60 Bougie, Cheap Upgrades That Fix The Tacky Problems In Your Home

The rugs that lift at the corners and slip when you walk on them are not achieving the style goals you set for them. Help them out by installing these clever rug corner grippers. They weigh the corners down and grab the floor, helping the rug stay put. “These things are fantastic!” said one reviewer. “My rug hasn’t moved an inch [and] I have three small children and two cats.”

Don’t want to look at the tech that connects your home to the signal? This router storage box hides all that plastic, wire, and power and looks attractive and retro. It has cutouts for those essential power and coaxial cords, though, and the open slats won’t slow your connection.

Upgrading the light switch covers throughout your house is a fast, easy, and inexpensive way to make the entire place feel more bougie. This decorative light switch cover in a classic, architectural style makes the room look subtly more elevated without drawing attention to itself. “A cheap way to upgrade a room,” said one reviewer.

Slide these shelf dividers right onto your closet shelves, and you can skip the bins that are hard to see into. They hold a stack of tees so they don’t fall over, keep a handbag upright, and make it easy to roll towels or washcloths for storage. Anti-slip grippers keep them in place, and they come in six colors. This is a pack of six.

It is surprising how much better a room looks with a bit of trim. You don’t have to call a handyman or drive to the hardware store to achieve this detail upgrade, though. This flexible trim caulk strip is easy to apply. Just peel and stick it where you want it, and cut it with scissors. You can use it above baseboards, to stop drafts, and to create a finished look anywhere. “Perfect for a bathroom counter project,” said one reviewer. “Adds […] a professional-looking touch.” It comes in six colors and six sizes.

Instead of worrying about stains and marks on the top of your bedside table, give it something pretty to wear. This bedside table tassel cover will hide any damage that has already occurred and prevent any future problems. Meanwhile, it looks boho and stylish. It comes in two sizes and 13 colors and patterns.

All those bright lights coming from the microwave, stereo, alarm clock, and TV create an unpleasant, glaring distraction. These light-blocking stickers dim all of it to a less glaring glow that is comfortable and easy on the brain. Just peel and stick the precut shapes right over the problem. Or use the big, uncut piece to create custom solutions.

This clear caulk tape makes it easy to seal gaps in the kitchen to keep water or spills from dripping where you don’t want them. It can be used to replace liquid caulk and it is super easy to use: Unroll it and press it where you want it. “The caulk at the base of my toilet was looking nasty,” said one reviewer. “Removing part of the old caulk and installing this self-adhesive caulk was a quick fix.”

Cleaning fussy small spaces — grout, the corners of a sink, details around a faucet — is much easier with the right tool. This grout cleaner brush is the one you want in your hand. The stiff main brush scrubs grout and long seams along a stove or other appliance. When you hit a corner or other detail it can’t get into, snap out one of the attached tools and keep going. “I can get into any tiny corner and clean it with these brushes!” said one reviewer. “Love them!”

Unless the view outside that window is spectacular, your interior space will look better if you put a soft focus on it. These light-filtering linen curtains don’t block the view or all of the light. They just soften it. And they elevate the room. “Breezy, elegant, absolutely beautiful!” said one reviewer. They come in 22 colors and 24 sizes, or you can elect to have a custom size made.

Mount this doorstop to the wall behind your doors to stop the handle from slamming into the drywall and leaving a mark. Once they are mounted, you will forget they are there, but your doors will be quieter and your walls safer. If you already have doorstops, these are a very stylish update. “What an easy and inexpensive way to upgrade the look of an overlooked item,” said one reviewer.

When you aren’t cooking on the range, it takes up a lot of space. And if it is old, scratched, and stained, it is dragging down the look of your kitchen. Cover it with this stovetop cover. Suddenly, that big space is usable as a place to set a cutting board or mixing bowl as you work, or as a place to let pans and glasses drip dry. It looks smart and adds a pop of color, too. It comes in seven colors and

Skip the mess of caulk, but definitely put a finishing touch around the bathroom fixtures. This waterproof caulk tape makes this detail work as easy as putting on a bandage. It is waterproof, foldable, flexible, cuttable, and peel-and-stick. “Super quick bathroom upgrade,” said one reviewer. It comes in four colors.

