45 Decorating Tips That'll Make Renters Think "I Wish I'd Known About This Sooner"

45 Decorating Tips That'll Make Renters Think "I Wish I'd Known About This Sooner"

BuzzFeed-Shopping·2025-06-21 05:02

1. *Easily* install curtains with NoNo Brackets, aka curtain rod brackets that fit onto your existing blinds so that you don't have to fool with drilling any holes and having to spackle them later or (!!!) get charged when you move out of your rental.

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Promising review: "This bracket is awesome and was extremely easy to install. We were able to hang curtains over our vertical blinds in just a few minutes and didn't even need any tools. Great product!!!" —Amazon Customer

Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.95 (also available in more colors and as outside brackets).

2. Or if you're more than willing to drill some holes, put curtain rods 6–12 inches above the tops of your windows to make your ceilings feel taller.

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Trust me, it won't look weird! Just remember to account for that extra needed length when buying curtains.

Get two curtain panels from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in two sizes and five curtain patterns).

3. Really elevate your windows with some cordless, no-drill Roman shades that'll be a breeze to install.

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Promising review: "I knew I wanted something to finish off my bench seat windows. These blinds were not only easy to install, but I am impressed with the quality and how easy it is to raise and lower them. I think all four were out of the box and installed in 15 minutes. Offers light filtering, which is perfect for my needs. If I want to take them down for my holiday garland, it will be super easy to remove and put back up after the holiday." —doug huntley

Get each panel from Amazon for $51.99+ (available in seven styles and a range of sizes).

4. Curate *the* perfect aesthetic down to your candles if you LOVE to have a candle lit but the actual candle jar and vessels always seem to disturb the ~flow~ of things. this refillable candle kit with pearled wax and 30(!!!) wicks can transform a pretty, empty container into your shining light, but just for as long as you'd like. It comes in seven scent options and you can reuse the pearled wax again and again in the same container *or* a completely different one! 

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The sandy-look wax looks fresh every time you burn your candle, so you don't have to worry about tunneling or weird burn patterns like with traditional jarred wax candles. Each wick is good for about 12 hours of burn time. 

Foton is a small biz specializing in pearled candle wax kits. 

Promising review: "Ordered this because I had a cute container that I could not find a candle to fit in. This allows you to make a candle out of anything!! Smells amazing too!" —Jill Dean

Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in 18 oz or 9 lbs., six scents, and unscented). 

5. Gain a little more privacy while adding a (temporary) design element with a "stained glass" decal you can position on front-door windows, transoms, skylights...the possibilities are nearly endless! It'll obscure the view into your home a bit without going whole hog like a blurred window cling that obscures the view on both sides. Also, it just looks really nice!

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This kit comes with separate-to-apply elements, so it'll work on a variety of window dimensions. If this isn't quite your style, there are lots of other stained glass window decals and window cling styles.

Promising review: "These stained glass decals worked great on the fireplace windows in my early 1900s bungalow. If you get up close, or look at them from the outside, it's pretty obvious they aren't real, but you'd have to be looking really closely. Don't forget to buy one package of caming lines for each set of decals, you'll need it. If you're someone who gets stressed about applying sticky things, or making things straight, don't worry too much about it. I am really bad at that stuff typically and I found it really easy. Wash your windows first, measure so you have a rough idea of where to put the center decal, and keep some scissors on hand to cut the caming. It's easy and so cool! Our house already has a lot of 'old house charm' so these fit in perfectly." —Linds

Get it from Amazon for $9.40.

6. Or kick the blinds to the curb and get some privacy without the cord (it can be dangerous for kids and pets!) by applying a window film that'll still let in SO much light. I did this to my bathroom window and congratulate myself for it every day.

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Promising review: "I have a weird skinny window in my house where no normal window covering works. People walking on our community trail can see up into our upstairs bathroom when the light is on and it's dark outside. Not a good plan at all. So I used this window film and cut different-sized circles and placed them on this window to interrupt the view into the house. Worked perfectly! Very easy to use." —Marsgard

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 14 sizes and four colors).

7. Stick on a rechargeable LED wall light that'll move with you when you want, even if you've just changed your mind within the same department or got a rude surprise at a lease renewal. It has three color temperatures, is dimmable, has a sleep timer, and is controlled from an app. 

