Bougie things under $35 that are actually really practical
Useful and aesthetic — a winning combination.
Who decided that functional and practical things need to be boring, too? You should be able to fill your life with stylish, cool, bougie-looking objects that aren’t just easy on the eyes but also double as super practical essentials. Save space, organize your home, do everyday things, just add a little... oomph. Whether it’s unique solutions that instantly upgrade your space or everyday objects that look a bit more polished, here are 50 truly practical things that don’t sacrifice style.
01This colorful, clacky wireless keyboard with a matching mouse
Upgrade your WFH set up with this stylish and functional wireless keyboard and mouse set. The keyboard has super cool retro-looking rounded keys that make a very satisfying sound when you’re typing. And the mouse has an anti-skid roller, USB receiver, and automatically turns off after eight minutes of stillness to preserve the battery.
02This clever tissue holder that mounts to your car’s sun visor
Gone are the days of bulky, oversized tissue boxes in your car. Say hello to this super clever tissue holder that mounts to your sun visor, making it not only easy to grab a tissue but also a space saving novelty. All you have to do is fill it with tissues and clip it to your visor — or even a seat back pocket or car door pocket, if that’s more your thing.
03This handy, minimalist pill organizer that’s secure
If you’re still traveling with your pills in a plastic baggie, you need to check out this portable pill organizer. It has eight spaces for pills — six small containers and two large ones — that have super secure lids with a silicone seal to keep anything from falling out. It even comes with 20 blank labels and seven weekday labels to keep things even more organized.
04This purse organizer with over 22,000 5-star ratings
Keep your purse and, therefore, your mind clear and organized with this clever insert. It comes in a few sizes to stick right into your purse and features 13 compartments — from small pouches to large zippered areas — to store all your daily essentials and make them easily accessible.
- Available sizes: Mini – X-Large
- Available colors: 16
05This best-selling power strip that’s super sleek & discreet
This power strip plugs into an outlet and fully conceals it, clearing up any piles of cords and wires and hiding them to make your space look clean and polished. The best-selling power strip has a 3-foot cord with three power outlets on the end, allowing you to plug in three things right where they are.
06This high-pressure shower head with 90+ rainfall jets
A simple way to instantly make your space feel more high-end without spending high-end money is to replace your builder grade shower head with this high-pressure one. It’s easy to install; you don’t even need tools. Once that’s done, you can enjoy the 90-plus rainfall jets with anti-clogging silicone to give you a faster and more satisfying shower. It comes with a hard water filter, and the head can rotate 360 degrees.
07This pretty spiral notebook to fill with all your to-do lists
Stay on track and make sure you’re always working toward your goals with this spiral planner, which has gold details that make it extra pretty. It’s filled with specially designed pages made to boost your productivity, with sections to write down appointments, notes, meals, water intake, and more. It has enough space to plan out 120 days.
08These expensive-looking gel pens with a steel ball pen clip
With a steel ball pen clip, a super smooth tip, and a retractable roller, these neutral ballpoint pens dry quickly, are super long lasting, and won’t smudge, fade, or bleed through paper. They come in all these gorgeous pastel colors with gold accents that make the pens look way more expensive than they actually are.
09A cool geometric trash can that fits in your car’s cup holder
With a super cool geometric style and a sleek black finish, this trash can looks bougie while collecting all the loose garbage in your car. It has a slightly angled design so it’s larger at the top and small enough at the bottom to be stored in your car’s cup holder or car door. It has a push closure that keeps odors inside to prevent them from spreading.
10A Bluetooth label maker with thousands of symbols, frames & fonts
If you’re looking for even more organization around the house, nothing says neat and tidy quite like labels. This label maker connects via Bluetooth to an app to give you access to thousands of symbols, frames, fonts, logos, images, and more so you can fully customize the label you want. It prints on easy-to-stick paper with themal technology, and it has a rechargeable battery.