Do you really want an ugly trash can bringing down all your stylish decor? This wicker trash can hides the easy-to-clean-but-unsightly plastic liner completely. There is even a lid to keep the trash out of sight. “Way prettier than your average plastic trash can,” said one reviewer. “The handwoven texture and natural color give it a cozy, spa-like vibe.”

Banish dark corners and scary stairways by mounting this rotating sconce anywhere you need a touch of illumination. It peels and sticks to a wall, headboard, or table, and you can focus the light wherever you want. The light clings firmly to the magnetic base. Touch it to dim or brighten the light. Pull it off the wall and plug it in to recharge it. It comes in six colors.

Cabinets and drawers that bang when you close them make your place feel and sound cheap and unfinished. It is surprising how bougie — and calming — it feels to silence that. And it is so easy. Peel and stick these cabinet door bumpers to the inside of all your drawers and cabinets, and everything will close quietly. This huge pack of them has every size you will need.

Other cleansers left your sink, fridge, and other stainless appliances looking dingy and perpetually dirty. This stainless steel cleaner is the solution. Spray it on. Wipe it off with the included microfiber cloth and enjoy a beautiful, streak-free shine. Fingerprints, dirt, and smudges won’t cling to it, so it will stay that way longer, allowing you to enjoy a clean kitchen without having to carry a cleaning cloth with you at all times.

Dress your table before you sit down to eat, and the entire meal feels special. It protects your table, too. This tablecloth makes it easy to do for any meal. The eco-friendly cotton and linen blend brings an earthy feel to the meal and is durable and easy to wash over and over again. It comes in 12 patterns and colors and five sizes.

Keeping tissues handy is helpful for everyone in the house. If you hate the look of cheap tissue boxes, cover them with this tissue box cover that gives them a permanent, upholstered feel. A hook-and-loop strap keeps the cover on, and there are nine colors to choose from. “These little tissue box covers are genius and really economical,” said one reviewer. “[Take] a normal box of tissues and elevate it to a whole new level.”

That ugly air conditioner does not have to make your interior feel less than. Cover it with this decorative air conditioner cover and make it part of your look. It is functional, too. It stops the cold from getting into your home in the winter, which saves you money. It fits the box the way a sheet fits the bed, so it is easy to put on and take off. It comes in three sizes.

Covering the couch with a bunch of old towels might protect it from whatever the dog got into, but it doesn’t do much for the look of your interior. Instead of running around removing towels when guests stop by, cover your couch with this elegant couch cover that everyone, including the dog, will love. It is soft, fuzzy, thick, and easy to wash, so it will protect your couch and make it more comfortable. It comes in eight colors.

Digging around in disorganized drawers hunting for the item you need is a frustrating waste of time. Organize those drawers with this vast drawer organizer set, and you will be able to open a drawer, grab what you need, and move on. It hides a dirty drawer interior, too. There are 20 pieces in a variety of sizes. They will help you get your desk, kitchen, or vanity in order. There are two colors.

It’s probably the cat’s fault. But let’s move on, shall we? Those window screens are not keeping bugs out, and they look tacky, with all those claw tears and rips in them. You don’t need to replace them, though. This window screen repair tape will fix it right up. Tear off a piece and cover up the mess. “If you have a cat, you have torn screens. This stuff works like magic,” said one reviewer. It comes in three sizes and two colors.

Messy wires all over the counters and floors are not a good look in any space. This outlet concealer helps you eliminate those without spending a fortune on an electrician. Plug the flat wall plate into the plug to make it disappear. Then run the power strip where you need plugs. Cover the wires with the included adhesive cord concealers, and your situation is tidy.