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See how it works in this TikTok. Also, it was featured on Shark Tank! 

Get it from Poplight for $99 (available in seven colors; also available in a set of two or three lights, plus everything you need for installation). 

8. Cover up a "boob light" by popping on a renter-friendly Tulip shade. You simply mount a ring on the ceiling with double-sided tape and put on the magnetic shade.

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Tulip is a small biz from Lori Smyth. Her inspiration? The drab lighting in a college dorm! Her innovative design requires no re-wiring, no power tools, no nothing! Check out the different styles and how easily they install via Tulip's TikTok

My colleague Chelsea Stuart has tried and loves this: "I just had a chance to try one of these and I am simply OBSESSED. I live in NYC in a rental and I have a really drab light in my kitchen that even an electrician couldn't get off of the ceiling without breaking... so I gave up on replacing it right after I moved in. Alas, fast forward a year and I found Tulip on TikTok! Instantly, I thought 1. This is absolutely genius and 2. How has no one come up with this before?!?!

"Installing" it (installing makes it seem way more involved than it is) took all of 10 minutes and that includes removing it from the box, Command Strip-ing the ring to the ceiling, and then popping the magnetic shade in place. (Honestly, the thing that took me the longest was fishing my step stool out of the depths of my junk closet.) Not only is the shade itself beautiful, but the diffused light is just so soft and pretty. I can't wait to get another one for my entryway!!!"

Promising review: "I have been searching for a paper lamp or replacement for my current apartment lights, but they either wouldn't fit or it would require too much effort that my landlord wouldn't appreciate. That's when I came across Tulip. I can't be more blunt than this — you literally Command Strip the ring to the ceiling and the shade attaches via magnet... seriously ingenious." —Oliver O.

What's included: Ceiling mount, Tulip shade, 12x removable tape, and 3x screws (as needed for textured ceiling applications). 

Get it from Tulip for $124+ (available with or without mount; check out other styles here).

9. Brighten an icky floor with a grout pen so you don't have to stare at the stained grout and imagine what it used to look like. Grout takes up a teeny bit of space but, as you can see from the pics, makes a huge impact!

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Promising review: "We moved into our new home, and the shower had a really yellow grout. Cleaning didn’t do anything, and I saw this grout pen online. What a saver! Otherwise, I would have just hired someone to replace my shower. I used this grout pen, and my husband was so impressed :D The tip loses its shape fast, but just pull out the TIP AND FLIPPED IT OVER, and you’ll have a new tip." —jennifer

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

10. Use a velvet slipcover to give your ragged old couch a complete new look. Plus, the slipcover comes with straps to keep it in place so you don't have to futz with it all the time. Now that your couch is in your apartment, you don't wanna fool with hauling it out, then a replacement. 

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Promising review: "I have never been so excited about a slipcover. Total transformation of our couch and love seat. 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 $32.49+ (available in five sizes and 20 colors).

11. And consider a stretchy arm chair slipcover to help transform that perfectly fine (but hideous) chair you found on Facebook Marketplace for a song.

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Promising review: "Before and after putting it on. I couldn’t be happier. This chair has been through and lot and I just wasn’t ready to pry with it. The cover was easy to put in and so soft." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in 10 sizes and 21 solid colors).

12. Or perhaps you could use some washable dining chair slipcovers so you can make actual use of that dining set your aunt is offering up for free but isn't quite your style. Reviewers say they're super easy to use and work on various size chairs.

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Promising review: "These arrived yesterday and they was so easy for me to put on. Only took about 10 minutes for six chairs. From nasty white chairs to a nice gray and white cover. I LOVE THESE SO MUCH THAT I WILL BIY MORE TO CHANGE OUT MY COLORS FOR CHRISTMAS TIME AND ALL HOLIDAYS. Well worth the price we payed. I’m in love with my new chairs now. IT WAS MY HUSBANDS IDEA FOR ME TO BUY MORE. ❤️" —lisa browning

Get six from Amazon for $45.99+ (available in 31 solid colors and prints and in four-packs).

13. Use a bottle of leather conditioner to revive your leather couch that just so happens to fit perfectly in your oddly shaped living room. Welcome to your next project while you catch up on the latest ep of your fave true-crime podcast!

