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Let’s get that home sweet home looking downright ~dreamy~.

I'm a staff writer on the BuzzFeed Shopping team who covers a variety of topics from beauty to home to travel, while having a special enthusiasm for K-beauty, quirky (but useful!) trinkets, and all things luxe and aesthetic.

It took most reviewers less than an hour to completely revamp their desk, and it was two hours *tops* for others (depending on how much space you're redoing!). Psst — If you pick this up, check out this reviewer's great installation tips for applying it to a desk!

Promising review: "I do not have the money for a new vanity right now. Insert DIY project of covering my ugly pink bathroom vanity in marble contact paper. It looks 100% better, and it’s super durable. It’s a little tricky to work with at first, and then you get the hang of it. I’m buying more for my half bath! Update: My vanity still looks great a couple of months later! I decided to do my tabletop in my laundry room [above, right], and it looks great too! Tips: Make sure there is nothing on the surface, as bumps will show through with the tiniest of debris. Also, one roll is not enough; always buy more than you think you’ll need!" —Natalie Lamb

Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in 10 sizes and three colors).

Promising review: "These are awesome! My son installed them with no problems. They look much more expensive than what they cost, function well, and I am so happy with this upgrade." —Gina C. Ashline

Get a set of 30 five-inch pulls from Amazon for $23.99+ (also available individually and in smaller and larger pack sizes). 

Promising review: "I didn't think these would last through one Oklahoma spring tornado season, but they have. They were easy to install and very durable. They add a very unique touch to my new garage doors." —Lila S.

Get the hinges from Amazon for $16.49+ (available in two hinge styles) and the window stickers for $9.24.

BTW, the reviewer used the color 'Taupe' above!

Promising review: "I have never been so excited about a slipcover. Total transformation of our couch and loveseat. I was worried about it not working on our leather couch, but it stays on really well due to the straps and the separate cushion covers. LOVE." —Brian/Liz

Get it from Amazon for $35.49+ (available in five sizes and 13 colors).

Promising review: "I bought these to put on my bed, and I absolutely love, love, love them! One side has a super fluffy and soft side, and the back is surprisingly soft; it's almost like a suede feel. Be sure you have fully stuffed pillows!" —Rah Rah

Get a set of two from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in six sizes and 18 colors).

These under-the-cabinet lights are battery-powered and come with a remote that will allow you to power them on and off, change their intensity, and set them to be motion-activated.

Promising review: "I just remodeled my kitchen and wanted lights under my cabinets to give it a cozy feel. I wanted something easy to install but effective. These lights are great! You can adjust the brightness and can even put them on a timer so they turn off on their own after 15, 30, or 60 minutes. They come with sticky tape to attach to cabinets, but I also added sticky back Velcro, and they have stayed on perfectly. The company sent me an email offering any assistance if I should need it. I absolutely LOVE them and would recommend." —LC

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $11.99 (also available as a six-pack). 

Promising review: "I live in an apartment community, and I wanted to find a solution to cover up my windows without using my blinds/curtains. Let me just say...wow! This beyond exceeded my expectations. Not only does it give me the privacy I need, but the way the lights reflect in the daytime AND nighttime is just breathtaking! In the morning, when the sun shines through, tiny little rainbows get cast all over the bedroom! At night, it looks so cozy, warm, and has a beautiful, realistic stained-glass look to it." —Katie Coyle

Get a roll from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 14 sizes and four colors).

Promising review: "This reeded glass window film was very pretty when installed. Gave just the right amount of obscurity that still allowed in light but maintained privacy when viewing from the outside. I bought more of this and offered it to my son, who is enjoying it at his apartment too. We used it on the bottom half of the windows and kept the upper half of the windows open, which was the exact problem this film solved. Lots of choices, too!" —Liza S

Get it from Amazon for $5.60+ (available in 12 sizes and three styles).

