Your Home Has Zero Space For Useless Stuff, So Here Are 27 Functional Products That Double As Decor

Your Home Has Zero Space For Useless Stuff, So Here Are 27 Functional Products That Double As Decor

BuzzFeed-Shopping·2025-06-23 05:04

1. A daisy-shaped dish brush so you can spruce up your sink without wasting any valuable real estate on superfluous knickknacks. 

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Promising review: "Works really well to clean dishes, and it’s so cute!! The pink matches my kitchen. I also really liked that the back of it is a scraper I can use." —Kate Johnson

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in pink and orange). 

2. A genius candle warmer lamp for a smoke-free way to still release the fresh scents of your fave candle without the pesky fire hazard. Plus, you can easily use it as a 2-in-1 mug warmer, and it's soooooo cute! 

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It includes a halogen warming bulb and even has a dimmer so you can adjust it to your desired brightness level.

Get a closer look at it on TikTok (it looks super cute in a kitchen, too)!

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Amanda Davissays: "🎶 It's me, hi. I'm the impulsive buyer, it's me. 🎶 After seeing this gooorgeous candle warmer online time and time again (and trying to ignore the urge to buy what I absolutely didn't need)...I finally did it, and WOW, am I glad I did. This lamp looks even better in person, it warms all of my candles evenly, and after moving it to my desk, I figured out it can be used as the cutest mug warmer, too! It comes with two compatible 50-watt warming bulbs that melt candles from top to bottom. The dimming feature is also really convenient for both the brightness of the light and for how fast or slow you want your candle to melt! This would definitely be a 12/10 gift."

Get it from Amazon for $33.99 (available in clear and gold). 

3. A set of faux coffee table books to get the same iconic vibes as the Assouline travel series but with a functional little secret. Each "book" features a magnetic lid and open inner storage, making it the perfect place to stash stray charging cords, your remote, or whatever coffee table clutter likes to buildup. 

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Promising review: "The color of these books is actually more vivid and beautiful in person. I’m thrilled with how it looks on the shelf — plus it’s a very good hiding spot. I would 100% recommend these for anyone looking to add color to your home." —elishiva

Get a set of four from Amazon for $28.99

4. A foldable Magic Mushroom funnel if you're keen on kitchen tools cute enough to leave displayed on your countertop. 

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To use it, just flip it inside out and stick the "stem" through your container's opening. Plus, it's dishwasher-safe!

Promising review: "I am obsessed with this funnel!!! I juice a lot of citrus and juices for cocktails, and this little guy is the perfect size for bottling. It’s beyond cute and really great quality. I’m always hesitant about buying silicone items, as I don’t want them to be too thin. This is perfect! Sturdy and cute! Can’t get better than that! The perfect addition to any cottagecore kitchen!" —Abbey Klem

Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in two sizes). 

5. A pair of floating bookshelves because they turn your growing novel collection into wall art while still leaving room to store other knickknacks on top. Reviewers agree that the attached elastic straps are ideal for thicker hardcover books, which should help free up A LOT of space on your other shelves for slim paperbacks.

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Promising review: "Super cool looking. Husband installed quickly (we used better hardware, though). This product works better with hardback books that are about an inch and a half thick. If you have paperbacks you wanna hang, you'll want to reinforce it, or your book could bend in ways that it should not bend. I'd buy this again. I like it so far." —Amazon Customer 

Get a pair from Amazon for $29.99 (available in three colors). 

6. A set of glass jars with bamboo lids that include pre-printed labels and will house countertop chaos like cotton swabs, hair ties, and floss pick in impeccable style. Is this your bathroom or a B&B suite? Tough to say. 

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The set of 12 labels includes six blank ones so you can write your own and six pre-written ones with various bathroom needs (cotton balls, cotton swabs, cotton pads, hair ties, floss picks, bath salt).

Promising review: "These are actually cuter than I expected! They are a tad smaller than some I've seen, but they actually looked great and can hold plenty of cotton swabs and cotton balls in the spare bathrooms. I have mine on a serving tray with a candle and vase, and they look great without taking up too much space!" —tara savage

Get the set of four jars from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in packs of two and three).

7. A kid-sized Barbie chaise lounge with loads of internal storage so your favorite pint-sized princess can lounge in style, and you can reclaim your living room floor from their invading army of toys. 

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Promising review: "I’m obsessed with this. Not only is it adorable, sturdy, and perfectly pint-sized, but it holds over 30 Barbies plus loads of accessories. I did not get money or a free product or anything, and I’m pleased as punch with this purchase!" —Dawn Bomay

Get it from Amazon for $161.58

8. A dimmable sad duck night-light for some deskside camaraderie on those days when life is beating you down. This little guy always gets it, and will stay up to burn the midnight oil with ya. 

