
65 Simple Ways To Make Your Home Look Much Better
Subtle changes and additions that make all the difference.
It takes some effort to make a space feel like a home. Small touches like lighting, cozy textures, and bits of decor that reflect your personality and the mood you want for your home to evoke are key. They might seem superfluous, but they are the elements that transform four walls and some appliances into a safe haven. Creating this vibe is so easy with these simple ways to make your home look much better, too.
01Add Lighting In Unexpected Places With LED Greenery
Cut flowers are always a nice touch. But these lighted magnolia branches are better — and much easier. Not only do they bring nature indoors, but they also gently light your interior. And you never have to cut the ends, refresh the water, or dispose of dead flowers. Choose from several styles.
02Store Things Out Of Sight With Under-Bed Storage
Declutter your living space without getting rid of anything by packing things into this clear plastic under-bed storage system. The clear plastic makes it easy to find what you need, and the lid pops open easily so you can grab it. Eight concealed wheels on the bottom make it easy to pull out and access. It folds up when you aren’t using it.
03Cover Eyesores Like Your Messy Oven With A Skirt
Soften the look of your kitchen with this oven skirt that brings a cozy cottage feel to the space. It ties onto the handle and doesn’t impede the use of the oven. “Adds the perfect farmhouse touch to my kitchen,” wrote one reviewer. “It was easy to install, fits my oven well, and helps hide the storage area underneath.”
04Highlight The Art In Your Home Using Task Lighting
In a museum, where art is the point, pieces are lit so that they are easy to see and so they become a destination in the room. You can create the same effect at home, turning framed art into a lighting element with this picture light. It’s rechargeable, so you don’t need to run — or hide — wires.
05Line Your Shelves To Protect Them & Add Visual Interest
This nonadhesive shelf and drawer liner is a pretty way to update the interior of drawers and cabinets. The grippy, waterproof material protects the interior of your expensive cabinetry and fridge and makes it easier to keep those spaces clean. They also offer a moment of beauty when you are putting away dishes or making a meal. Choose from several patterns and sizes.
06Freshen Up Your Grout With This Convenient Pen
The dirty caulk in your bathroom or kitchen is dragging down that space. If you are putting up with it because cleaning it is too much work, meet the easy way. These chalk markers turn that task into a coloring project. “I used this on our old 90s tile,” wrote one reviewer. “It really freshens it up! It's easy and fun to use.”
07Hide Necessary Tech With A Router Cover Box
You can’t live without the technology that delivers the internet into your home, but that doesn’t mean you have to look at it. This cable router cover hides it beautifully without interfering with the signal. It slides open for those inevitable reboots and can sit on a shelf or be mounted to the wall.
08Add Privacy To Your Space With Stick-On Window Films
Create privacy, filter light, and give your interior an antique Victorian style boost with this stained glass window film in a lacy rose garden design. Or create the illusion of a wildflower garden just outside your window. It’s simple to install and easy to remove. “Makes me feel like I'm in a private garden,” wrote one reviewer. There are so many styles to choose from.
09Utilize Outlets For Added Low Lighting
Lights that turn on when a bathroom or hallway is dark are always a nice upgrade. But this Lilly plug-in night-light takes the idea to the next level. It turns on at dusk, lighting your way in a dark hall or bathroom. But it also looks elegant and beautiful whether it is lit or not. The brightness is adjustable, and there are several styles.
10Remove Goo & Stick-On Adhesive Wherever You See It
That awful moment when you discover permanent marker, bubble gum, melted crayon, or some other stickiness embedded in your expensive carpet has a cure. It’s called Goo Gone. It’s great for getting stickers and baked-on tape off of anything, too. “Must buy for stickers and gunk stuck to your car,” wrote one reviewer.
11Upgrade Your Kitchen Towels To Something Absorbent & Cute
This waffle kitchen towel set is a pretty boost of color and style in the kitchen. It is also eminently practical. Hang one from the stove or a fridge hook, and you will always have a quick way to dry your hands or a just-washed glass. “These are such cute patterns, and the material is so durable!” wrote one reviewer. “It absorbs things well and is quick to dry!” There are so many patterns to choose from.
12Hang A Wreath Without Damaging The Door
You don’t have to damage the door to hang a wreath from it. This adjustable door hanger cleverly loops invisible wire around the frame so you can hang a wreath and position it perfectly without drilling into the door or using a hook that impacts the door seal.
