luxury” trend, there are plenty of inexpensive ways to do it around your house. From easy-to-install wainscoting that mimics charming home details, to linen fabrics, to a genius trim that’ll change the entire vibe of your mirrors and frames, these clever home upgrades all add a luxurious vibe to your space, without costing a lot. Keep scrolling, these under-$30 upgrades will make your home feel like a bougie hotel.

01A Sink Tray Made Of Absorbent Stone

Stick this stone tray around your faucet, and it will absorb any water that spills when you’re using your sink. Choose from three gray colors to match your sink setup, and easily snap them together in place. This tray is made from a diatomite stone that’s porous to absorb water and dry out quickly.

02A Linen-Blend Shower Curtain That’s So Luxurious

Your shower curtain may be one of the things you think about the least in your home, but it has the power to upgrade your whole bathroom setup. This chic linen-blend shower curtain is timeless and expensive looking, without the price tag. The tassels on the bottom are a nice touch as is the light diamond embroidery running vertically on the design.

03Crystal Knobs That’ll Upgrade Any Cabinet

Swapping out cabinet hardware is one of the easiest ways to visually change a kitchen or bathroom. These crystal cabinet knobs are prefect for the task, and have a champagne tone that looks expensive (though they’re just a few dollars per knob). Reviewers love that they catch the light in their room, and praise how easy these are to install.

04A Gorgeous Geometric Window Film That Adds Privacy

For a luxury look without any major renovation, this gorgeous window film resembles a paned glass design, adding visual interest (and privacy) to an otherwise standard window. This film measures 24 inches by 32 inches, but you can invest in a few to outfit your entire window, or multiple windows in your home.

05An Extension Cord That Hides Your Wires

This product is genius, and the key for achieving that seamless, cord-free look that all expensive homes have. Plug this into your outlet, and it will lay flat and flush with your wall. Then you can plug your appliances, bedside table chargers, or other cords into the three-prong plugs.

06A Faux Olive Tree That Looks Real

Olive trees happen to be the chosen tree of the moment, and opting for a faux one as opposed to a live one is a way to try it out without having to worry if you don’t have a green thumb. This tree measures 3 feet in height and looks so chic styled in your planter of choice.

07Motion-Sensing Lights You Can Stick Anywhere

Whether you stick them in your closet, your hallway, or your bathroom, these motion-sensing puck lights are fantastic. They automatically turn on when they detect motion within 10 feet, and will turn off when 20 seconds pass with no movement. You can also set these lights to one of four brightness settings, or set a timer to one of four different options.

08Floral Curtain Tie Backs That Are Functional & Pretty

These curtain tie backs use magnets to hold your curtain back to your wall when you aren’t using it. The pretty floral design comes in a weathered gold material for a classic look. Attach the magnet base to your wall, and the flower will stick to it when you tie it back. One reviewer says, “These flower curtain tie-backs look so cute in my kitchen! They are a little heavy so you definitely need a hook on the wall or window frame to hold them up. The magnet is strong and material is good quality.”

09A Woven Kitchen Rug That Won’t Slip

A kitchen rug is peak luxury, and this neutral woven one is the perfect pick to achieve the look, quietly. The woven texture is surprisingly absorbent and the bottom has a nonslip design that will keep in in place. This rug measures 20 by 32 inches, the perfect size for right under your sink.

10An Easy-To-Use Caulk Tape To Cover Up Edges

If you have tired or outdated caulk in your bathroom, consider investing in this white caulk tape that’s easy to lay down wherever you need it. Update old toilet, tub, or sink edges quickly with this tape that adheres easily to surfaces. The tape measures 1.5 inches, and comes in a bunch of lengths, so you can get as much as you need for your entire project.

11A Paint Pen For Touching Up Scuffed Walls

No matter which paint color you go with, any wall is bound to get scuffed if you’re living in the space. This paint pen makes it easy to touch up any scuffs on your walls, and can store paint for up to five years. Put a little paint in your paint pens after you paint your walls, and you’ll be able wield this pen whenever you notice a random scuff or chip in your space.

12Paintable Cord Hiders To Conceal Unsightly Cords

You don’t have to live with unsightly cords running down your wall, thanks to this easy-to-install cord hider. The raceway comes in a bunch of sizes, and measures 39 inches in length. You can connect multiple to hide longer cords, pick up a few of the corner accessories to move the wire toward the outlet it goes in, and choose from five different colors to match your walls. They’re also paintable, if you want them to blend perfectly with your paint color.

