33 Easy Ways To Freshen Up Your Bathroom And Kitchen

Promising review: "These shelves are so beautiful! My bathroom doesn't have a counter around the sink so this is perfect. It is modern and sleek and the wood and cast-iron shelves are very well built and sturdy. I was surprised that these are such high quality considering the price." —Vincent

Get a set of two from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in seven finishes).

3. Update your kitchen's ambient lighting with these stick-on track lights that give you a soft, even glow instead of those harsh, spotty beams. They're dimmable, remote-controlled, and come with a timer so they'll shut off on their own. Plus, they plug right into an outlet, no frantic battery swaps required.

It includes a remote that can adjust the brightness.

Promising review: "This is a wonderful product; just what I wanted. It's super easy to install, and I love that it breaks off into sections so you don’t have any hanging over to hide. The remote is awesome, and there are lots of brightness settings. I’m going to use these everywhere!" —Queen Halloween

Get the six-piece kit from Amazon for $17.84+ (available in three light colors).

4. For less than $8, use a roll of wood-grain tape to instantly level up your bathroom mirror situation. Instead of ripping it out and replacing it with something expensive, use this tape to frame it instead.

Promising review: "Where do I start? I absolutely LOVE this product. I wanted to replace our bathroom mirror, but due to the 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 $7.92.

5. Or if you need a new mirror, consider replacing your old one with a pair of modern mirrors. The clean lines will complement nearly any type of interior design you're working with.

Promising reviews: "The mirrors are great quality for the price and easy to hang. They were a great, inexpensive update for my bathroom." —JeanK

"Amazing look! Easy to install and made my bathroom beautiful! Replaced a builder-grade long mirror without a frame with these mirrors and ended up very happy! Great price, great fit, and seems very durable!" —Amanda

Get them from Amazon for $139.99+ (available in two sizes).

6. Touch up wall and door scratches with a bottle of . The 24 colors available are the most common paint colors you'll find in rentals, and you can use the brand's free color-matching tool to determine which of the colors best matches your walls.

If you're unsure of what color to get, I highly suggest you use the brand's free color chart tool to help you determine which is the right match for your walls.

Soto is a small business that makes paint touch up kits.

Promising review: "Rather than ditching furniture into a landfill, which is bad for the environment and one's pocketbook, this product allows you to give new life to existing furniture. Between the Soto touchup and new handles, my entertainment center looks like new....for less than $35. If you can use liquid paper, you can use this. I just ordered another bottle for porcelain. This is a fantastic product. You will love it!" —LexiNYC

Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in 25 colors).

7. Use a two-tier under-sink organizer with a pull-out shelf to turn the dark, chaotic depths of your sink cabinet into a neatly arranged storage haven. No more blindly reaching into the abyss for a bottle of dishwashing cleaner or a new sponge — just slide out the shelf and grab what you need.

Promising review: "Installed in seconds, and we love not having to get down on the ground to try and see what is in back. Quality product at a great price. Easy assembly." —Tim

Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in white or black).

8. Tackle those creepy little black spots before they take over your bathroom with a bottle of mold and mildew stain remover spray. It'll blast away stains in seconds without hours of scrubbing, so you can spend less time fighting mildew and more time pretending it never existed. Plus, it'll help keep surfaces looking fresh longer.

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Promising review: "Literally got rid of black mold stains on tile overnight. This couldn't be done with regular bleach (I tried). The stain was gone, and it was back to its normal color. And it kept mold away. Usually, when I clean it, it would come back so soon. Smells strong, but obviously, it's what's needed to kill the mold. Works like a charm. No scrub either, just have to rinse off the next day. Super quick results." —SL

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three sizes).

9. Give your wooden cabinets a refresh with a bottle of restorative wood polish and conditioner. Thanks to a mixture of carnauba wax and beeswax, old wood surfaces that have seen better days will have a gorgeous, deep luster after applying a coat or two of this.

Promising review: "This polish is AMAZING! I have teak stained wood kitchen cabinets that have taken a beating over the past many years. I was resigned to the belief that I would have to replace the cabinet doors due to wear and tear, scratches, water stains etc. I discovered this wax on Amazon and decided to give it a try. WOW what a difference. My cabinets look brand new. Other waxes and polishes would work but a day later all the blemishes would bleed through. A week later they would look bad again. This stuff feeds the wood, erases the blemishes and lasts for a long time. It's been weeks since I first applied this wax and my cabinet doors still look great! Try it ... you won't be disappointed!" —RH

Get it from Amazon for $10.47.