Promising review: "My parents went to Europe and sat outside on furs like these, and now they do the same at home. They live in the mountains in Utah. They put these on their metal patio chairs and then cover themselves with a blanket outside in the winter. The faux furs keep your backside insulated and then topped with the blanket, they are able to have cocktail hour(s) on the deck all year long! It’s honestly pretty sweet, and the dog gets her own to lie on when she’s outside, too." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $13.70+ (available in six sizes and 16 colors). 

Promising review: "I live in an apartment so I didn’t want to damage my wall with nails and all that. So I’m very glad to have heard about this product. It was so easy to set up, it holds the weight of my blackout curtain and curtain rod well. I even pushed down on it a little to see how secure it was and it did not break. I definitely recommend it for anyone that is renting to keep the walls damage free." —Alyssa

Get a set of three from Amazon for $18.95 (also available in other colors and styles). 

Promising review: "Purchased these for my studio, which is in an old mill. I wanted them for their insulating properties more than to block out the light because my studio loses a lot of heat at night due to its enormous windows. The curtains/drapes work great for both — I am especially pleased with how well they help keep the space from losing heat! Before having the curtains, the space would lose about 8 degrees in temperature overnight (which in the winter is a significant amount, especially in the northeast). Now, with the curtains, the space no longer loses heat overnight! It is now so nice to go into my studio in the morning and find it still toasty warm!" —Placeholder

Get them from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in five sizes and 11 colors).

Each tile measures 12 inches by 12 inches. 

Promising review: "This brought new life to my super boring kitchen! This was much easier than I thought, and I was really worried about taking on this project, but I'm glad I did. Took me over three hours from start to finish." —Blood Agent

Read the rest of this customer's in-depth review for some handy tips and tricks!

Get six self-adhesive tiles from Amazon for $7.91+ (available in 12 styles).

These renter-friendly beauties are fully removable btw! You'll just need to heat with a hair dryer to unstick the adhesive. For the full install, reviewers recommend: a level, sanding block and sandpaper, measuring tape, ruler, screwdriver to remove outlets, and utility knife or scissors.

Promising review: "These are great and easy to install. You have to cut the first section. I did put them on a textured wall and have no issues with them peeling off. I made a mistake and had to pull some of them off, and they came off with no problem. They are sticky, so I did have to pull a little bit, no damage to the paint or the wall, though. You will need a VERY sharp knife and a pair of scissors. I used a metal carpenter's square as a straight edge, and it worked nicely. Nice upgrade to my little kitchen. I needed about 30 tiles, and I had to buy 40 for cuts and mistakes. You can't reuse the sheet if you pull it off. I found that if you have to cut the tiles, make sure you have the 'grout' on the cut, it makes it easier to align and hides small mistakes." —Tricia Hendrickson

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two colors, and in dozens more designs and colors on their store page).

Promising review: "I redid my entire bathroom! We moved into our home two years ago, and our small main-floor bathroom had hideous orange mosaic tiles. We want to eventually gut and revamp our bathroom, but wanted to give it a cheap facelift. Floorpops made that possible, and it's a very inexpensive option! We used caulk to seal some of the tiny gaps and caulked around the tub and underneath the baseboards for a good seal. The tiles are not moving at all and have adhered okay." —Agnieska

Get a pack of 10 tiles from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in two colors and three sizes). 

Check out a TikTok of the cheese slicer in action. 

Promising review: "My mother-in-law had purchased one last year and I tried hers at Christmas and fell in love with how easy it was to use. We have a lot of get togethers with friends and cheese is a staple appetizer in our house. So I purchased my own and have been using it weekly since. It cuts easily and it's mostly easy to clean. Sometimes cheese gets stuck in the crack but some scrubbing with a small brush usually does the trick." —Jessica

Promising review: "This comes just as pictured and described. It is comfortable and looks luxurious. It's great for floor seating." —AKhan

Get it from Amazon for $30.99+ (available in two shapes, three sizes, and eight colors).

Promising review: "These are incredible!! I like using the color feature in winter when it's drab outside, but once my gardens bloom, I stick to white. I have purchased these five times, and it's going to be six. I bought the first set two years ago and just purchased my newest set. I put the old ones right next to the sets I just purchased and had never changed the batteries on the original ones...they were still bright, so I never needed to. They are beautiful!!" —mosey 

Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $32.48+ (also available in a two-pack and a six-pack). 