13A Bathroom Rug That’s Shaggy & Soft

Quiet luxury is all about the details! This bathroom rug is soft and shaggy, giving a totally high-end feel to your space. Made of washable chenille, the mat is super absorbent and dries quickly to keep you from slipping and sliding when you get out of the shower. It comes in a bunch of colors — from vivid lilac to neutral white — to outfit your room.

14Wainscoting That You Can Add To Your Wall

One hallmark of the quiet luxury aesthetic is old world features, like wainscoting and trim. These wainscot wall panels are super easy to install, and come in a range of shapes and sizes to match the design that you’re envisioning. These are primed white, but easy to paint to match the colors of your wall, or they can act as an white accent against your wall color.

15A Wood Tissue Box Cover That’s So Chic

If your house is anything like mine, there are tissue boxes littering every room. But it’s easy to give them a little chic update with this wood tissue box cover. It is made from a warm-toned wood that looks nice with so many decor styles, and it’s easy to slip over any standard square box of tissues to conceal the exterior label. It’s the small things!

16Gold Trim That You Can Put Over Any Frame Or Mirror

You don’t have to invest in all new frames or a new mirror if you want to update your gallery wall. This gold peel-and-stick mirror border measures 5 millimeters in width, and is easy to adhere to the thin frames in your house. The border also works great as a trim for the baseboards, Amazon reviewers say.

17A Ceiling Medallion That Can Go Around Your Ceiling Lamp

Easily slip this medallion around your ceiling fixture to add some charm and detailing to your ceiling. These are made of PVC, so they’re more durable and easier to work with than a wood or plaster medallion. This comes in a bunch of colors and designs and multiple sizes, so you can match your specific ceiling.

18Peel-&-Stick Wood Floor Tiles That Reviewers Actually Love

“Wow! What a surprise we had with this flooring product,” says one Amazon reviewer of these faux wood floor tiles. “The quality, value and ease of this flooring is amazing.” These tiles come in a set of 10, and each tile measures 36 inches by 6 inches. Layer the tiles to fit your space, or trim them if you need a more custom fit. They come in a range of pack sizes and wood tones to match your vision and space.

19Fridge Door Handle Covers To Prevent Fingerprints

Not only do these fridge door handle covers protect your stainless steel from fingerprints, but they also look really nice in your space. They’re made from a patterned velvet material that’s soft on your hands and on your fridge. This comes in a set of six, so you can add them to your oven door handle, your microwave door handle, or a second fridge if you want.

20A Storage Ottoman For Keeping Things Tucked Away

A cardinal rule of achieving the quiet luxury look is hiding all of your clutter, and this boucle storage ottoman is perfect for that. The soft textured exterior is nice to sit on, and looks very chic, but it also holds a ton, making it easy to keep your knickknacks and other items stowed away and out of sight.

21Marble Contact Paper To Achieve The Look For Less

Marble contact paper has to be one of the most common DIY projects done these days, and for good reason. When done correctly, it looks so good. This marble contact paper is easy to apply to countertops, the top of your end tables, or the interior of a tray, in order to achieve the look of marble without the expensive price tags. This comes in five different marble tones and a few different sizes.

22Gold Flower-Shaped Knobs To Elevate Old Furniture

With a floral shape and a gold finish, these knobs are great for lbringing new life to old furniture. They come in a set of four which should be enough to outfit small dressers and nightstands, though more packs can be ordered if you want to transform your kitchen or bathroom cabinets.

23Portable Night-Lights That You Can Remove From Your Wall

These vertical night-lights are great, and nestle into a base that sticks to your wall. They’re motion-activated, so they turn on when they sense movement within 13 feet and turn off automatically after 15 seconds of no motion. They have a built-in battery that lasts 8 hours, and can easily be recharged. But even better, these easily remove from their docks on the wall so you can take them with you from room to room.

24Woven Planters That Look Super Pricey

Swapping out planters for something new is a great way to update the look of the accents in your space. These woven planters look so luxurious, and come in a set of three in three different sizes. These are made of a natural seagrass fiber that’s perfect for all of your indoor plants.