10. Set up a shower lamp that'll make you wonder how you ever settled for harsh overhead lighting. It gives off the softest, most beautiful glow so you can pretend you're at a spa instead of, you know, standing in your own shower. Every rinse will instantly feel fancier, and honestly, once you have one, you'll never want to go back to the big ceiling light again.

This is IP44 waterproof certified, meaning it can withstand splashes of water. DO NOT put this in the water with you (for so many reasons), but it's totally okay if it gets a little water on it as long as it doesn't fall in. Whether on top of your shower or on a bathroom sink, it's gonna be bright enough to light up your life.

Hear one TikToker's thoughts on the shower lamp.

Promising review: "I bought this for my bathroom because the one light is super bright and it's too much in the mornings. I still needed some light, so I looked into a lamp like this over some kind of night light or plug-in lamp. I bought this because the reviews were promising, and so far I'm really happy. I charged it when it arrived a week ago, and haven't needed to charge it again yet. I love the warm, but not yellow-y light it emits. The lamp also seems really sturdy, like if I knocked it off the counter, it would be fine. The dimming function is great, no flickering, and I'm really happy the lamp 'remembers' the brightness level it was last on. It says waterproof, and I haven't tested that, but the charging port plug seems to seal really well, so I'm not nervous to have it on the bathroom counter or right next to the shower. My one complaint is that the wood grain color appeared different on my computer than in real life, and it's a little more reddish in person. However, I like this lamp so much I've been moving it to my desk to use in the evenings, so I may just buy another one that matches my bathroom better and leave the wood colored one at my desk." —Syd Smith

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in five colors).

11. Become a #fridgescaping expert thanks to these fridge organizers, because you deserve to open your fridge and know exactly where everything is. The bins can even stack if you're really trying to optimize every square inch of your fridge.

Promising review: "My daughter wanted to organize the fridge after watching a series of TikTok videos! These were exactly what she wanted! Download TikTok for your kids and maybe they will want to help organize, too!" —Sarah C.

Get a set of four bins from Amazon for $12.99.

12. Hang a pair of linen café curtains that reviewers swear by for adding privacy without turning your space into a cave. They let the light in, dress up your windows, and even pull double duty as a clever way to hide less-than-pretty storage spots or appliances.

Promising review: "These are lovely curtains. We needed just a bit of cover on a window and nothing too heavy or thick. These worked, and look really nice too. I plan to add some more plants, so it all worked out great. The material gives just enough coverage." —Michelle

Get two panels from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in several sizes and colors).

13. Add a pinch of Y2K aesthetic to your bathroom floor with a cherry bath mat. Plus, it'll be so soft underfoot whenever you step out of the shower or bathtub.

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Promising reviews: "So cute, so pretty... and so SOFT! I love it. It looks just like the picture." —Beth

"I bought this small rug for my daughter's bathroom and it is so cute and soft! She loves it! It seems pretty thick and even comes with stickers for underneath to help make it slip resistant!" —Lisa

Get it from Amazon for $25.69+ (available in seven other styles).

14. Use a bottle of grout cleaner to instantly remove years of buildup, grime, and dirt that you thought was permanent.

Promising review: "We moved into our house a year ago and I’ve been on a quest to clean the grout next to the stove ever since then. As a last resort I got this and holy cow! I left it on for three minutes as a spot test at first and I could already see a huge difference. I then did two more rounds letting it sit for five minutes each. The scent's not bad, it was fine if I had the window open, it was just being down close to it that got me. Seriously, stop looking and buy this." —Britney Phillips

Get it from Amazon for $19.95.

15. But if your grout is permanently stained, use this mold-resistant grout pen that'll cover it with a fresh coat of waterproof white paint. Each pen can cover up to 150 feet of grout.

Promising review: "I installed an expensive soft white tile (if there is such a thing) floor in the kitchen when I bought my house. At the time, it was a new product and it was beautiful — that fuzzy, warm feeling changed the first time I dropped a fork. I have been so frustrated no wanting to rip up and put down replacement tiles. The grout pen made it look new again, I am thrilled with the results!" —K. Robles

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes).

16. Install a top-down, bottom-up Roman shade in your bathroom that'll look high-end but installs with just a couple of screws. It'll filter in soft, natural light while still giving you privacy, and the cordless design makes your space feel instantly more tailored. No rods, no fancy tools, no stress.

Promising review: "The fit is fantastic and matches my measurements perfectly. I love the texture and the convenience of adjusting the height easily. It's great that I can raise them from the bottom or lower them from the top. Considering the level of customization, I believe the pricing is fair. I wanted light filtering, and these curtains provide the perfect amount of privacy for our bathroom." —C-Rod

Get it from Amazon for $37.49+ (available in 20 colors and over 100 sizes; be sure to clip the 25% off coupon when applicable).

