60 sick things for your home that are so damn cheap

A happy cat can also be a beautiful display if you mount these lovely cat wall shelves. Your cat will love adding vertical space to the daily parkour workout, and you will be able to gaze lovingly at a sleeping cat that’s lying on a shelf that’s also beautifully decorative. The shelves are perfect for leaping and climbing, and the bed is a comfy feline habitat. There are lots of styles, colors, and options to choose from.

Instead of stumbling out of bed, stubbing your toe, and limping to the bathroom, install these motion-activated bed lights under the bed. They will know when you get up, turn on subtle lighting so you can see where you are going, and keep the light low so it doesn’t blind you or shock you awake. It turns itself off, too. Just peel and stick it to the bed frame.

Make your kitchen more accessible and easy to use by installing this under-cabinet foot pull that allows you to open drawers and cabinets even when your hands are covered in raw meat, grease, or dough. It’s a simple, peel-and-stick installation. “It's so handy to just pull it open with your foot, put your garbage in, and close the drawer,” wrote one reviewer. “You don't have to keep washing off the handles!”

Hide this solar rock light in the shrubbery or set it on a path to create a custom lighting effect in your yard. You don’t have to run any wires because it charges up on sunlight. Choose between two sizes and then angle the light so it aims at your plantings or fence for a beautiful effect.

Mount this toilet paper holder to the wall, and it will keep the TP clean and dry while protecting it from mischievous cat attacks. It also adds a shelf to that small space, so you have a safe place to set your phone or glasses. A window in the front makes it easy to see when it needs a refill. Replacing the roll is a matter of tapping the spring switch to open the lid and dropping one in.

Route water away from your foundation while creating an adorable woodland vignette in the garden by setting this leaf shaped splash block where your gutters drain. “The cutest splash guard,” said one reviewer. Water drains right to the opening, so you can really direct the water flow.” Choose from several designs that range from cute to hilarious.

Turn off the harsh overhead light, choose a light color and brightness with the remote, and enjoy a relaxing bath or shower. These shower lights are the mood lighting your bathroom needs. They cling to their mounts with magnets, so they are easy to pull off and charge. “These lights have completely transformed my shower into a spa-like experience,” wrote one reviewer.

Floating a candle in water is the ultimate romantic lighting hack. These LED floating candles let you add that lighting without fighting with a lighter, fire, or wet wicks. Just drop the battery-powered lights into a vase or bowl of water and enjoy the ambiance. This is a pack of 12. “They light up when they touch the water and shut off when you take them out,” wrote one reviewer. “They looked so pretty at night floating around the pool.”

Set this beautiful orchid lamp on your entry table or as the centerpiece for your dining room table. It is a realistic, perpetually blooming botanical that also provides subtle ambient lighting. “Absolutely gorgeous. [That] it lights up is a wonderful perk,” wrote one reviewer. “It looks super real.” It’s battery-powered, so there are no wires to worry about.

Bending over to pull unruly greenery is a back-breaking undertaking, which means no one wants to do it. This gadget makes it so much easier. The prongs get under the plant. The foot pedal lets you use your body weight to do the hard work. The long handle gives you leverage to pop the unwanted greens out of the ground. And you don’t have to bend over to do any of it. “Makes weeding so much easier,” wrote one reviewer.

Keep all your coffee fixings handy and cute in this coffee container set that’s designed to sit out on the counter or table. The three glass containers sit in a tray. Each one has a lid that’s easy to open and that keeps your supplies clean and fresh. A cute spoon and labels come with it, making this set as functional as it is decorative. It comes in several colors.

Transform a window from a breach of your privacy into a beautiful decorative element that obscures the view into your interior with this window film that looks like elegant stained glass. It’s fast and easy to install and absolutely transformative. It allows light in while filtering out harmful UV rays and looks stunning.

Add music to your garden with this rain drum. The harder it rains, the more dramatic the music. And it looks pretty sitting on a table or a tree stump even when there is no rain. You can play it yourself with the included drumsticks, too. “With even the slightest sprinkle, it makes cheerful, calming music,” wrote one reviewer. “If the windows are open, you can hear it all throughout the house.”

Get five-star hotel vibes in your bathroom and four-star reviews from your guests by setting up the guest room with this toilet paper stamp. Your guests will know you took a moment to prepare the room for them, and you will feel so bougie. Choose a letter when you order and press it into the TP roll to leave your mark.