When they installed your doorbell back in the middle of the century, it probably didn’t look that bad. Now, though? Ugly. This doorbell chime cover box will solve that problem fast. The decorative wooden box looks like a bit of art. And it won’t muffle the sound of the doorbell. “I painted it the wall color and it looks great,” said one reviewer.

Chips, dings, and scratches to the paint are inevitable. That’s why you need this fillable paint pen applicator on hand. Fill it with the color you used to paint so you can easily draw right over any blemishes without getting out paint cans and brushes and starting over. It fills like a syringe and keeps the air out so the paint is ready to go anytime. This is a pack of two.

Fix almost anything with this wood putty filler. Fill holes and dings in walls, cabinets, furniture, and floors with it. Then smooth it down and paint or stain it to match whatever you are fixing, and it will be like that hole or break was never there. It comes in nine colors, so you might be able to skip the painting step. “This putty was magic! It was the perfect fix,” said one reviewer. “It matched the walnut wood color just right.”

Once you get your TV mounted to the wall, don’t let the cords ruin that sleek look. Use this TV cord hider to run them behind the wall. It comes with everything you need: A wall-mounted pass-through to push the wires through and a drywall saw drill attachment to cut the perfect hole. It’s fast and surprisingly easy. The cord passthrough comes in two colors.

Upgrade the handles — or add handles — to doors and cabinets without getting out any tools. These cabinet handles are peel-and-stick so you don’t need a drill hole or screws. “Saved the day when I couldn’t find the correct size replacement knobs for our glass shower door,” said one reviewer. “They are very stylish, and the adhesive pads adhere to the glass without a problem.” They come in three sizes and eight finishes.

Scratched furniture, water rings, glass marks, and other regrettable incidents are easy to recover from if you have this furniture repair kit on hand. Use the wax crayons to fill deep scratches and the markers to cover superficial blemishes. If you can’t see the damage, did it really happen? “Covered the puppy chew marks on the coffee table like it never happened,” said one reviewer.

Clean up the cords around the house with this clever cord organizer that secures them to the underside of a desk or cabinet. The hook-and-loop design makes it easy to access the cords or add more wires to your rig and holds them all securely so they don’t droop or flop about. Peel and stick the base end to the cabinet, wrap the wires into it, and secure the strap to the base. “Used these to install a thick light cord under my cabinets. Looks schnazzy,” said one reviewer. “I feel so organized.”

Storing the lids to pots so you can find the one you need is an eternal hassle in almost every kitchen. This universal pot lid organizer solves that problem and frees up space in the kitchen. Stick each organizer to the inside of a cupboard door (or anywhere you like) and drop the lids into them. Every lid will be in grabbing distance and easy to see.

Sharp edges on chair legs can do considerable damage to your floors. Even smooth chair legs are loud on a hard floor. Pull on these stretchy chair sock floor protectors with built-in felt pads, and your chairs will slide easily, silently, and without doing harm. Unlike the stick-on kind, these stay put. No one will ever notice they are there, but your floors and ears will be so much happier. They come in five sizes and 14 colors.

Add a bit of botanical beauty to your guest room by slipping these floral pillowcases on your pillows. They are soft 100% cotton and get better every time you wash them. “Truly beautiful on my bed,” said one reviewer. “They are crisp cotton, […] well made, and quite comfortable.” This is a pack of two, and they come in 21 colors and 10 colors.

That pile of dirty laundry on the floor would look much nicer if you tossed it into one of these circular laundry baskets. The lid keeps your undies out of sight and traps any odors to keep your room fresh. The bamboo and fabric exterior is stylish, and there is an inner bag to make hauling clothes to the washer easy. It comes in five colors and four sizes.