17. Decant your nonperishables into a set of airtight, stackable containers that are so aesthetically pleasing, you won't even need to hide them away in a cupboard.

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Promising review: "I love these containers so much. My pantry looks so organized. They come in all sizes and are very sturdy. Lid is neither too tight, or loose, and the snack stored inside stays so fresh with its very nice, airtight mechanism. Love the idea of stacking which saves lot of space in pantry. Can’t wait to order many more different sizes replanting my entire pantry with just this product." —hetal

Get it from Amazon for $27.98+ (available in several sizes and quantities).

18. Make your existing cabinetry look new by replacing your handles and knobs with a set of antique-style brass cabinet pulls. One of the most dramatic ways to change the look of drawers and cabinets is to swap out the hardware, and it's soooo easy.

Promising review: "These are so nice and heavy. Such great quality for the price. They look amazing on the kitchen cabinets. I would recommend these for sure!" —Kindle Customer

Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in different quantities, styles, and finishes).

19. Give your floors an upgrade with these peel-and-stick floor tiles if you're not exactly loving your current bathroom or kitchen situation. They're half an inch thick, made of durable vinyl, and tough enough to handle heavy foot traffic. Plus, they're water-resistant and washable, so they'll keep looking good even in high-use spaces.

Each box has 10 12" x 12" tiles.

Promising review: "Best purchase ever, love that it brightened and give my bathroom a new fresh look. Easy to put together and only took about two hours." —Billy

Get it from Amazon for $13.25.

20. Hang some Command hooks in your kitchen cabinets so you can keep one less collection of tools in a crowded drawer. These are great for holding lighter items like measuring cups.

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From my colleague Elizabeth Lilly: "Yes, this is my kitchen cabinet and this trick helps me find the correct measuring cup so much faster than back when I used to stack them in a drawer! Just be sure to account for the cups' depth while arranging the cabinet's contents. Since I took this pic, my 1/2 cup met its doom in a tub of sugar so I swapped in some measuring cups with *engraved* measurements on the cups, which makes my setup even better!"

Get a 10-pack of hooks from Amazon for $10.77.

21. Replace standard switch plates with some satin nickel switch plates because good design is in the details. Walls can be so drab, and this is basically a snazzy accessory to jazz yours up.

Promising review: "Feels quality, not flimsy. Installed in a bathroom and adds a nice classy vintage touch to my switch. The metal is not highly reflective, closer to a brushed look. Great for disguising fingerprints and blends in with other non-reflective metal hardware. When the light switch is frequently the first thing someone looks at and reaches for in a room, having a quality cover like this gets noticed and enhances a room very easily. I can't believe I'm still writing about how much I enjoy a light switch cover." —Tom Generic Dude

Get it from Amazon for $9.65+ (available in four styles and combos).

22. Convert that awkward space on top of your stove into a little ledge thanks to a slim magnetic stove shelf. It's perfect for holding everyday cooking items like olive oil and all those random spices you'll need to make Mom's world-famous lasagna.

StoveShelf is a US-based small business that specializes in stove shelves for various sizes of stoves.

Check out a TikTok of the StoveShelf in action.

Promising review: "This is an excellent buy. The shelf helped me declutter my cabinet, and it is an awesome storage space for my more often used spices. It is sturdy, easily installed, and attractive. I recommend this shelf." —Pamella R.

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in three types and three sizes).

23. Keep your bathing area looking like a 5-star resort with some beautiful wall-mounted amber bottles that come with matching labels for shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Pro tip: Use a leveler to make sure yours are evenly aligned.

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MaisoNovo is a woman-owned small business in Brooklyn that makes aesthetically pleasing refillable containers for the home.

You can see how one TikTok user styled hers in this TikTok video by Miriam Gin.

Promising review: "We have a narrow bathtub/shower with little space. I love this product, it’s so easy to install. I used a level to keep them aligned. Wait 24 hours before you use them. Great price, great quality, I highly recommend." —Karen Kopecki

Get it from Amazon for $24.70+ (available in six different styles and quantities of one, two, or three).

24. Create just enough light in your bathroom with some motion sensor under-cabinet lights. After a full charge, these can last for about three hours if left on, or up to four weeks if they're on motion sensor mode and activated up to 10 times per day.

These have a built-in magnet that'll stick on most metals, or you can use the included adhesive tape to tape them onto an existing surface.

Promising review: "These lights are so worth it. I have a closet with no light in it, and I installed these in maybe two minutes flat, and it has completely fixed my disdain for the previously dark and disorganized closet. If you think you need these, you probably do." —HD

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two sizes and in warm or white light).