Plug this star night-light into an outlet so that every time the room is dark, the stars will turn on and light the space, just enough. This is a four-pack, so you can distribute them throughout your living space or use them to illuminate a dark hallway or bathroom. “Love that they are automatic, and I don’t have to worry about turning them on or off,” wrote one reviewer.

Those ugly bolts at the bottom of your toilet bring nothing aesthetically to the room except frustration that you can’t get them clean. These toilet bolt covers turn them into an adorable, ceramic sleeping kitty. “A lovely touch of whimsy in the bathroom! Sleeping kitties curled up at the base of the toilet bring a smile to those who notice them,” wrote one reviewer. “A snap to clean!”

Turn a bouquet into a lighting element by putting it in this mosaic vase lamp. A wooden base plugs in and illuminates the beaded glass vase from below, which makes it easy to pick up the vase to clean it, fill it, or change the water. You can also use the vase without the lamp. A switch on the cord makes it easy to decide how much light your space needs, and it comes in lots of colors and two sizes.

Turn an empty stretch of wall into an indoor jungle with this hanging planters rod that lets you hang as many plants as you like there. It’s easy to take a plant down to prune or care for it, and it’s just as easy to add more plants when the mood strikes. Hang it from a wall or from the top of a window frame to expand your indoor greenery space while keeping everyone in the light. It comes in several lengths.

Transform the bathroom into a lush, botanical space with these toilet seat lid stickers that create the illusion of vines and flowers growing from the tank. The stickers are waterproof, so you can clean the toilet just as you always have. This is two pieces, so you can decorate the tank and the seat — or use them anywhere you like.

Hide these adorable mushroom hinge heads in unlikely places — like the top of the door hinges — all over the house, and you and everyone in your house will bump into them and discover a moment of charming whimsy. They cling firmly to metal with strong magnets and have so much personality.

Before anyone even enters your home, they will be charmed by this cute doorbell push button in the shape of a turtle or butterfly. It’s easy to install, made of weatherproof resin, and looks so much better than that old yellow cover plate that has been there forever. “Every guest, friend, and family stops to admire my unique lighted doorbell,” wrote one reviewer.

Before you set an ugly power strip on your desk or bedside table, stop to imagine how cute this house power strip would look there. Not only is it adorable, but it is also a utilitarian wonder, bringing a light with three modes, four AC outlets, one USB-C plug, and two USB-A ports to that prime real estate. It comes in several colors.

Turn a pothos or ivy into a science project art piece with this DNA plant trellis. Stick one end into the soil, and your greenery will love having support so it can reach upward toward the light. That plant will look better and thrive. “My pothos started growing faster when I put these in,” wrote one reviewer.

Set this glass stovetop cover right over the burners when you aren’t cooking on them to expand your countertop workspace. It has legs that elevate the surface over raised burners, tile, or other surface imperfections, and the glass surface is easy to keep clean and sterile. “[Gives] me extra space I need when baking and entertaining,” wrote one reviewer.

Get creative with your outdoor — or indoor — lighting by adding these firefly bunch lights to your tool kit. Create a waterfall in the garden. Turn a watering can into a sculptural focal point. Add romantic lighting to the bedroom. Your imagination can go wild with these because they grab power from the sun, turn on at dusk, and have eight lighting modes.

Set these silicone trivets on your dining table, and they add a touch of botanical style. And when you want to set a hot plate or pan on the table, you won’t have to scramble to find something to protect the finish from the heat. They are great on your bedside table or desk, too, allowing you to set a hot or iced beverage there without worrying about damaging the surface.

Turn a piece of wall into entryway storage with these elegant, foldable coat hooks that disappear when they aren’t in use. When you need to hang your hat, pull down the hook. This is a pack of two, and each one is sturdy enough to hold your bag or jacket. They would look terrific as a towel rack, too. Choose from several finishes.

Transform that messy counter area into a charming coffee station with this coffee bar mat. Or use it as an elegant dish drying mat. It absorbs spills quickly and dries super fast, so you don’t have to wipe the counters 10 times a day. When it does eventually start to look messy, rinse it off in the sink.

Bring the relaxing sound of water into your workspace by setting this tabletop water fountain on a desk or side table. A moving water feature improves the quality of the air, too. This resin fountain gently pours a stream through four layers and has a built-in LED light to create a calming presence in your room. It comes in several sizes.

End the guessing game when turning on your light and ceiling fan by attaching these charming sun and moon pull chains. It’s a functional bit of bling for the center of the room that also decodes, at a glance, what each string does. “Who knew such a small thing like replacing the pulls on your ceiling fan could bring so much joy?” wrote one reviewer. “These are so cute.”