25Motion-Sensing Lighting For Under Your Bed

You may not immediately think of under-bed lighting when looking for the chicest upgrades to your home. But this under-bed strip light is easy to adhere and features a motion sensor that will trigger the light whenever it senses motion within 12 feet. You can adjust the automatic timer to go off anywhere from 30 seconds to 6 minutes after it last detects motion. These can also go in your bathroom or other rooms of your house.

26Cabinet Bumpers For Soft-Close Everything

It may seem like a small detail, but having soft-close cabinets and doors in your home will immediately exude quiet luxury. Not only will these ensure that your home is actually quiet, but they’re the sort of home upgrade that feels really intentional. These bumpers come in a 200-piece set that are all clear, so you can use them all throughout your house.

27Under-Cabinet Lighting That You Can Turn On With A Remote

Under-cabinet lighting is a must in any expensive-looking house. These LED light bars are super easy to install under your cabinets, and can be controlled with an included remote. These emit a warm-white light that can be adjusted to your brightness preference, and set on a timer to go off after 15, 30, 60, or 120 minutes.

28A Chic Peel-&-Stick Tile

Peel-and-stick tile has earned its place on the list of the highest impact home upgrades. These have a gorgeous geometric pattern and install super easily. Simply ensure the surface you’re sticking these to is clean and dry, and lay them down. Reviewers especially love that these are easy to cut to size.

29Very Tall Pampas Grass Stems That Look So Elegant

These pampas grass stems are 40 inches tall and absolutely exude elegance. From their soft, feathery plumes, to their long stems, the grass decor can be added to a tall floor vase to really give your space a sense of luxury and add some nature-inspired greenery to boot.

30A Glass Doorknob That Looks Super Luxe

For better or for worse, a doorknob is one of the first parts of your home that your guests will interact with. So why not infuse the experience with a little luxury? This glass doorknob is easy to install and has a diamond-like shape. Choose from four different backings, including matte black, antique brass, or satin brass. One reviewer says, “Everything fit together and worked perfectly! I have installed all brands of hardware including Emtec, I would rate these as one of the best and easiest I have worked with.”

31Satin Pillowcases That Feel So Luxurious To Sleep On

Who says luxury stops during the day? Not only are these satin pillowcases incredibly expensive looking on your bed, but they’re so soft and gentle on your hair and skin, they’ll help you get the most expensive-feeling sleep of your life. They even have an envelope closure for a totally seamless look.

32Peel & Stick Wallpaper With A Gold Geometric Design

Adding cool wallpaper to an accent wall or small bathroom is an unexpected way to make a decor statement that screams luxury. This self-adhesive wallpaper has a stunning golden geometric design with a matte finish. It even has grid lines on the back to make sure you can install it completely straight.

33Scented Drawer Liners In A Damask Print

These damask-printed drawer liners are easy to cut to size to fit into any drawers in your house, and have a pleasant linen scent that’ll keep your home feeling fresh. These come in six different prints that you can choose from, including this stunning blue color.

34A Classic Wire Storage Basket With A Bamboo Top

With wired sides, a wide open front, and a bamboo lid, these storage baskets are great for organizing fruits, veggies, and snacks in your kitchen. They’re stackable, which is great if you have a pantry the size of Khloe Kardashian’s, and the top can also be used as a shelf for jars, flowers, or spices.

35A Quick-Drying Bath Mat In A Neutral Colorway

Having a bath mat or towel next to your shower is a bit of a necessity. But this quick-drying mat is still a luxe upgrade that dries so quickly, you’ll never step on a soggy bath mat. This one is designed with a nonslip bottom so it’ll stay in place, and comes in more than 15 colors and eight sizes.

36A Fluffy Blanket That You’ll Want In Every Room

A faux fur throw is a comfy upgrade that also exudes luxury vibes. This faux fur blanket is so comfortable that you’ll want one in every room. Pick from a range of neutrals and rich jewel tones to match your space. One reviewer calls this “the softest, most luxurious blanket I’ve ever owned.”

37Striped, Textured Pillow Cases

A textured throw pillow can add a lot to a space, and these slightly striped, textured covers are perfect for evoking quite luxury without sacrificing comfort. The boucle texture is super soft to the touch, but the back is a plain fabric, so these are really double-sided. Choose from five colors and seven sizes.

38Wood Grain Wallpaper Border For Around Mirrors & Frames

This easy hack for creating a frame around your mirror looks so much chicer than its price tag. The wood grain wallpaper border is just under 4 inches in thickness, and is easy to trim to fit your specific mirror or frame. One reviewer says, “If you’re considering it, I highly recommend! It’s inexpensive, seemingly renter friendly, and gave my bland apartment bathroom a little upgrade.”