11A motion sensor garbage can with a white & gold design
If you want to disguise the garbage can in your bathroom, check out this ultra bougie-looking one that features a ribbed gold and white design with a unique oval shape. Using a smart sensor, it automatically opens if you move your hands near it and closes after five seconds if no movement is detected. It’s water-resistant and holds 2 gallons.
12A pack of popular pastel highlighters with a soft chisel tip
These highlighters not only have an aesthetically pleasing design — a rectangular base, monochromatic cap, and flat shape — but they also come in eight of the prettiest pastel colors. They have a soft chisel tip, won’t bleed through paper, and are light enough to read the words underneath.
13This velvet jewelry organizer that rolls up for traveling
This jewelry organizer is no bigger than your favorite clutch purse, and it rolls out to feature three sections of storage. It has two zippered pockets, one removable ring band, and 11 earring holes to keep all your precious items safe. It has an elegant velvet finish available in over half a dozen colors, which looks so chic.
14A highly rated wooden butter dish with an airtight glass lid
This butter dish is composed of a food-safe wooden base that looks positively elegant and a borosilicate glass lid that’s microwave- and dishwasher-safe. Together, they create an airtight lid that keeps butter fresh and perfectly spreadable for longer. And the base can fit all common sizes of butter.
15An automatic soap dispenser with 5 output control levels
The greatest part about this soap dispenser isn’t just that it has a motion sensor so you don’t have to touch or push anything to get your soap, but it also has five output control levels to make sure you’re getting exact the amount you need. It has a 500-milliliter capacity, so you can go a long time between refills.
16This best-selling water bottle with a swig & sip lid
Upgrade your emotional support water bottle with this cult-favorite option from Owala. With over 46,000 five-star ratings, this water bottle features a carrying loop, push-button open, and a lid from which you can swig or sip. It has a leakproof, airtight seal, so it can keep your beverages cold for up to 24 hours.
17An expensive-looking espresso maker that’s compatible with all stoves
Nothing says bougie like brewing up your favorite cafe-quality espresso at home with this espresso maker. It’s compatible with all stoves — gas, ceramic glass, electric, and induction — and with a 10.6-ounce capacity, it can make about six cups of espresso. It has a transparent lid so you can watch it work and an easy-grip handle that protects your hand from burns.
18These silk sleep masks with an adjustable head strap
Get a better night’s sleep with these silk sleep masks. They have a head strap that adjusts from 18.5 to 28 inches to make sure it’s snug and won’t fall off while you’re snoozing. Plus, they’re made of luxurious Mulberry silk which not only keeps light out but is also soft and smooth on your skin so you can get a super restful night’s sleep.
19This magnetic phone wallet attachment that’s also a stand
Talk about a super practical two-in-one invention: check out this phone wallet. It’s compatible with MagSafe devices to create a super strong magnetic attachment to your phone, and it can be opened out into a fully adjustable stand. It can hold three cards and even features an anti-theft lining to protect your identity.
20These sleek electric salt & pepper grinders with 3 grit sizes
These salt and pepper grinders look so good and work so well, you’ll have everyone saying “yes chef” in no time. You can choose from three grit sizes — coarse, medium, and fine — depending on what you’re seasoning. These use a gravity sensor to automatically grind when tilted upside down, making operation a breeze. Simply add AAA batteries, fill with whole peppercorns or chunky salt, and you’re on your way to becoming the chef of your dreams.
21This light-up travel mirror with 1X & 3X magnification
Make sure you’re looking good no matter where you are with this compact mirror. It features two sides — one with 1x magnification and one with 3x magnification — and has a built-in LED light to make sure you can put on your makeup or check your face with ease. It’s smaller than most smart phones and can even fit in your pocket, so you can take it with you everywhere.
22These plastic food storage bins that are stackable
Get your refrigerator and pantry looking as good as the food inside it with these plastic storage bins, which are ideal for organizing. They have easy-to-grab handles that make moving and transporting them a breeze, and they’re stackable to make sure you’re taking advantage of vertical and horizontal storage space.