Cleaning the fridge is an ugly job. It will be much easier — and prettier — next time if you line the shelves with these washable refrigerator mats. Not only will the interior brighten your day every time you hunt in there for a snack, but it’s easy to pull out a liner and rinse it if something spills. “Perfect!” said one reviewer. “It looks so much cleaner and brighter.” There are two color options.

This refrigerator deodorizer is a super efficient way to rid your fridge of bad smells. This eliminates the smell and doesn’t require you to replenish anything. It sits in the fridge for a decade doing its job well. It works fast, too. “My fridge went from smelling like dead animals to a brand new fridge,” said one reviewer. “The pungent odor was gone within 24 hours.”

There is always one air vent that blows right in your face and another that cools a room no one uses. This magnetic air vent cover lets you take control of that. Cover the vents you don’t want air to come out of, and it will boost the air to places you do want air, helping to tune your home for comfort and lower your power bill. This is a pack of three. They come in five sizes.

Wire metal shelves are so easy and affordable that they are nearly ubiquitous. They can make it challenging to put items right on the shelf, though. This wire shelf liner turns that open wire shelf into a slick, solid surface. “We were tired of things falling over,” said more than one reviewer. “This solves the problem.” They come in two sizes.

Create a flexible and beautiful room divider by mounting this curtain rod from the ceiling. Choose your spot, and you can hang a curtain anywhere. “We bought this to separate a shared bedroom,” said one reviewer. “We are very happy […] and our boys love their extra privacy.” It comes in three sizes and three finishes.

Protect the furniture while adding a bit of decor to the coffee table with this set of acacia wood coasters that bring a warm, natural vibe to the space. Having pretty coasters handy sends a message to everyone that your furniture is not the place to set that icy drink or hot beverage, and it makes it easy for people to do the right thing. They stack.

With this long-handle grass shear in your tool kit, you can give the edge of your lawn a perfect close trim without hurting your back. The controls are up high, so you can walk upright as you edge and trim. You can turn the blade to edge against walls or paths, or flat to cut weeds or grass close to the ground. It rotates 360 degrees.

Lie down in a bed of luxury for the price of lunch. These bed sheets are a deliciously soft microfiber that won’t wrinkle, dry quickly in the dryer, and look stunning on the bed. Nearly 17,000 people give them five stars. “I feel like I am in a luxury suite at a high-class resort,” said one reviewer. They come in 11 colors and six sizes.

Once your counters and stainless appliances are clean, spray them all with this ceramic coating spray kit, and it will stay that way longer. The spray is designed to prevent stains, smudges, and soap-scum build-up. When something spills, the liquid beads up and wipes away easily. “My kitchen appliances look new,” said one reviewer. “I used it on my white sink, and stains no longer plague me. My countertop wipes off any spills like a dream.”

Cleaning grout is slow, tedious, and backbreaking work. Coloring over it with this grout pen, though, is like coloring in a big — but detailed — coloring book. It turns that dirty grout bright white, too. Just pop the top off the pen and start drawing. “Fantastically fun to use and very effective,” said one reviewer. It comes in wide or narrow tips.

Transform that chaotic under-sink area into orderly storage with these under sink organizers, and you will have more space and stop losing your cleaning products. The two levels each have drawers, so you can see what’s in there without lying on the floor. They fit into other cupboards, too. They come in seven colors and sizes.

If your wood furniture or floors are scratched, chewed on, or scuffed, give them a drink of this scratch remover. It hides all those blemishes and revives the wood with coconut oil and a tint that matches the color of your wood. “This stuff is amazing!!!” said one reviewer. “It took all the scratches off my coffee table and made it look like new again.”

This macrame wall hanging brings an adorable look to your space and can cover a lot of ugly problems lurking on your walls. No time to spackle and paint? Hang it right over that problem. All you need if five minutes and a picture hook. “Perfect to cover my breaker box in my bedroom!” said one reviewer.