13Turn Your Dishwasher Into Art
This dishwasher magnetic cover is a genius hack for appliances that don’t match. It clings magnetically to the front of the dishwasher, turning that appliance into a canvas. The appliance finish doesn’t matter anymore because you are looking at a beautiful garden instead.
14Streamline Your Wires With This Slick System
Finally, a working fix for the tangle of wires under your desk. This under-desk cable management kit creates a channel for those wires, which means you can add to it, unplug things, and make changes to your setup without disassembling the whole thing. Just slip the wires in or out of the channel. Until you do, those wires stay off the floor.
15Clean Your Baseboards Of All The Dust
Cleaning baseboards doesn’t have to break your back or make you crawl around the house on all fours. This long handle baseboard cleaning tool brings them within reach so you can walk through the house, wiping them clean. The extra attachments let you use it as a long-handled duster or broom, too. It even comes with a wall-mount hook.
16Polish Up The Wood In Your Home
Sometimes a piece of furniture that you have designated for the dump really only needs some love. This wood polish is that love. Carnauba and beeswax feed the wood to bring it back to life, then polish it to a fresh shine. “What a transformation!!” wrote one reviewer.
17Decorate Your Desk Setup With A Pretty Mat
Turn your desktop from boring to beautiful with this large mouse pad in stunning patterns. Just lay it on your desk and place the keyboard and mouse on it. You will love your workspace in seconds. It makes the mouse track well and keeps the surface clean, too. There are so many patterns to choose from.
18Lay Treads On Your Stairs To Cover Old Wood
Painted or wooden stairs can be a bit of a hazard to people and pets. These nonslip stair treads are an easy way to add traction to them. Just set them down. The grippy underside clings to the stairs. Paws and feet don’t slip on the carpet. Choose a color and size that fits your stairs.
19Organize Your Drawers So You Have Fewer Boxes
End the hassle of a drawer full of boxes and move all the storage bags to this bag organizer. It saves space and fits in the drawer, so you don’t have to fight to close it. It fits four sizes of bags in one dispenser and looks tidy in the drawer.
20Upgrade The Lighting With Pretty Lamps
Add some delicious elegance to your vanity or bedside table with this beaded touch lamp. It has two charging ports right in the base, so you can eliminate some of the clutter, and it throws beautiful, shadowy light through the crystals. It comes in several colors.
21Cover Under-Bed Clutter With A Skirt
Hide the mess under your bed while giving your bedroom a polished look with the simple application of this ruffle bed skirt. The elastic frame design attaches easily without requiring you to lift the mattress. It’s easy to get it straight, and it hangs beautifully. Choose the size and color that best fit your bed and space.
22Mount Storage To Corral Clutter In Your Bedroom
If you have no room for a bedside table, this wall organizer will help you keep your essentials handy without sleeping on your phone or going without water at night. Peel and stick it to the wall, and it provides a hook for your headphones, a charging station, a cubby for glasses or remotes, and a cup holder.
23Stick Storage To The Inside Of Your Cabinets
Add storage right where you need it — in your cupboards — with this cabinet door organizer. It puts a handy set of baskets inside the cabinet door, creating the perfect place to stash lids, napkins, and other hard-to-store items. They attach to adhesive-mount hooks, so the baskets are easy to remove and there is no need to drill into the cabinet.
24Integrate Motion-Sensing Lights To Your Home
These motion sensor wall lights add a delightful combination of usefulness and elegance to your interior. Mount them in a hall or on a stairway. The lights turn on, throwing light up and down in a pretty pattern when they sense motion. Your home will be easier to navigate and feel like it was custom-designed for your movements.
25Swap Out Your Toilet Seat For Something Fancier
Update your throne with this bougie marble toilet seat, and you will feel like royalty every day. “I feel like an empress every time I use the toilet,” wrote one reviewer. “I pretend it is real jade. Only the best for me.” It comes in several colors of molded wood that all look like stone.
26Cover Up Scuffed Walls With This Paint Pen
Fill this paint pen with the paint you used on your wall, and it becomes so easy to fix any scratches or scrapes that happen after you put all the supplies away. The pen works like a syringe, sucking paint into the body and holding it there — in an air-free capsule — until you need it. When you do, just draw over the blemish to erase it. This is a five-pack to add to your DIY kit.