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Promising review: "The best night-light...EVER!!! This duckie night-light is just the serotonin boost I needed! This light has three settings...by just tapping on its bum. I couldn't be more pleased with the quality! This duckie brings me pure joy!! 🥰" —Sena P. 

Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (also available as a dog and a pear).

9. An adorable multi-level cat tree to give your favorite feline(s) a place to lounge, play, and scratch the day away in a colorful style that adds to the ambiance instead of being one big fuzzy eyesore. 

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Promising review: "Have older cats — 6 years to 12 years — who are slender to heavy. This was a great find. Wanted a cat tower with some color, but with levels the cats to lay and play on. This is perfect!! Easy to assemble —instructions are clear and easy to read. Each level is covered in a soft carpet texture, which is so nice. Then, there is the sisal they ALL like to scratch on! Cats did not want to wait to use it, and it has been used by all in just two days!!! The price was right, too!! Highly recommend!!" —CHERYL

Get it from Amazon for $109.99+ (available in four styles). 

10. A pack of leaf funnels if watering your indoor jungle ends with as much water on the floor as in your plants. This will help you avoid spills while blending in seamlessly with the rest of your greenery.  

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Promising review: "When I saw these, I knew I had to give them a try. I have a few plants that are quite lush and always have a difficult time watering them without dripping water onto my floor. Immediately put them to use upon opening the package and they worked like a dream. No dripping water! They are larger than I expected but that works great for me." —C.Brown

Get a set of three from Amazon for $11.99

11. A pack of shockingly absorbent Swedish dishcloths that are an eco-friendly alternative to single-use paper towels. They're super sturdy and can be sanitized in the dishwasher or microwave between clean-up jobs. Plus, the pretty designs look great draped over your sink or even hung up on the backsplash. 

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Promising review: "These work so well and are so versatile! I use one to clean my mirrors/glass tops, one to wipe my baby's face after she's done eating, one for countertops and other kitchen surfaces, and one in the bathroom. I ordered them as gifts for my family, and let's just say I come from a family of clean freaks. These are great. Doesn't leave streaks either!" —Danielle 

Get a five-pack from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in 15 colors/styles). 

12. A pair of cat paw oven mitts so you can protect your paws with a style that's waaaayyyyyyyy too cute to be stuffed away in a drawer. Keep these hung close by for easy access *and* daily dopamine.

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Promising review: "Ordered for my mom and was shocked at the quality! They are sooo thick, and the design looks high-end and exactly as pictured. Very impressed." —Nicole T

Get them from Amazon for $12.33

13. A quirkyset of cactus coasters for balancing your desire for fun-loving decor with your equally strong desire to keep the tables watermark-free. 

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Promising review: "I ended up getting this for myself and then as a gift for a friend! It is super cute and can act as a nice addition to the coffee table without looking gimmicky or tacky. Most of my guests don't realize it's a coasted until I tell them they can take it apart from the cactus. I love it and highly recommend!" —Sasha TS.

Get them from Amazon for $12.50+ (available in three styles).

14. A dumpster pencil holder to dress up your desk with something that conveys your general feelings about the workplace. Hey! It's functional, too, with three compartments to hold small office supplies and a set of flame-shaped note cards to write all your grievances...I mean, reminders. 

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Promising review: "On days when everything seems like a dumpster fire, it brings me a little joy to glance down and see this cute little desktop item. The paper flames are cute but fairly tiny for notes, but they would do the trick if necessary. In these post-pandemic times, I use the side without the flame paper to hold some travel sanitizer bottles. I really like that the dumpster lids can open and close." —jigglypuff

Get it from Amazon for $13.78 (available in two other styles). 

15. A three-tier hanging basket if you're sick of fighting with your avocados during dinner prep. Hang up this boho baddie and instantly gain three spacious compartments to stash produce, plants, or other miscellaneous necessities taking up precious counter space.

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Promising review: "The perfect size! Made sturdy and adds a rustic boho touch to my home. Sweet way to clear up counter space in my tiny cottage kitchen." —Elba

Get it from Amazon for $29.99

16. A discreet cherry toilet brush because no one really wants their potty scrubber to be an obvious eyesore, do they? 

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Promising review: "This toilet brush makes me want to clean my toilet. It is so cute, exactly what I wanted, and works perfectly!! Fits nicely into my bathroom decor. It was delivered in perfect condition, and I've used it three times now. If you're thinking about buying this...do it!" —Michelle Maroon

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

17. A resin apple core toothbrush holder that'll keep this bathroom fruit theme deliciously on track without cluttering your sink with anything useless. 

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Promising reviews: "Really cool and nice quality. Great addition to my bathroom decor, and really cool unique design!" —kakes921

"Love this so much! I was in need of a cute toothbrush holder; this is also super useful for earrings." —ty98

Get it from Urban Outfitters for $20 (available in red and green).

18. A whimsical curvy corner shelf so you can add loads of storage space to that formerly underutilized corner without anyone even daring to think you have boring taste. 