Promising reviews: "Magical. I'm ordering more of these. They perked up my night garden in a way that even attracted compliments from my neighbors. They were super easy to install and worked immediately. I like that they automatically turn on at dusk and shut off at dawn." —Sharyn Bearse

"I love these little balls of moving light in our garden! Make sure you loosen them up out of the box. They are very upright at first, but the wires flex, and you can arrange them to appear to float in the night. I plan on buying more to give the illusion to my whole backyard. They are absolutely brighter than many of my other solar lights. So far mine have stayed lit until morning!! The wind makes them bounce and sway, just enchanting!! Buy some! They will make you happy!!" —Ruth Anderson

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $11.98 (also available in larger quantities).

Promising review: "I was very skeptical, but also figured for [the price], what did I really have to lose. I am beyond blown away. It was super easy to trim to fit and apply to our black dishwasher, looks phenomenal, is super easy to clean, and, while just a month into use, is holding up really well. I worried the frequent sanitize loads we run and associated heat might compromise the adhesion, but so far, so good. It has also fooled and then impressed many a family and friends who complimented us on our new dishwasher that finally matches the rest of the kitchen." —Amazon Customer

Get an 18-inch x 6-foot roll from Amazon for $7.19.

Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord says about it: "I purchased this because I have a lil' Friday tradition of going to Trader Joe's and buying the $3.99 'petite bouquets' (Alexa, play 'Flowers' by Miley Cyrus!!) and it is the absolute perfect size for a mini bouquet. It is a treat to look at on my windowsill, 11/10 recommend for anyone who wants a bright spot in their living room!"

Promising review: "The vase is very nice, with and without flowers. It looks really good in my living room!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $14.49+ (available in three styles and in a set with all three). 

Check out a TikTok of the book vase in action. 

Promising review: "The vase was so pretty I bought a second! They're durable and very appealing to the eye. I will be purchasing more." —kayla

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five colors). 

Seriously though, the folks who live below you will thank you for the extra cushioning for foot falls!

Promising review: "To be fair, I was quite hesitant to purchase a rug online seeing as how you can't feel the carpet. However I took a chance and went with it and I couldn't be happier with my decision. Not only is the carpet nice and soft but the colors are very true to picture. Thanks guys for producing a fair priced and luxurious product!" —(ffcccdxx

Get it from Amazon for $27.26+ (available in eight colors and a variety of sizes).

Promising review: "These are so cute and perfect! I have a decent-sized balcony and have been looking to turn it into a relaxing area. I got my lights within a few days, and I immediately opened up my package. Everything was there, no broken bulbs, and a spare bulb. I then tested out the power, and these lights are perfectly bright and still set a very calming and intimate scene." —Domzzs

Get them from Amazon for $15.79+ (available in seven lengths and two colors).

Promising review: "I really like this little tray. The color is perfect, and the beaded edge looks beautiful. I’m using mine on my dining table and plan to change it with the seasons. I would definitely order it again." —Sunshine

Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in seven colors).

Promising review: "Living in Hawaii you have to select wise items that are weather-, salt-, and red dirt–proof, etc... In total I ordered 11 boxes to complete my yoga deck. I have a few left over to make steps on the back. Very pleased and happy. May order more for an outdoor shower project!" —Adelia

Get 10 sq. ft from Amazon for $77.48 (also available in three smaller sizes).

Promising review: "They look so real, and I get a ton of compliments on them. Everyone always thinks my husband surprised me with tulips (my favorite flower), and is shocked to learn these are not real. I have several of them throughout my house, and plan to buy more because they are great!" —Abbey S.

Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in many colors).

Promising review: "Where do I start? I absolutely LOVE this product. I wanted to replace our bathroom mirror, but due to its size, it would have cost a lot! I came across this on Amazon and decided to give it a try. The application process was super easy and applied without bubbles as long as you go slow and rub it down as you go. I kid you not. It looks like wood and feels like it, too! You can feel and see the 'wood grain.' It’s absolutely stunning and looks like I bought a whole new mirror." —Taylor

Get it from Amazon for $7.97+ (available in two sizes). 