23These handy box cutters that are shaped like mini pastel clouds
Stop tearing open letters with your bare hands or ripping open boxes with your house keys and use these adorable and compact box cutters instead. The cute little pastel clouds are hiding mini utility knives with an auto-retractable blade that can be fixed in place using the side button.
24A 2-pack of electric lighters with a ton of safety features
These electric lighters are wind-proof, splash-proof, rechargeable, and flameless to make setting the vibe with candles easier than ever. Plus they have a ton of safety features from high-temperature protection, to auto off functions, to open circuit protection that means you can use them confidently.
25This book-shaped vase that’s made of high-quality acrylic
Book lovers rejoice — because I’ve found the vase for you. This see-through acrylic vase is about the size of a typical hardcover book so you can fill with water and flowers and stick it into your bookshelf for a seamless and stunning piece of home decor. It’s lightweight, totally sealed, and can store fresh or faux flowers.
26This stylish metal fruit basket with a built-in banana hook
Display your fruit and vegetables and keep them elevated to reduce rotting with this basket. The bronze-coated steel wires keep your fruit from browning against a flat surface, and the basket has a built-in hook on which you can hang an entire bunch of bananas.
27These gold masks that refresh & brighten your under-eye skin
Put these gold masks underneath your eyes for around 20 minutes, and you’re on your way to a brighter, tighter, and fresher complexion thanks to ingredients like glycerin, vitamins C and E, and hyaluronic acid. Plus, they are infused with 24-karat gold, so they shimmer while they work. Pro tip: stick them in the refrigerator for an extra refreshing feel.
28This travel case with pockets for all your cords
This travel case has two layers filled with three small elastic mesh pouches, two medium pouches, one large pouch, and one large zippered pocket to keep all your chargers and devices organized and easily accessible. It’s only 5-by-2.5-by-8.5 inches, so it’s easy to pack in your carry on and it comes in a few super chic colors.
29This olive oil dispenser set with a gold accented pourer
Display your go-to cooking oils in these fancy-looking glass dispensers and instantly elevate your kitchen all while making sure your ingredients are easy to grab while you’re cooking. They have a glass base with a gold accented stainless steel pourer sitting on a premium rubber cork that prevents leaks and spills. These bottles also come with three dozen pre-written labels that are so modern.
30This retractable white out pen that comes with 2 refills
Whether you’re studying, working, or writing, it’s always helpful to have an “undo” option for the page with these retractable white out pens. Each one has super strong coverage that’s transparent, bright, and easy to write on top of to correct your work. It dries instantly and has a slight elastic quality that makes it even more durable. Plus, each order comes with two pens and two refills.
31This compact screen cleaning kit with a brush & misting spray
This screen cleaning kit comes with everything you need to make your computer, phone, and tablet’s screens shiny and fingerprint-free. It has a misting cleaner inside a firm microfiber cloth shell, so all you have to do is spray then wipe the screen clean. It also comes with a brush to get into any tough-to-reach spots.
32A highly rated can organizer for your fridge or pantry
This plastic bin can hold nine standard cans or 14 slim cans to save a ton of space and keep your refrigerator looking neat and tidy. It utilizes a self-dispensing mechanism to automatically bring cans to the front so you always have easy access. It has a reinforced base that’s nonslip and a built-in handle for easy transport.
33These soft fringed hand towels that come in dozens of colors & designs
Refresh your kitchen or bathroom by adding new hand towels for you and your guests. They’re made of a cotton and polyester blend that is wildly absorbing, incredibly soft, fast drying, and super durable to last a long time through many washes. These towels come in a ton of color and design options to suit your style and have fun tassel details for added texture in your space.
34These waterproof packing cubes with 8 different sizes & purposes
This set of packing cubes is made of a durable, waterproof material with seamless, two-way zippers and breathable mesh panels that allow you to see what’s inside at a glance. It comes with one extra large cube, one large cube, one medium cube, and one small cube for all your clothes and underwear. Unlike other cube sets, this one has an accessories bag, laundry bag, shoe bag, and cosmetic bag for the ultimate organized suitcase.