25. Finally organize your spice drawer with some spice strips. The 10-foot roll provides enough length to organize 30+ full-size spice bottles.

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YouCopia is a woman-owned small business that specializes in home storage solutions.

Promising review: "This is one of my favorite things I've ever purchased from Amazon! The fact that they're so customizable allows you to cut them and shape them to any drawer size! I think this will be my go-to gift for all of my friends who love cooking as much as I do! Freeing up cabinet space and having something that can so easily be rinsed off in the sink makes this a for sure buy!" —momonono

Get a 10-foot roll from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two sizes and two colors).

26. If you don't have space for a traditional trash can, consider a compact compost bin/trash can that hangs from the inside of your cabinet door. When I lived alone, my regular-sized trash can always stayed half empty, so I switched to a smaller compost-sized bin. It freed up space in my kitchen and filled up quickly enough to keep food scraps from getting stinky.

Promising review: "So I saw this tiny trash can on TikTok, and I was moving into a tiny studio apartment and thought this would be perfect. Turns out it's one of the best things I've ever bought. I installed mine with the over-the-cabinet hooks (also comes with adhesive stickers) on my kitchen island, and it is so convenient I can't even express with words. The lid is on this nifty hinge so you can open it by flipping the lid up, or by sliding it forward and it folds down out of the way. I usually keep it open while I'm cooking but I can close it super quickly if I see the dog coming. There is a little pull tab for easy opening. It is so easy to use and easy to clean. It's also so cute! I use my plastic grocery bags as trash can liners for this and they fit perfectly. It comes with a roll of bags as well. The lid lifts off easily to change bags out. Clicks back on easily over the new liner. Can't recommend this enough!! This is going on my list of 'best things I've ever spent my money on.'" —Ginger

Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in three colors).

27. Stick a set of versatile magnetic hooks inside your cabinet or onto the wall so you can hang your most-used tools, because so many cooking tools are just shoved in a random drawer, never to be seen again. Give them their own spot on the wall so they're always organized and accessible.

Promising review: "These hooks are amazing! I have very little kitchen space and don't want to drill a bunch of holes in a rented apartment. These hooks are great for the fridge, microwave, and stove hood. I especially like that they are deep enough that I can face my measuring cups and spoons outward so I can see the sizes at a glance. You won't be disappointed in these hooks. Highly recommend." —BAJ

Get them from Amazon for $5.59+ (available in packs of 6, 15, 20, 28, and 60).

28. Use some cheery cabinet and drawer liners to protect your cabinetry's interiors from everyday wear and tear. These come in a bunch of pretty patterns, too!

Promising review: "Very awesome stuff. The bottom of my cabinets had a rough, crumbly texture. This is a great fix to keep the silicone pieces of my dishes from picking it up. Feels a lot cleaner and it looks great! Highly recommend for looks and function!" —Kelsey Ware

Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in 10 sizes and 13 colors and patterns).

29. Set up an accordion-like pots and pans organizer since those need a home, too. You know the dilemma you face when you wanna stack your pots and pans neatly, but then you have nowhere to put their lids? This product fixes that!

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The length expands to 30" and each rod is 6.5" tall to accommodate taller items. Synthetic rubber bumpers protect your delicate surfaces.

Promising review: "Finally, a solution to corral all of these freaking pot and pan lids! It expands perfectly to accommodate my 30" wide cabinet. Actually, it can go a little further than that but it gets less stable when you exceed the maximum width. It also works great for smaller cabinets. I tried it out in a pull-out drawer that's approximately 24" and it serves its purpose well." —Nurse Bex

Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

30. Create a one-stop spot for all your facial grooming needs with a wall-mounted, fog-resistant shower mirror. It has three light settings, a handy little shelf for your toiletries, hooks for your razors, and a built-in squeegee (just in case it does get foggy).

ToiletTree is a small business that specializes in bathroom products for home use.

To keep it fogless, add hot water to the reservoir behind the mirror before you shower. This comes with a squeegee and a little shelf, and even rotates so you can get your best angle!

Promising review: "Far and away the best fogless mirror I’ve used. No wiping on “fog preventing solutions," just fill it up with hot water while you’re showering, squeeze the fog away and it works perfectly every time. Love the razor storage, too. Just the absolute best." —Jonathan Fox

Get it from Amazon for $32.95.

31. Place a large over-the-sink rack if the countertop space around your sink is mayhem. Instead of having everything spread out in the most chaotic way possible, opt for an organizer like this that keeps all your essentials tidy and organized.