This heavy-duty welcome mat is the perfect blend of form and function. The textured surface pulls dirt and debris from shoes while bringing a lovely leafy pattern to the task. It’s easy to clean. It has a grippy backing so no one slips on it. And it comes in every size you are likely to want at your entryway. That it is so affordable is just gravy.

Change out the cabinet knobs in your kitchen or bath with these flower-shaped models, and you might be stunned by how good the space looks. This is an affordable upgrade that has a huge impact. “Sometimes it’s little things that make all the difference. This drawer pull is a great example,” wrote one reviewer. “It has a beautiful appearance and looks genuinely antique.”

Warm up your space by changing out the white plastic switch plates with this walnut light switch cover. It blends in beautifully with wood walls or panels or gives a pop of woodland cabin vibe to painted walls. Choose the right configurations to fit all your lights and outlets to create a cohesive look throughout the room. It comes in all the options.

Every shower can feel like a visit to your in-home spa decompression space when this waterproof shower lamp is in the bathroom. Tap the on switch to choose a dreamy mood for late night or an energizing one for the morning. It works well on a patio, too, since it can handle the weather and is rechargeable.

That door that hits the wall when someone opens it too energetically? It's not just loud; it's doing damage. Mount this door stopper to the wall to silence it and protect your wall. An internal spring absorbs the impact of the door handle, and the matte finish and silicone plate look good on the wall.

If you want to take a room from bland to sick with little effort, this vintage wallpaper is just the thing. Do the whole room or just a small piece of it. It brings all the Art Deco vintage mood you want without introducing loud colors that will clash with what you have. “Gorgeous,” wrote one reviewer. “The metallic gold pops against the matte background, giving it a chic and luxurious look.”

If you are fighting with your pup about lounging on the couch, you can give in without losing face by setting this chic couch cover on the upholstery. Make the rule that they can only sleep on this luxurious and durable cover, and it is a win-win. It looks pretty, has a waterproof backing, feels luxurious, and can go into the wash when mud happens.

You don’t have to hang lights or install any new fixtures to get the party started. Change the light bulb to this firework LED bulb and let it handle the illumination. It throws a colorful, festive, night-light-level of brightness and looks amazing. “Cool light bulb [...], especially for those crazy parties that you just gotta pull a rabbit out of your hat,’ wrote one reviewer. “It's SO cool and super trippy to stare at.”

Make your house easy to find and your food deliveries will show up hotter with this solar powered house number light. It’s big and bright and pulls power from the sun, so it can light up at night. You can select the color temperature, mount it to your house, or insert the stand into the ground.

Turn any mirror into a Hollywood-style vanity makeup light with this clever light strip that peels and sticks onto the glass. It throws the perfect amount of light so you can see yourself when you primp without adding anything bulky or difficult to your setup. “Easy to use and creates the amazing lighting you see when staying in high-end hotels,” wrote one reviewer. It comes in several lengths.

Doors restrict airflow and take up space, but sometimes removing the door leaves you feeling exposed. This beaded curtain is a great way to create a visual barrier without using a solid piece of wood. And it gives your space a moody vibe. You can cut it to create exactly the shape you want or tie it to make it easy to go through the doorway. It comes in lots of colors and sizes.

Gather up all that cable clutter and tuck it into this cable management box, and your space will look tidy and minimalist again. You can use it as a surface on a desk or shelf, but it is also easy to take the lid off and plug something in. Cutouts for the power cord and charging cables on each end also create airflow. It comes in several colors and sizes.

A boring desk is doing nothing for your productivity. This desk mat makes that space a place you want to go. It is also a great mousing surface and protects the desktop from your beverages and snacks. It comes in lots of pretty colors and designs, as well as in several sizes. “Makes my desk a million times cuter,” wrote one reviewer.

Put a door on a room or alcove without installing anything difficult with this magnetic accordion door that stays closed with magnets. When open, it is almost invisible, and when closed, it stays that way. It hangs from a curtain rod so it won’t do damage to the doorframe or require complicated installation. Use it to create privacy or to improve the warmth of a room.

These stair riser decals are such a fun way to transform a staircase into an art piece. Stick them to the risers and enjoy a fast, easy style upgrade. They are already cut to fit most stairs, but they are also easy to trim. There are so many options. Choose a mural, pattern, solid colors, or whatever calls to you. “I love my new staircase mural!” wrote one reviewer. “It was easy to install and is a beautifully unique accent.”