39A Marble Phone Stand

Keep this marble phone stand out on your counter or your desk, and you’ll always have a place to prop your phone. And, since its designed in a chic marble material with plenty of weight to it, it’ll look so much more luxurious than its price tag.

40An Arched Mirror With Panes

This arch mirror is so classic, and has beautiful panes to add intrigue to an otherwise standard glass mirror. The frame measures 30 inches high and 20 inches in width, and is easy to prop on a mantle or hang from your wall. It comes in three sizes.

41A Tall & Thin Storage Basket For Toilet Paper

While it’s important to have extra toilet paper on hand, that doesn’t mean they have to be out and about in your bathroom. This tall and narrow storage bin has a fabric bottom and bamboo lid and can store up to 12 rolls of toilet paper. Plus the lid can be used as a shelf for candles or your phone.

42Crisp Sheets Made From A Wrinkle-Free Microfiber

Microfiber may not seem like the most luxurious fabric, but it rarely wrinkles, which makes it a great choice if you’re looking to invest in linens that look great without a lot of upkeep. This microfiber sheet set comes with two pillowcases, and is available in a range of neutrals and classic colors, as well as six different sizes.

43Flameless Candles For A Chic Vibe

Candles are key to achieving a luxury look in your home, and these flameless ones offer all the beautiful glow of a traditional candle with none of the fire risk. These are controlled via a remote that includes a timer setting, and the ability to control the brightness. These come in a set of three.

44A High-Pressure Showerhead With A Rainfall Design

Swapping out bathroom fixtures, like your showerhead, can be an easy way to make a big upgrade to your space without needing to finance a whole renovation. This showerhead features 90 high-pressure nozzles that simulate rainfall, making for a super luxurious shower experience. This one comes in a bunch of metal finishes, including the chrome pictured above, gold, and a matte black.

45Fridge Storage For All Of Your Drinks

It may not scream “quiet luxury,” but having an organized refrigerator is one of those subtle touches that makes your whole kitchen setup feel more expensive. These drink organizers are great, and sit right on a shelf in your fridge. Each one can hold up to five cans or bottles of your drink of choice, and automatically bring one to the front whenever you remove one.

46A Picture Light That’s Battery Operated

This picture light really levels up your art in your home. Mount it easily to the wall above your art (or above a mirror, for some targeted lighting), and you’ll be able to see that much more clearly your investment. This light is battery-operated and comes with an included remote, so you can set a timer for it to go off, or adjust the brightness from wherever you are.

47A Rubber Mat To Elevate Your Coffee Bar (& Keep It Clean, Too)

This coffee mat is great because it pulls double duty. Sure, it’s a great way to orient your coffee bar, putting your favorite machines right on top. But it’s also super absorbent dries in just 10 seconds so it prevents coffee stains from settling into your countertop. Plus it comes in so many colors and patterns — like this marble-looking one — to match your kitchen aesthetic.

48Stick-able Cabinet Drawer Handles

These sticky cabinet drawer handles are the perfect solution to making your cabinets or doors more accessible. These handles adhere to the wherever you place them on your doors, and make it easy to get things you have stored away. Reviewers have added these handles to everything from fridges, to trashcans, to French doors. These come in a range of colors, from matte black to gold to silver.

49A Grasscloth Wallpaper For Max Luxe Vibes

There are few wallpapers more chic than a grasscloth wallpaper, and this cream one is timeless and will go with anything. These have a soft fabric-like feel to them, and a small, tight weave that adds the right dimension to an otherwise solid color wallpaper.

50Matching Kitchen Rugs That Instantly Elevate The Space

While kitchen rugs are a great way to elevate the space, it’s important they’re also durable and easy to clean since they’re in such a high-traffic, high-spill environment. These rugs check all those boxes and more. Not only do they have really trendy patterns, but you can vacuum them or toss them in the microwave to clean.

51A Wood Soap Stand That Looks So Chic

A wood accent in a white or neutral bathroom is the ultimate expensive-looking home upgrade. This wood riser soap stand is perfect for propping up your makeup, skin care, or soap collection. The riser is just over 1.5 inches in height and 8.5 inches in length. It also comes in black if that’s more your style.