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Reviewers note that using this may darken the leather, so keep that in mind!

Promising review: "Excellent product! So happy I tried it! I wore kitchen gloves and smoothed a thin layer of the product all over the couch, instead using of the cloth. Went way faster and I didn’t waste product soaked up by the cloth." —Kristie

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three sizes).

14. Swap out one of those weird long pillows (sorry!) for a ~streamlined~ door draft stopper to keep gusts from coming in under the door. It'll just look like a natural part of your door so other decor design choices (like that cute welcome mat) can shine!

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Promising review: "So easy to set up! All you do is peel tape and adhere to a CLEAN and DRY door. Also looks great, I don't even notice it. I had a huge gap under my door. I could smell and hear everything from the hallway. Smells, drafts, and sound all are less of an issue now." —Brit B.

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four colors).

15. Buy a straight-back couch or loveseat so you won't lose major floor space to a deep seating option.

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Promising review: "This isn’t a couch you sink into immediately, but it breaks into the perfect firmness, and the pillows are great. It’s the perfect shade of off-white and a good linen texture that doesn’t get dirty easily. I’m a petite woman, and I successfully got this couch assembled by myself, but it’s super sturdy and has held up so far after six months of use! This has been perfect for my tiny apartment." —Marisa ValeCruz

Get it from Amazon for $344.47+ (available in three colors and also as a loveseat).

16. Or just place a few upholstered chairs for cushy seating in place of a huge couch in case you're scared one would swamp your space.

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Promising review: "Oh, she’s cute all right. Really great piece, well made, super comfy, and love that it’s designed for small spaces. The ottoman tucks away perfectly! I’m in love with it more than I thought I would be. One thing to note is don’t lean super forward...the chair isn’t very heavy to begin with so if you lean too far forward, the chair will tip forward with you. Other than that, it’s perfect!" —Rosanne Chan

Get it from Amazon for $260.42+ (available in two colors).

17. And think UP and OPEN for big items like a bookshelf to lessen the cramped feel of a small space.

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Promising review: "Absolutely awesome. Everyone asks if it came with the apartment. Put it together in no time and installed it without any help. Love it!" —Kalahari

Get it from Amazon for $115.35+ (available in five finishes).

18. Upgrade your storage ottoman from the plain box you bought for your dorm with a fancier version that'll hold junk you don't want people to see while giving them something to marvel at on the outside.

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Promising review: "I did a lot of looking around for the perfect ottoman and finally saw this one; the price was pretty good, a lot lower than others I had looked at. The legs screwed right on, no problem! It actually holds quite a bit. I can get two big couch cushions or a full-size throw blanket in it. My 2-year-old climbs in it quite a bit, and the bottom is sturdy and holds her with no problem. The top can accommodate two people’s feet at one time, and you can definitely use it to sit on no problem!" —Tomeucci

Get it from Amazon for $79.96+ (available in 12 colors).

19. Or better yet, invest in a Frankenottoman with built-in trays you can also use as a coffee table!

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Space is key and if you have the tops turned over onto their tray sides before someone comes into your apartment, they won't be able to see all the crap you've stuffed inside the ottoman!

Promising review: "I bought this because I have a small apartment and every other coffee table/ottoman I saw seemed so big for the space. This is perfect! Has nice storage space inside, and is cute and sturdy looking on the outside." —AJ

Get it from Amazon for $92.64+ (available in six colors).

20. If you pine for stainless-steel appliances, you can cop the look with some stainless-steel-effect contact paper to get you the modern look of fresh appliances for chump change. OK this takes a little more work, but look at that payoff!

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And when you move or change your mind, you can easily remove or reposition it!

Promising review: "I bought this to do a little update to a dishwasher I didn't want to replace since it is fairly new. I simply added a piece of it to a black dishwasher and it really helped to tie it in with our other new stainless/black appliances. It's been on for over a month and is holding up perfectly." —KFran

Get an 18-inch x 6-foot roll from Amazon for $12.74 (also available in a six-pack).

21. Borrow a little air space above your go-to outlet with an outlet shelf *just* large enough for your electric toothbrush. Here's to a tidier sink!