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Promising review: "I was a little unsure what to expect during assembly, but once it came together, I found it really sturdy. I ordered the green — it has a melamine coating with sealed edges — not just cheap painted wood. That alone made this shelf far exceed expectations! It looks really awesome as well!" —Leeeez

Get it from Amazon for $109.98+ (available in eight colors and two-packs). 

19. A wall-mounted macrame cap holder for displaying your vast cap collection while making it easier than ever to access the exact style you want. Remember the bad old days? When you had to raid a drawer just to find your favorite style? Sure glad that's over! 

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Promising review: "This fits right in with the theme for my room. I love how it fits all my hats." —Brooklynn Richards

Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (also available in multipacks). 

20. A discreet humidifier and oil diffuser designed to resemble a regular ol' potted plant when not in use. And it's a night-light?! What a time to be alive. 

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According to Johns Hopkins, you may want to avoid diffusing oils around larger groups and young children because of the side effects of different oils. You may also want to avoid using an oil diffuser around pets with breathing problems, according to the ASPCA.

Promising review: "This diffuser is so pretty, and it lasts for hours! I am thinking about purchasing another one for the bedroom." —Tina 

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in four styles). 

21. A set of natural wood kitchen utensils if you're ready to retire your mismatched set of plastic tools and trade it in for a display-worthy set you can hang or store in the included container. 

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Promising review: "I love this beautiful wooden utensil set! The quality of the wood is amazing, and they work beautifully. I was worried after throwing away all my plastic utensils, but I love the feel, ease of use, cleanup, and storage. If you're looking for a safe and beautiful set, I highly recommend this product!" —Peggy

Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in packs of 5, 7, 9, 10 and 12). 

22. A secret litter box enclosure so you can hide away the single worst thing about owning a cat and pass it off as a flourishing (faux) plant. 

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Promising review: "After four different styles of litter boxes, this one is the winner! More space than most standard boxes and is super easy to take apart and clean. The plant is realistic, and the pebbles it comes with weigh down the top fairly well. Great find, great price." —Tyler Cutro

Get it from Amazon for $89.95+ (available in two colors).

23. A minimalist flip-down hanger for a sleek storage solution that cleverly doubles as modern art when not in use.

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Promising review: "These hooks are functional and fun. There are five hooks for hanging your items. It's plastic, not wood — the description states this. It's easy to install and comes with a paper ruler to use as a guide when installing. I have raincoats, umbrellas, sweaters, and dog leashes hanging on it, and it's holding well." —M String

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

24. A fresh eucalyptus bundle to make every shower feel like a spa day. Not only does this hanging bouquet look incredibly chic, but shower steam releases that soothing eucalyptus scent and all the decongesting and stress-relieving benefits that come with it.  

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Eucalyptus Blooms is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based Etsy shop creating relaxing bath time products (with an emphasis on eucalyptus) to get the most of your R&R sessions. 

Great news!! The hook that's pictured is included. 

Promising review: "I was surprised at the actual size of the eucalyptus I received, in a good way! It’s great that it includes the hook and directions to get the most out of your product. I’m super happy so far and am really impressed with the quality. Can’t wait to order another one in the future!" —Hannah Lowe

Get it from Eucalyptus Blooms on Etsy for $11.99+ (available in four sizes and bundles). 

25. A sturdy coffee pod basket organizer if you've been longing for convenient countertop storage that might actually get a smile out of you first thing in the morning. Just look at those eyes! 😍

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Promising review: "I love this K-Cup holder SO much. If you are on the fence about ordering one, just go for it! Super cute and good quality." —Falyn L.

Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in 22 styles). 

26. A set of silicone flower trivet mats that won't take up any valuable space in your drawers since they're totally display-worthy. 

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Promising review: "I simply love these trivets. I used them as a decoration on my kitchen wall. When needed, I just place them on the table for my hot dishes. They clean in a breeze, and the color is great. The price is so reasonable that if I didn't need them, I still would have bought them. You will not be disappointed with this item." —redhead

Get a set of three from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in six colors). 

27. And a customizable felt tile mosaic for a renter-friendly way to add some colorful pizzazz to your plain white walls while dampening sounds at the same time. They're made from recycled water bottles (win for the planet!) and can even double as a too-cute pin board for photos and keepsakes. 

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Felt Right is a small biz transforming single-use plastic water bottles into felt tiles that look great and dampen sound. 

BuzzFeed Shopping writer Taylor Steele picked these for her home: 

"I chose a simple design because I know myself, and anything with several angles to contend with will make my brain hurt. But I love my felted wall! It adds much-needed color and texture to my living space. What was once a dull beige wall is now a colorful mosaic! And it's super easy to install, too. Though having a friend around to help you put adhesive tabs on the backs of each felt tile is great, too." 

Get it from Felt Right starting at $31.83+ (available in dozens of shapes/styles).

The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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