Set this cotton rope laundry basket in the bedroom to catch laundry, in the living room to toss toys or pillows into, or in the bathroom for towels. It makes cleaning up the house an easy game of toss, and all those items are right where you are likely to want them again. The big handles make it easy to carry the goods to the laundry room or to another space.

Dress up the laundry room by covering the top of your washer or dryer with this dustcover mat in pretty patterns. It protects the finish, adds a pop of color, and gives you a clean surface to fold laundry or set cleaning products on. It’s a great way to cover rust, scratches, or damage to an older appliance, too, saving you from the urge to replace a working machine. And there are so many gorgeous patterns to choose from!

Get the clutter off your counters without hiding them in drawers with these wall-mounted shelf holders. They are perfect for the cutting boards you rely on or that beautiful charcuterie board that deserves to be displayed. “I've been trying to figure out a storage solution for my various cutting boards,” wrote one reviewer. “These are perfect!!!”

Every time you step into the shower, this pebble bath mat will give your feet a deep pressure-point massage. It will also keep you from slipping and hurting yourself, and it looks beautiful in there. The suction cups on the bottom hold it firmly in place, while the spaces between the pebbles allow water and soap to pass through to the drain.

You don’t need a special pot to get that plant up off the sill and hanging in the window. Put the pretty pot it’s already in into this colorful beaded plant holder and add to the charm while elevating it into the sun. “A simple plant hanger can bring so much joy!” wrote one reviewer. “Perfect for my spider plant!”

Sneak a little lighting into your kitchen, bath, or bedside table with this adorable mini LED lamp. The footprint is tiny, so you can fit it anywhere. The finish and colors are gorgeous. And it’s rechargeable, so you can set it in the middle of a table, on a mantel, or in the center of your coffee table. It has three brightness levels and a touch switch on the top.

Your plants want some bling! This crystal suncatcher plant trellis will make them happy. Stick the pole into the soil and let vines grow up it, or give a floppy plant some support. The crystals catch the sun and use it to shoot rainbows around the room, so your plants get to contribute even more to the ambiance. This is a pack of six in different designs.

Replacing dated light fixtures with something modern is one of the cheapest and most impactful home upgrades you can make. This LED flush-mount ceiling light is a great option. It hugs the ceiling, so it works well for a low ceiling or a space where you don’t want to make a statement with the fixture, and it is dimmable, so you can create exactly the ambiance you want. The remote lets you choose between four light modes, including a night-light function.

Light your garden while adding some fun and bright flowers by sticking these solar garden lights into the beds or along a fence or walkway. Or use them to add color back to a cold-weather garden. “They look beautiful in the daytime, but they really shine at night,” wrote one reviewer. “Absolutely adorable.”

Make your daily shower into a pedicure by setting this loofah bath mat underfoot. The textured surface gives the bottom of your feet an exfoliating foot treatment while you shampoo and lather up. The open weave lets everything flow through it, while the grippy underside stops you from slipping around. It comes in cute colors and lots of sizes.

Turn an ordinary window, doorway, or wall into a magical lighting element with these LED curtain lights. Attach them to a curtain by looping the strands over the curtain rod. Or get creative and add them to a wall display, headboard, patio, or doorway. “They make my patio and firepit look absolutely magical,” wrote one reviewer. The remote lets you control the brightness and timer.

Art does not have to be a difficult, expensive proposition. This butterfly wall decor turns a blank piece of wall into a beautiful display with only three screws and the price of lunch. Group them so they fly around art or plants you already have, or use them as a solo act. The ceramic with a copper finish gives them weight and elegance.

Tension rods are a great way to easily hang drapery, lights, or a shower curtain, but they tend to slip down a slick wall. Give them a bit of purchase with these tension rod holders that peel and stick to the wall. The combination of tension and adhesive makes for a sturdy hold. “The price is right, and they solved years of getting shower rods to stop slipping,” wrote one reviewer.

Your cat will feel seen when they see these cat paw chair socks on the legs of the chairs in your kitchen or dining room. And your floors will be safe from the noisy scrape of chairs being pulled out and pushed back in. The acrylic knit stretches to fit the legs on your furniture and looks adorable. This is a big pack that will cover every chair leg you have.

If you are longing to replace your ugly counters with granite but your budget won’t allow it, this contact paper is the fast-track hack to that remodel. And you can do it without destroying the kitchen. Peel and stick this durable, waterproof surface over the counters you have and enjoy a smooth, clean, and easy-to-wipe surface that looks convincingly like granite. You can use it on a small thrift-store find or the whole kitchen. It comes in lots of colors and sizes.