Promising review: "This was exactly what we needed for the backyard. It definitely provides enough privacy, and it gives the backyard a very nice ambiance! The leaves completely blend in with the other trees and plants we have in the backyard, and it looks like we made a huge upgrade in our gardening game. I'm now just hoping it can withstand the Arizona summer and not fade with the sun (product description does state fade resistant). Don't be hesitant with purchasing; it's totally worth it!!" —Amazon Customer

Get a roll from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three sizes). You'll need some green zip ties to secure them, too.

Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping editor Maitland Quitmeyer says about it: This is my go-to satin pillowcase. I have two Slip pillowcases, and several of these, and actually, the Bedsure ones wash up much nicer and retain an incredibly silky smooth feel after dozens of trips through the laundry. They're the only ones I'll buy going forward, and I recommended them to my mom, and now she's in love with them too!

Promising review: "I bought these cases to match a new sheet set. I previously had bought much more expensive brands to match other sheets, but I love the Bedsure brand of products and wanted to try these out. Arguably, they’re softer than my more expensive ones! They did arrive very wrinkled, but after a quick wash and dry, and they’re shiny and wrinkle-free. I like the envelope closure a lot more than the competing brands' zip closure. Highly recommend!" —Hannah Watkins

Get a set of two from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in standard, queen, king, and body pillow sizes and 37 colors).

Promising review: "I recently did a room renovation and decided to add a chair to add variety to my comfort space. This chair fits my aesthetic perfectly and was so easy to put together! I’m 5'3" and don't have issues with back support. It’s also super comfy." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $169.99+ (available in 23 styles).

Avion Wall Design is a small business that specializes in acrylic art.

Promising review: "This is such a beautiful and unique light! The artist is also extremely conscientious and packed it up for shipping so well. This piece is a lovely addition to my workspace." —Nancy Regan

Get it from Avion Wall Design on Etsy for $102+ (originally $120+; available in four colors).

These are so darn good lookin' you can just leave them out as coasters the rest of the time! 

Promising review: "I bought these as a barrier between the cold stone countertops and my morning cup of coffee, and they definitely allow my coffee to stay warm longer." —kelly

Get them from Amazon for $11.40+ (available in four colors).

Promising reviews: "My room is even more so aesthetically pleasing with this chic tissue box. Now I can say goodbye to goofy colored and patterned tissue boxes that threw off my stylish vibe! 😂 Highly recommend!" —Samantha

"Color, shape, size are exactly as I expected. Looks great in my contemporary style home office! Highly recommend!!!" —Carole Jane

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two shapes and 11 colors). 

Promising review: "I absolutely loved this set! I purchased two, and each set was well worth the price. The packaging was very elegant and gave me a very luxurious feel. I am very pleased with the quality of the set. The added tags for cotton balls/swabs and lotion/soap were also great! Would definitely recommend!" —Ravynn Lenise Hughes

Get it from Amazon for $23.69+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: “I purchased this for my brother as a Christmas gift last year. The package arrived in perfect condition, with its contents safely intact. After pouring our first glass of whiskey from this decanter, we immediately felt more sophisticated and used words like 'indubitably,' 'transcendent,' and 'ergo.' Indeed, drinking from this decanter will make even Canadian LTD taste piquant." —Justin Pickens

Promising review: "I am so thrilled with this shaker. It's beautiful and can sit out on my bar cart, is super functional, and doesn't leak. It's a conversation starter, and everyone who has seen it loves the way it looks and asks where I got it. I will say, the bottom is quite heavy, and this makes shaking a bit awkward, but once you get used to it, it's no big deal." —AmandaB

Get it from Amazon for $23.79 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "I love the aesthetic of it and the smell is amazing! I bought two more as soon as I saw how nice this was. The quality feels so expensive and luxurious that it just had me in a chokehold, and I definitely love the look." —Isabell Thao

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 26 scents).

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