Clever things that'll seriously deck out your house for under $30

This one goes out to the homebodies.

Clever things that'll seriously deck out your house for under $30
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By Christina Wood
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Dreaming of a new house? Maybe the kitchen chaos is on your last nerve. Perhaps the lack of storage is creating an insurmountable obstacle to your goals to live a minimalist life. It all feels like too much work and too much money to fix. Moving is also a lot of work, though. Maybe there is hope for where you live. Perhaps you need to tackle the problems with some of these clever things that'll seriously deck out your house for under $30.

01A multicolor, music-synching lamp

Boost your room's lighting and mood with this music-syncing light bar that pulses to the music or movie playing on whatever device you connect it to. You can turn it on and off with the remote or by tapping the power button on the light bar. Then sit back and enjoy dynamic synced lighting in any of the three sync modes.

02The toothbrush holder that sticks to the wall

Get the clutter off your bathroom counters by suctioning this toothbrush holder to the mirror or wall and dropping your personal care tools into it. It offers airflow so your brushes dry and it comes in four colors and styles so you can match it to your decor.

03The window film that looks like stained glass

Create an interior space that is as breathtaking as the inside of a cathedral while protecting your privacy by sticking this stained glass window film to the glass of your windows. It is easy to apply using only scissors and water. “Transformative,” said one reviewer. There are seven patterns and three sizes.

04This portable grill for picnics anywhere

This cute, portable charcoal grill can go anywhere from your patio to the beach so you can grill up burgers, fish, or dogs whenever you like. The lid locks for safe transportation. The venting system is efficient and effective. And the cooking surface is roomy. It comes in three colors.

05These storage bins that look like wooden crates

Stash all your sundries in this collection of six storage cubes that look as if they are made of wood. The fabric cubbies are light and easy to move around and the front is covered in wood-look cardboard that creates a rustic style. The metal grommet serves as a handle. They come in four colors and three sizes.

06These wall-mounted mug holders

Bring order to your chaotic mug collection with these wall-mounted racks that can hold up to 22 pounds each. Each rack easily adheres to your wall or your cabinet, and has a spot for four mugs or glasses. One reviewer says, “This was a great purchase for my coffee bar. It holds my heaviest mugs with no problem.”

07This bath rug that brings the beach indoors

Create a beach mood in your bathroom with this ocean wave bath mat in the shape of a wave. Instead of putting a rug down that tackles only the utilitarian task of drying your shower-wet feet, this one brings the ocean and waves to your water closet. It comes in three sizes so you can have subtle, medium, or big beach.

08The trim that you can install in seconds

Adding a finishing touch to your space does not have to involve hard-to-use power tools and confusing math or angles. This caulk strip looks exactly like the wooden trim of olden times but can be cut with scissors and installed by peeling off the backing and sticking it where you want it. It comes in seven colors and four sizes.

09A cute, lighted mushroom house for fairies

Set this adorable fairy house in your garden and enjoy the illusion it creates of a small family of fairies living there. They have converted a mushroom into a dwelling and are in there cooking dinner, doing homework, and whatever it is fairies do when they are at home. It charges all day in the sun and turns on automatically when it’s dark.

10A touchless soap dispenser

Automate the soap delivery in your hand-washing station so you don’t have to touch the dispenser with dirty hands. This automatic soap dispenser is the perfect solution. Hold your hand under the dispenser and it drops the perfect amount of soap into your palm. You set the volume of each soap dollop and the clear tank lets the color of your soap shine through.

11These carpet stair treads for style & safety

These stair treads bring added safety and charm to your stairs. Peel the backing off and stick the anti-slip material directly to those slippery wooden steps. There is no adhesive, but the grippy texture holds the soft carpet firmly. There are four colors too choose from. “They look really elegant and add function as well,” said one reviewer. “Great addition to the stairs.”

12The butterflies that light your garden

Bring butterflies to your garden by sticking these butterfly lights into the soil and letting the sun charge them up. They sway in the wind, light up at night, and look beautiful 24/7. “Awesome addition to my wife's flower pots,” said one reviewer. “Several of our neighbors have noticed and have since ordered their own.”