27Put Your Appliances On Sliders So You Can Tuck Them Out Of Sight
Stop fighting with your appliances. This bamboo appliance slider makes it smooth and easy to pull the coffee maker or mixer away from the wall so you can use it. It is stable, so you can use the appliance while it sits on it. And it slides right back under the cabinet just as easily. The bamboo looks pretty in your kitchen and comes in lots of sizes.
28Clean Your Shower Doors & Walls With A Squeegee
Keeping this shower squeegee hanging on the wall is a life hack for an always-clean bathroom. Instead of setting aside time to clean, you just execute a quick swipe or two on your way out of the shower or on the mirror while brushing your teeth. “A few quick swipes,” wrote one reviewer. “And we're done, and the doors look spotless.”
29Double Laundry Storage Space By Adding A Mat On Top
Not only does this dryer and washer top protector mat stop scratches, scrapes, and dings from marring the finish of your appliance, but it also hides blemishes that have already happened and pretties up the laundry room. It allows you to set things on the machine without worrying about causing damage and stops items from slipping off. Choose from several patterns.
30Protect Your Couch With A Designated Place For Drinks & Clutter
Snacking from the couch is so much easier with this couch table insert. Tuck the stabilizer between the cushions, and you have a secure table next to you that can hold beverages and plates of food. Cup holder cubbies stop your beverages from moving. There is even a slot to hold your phone and remote. It comes in several colors.
31Hide Your Unused Outlets With A Whimsical Door
Turn a badly placed wall plug into a whimsical mystery by sticking this door outlet cover over it. People will wonder what’s behind the door. You won’t have to look at the plug. Yet you can still open the door and use the plug if you want to. “Cute and functional,” wrote one reviewer. “I can still easily open the little door whenever I need to use the switch, and it adds so much charm to the room.”
32Add A Rug To Awkward Corners Of Your Home
There is always one corner of the kitchen that’s built to be the workstation. This corner kitchen rug is built to help keep that corner clean and comfy. It absorbs spills and is waterproof, so nothing gets to the floor. A grippy backing stops it from slipping around. And it’s soft to stand on. It comes in several colors and sizes.
33Cover Ugly Home Essentials Like The Tissue Box
Turn that ugly tissue box into a cute design element by hiding it inside this macrame tissue box cover. “So retro-looking. I love it!” wrote one reviewer. “It dispenses tissues perfectly.” It fits square tissue boxes and is open on the bottom, so you just set it over the box. It comes in a couple of different colors.
34Store Your Toilet Brush In A Chic Holder
Mount this clever toilet bowl brush and holder to the wall, and your bathroom will take on hotel vibes. No more looking at a (probably) gross brush or fumbling with a stand that tips over. It becomes one of the appliances, and the brush is easy to access, even though you don’t have to look at it. It comes in several colors.
35Mount Under-Cabinet Lights For Task Lighting
Give your kitchen a high-end design mood with these under-cabinet lights. They are slim and easy to install, rechargeable so you don’t need to run wires, and throw a soft light down onto the counters, which gives the impression of custom lighting. They turn on when they sense you need light and turn off 20 seconds after there is no motion. You can adjust the brightness.
36Dull The Bright Lights With Light-Blocking Stickers
Why does every appliance, clock, and device feel the need to flood your space with a bright light? Fortunately, these light-blocking stickers dial down anything that disrupts the calm in your space with insistent brightness. The two sheets have every size sticker you will likely need and a big sticker you can cut to fit.
37Streamline Your Linen Storage With Bed Sheet Organizers
Get your sheets organized with these bed sheet organizers, and you will always be able to find the set you want. It keeps them contained on a shelf, too, so your linen closet isn’t a chaotic mess. Simply fold the box, according to the directions, with the sheet on it, and you have a book-like sheet container that fits on a shelf, is labeled, and shows a swatch of the set within.
38Add Statement Wall Art That’s Eye-Catching & Fun
Art does not have to be expensive or difficult. This starburst wall art turns a blank piece of wall into a charming display without breaking the bank or making a loud statement. “Perfect amount of bling,” wrote one reviewer. “They are very easy to hang, not too heavy, and priced well.” Choose from several colors.