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FYI, it installs like a regular outlet cover. Of course except with the wonderful shelf. Can also be installed so the shelf is below the outlet.

Promising review: "I absolutely love this thing! I have much less clutter on my sink thanks to this. If there's anyone not sure if it will fit due to an object, all you need is 1.25 inches of space between the edge of your existing outlet plate and the piece of furniture. I have a GFCI with a standard wall plate." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four colors and in packs of two and four).

22. Make your kitchen sink's corner work for its dinner with a corner sponge organizer — it'll fit a surprising amount of dishwashing essentials in such a tiny space instead of them cluttering up your cleaning zone.

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This is also a better option than an organizer that hangs over your faucet because the weight of those can mess with your water flow!

Promising review: "This fits our sink perfectly! It's not too big and holds a sponge and two bottles of soap. We have a standard apartment sink and it fits perfectly, it also holds very well. We have it suctioned on the sink not the counter." —Erin Johnson

Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

23. Cover up dings and discoloration on door frames and molding with some wood scratch cover so everything will blend in like normal. Also, it requires no sanding or refinishing! Cue to you on the prowl for more wood surfaces you can fix up.

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Promising review: "I can't believe how well Old English works! I recently purchased a home where a dog previously lived and had horribly scratched the woodwork. I thought I may have to sand and refinish the woodwork around two doors. Old English saved me a lot of work! " —Behold Behold!

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $21.40.

24. Use wood polish and conditioner that'll revive all sorts of wood surfaces and furniture in your home with some patient rubbing. Reviewers have used them to zhuzh up front doors, kitchen cabinets, wood floors, wood furniture, and just about any other wood surface.

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Enhances the natural beauty and depth of grain on finished *and* unfinished wood. For use on antiques, dining tables, kitchen cabinets, wood doors and trim, etc.

Promising review: "Very impressed so far. Just tried this stuff on one of our kitchen cabinets and it really did a nice job. The cabinets are 15-year-old cherry-stained hard work cabinets (oak, maybe?) and are scratched deeply in certain parts from the previous owner's dogs. 20 minutes after applying this product and wiping it off, I can't complain at all about the results. It looks great in the picture, and even better in real life where you are not focusing on staring at imperfections. In addition to helping tremendously with the blemishes, it also leaves a nice glossy shine on the cabinets, making them look clean and fresh (not over the top glossy and fake). For the minimal price, I can't complain at all. Finally, I used about a 1/3 of an ounce to do the 36" double base cabinets and the 36" wide drawer, so I believe the 16-oz bottle will last quite a while." —Patrick Gallagher

Get it from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in three styles).

25. Tuck stray cords outta the way with cable clip organizers because you need your phone charger by your bed but you don't have to trip over it or make it take center stage.

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Promising review: "It was always a pain to reach down the side of my bed to reach my chargers, not to mention the wad of cables I’d have to sift through just to charge my phone. I finally searched for a solution and came across these. They’re great! They’re really easy to stick on and they stay in place. I haven’t had an issue of them falling off. Whenever I need to charge a device they’re right next to me, easy to reach and untangled. I definitely recommend!" —Nelis Perez

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $6.97.

26. Tidy up a modem-y mess by hiding it behind a bookish disguise as a decorative touch that's more useful than anyone could expect. You have no say where your modem hooks up, but you *do* have say about how you'll disguise it. 

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Covogoods is a Utah-based shop that specializes in storage solutions. 

Get it from Covogoods on Amazon Handmade for $29 (available in a variety of colors and sizes).

27. Distract from an unsightly lighting chain or cord you didn't pick out with an electrical cord cover that'll look like it's just part of the decor.

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Promising review: "Easy to use, matches my wall color perfectly. Love the way it looks and how it hides my cords." —Devron Wall 

Get it from Amazon for $30.36+ (available in 22 colors).

28. Put down a luxe-lookingrunner in a hall or in front of your closets to help create a sense of *fawn-cy* space without hurting your budget. I own this very runner and love it every single day that I walk on it!

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

Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in nine color combos and a variety of sizes).

29. Mask the storage horror show underneath your bed with a sharp bed skirt to coordinate with your bedding.

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Even the minimalists should get on board with this. Just go for one with clean lines like this one! I went a few years without one and then was floored by the difference it made in hiding all the stuff I shove under my bed. And I store A LOT of stuff under my bed!