13This hack for hiding an ugly outlet

When a wall outlet creates a messy look, this clever socket-hiding hack is an easy way to clean that up. Plug the flat, decorative wall panel into the plug and set the power strip in a discreet spot. You can choose the length of the cord and the number of plugs in the power strip. There are even splitter options that let you turn one plug into two power strips.

14A side table that you can work on

This clever C-shaped end table does double duty in your home, making your couch or bed more convenient while also creating an elegant place to set a vase or mug. The base is designed to slide under the furniture so you can pull it over your lap and set a computer or dinner plate on it. It comes in six finishes.

15This trick for storing purses in the closet

If you have a collection of bags or backpacks, you know how difficult they are to store. This purse hanger is the solution. It lets you hang them all in a closet. The wide hook fits over the closet bar and holds the bag’s handle or strap. “I love the way these display your purses so you actually know what you have!” said one reviewer.

16The tea organizer that you can carry to the table

Make choosing a tea flavor easy while cleaning up that mess of tea boxes in your cupboard. Move all the teabags to this tea organizer that puts them on display. You will empty a cupboard shelf and make your tea more accessible. Each caddy is removable so you can set a selection on the table or pick up the entire caddy. There are two sizes.

17These solar light that look like fireflies in a jar

These solar-powered Mason jar lights create the illusion that you have fireflies in a jar. Set them on a patio table, carry them from the included handle, and light your outdoor — or indoor — spaces with whimsy. “Magical,” said one reviewer. “They hang from our big pine trees, have endured snow, rain, blistering heat, hail, [and] camping.”

18The corner shelf that brings order to any surface

Tuck this corner shelf against the wall on your counter so you can keep your most-used spices, oils, and tools out in the open. The unique, adjustable configuration makes it easy to fit into your space and to fit your favorite cooking tools into it. It even has four hooks to hang utensils from. It comes in three colors.

19The fast & easy kitchen backsplash

A subway tile kitchen backsplash will transform the look and function of your kitchen, giving it a modern look and making the walls easy to clean. You do not have to hire a contractor and endure weeks of construction dust to achieve this. These peel-and-stick tiles can be cut with scissors and are easy to install. “It looks fabulous,” said one reviewer.

20These lighted house numbers that are powered by the sun

These big, solar-powered house numbers will make it easy for delivery people and emergency crews to locate your house. They look good, too. And they are easy to install and use. Mount the numbers somewhere visible and the sun will charge the battery all day and turn the light on when the sun goes down.

21This affordable toilet upgrade that will change your life

Transform your bathroom and your lifestyle in a few minutes by installing this bidet attachment to your toilet. It delivers a cleansing shower to your nether parts whenever you like at the touch of the dial. It fits right under the seat you have, taps the fresh water that’s delivered to your toilet, and makes toilet paper seem barbaric.

22A plant stand that turns a corner in a jungle

When displayed on this corner plant stand, your houseplants will create a burst of greenery that is so much better than store-bought art or a piece of furniture. And your plants will enjoy the airy access to light and how easy it is to get your attention. The shelves snap together easily and create a strong, decorative display for your plant family.

23These LED lights that easily solve so many lighting problems

Lighting is one of those decorating essentials that is inexpensive to add, nearly invisible, and transformative. This is especially true if you use these LED lights. They are the perfect solution for under-cabinet task lighting, brightening a dark closet, improving the safety of stairs, and throwing a subtle glow onto a piece of art or a collection. Peel and stick them where you want them and use the remote — or tap the lens — to control them.

24The night-light that lets you choose the color

This plug-in night-light is an easy way to brighten a dark hallway or provide nighttime lighting in a bathroom. Just plug it into an outlet. The neutral frame blends right into your decor. You can choose a solid color or the dynamic multicolor mode. The light comes on when the room is dark and turns off again when it is bright. This is a two-pack.