39Keep Your Air Moisturized & Create Cozy Vibes
This fireplace flame air diffuser creates the instant illusion of a fireplace. It also adds a hit of humidity to dry winter spaces and, if you add a few drops of essential oil, becomes a scent diffuser. “Such a comforting addition to my living room,” wrote one reviewer. “I love that you can change the colors, and it makes the room smell wonderful.”
40Catch The Light With This Stained Glass Window Film
This stained glass window film is an easy, instant home upgrade that filters light into the interior and turns an ugly view into a beautiful piece of art. “Beautiful and really transforms the space,” wrote one reviewer. “[Lets] the light through in a very elegant way.” Install it in minutes with a knife and a spritz of water.
41Light Up Your House Numbers For Safety, Convenience, & A Fancier Look
Make it easy for delivery people and emergency services to find your house — even in the dark — with this LED house number sign that lights up at night. Mount it on the wall or mailbox, or use the included lawn stake to stick it in the ground. A solar panel powers the light that shines on the large, readable numbers.
42Store Extra Blankets & Towels In This Pillow
Disappear your spare blankets and pillows into this storage pillow and stash them in plain sight. They will stay clean, fur-free, and ready to use while looking like they belong on that side chair or window bench. A zipper on one side makes it easy to open when you want to make a spare bed or grab some warmth.
43Cover Your Couch With This Cushion To Prevent Spills & Pet Messes
Invite your pet to cuddle on the couch without worrying about the furniture by covering the upholstery with this pet couch cover. It is soft and comfy enough that you will want to nap on it. It looks pretty. And it can go into the wash. “We had blankets covering the couches,” wrote one reviewer. “[These] fit perfectly and look so much better! Our dog likes them, too.”
44Create Baseboard Molding With This Adhesive Faux Baseboard
You don’t have to live with that unfinished edge where the floor meets the wall. This baseboard molding takes seconds to apply, cuts with scissors, and looks like you hired a contractor. Peel and stick it to the wall and move on from that mess. It comes in lots of colors, so you can use it to create contrast or to blend in.
45Create Kitchen Storage That Drains Into Your Sink
End the wet mess at the kitchen sink by setting this draining sink caddy there. It gives you a dedicated spot for the sponge, brushes, and soap. The best part? You don’t have to fret about water dripping from those tools because a drain in the bottom routes the water back into the sink. It comes in several sizes and colors.
46Apply Adhesive Floor Tiles To Refresh A Room
Hate your flooring? Changing it does not have to involve a huge mess and expense. These floor tiles are stunning and easy to install. Just peel and stick them right over that old tile. “Great quality, stick well, and are just beautiful,” wrote one reviewer. They come in several colors.
47Cover A Scratched Stovetop & Increase Your Kitchen Space
Turn your stovetop into a usable space even when you aren’t using it to cook by setting this stovetop cover there. It reclaims a vast amount of real estate for chopping, draining dishes, or other kitchen tasks and looks good doing it. A raised lip at the edge prevents water from escaping. It comes in several colors.
48Hang Chic Curtains That Still Let Some Light In
There is something so low-key elegant about semi-sheer linen curtains billowing in a room. It gives a space an understated sophistication while filtering bright light and adding a pop of color and texture. These are so affordable that you can transform your entire home with them, and people will assume you dropped a fortune. Choose from lots of colors.
49Swap Ugly Plumbing With Gold Toilet Bolt Caps
You might have struggled to clean those ugly bolt caps at the base of your toilet so they don’t look so horrid. But these toilet bolt caps are the bougie uplift you didn’t know you needed. Dirty-looking plumbing? Gone. Adorable smooth birds? Charming. They come in several colors. There are bears, too.
50Lay Down An Absorbent Bath Mat To Prevent Messes
Upgrade to this stone bath mat and embrace a minimalist, laundry-free bathroom. The highly absorbent stone is the perfect place to step onto after the shower. It won’t hold water that creates smells and mold, and you never have to wash it. A quick wipe keeps it clean. “Stylish, fast-drying, and so much better than traditional bath mats!” wrote one reviewer.
51Cover Up Bad Transitions Between Floors
A bad transition between one type of flooring and another, or between rooms, makes your home look as if the builder quit before the work was completed. Fortunately, it’s easy to fix with this floor transition strip that peels and sticks right over the seam and makes it blend together, functionally and visually.