35These large serving bowls with a gorgeous ribbed design
These 60-ounce serving bowls have a stunning ridged texture and curved shape that add a modern twist on a classic kitchen accessory. Made of porcelain, the bowls are super durable, scratch-resistant, and made of food-safe materials. They can be put in the dishwasher, freezer, microwave, and oven, and they stack for easy storage.
36A faux leather desk pad that’s waterproof & heat resistant
This desk pad comes in a few sizes to fit the length and width of your desk space, protecting the surface and your devices. It also comes in a variety of colors to suit your aesthetic, whether you want a neutral, trendy beige or a playful shade of pink to brighten up your workspace. The pad is waterproof and heat resistant and even acts as a mouse pad for your wireless mouse. It has a nonslip base and is made of PU leather so it looks tidy and polished.
37These mini refillable perfume containers with a window to see inside
Always have your favorite perfumes on hand with these four mini portable atomizers. With a sleek and pocket-sized design, all you have to do is fill it with your current scent and you can take it with you anywhere you go. Each one has a small peeking window so you can see how much is left and a totally leakproof design so your purse won’t smell like perfume.
38A smart button pusher to control your home from anywhere
Simply install this smart button pusher with included 3M tape next to a switch in your home, connect it to the accompanying app, and you can turn the switch on and off from anywhere. It has built-in timer options, and when used twice a day, it has a battery life of up to 600 days. The coordinating app is even compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri for the ultimate ease of use.
39A sleek-looking electric toothbrush with a 2-minute timer
The brilliance in this electric toothbrush is how it has a built-in two-minute timer with automatic pauses every 30 seconds, so you can make sure you’re brushing each quadrant of your mouth for the correct amount of time. It has 22,000 vibrations per minute to help get your teeth squeaky clean. Beyond being so functional, it has a super sleek design with a cap that makes it an ideal travel companion.
40An aesthetic jewelry holder stand that helps prevent tangles
With an ultra elegant look, this jewelry holder can hold around 10-20 necklaces, five to 10 bracelets, eight pairs of studs, and a ton of rings and accessories in the bottom wooden tray. Its multi-level design adds dimension to your space and allows you to see all of your pieces at once for easy accessorizing.
41A chic laptop bag that’s made of water repellent fabric
With this structured tote bag, you’ll walk into any room with the confidence of Miranda Priestly. It’s made of water repellent fabric to protect your laptop and other devices from damage, and it has a front pocket for easy access to your cell phone, ear buds, and more. It has long straps and can fit laptops up to 15.6 inches inside the designated laptop compartment.
- Available colors: 31
42A clear plastic turntable with 2 removable dividers
This Lazy Susan-style turntable has two removable dividers so it can be used as one large surface or broken into two halves or four quarters. It is totally see-through and rotates 360 degrees so you can see and have access to everything inside, making it great for pantries, fridges, countertops — wherever. And it has raised sides so nothing slips or falls while rotating.
43This cult-favorite serum that’s packed with hydrating snail mucin
Packed with high-concentrated snail mucin — you heard that right — this super powerful serum rejuvenates the skin by brightening, reducing dullness, and giving you long lasting hydration. After cleansing and toning your skin, apply this serum — and there you have it. It’s super lightweight, absorbs quickly, and leaves your skin feeling and looking its best. It’s no surprise it has 52,000 five-star reviews and bestseller status.
44This rotating pencil holder with 5 internal dividers
Tidy up your desk with this super chic pencil holder that rotates 360 degrees. Not only does it have a really cool design — I mean, look at that geometric pattern — but it also has five pre-divided internal compartments to not only hold your pens and pencils but keep them all organized, too.
45A nonstick cast iron pan with 7 separate cups
Create beautiful muffins, biscuits, egg bites, and other delicious treats in this specialized cast iron skillet. It has seven pre-measured cups with an open frame circular handle that’s easy to grab and transport. It’s pre-seasoned so you can use it right out of the box, and it has superior heat distribution for even and consistent baking.