25The sun catchers that throw rainbows everywhere

It is so simple to hang these sun catchers in a window. And they look pretty. When the sun pours in through that window and your room is full of rainbows — moving ones that the cat will love to chase — you will pat yourself on the back for this brilliant $10 design decision. There are 18 shapes and sizes to choose from.

26This brilliant solution for closet storage

Set this adjustable shelf divider on a closet shelf and solve the storage problem of bags, books, electronics, small leather goods, and so much more. The dividers are adjustable. And the wave-topped shelves look beautiful in your storage space.

27A smart lighting strip from Roku

Stick this LED light strip anywhere you like to create decorative lighting in your living space. You can cut the strips to fit under cabinets, behind the TV, or anywhere you need some colorful lighting. Then use the Roku app on your phone — or your voice remote or smart home controller — to set up schedules, sync the lights to music, and more.

28This contact paper that makes anything look like wood

Transform any beat-up, ugly, or damaged surface into a piece that looks like wood with this contact paper that peels and sticks right over it. Use it to transform anything from a desk to the kitchen cabinets. The results are convincing, waterproof, and removable. “This contact paper is AMAZING!” said one reviewer. “It looks like real wood and was super easy to install.”

29A clever way to use a remote control to manage your lighting

Want to control your lights with a remote control so you don’t have to get out of bed or up from the couch? It’s easier than you think. Screw this light socket into your fixture and then screw the light bulb into it. Now you can use the remote to control that light without doing any wiring.

30This shower head that brings luxury to your life

In five minutes, you can turn what was once a limp and disappointing shower into a luxurious experience. Remove your old showerhead and screw this one in instead. The huge showerhead douses you with a rainfall-soft deluge of high-pressure water. “Lavishly delicious!” said one reviewer. “It makes you feel like you are under a waterfall.”

31A shower organizer that has a place for everything

End the tyranny of chaos in your shower by sticking this basket shelf to the wall. It will keep all your shampoos, soaps, razors, and sponges orderly and drip-drying. It comes with several hooks you can snap on where you like and the roomy shelf will hold up to 20 pounds. It comes in several colors and configurations.

32These river rock pavers that are so easy to lay down

It’s so easy to create a path in your garden with these stone pavers. Smooth river pebbles have been mounted to a mat so that all you have to do is set the pavers in the configuration you want. The pebbles feel wonderful underfoot and look so much prettier than flat stones. This is a pack of six pavers.

33An excellent tray for the bathtub

Sink into the hot water and surround yourself with everything you need while you bathe. This bathtub tray expands over the tub and has a place for your reading material, a beverage, soap, a facecloth, some snacks, and much more. The flip-up book holder will keep your book, tablet, or phone upright and dry. There is even a slot to hook your wineglass stem so your vino doesn’t spill.

34These shelves that help organize the cupboards

Bring order to your cabinets and stop stacking the dishes in big piles by setting these cupboard shelves in there. They stack or nest so you can create the perfect configuration for your space and dishes. They are attractive enough to use out on the counter or on your desk, too. They come in six colors and two sizes.

35A peephole door frame a la Friends

Hang this adorable door frame over the peephole on your door for a cute, colorful decoration that showcases where your eye will be when you peep. It’s just like the one on Monica’s door in Friends. It’s also easy to install since it arrives with two pieces of two-sided tape for mounting it.

36This fig plant that looks so real

Every home looks better with greenery. But not every home dweller is attentive enough to make sure that greenery gets enough water and light to always look beautiful. This fig plant doesn’t care. It’s made of plastic so you can ignore it all you want and it will always look terrific. Choose from five shapes and pots. “Very realistic,” said one reviewer. “The planter, too, is really nice.”

37A pack of disposable slippers

Keep this pack of disposable house slippers on hand so your overnight guests have something to slip their feet into when they get up in the morning. Or bring them with you when you travel. You can toss them when they are used to prevent the spread of germs and each pair is individually wrapped so your guests will know they got a clean pair. This is a pack of 24 pairs.