52Clean Lampshades & Soft Surfaces With This Sponge
Getting dust and dirt off of lampshades, artwork, and other delicate furnishings is a challenge. This lampshade cleaner sponge is the right tool for the job. It pulls off dust, lint, hair, and dirt without leaving a trace. “This dry sponge captured dust, fireplace soot, and pet hair and left my lampshades like new,” wrote one reviewer.
53Store Pretty Mugs Out In The Open
Turn your mug collection into a display, and you will save cabinet space and make your kitchen homey and cute. These cabinet mug hooks hang them from the bottom of your cabinets so they are right where you want them. They install quickly with a couple of screws.
54Conceal The Ugly Doorbell Chime With This Pretty Box
If you have stared at the ugly chime box on your wall and contemplated tearing out the whole system, you need this doorbell cover. It’s cheap, pretty, and easy to install. And you get to keep that wired doorbell system that was expensive to install. You can paint it or leave it white.
55Peel & Stick Wallpaper To Add Intrigue Or Cover Old Walls
Redecorating does not have to involve a huge mess. This pretty wallpaper is easy to peel and stick right over that tired paint job. Or use it to refresh a thrift store furniture find. The paper is waterproof and easy to clean, too, so it’s a functional as well as a visual upgrade. Choose from several colors and sizes.
56Fix The Sagging Cushions On Your Couch
Not ready to replace that old, sagging couch? This couch cushion support will help it last a little longer. Place it under the cushions, and it will stop the sagging right away. “My couch cushions no longer sag, and the couch feels much more comfortable and supportive,” wrote one reviewer.
57Repair Cracked Concrete Quickly
Cracked concrete isn’t a crisis if you have this cement crack filler on hand; it becomes merely a small chore. Pour it into the crack and wait. Or, for some smaller cracks, use a trowel to level it. “Six months later, the cracks in my basement and driveway both remain sealed,” wrote one reviewer.
58Store Clutter In Pretty Faux Art Books
This faux book set is a genius storage solution. Fill it with remote controls and other clutter to clean up your coffee table. Use them to stash valuables in a bookshelf. The books are realistic and tasteful. And the boxes open easily and snap closed with magnets. Choose from several colors and book titles.
59Hang Beaded Crystal Curtains To Distinguish Between Rooms
Hang this crystal beaded curtain in a doorway or window and ramp up the whimsical, spiritualist vibes in your space. It’s easy, affordable, and the movement, sparkle, and prism effect add so much to the mood. “Absolutely beautiful!” wrote one reviewer. “Gorgeous! Adds a lot of charm to the doorway.”
60Utilize A Candle Wamer For Glowy, Fragrant Ambiance Without The Flame
Avoid the smoke and hazards of lighting scented candles by setting those same candles on this candle wax warmer. Heat releases the scent while a soft glow mimics candlelight. But this will turn itself off after an interval you set, so there is no risk of fire. The height is adjustable, and it comes in a tempting array of colors and styles.
61Lay A Splash Guard Around The Faucet To Prevent Messes
All your sinks need this sink splash guard. Set it down so the two pieces meet around the faucet, and you will never have to worry about a wet mess accumulating there. It is made of diatomite stone, which naturally absorbs water quickly and lets it evaporate in seconds. The color and pattern are also beautiful.
62Organize Your Pan Storage In One Convenient Way
How much effort does it take to find the pan you need when you decide to cook? That is likely contributing to your takeout habit. This pan organizer rack is cheaper than food delivery and makes it easy to grab a pan, cook a meal, and put the pan away. You set the height of the shelves so it fits the pans you have.
63Hide Wires Using This Cord Concealer
Frustrated by the wires snaking all over the kitchen counters? You don’t have to accept that mess. This outlet concealer lets you move the power to the appliances instead of running extension cords. Plug the concealer plate into the wall and put the power strip where you want it. It comes with cord concealers so you never have to look at those wires.
64Place An Absorbent Coffee Mat On The Counter
This coffee mat creates a tidy space for your coffee machine, cups, and other accessories, and it keeps your counters clean. The absorbent material soaks up spills and magically makes them disappear, so the space looks clean even when the counters would look messy. It comes in lots of cute colors and patterns, too, so it can become a decorative element.
65Add LED Curtain Lighting For Magical Rooms
Hang this curtain light to create an enchanted interior. It turns any curtain into a lighting element and makes the room feel amazing. “Made our room magical,” wrote one reviewer. The individual copper strands hang from your curtain hooks. A remote lets you choose a mode and set a timer.