52Embossed Glass Mugs With Golden Spoons

These embossed glass mugs are so pretty they turn any coffee, eat, or matcha into an Instagram-worthy and highly bougie photo opportunity. They have a stunning dotted and sunflower design and they come with two golden tea spoons for mixing in your favorite milk. They hold 14 ounces and they stack to store.

53A Plaid Throw Blanket That Resembles Wool

Quiet luxury doesn’t have to mean everything is gray and beige. This plaid throw blanket looks like its made of wool and resembles an expensive accent throw you’d see in a design magazine. This is a super cozy one (I actually have it styled on my own bed), and really looks and feels like it should be way more expensive than it is.

54A Bed Skirt To Hide Your Under-Bed Storage

Storing items under your bed is the name of the game in most homes. But having storage visible when you walk around your room is not quite the vibe. This bed skirt is wrinkle- and fade-resistant, and easily sticks between the mattress and your bed frame. It gives the room a chic look and, most importantly, hides unsightly clutter.

55A 2-Tier Bathroom Organizer That Looks Spa-Worthy

Even the storage in your bathroom can make you feel like you’re at a spa. That’s the case with this two-tier organizer. It features two sturdy shelves and two pull-out drawers, great for displaying everything from pretty skincare essentials to things you’d rather keep out of sight like floss and Q-tips.

56Small Floating Shelves To Hold Plants & Decor

These floating shelves can be installed anywhere and can hold up to 10 pounds of small items like plants, pictures, and knickknacks. They’re basically the size of a soda can and they’re a great way to give yourself more storage space and counter space in style.

57A Stone Drying Mat That Looks So Expensive

Made of gorgeous diatomite stone, this drying mat instantly elevates your kitchen compared to the traditional wire or silicone ones. It looks so expensive and it absorbs water and dries in under 60 seconds so your space always looks clean. It even has four little lets to elevate it off your counter and improve airflow.

58Elite Mouthwash Dispensers With Reusable & Paper Cups

Swap out your brand containers and add your mouthwash into these elite dispensers that look way nicer on your bathroom counter. They have a ribbed glass base that feels fancy and a stainless steel spout that’s durable. They even come with two reusable mouthwash cups and 21 disposable ones.

59Wood-Looking Curtain Rods With Leaf Pattern End Caps

Curtain rods can actually be part of your decor with these wood-looking ones. They have a sturdy metal interior with an imitation wood grain finish that looks high end and expensive, even in something so small. They even have these gorgeous leaf pattern end caps to top the whole thing off.

60A Makeup Organizer With Shelves & Drawers

Makeup and skincare can be so pretty so why not display it in your bathroom or on your vanity in this organizer. It features four shelves which are great for perfume, foundation, moisturizers and other things with pretty containers, and two drawers for your brushes and blenders.

61Foldable Drawer Organizers For Your Pants, Shirts, & Undies

Quiet luxury not only means looking nice, it means taking care of your clothes when you’re not wearing them. These dresser drawer organizers come in three different sizes that you can orient into your dresser to store your underwear, bras, t-shirts, leggings, sports bras, and way more.

62A Plug-In Night-Light That Projects A Gorgeous Pattern On The Wall

Why settle for a boring night-light when you can get one that projects a beautiful pattern on your wall? It plugs into one of the two wall outlets and has an automatic dusk to dawn sensor so you don’t need to worry about turning it on and off. It’s also dimmable so the light feels really custom to you.

63A Place To Put Your Hair Styling Tools That Feels Custom

This hair tool organizer has two round compartments with removable stainless steel cups and one larger square compartment that are great for storing your blow dryer, straighter, curling iron, and hair brushes. It can be mounted with screws or adhesive tape on the inside of a cabinet door to stay accessible but out of sight.

64Luxe Throw Pillow Covers With A Stunning Striped Pattern

These throw pillows exude quiet luxury because of their delicate details and exquisite craftsmanship. They have a gorgeous, slightly tufted striped design with a silky-feeling texture that looks amazing on your couch, chair, or bed. Plus they have a hidden zipper for a totally seamless look.

65The Softest & Coziest Bath Towel Set That People Are Obsessing Over

“Soft, absorbent and lovely color!” one reviewer raved. “The weave is very even, and the 3 accent stripes add to the classiness of the set. I’ve washed them several times and they still look new.” Made of 100% Turkish cotton, the set comes with everything you need for your bathroom — bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths. Reviewers also say the bath towels are a great size for taller people.

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