38These light-blocking stickers for better sleep

Why does every electronic device have to glow all night long? All that light pollution is robbing you of sleep. Fortunately, these light-blocking stickers make it easy to dim that light. Choose a size to match the offending glow and the percentage you’d like the light to be blocked, and stick one over it.

39A shelf system you can hang in the closet

If your closet storage needs a place to stash folded garments, shoes, hats, and other items that don’t hang on a hanger, this hanging closet organizer will help. Hang it from the closet rod and it expands to offer five bins. It also has six mesh pockets on the outside for smaller items.

40A set of labels for everything in the kitchen

Forget scribbling on your storage jars with a Sharpie. These minimalist labels are ready to go and they look great. With plenty of white space in the layout and a modern font, they will make your pantry look organized and pretty. This is 34 labels, printed with common pantry items. There are two blank labels for your obscure ingredients.

41This wireless doorbell that installs in minutes

You don’t have to hire an electrician and get out the power tools to install a doorbell. This wireless doorbell peels and sticks to the perfect spot at your entry in seconds. Plug the receiver into an outlet indoors and you are ready to receive guests. It has a long range and you can choose from four volumes and 52 chimes.

42These curtain tiebacks that are magnetically marvelous

These magnetic curtain tiebacks eliminate the need to install anything into your window frames to hold the curtains back. These are minimalist and clever. Wrap the silk rope around your curtain and snap the decorative ends together. The magnets hold it all in place, creating an elegant gather to let the light in. There are six colors.

43A big fake Monstera for easy greenery

This big artificial Monstera will add a dramatic punch of greenery to your decor without demanding that you water and fuss over it. You can set it anywhere because it doesn’t have any lighting requirements. And the white pot will look crisp and fresh in your space. It comes in three sizes.

44This gorgeous lamp that runs on batteries

If you always sit on your deck in the evening or go to bed at a specific time, set a timer so that this battery-operated lamp turns itself on at that hour to light your way. It gives off a warm glow and looks pretty in the room. “We needed a light at the base of the stairs, but without an electrical outlet nearby I didn't think there was a solution. This is such a great idea,” said one reviewer. “We have it on a timer so it's on from 11 pm to 5 am.”

45A set of stainless steel mixing bowls

A set of stainless steel mixing bowls is the sort of kitchen tool that you will reach for constantly. And this set of five is not only affordable but also super functional. They nest together to make storing them easy. “These are great,” said one reviewer. “Hold up to whisking and mixing [and] can be used as serving dishes.”

46A lazy Susan to organize spices

Set this bamboo lazy Susan next to the stove to store your most-used oils and spices or on the dining table to keep the salt, pepper, and sugar within reach. The 10-inch diameter and smooth rotation keep everything you need handy and easy to grab. “Great for organizing my cupboard. Just spin it around instead of moving things aside to get to the back ones,” said one reviewer.

47These cut flowers that look real but last forever

If you love fresh flowers but don’t love the constant stem snipping and watering, these faux Hydrangea flowers are the easy solution. Choose a color — there are 21 options — and put them in a decorative container. The silk flowers don’t need water so you can use any container you like.

48These hanging fruit baskets woven from cotton

This set of hanging fruit baskets is the perfect spot for your fresh fruit, avocados, and breads. But it’s also a great plant hanger or a place to drop small items in the closet or bathroom. The white cotton is pretty and fresh and it hangs from any hook to create instant, decorative storage.

49The under-bed lighting that lights when you need it

When you get up in the night, this strip of under-bed lights will illuminate the floor so you don’t trip or stub your toe in the dark. Peel and stick the light strip to the underside of your bed and plug it in. It will turn on when it senses movement and turn off again a few seconds — or minutes — later.

50This automatic pet food feeder

If you want to be sure your pets have enough food without constantly refilling the bowl, this pet feeder will do it. Fill the 1-gallon tank with kibble and it will keep the bowl filled for all-day snacking. All you have to do is glance to ensure the tank is full. It comes in six colors and styles in a variety of capacities. Some have matching water dispensers.