Promising review: "I could not get it to fit right at first for some reason. Probably because I was having a bad week and wanted something to be angry about. When I was in a better state of mind I got it and laughed at how simple it was. Fits well and covers the mess I am hiding now that I went up to a king." —Dennis E. Marquardt

Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in 10 colors and sizes twin–California king).

30. Recover ugly throw pillows with cute velvet shams that'll cost less than a horde of brand-new cushions would.

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Also, if you can't find an exact measurement match for your throw pillows, you can go down a couple of inches: The pillows will just look overstuffed, like you spent a couple of hundos on them.

Get the two-pack from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 42 colors and 10 sizes).

31. Mount a floating bookshelf as a clever excuse to display your to-read pile and get around any weird room layouts or lack of storage space.

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Promising review: "These are so much fun! We ordered the small size, which fits standard hardback books (approximately 5–7 hardbacks in my experience). They're a great way to add some extra storage to our very small home, and we've placed them in our hallway so people ask us about them all the time. I'd highly recommend!" —LaBuenaVidaMere

Get a set of three from Amazon for $30.99+ (available in two finishes and two sizes).

32. Invest in a faux houseplant you can just admire without having to worry about actually taking care of it. Let's concentrate on your water intake.

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Promising review: "Awesome quality! Less expensive than purchasing in store. Perfect height for what I needed. I purchased the basket from Amazon as, well. Everyone compliments this plant when they come over!" —Ashley McTaggart

Get it from Amazon for $29.90.

33. Clear up some counter space and put your farmer's market haul on display with a charming fruit hammock.

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macraYAYmacrame is an Indianapolis, Indiana-based shop that makes a variety of cool macrame accessories. 

Promising review: "Beautiful and functional! This is the perfect addition to our beachy kitchen. We spray painted the hooks matte black to match our other hardware. It’s so cute!" —Melissa Wilkes

Get it from macraYAYmacrame on Etsy for $33.

34. Embrace the power of a large-scale mirror! It'll bounce light from your windows around your space and make it feel more open because, well, installing a new window ain't happening.

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Reviewers note that this doesn't give you the funhouse-like effect some cheaper full-length mirrors do.

Get it from Amazon for $51.70. And check out a smaller option for $69.95

35. Opt for a bistro table instead of a regular-size pedestal table for a dining room fixture in a smaller footprint.

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If you crave a pedestal table but need room for *other* essentials, like a dang bed, this is your answer.

Promising review: "I love this table!!!! It's perfect for my small space; I've been looking at this for a while And finally caved, And I'm so glad that I did!! Easy assembly, as well! If you are contemplating, DO IT, you won’t regret it!!!!" —Alayna

Get the table from Amazon for $95.99+ (available in four colors).

36. Make better use of space with a couch clip-on table for that side where there's zero space to squeeze in a side table for your beverages and the remote. Shoutout to weird room layouts!

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Promising review: "This is exactly what we needed! They stay in place, are easy to clean, and are a great value for the money. The only downside is that my cat is oddly obsessed with them." —Sara Coranado

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two wood finishes).

37. Put in a fresh new set of switch plates that'll help 'em blend into those (hopefully!) freshly painted walls, even if the landlord painted the switch plates to match (YOU CAN STILL TELL). Can you screw in a screw? Then you can handle this transformative swap.

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And if you're especially petty, you can copy my move of saving said switch plates with a piece of marked duct tape so you know where you put 'em when you leave. This was one of the first things I did in my current apartment, thus rendering the switch plates barely noticeable — which is how I like them!

Get a 10-pack of plates for plugged outlets for $8.29+ (available in six finishes and three sizes) and a variety of switch plates from Amazon.

38. And consider an electrical outlet cover with a power strip so you can take full advantage of your square footage in your living room and scoot your couch flush with the wall. Just a few inches can make a big difference!

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Promising review: "I have an outlet outlet above our mantel that’s meant for a wall-mounted TV. We have a large painting covering it. We wanted to use the plug to power two Wi-Fi speakers on the long mantle. The thinness of the plug is perfect behind the painting. The power strip is hidden by a mantle clock. So, we have our two speakers to either side and no visible wires. This product may not work for every application, but for us, it’s 10 stars." —Amazon since '97

Get it from Amazon for $27.95+ (available in two lengths).