Making the bed is enough trouble without getting up in the night every night to snug the sheets back onto the mattress. Put an end to that annoyance with these bed sheet straps. They grab the corners and hold them onto the mattress so you can sleep. They are easy to deploy and easy to remove, too, so it doesn’t add irritation to your bed-making chore. They come in three colors.

Why is it always your favorite furniture that gets pills and fuzz? You don’t have to endure that — or give it up. This fabric shaver removes lint, pills, and fuzz quickly and easily without damaging your couch or garments. It works on furniture, blankets, curtains, and every other fabric you want to keep using. It’s rechargeable and comes in seven colors.

There is one bathroom eyesore that no one wants to look at. This toilet brush and holder keeps that necessary tool handy yet out of sight. In fact, in this flashy container with a lid, that scrubber looks positively decorative. The brush is sturdy and effective, too. And when it wears out, you don’t have to toss the whole kit. You can replace only the brush. It comes in three finishes.

All soap dishes look great when the soap is dry. But after that bar sits in water and melts into the container, things don’t look so pretty anymore. This decorative soap dish solves this problem by angling the dish toward a drain spout that lets the water back into the sink and keeps the soap dry. It looks like a leaf, too. It comes in six colors.

Those cracks in the driveway are one eyesore you do not have to endure. They are easy to fix with this cement crack filler. Just squeeze it into the crack and wait for it to dry. You can grab a trowel and smooth it out before it dries for a hard-to-spot repair. “The consistency of the filler made it easy to pour and spread into the cracks,” said one reviewer. “After drying, it blended seamlessly with the existing concrete, leaving a smooth, professional-looking finish.”

No one likes to look into your trash cans. Well, no one but the dog. And that creates a whole new set of problems. This bathroom bin with a lid keeps everyone out of the trash. Step on the lever to open the lid, toss your trash, and watch the soft-close lid hide it. The dog can’t figure it out, and the trash can looks sleek and shiny in your space.

That dark hallway. The closet that hides everything you put in there. The counter that is too dark to work on. These problems are gone when you stick these motion sensor LED lights to a shelf, the underside of a cabinet, the baseboards, or whatever strategic position lights your space. They turn on when you approach and turn off again a few seconds after you leave. You don’t even have to locate a light switch. This is a pack of three.

Buy your lotion and hand soap in bulk and fill this dispenser set. Not only will you save money, but you will also brighten up your bathroom vanity and make it easy for anyone who uses it to find what they need. The glass and bamboo combo is charming and modern. The tray helps to keep your counter clean and the bottles in a tidy formation. There are nine colors and a variety of label options.

If the spin cycle of your washer rattles the whole house, set its feet into these anti-vibration pads and tell it to shush. They absorb the vibration, grip the floor so the machine doesn’t move, and calm all that racket. They will help protect your floors, too. “Reduced the shaking and vibrations felt throughout the house by 50%. Easily,” said one reviewer. “Absolutely effective.”

The slam of a cheap toilet seat can make even the most deluxe bathroom feel tacky and cheap. Fortunately, this is so easy to fix. This elongated toilet seat has a soft close to stop that noise. Soft bumpers make sure a middle-of-the-night bathroom run never shocks you awake. It comes in nine colors and is also available in a round shape.

Keep lots of TP within easy reach of the toilet, and you will never have to rescue someone because it ran out. This toilet paper basket holds 12 rolls in a narrow space and looks good doing it. A bamboo cover keeps the backup rolls safe and out of sight. And the body of the container folds up for storage. “Great storage, and slim design is perfect for tight spaces,” said one reviewer. “Great product to hide TP w/o looking tacky!” It comes in five colors.

Turn all that bathroom vanity clutter into a pretty, functional statement with this decorative blue glass set. The pump-top liquid soap or lotion dispenser, drinking glass, toothbrush cup, and soap dish look pretty and elegant, and they eliminate the need for all those mismatched dispensers. You can save money buying your soap or lotion in bulk, too. They come in two colors.