39. If you're putting up a gallery wall with frames you already own, use newspaper (or cardboard) to trace the size of your pieces of wall art to mock up the layout. And then leave it up for a few days so you can feel OK about it before you actually mount stuff on the wall.

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I use this trick in my own home! I'm a FIEND when it comes to finding old wall art that's a bit creepy or dark at flea markets, antique malls, and just about anywhere else, and this technique helps me create a somewhat cohesive look with all my various finds. Since I took this pic in April 2021, I've added on about seven or eight pieces with my newspaper templates. (I use the newspaper that my wall art was wrapped up in when I bought it.)

40. Employ a rust stain-removing gel to remove rusty stains and discolorations from the previous tenant that bleach hasn't cut through just yet. It's time to feel like you're ACTUALLY clean after a shower.

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Promising review: "I. AM. Shook! The previous tenant kept this apartment NASTY. I moved in the day he moved out and was scrubbing this nasty drain for months to no avail. I let this sit for an hour and came back just to peek and wow. The difference is crazy. Now I feel better about taking baths in my own home. Amazing. 9/10 because the instructions says rub lightly. I tried that way first and almost thought it was a dub (Meaning it wouldn’t work lol) But it definitely worked after letting it sit." —Julia R.

Get it from Amazon for $26.13+.

41. Get luxe with a faux-sheepskin rug you can throw on your ugliest arm chair and turn into your throne where you'll wield the most important of decisions, like which series to binge-watch this weekend.

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Promising review: "It adds a feminine touch to my living room and keeps my 70-year-old chair clean when the dog gets on it." —Mimi

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in eight colors and six sizes).

42. Add a bundle of fresh eucalyptus to your shower to provide some luxe-feeling aromatherapy when it teams up with your shower steam. Also it just LOOKS nice. 

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It's put together and sold by Eucalyptus Blooms, a small woman-owned shop based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Read more about aromatherapy and stress and tension at Johns Hopkins.

Promising review: "Exceeded my expectations!!! I received my bundle quickly and it was packaged well. Very fragrant and I appreciated the hook that was included with the bundle to hang it right in my shower. I am definitely enjoying the aroma of eucalyptus as I shower." —Mcjunkinst

Get it from Eucalyptus Blooms for $12.79+ (available in four sizes).

43. Get to know this marble lookalike of self-adhesive film because a bath remodel is not in the stars but you can fake a new countertop on the cheap. All ya' need is this and a bit of patience.

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Promising review: "I used this adhesive film to turn two cheap IKEA tables into less cheap looking IKEA tables because I'm not made of money, but I would like others to believe I am. Super simple to use and you get a ton of it for the price. I was really pleased overall. The pattern actually looks like marble, not a weird pixel-y repetitive pattern so that's great as well. Also it was delivered same day which was miraculous as my DIY initiative tends to fade approximately 48 hours after I discover a project I want to do." —Spencer House

Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in six sizes and six colors).

44. Jazz up a tired kitchen with a set of under-cabinet lights to bring a modern touch to any outdated cabinets that you wish you could replace. This'll instantly make your kitchen look *so* expensive.

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Promising review: "I ordered these just to determine if we really needed under cabinet lighting. I really wasn't expecting much because of the price. It is very easy to install, with five levels of brightness with the included remote control, timers for on and off, and a manual on/off switch in the connecting wiring if you don't use the remote. Standard 2025 button battery for the remote. I really don't know how they can be sold for the price I paid. Also received in two days. The photo was taken in a very dark kitchen. Updated: I ordered two more packages to finish the lighting required. The electrical plug is much better since it does not stick out from the wall so far. Very pleased with these units." —Anthony E Spearman

Get three 12-inch lights from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four colors and six-packs).

45. Put down a *vinyl* runner that looks like a vintage Persian beaut in the kitchen to easily wipe up because spills WILL happen.

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Promising review: "This is the rug I never knew I needed! I took a chance as it was on sale and am so happy I did — it has great cushion, is easy to clean, and looks fantastic!" —Kelly K

Get it from Food52 for $63+ (available in two sizes and four color combos).

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