"My Favorite Decorating Item Ever": 39 Products That’ll Make Your House Guests Wonder If You’re An Interior Designer

Apr 18, 2024

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A cute moon phase garland, a fancy-looking under-$30 runner, mid-century lounge chairs, and other things that make it easy to give your home a major style makeover.

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Promising review: "I love these faux pampas. They're such good quality. The best thing is that they don’t shed like real pampas. I highly recommend this product. It’s so on-trend and makes for beautiful statement and decor." —Jazz G.

Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (available in seven colors).

Promising review: "These are the 'wow' in my living room. I'd buy more if I had the space. The gray is so nice and elegant. The gold on the gray is stunning. I love these." —Ebony Michelle

Get it from Amazon for $184.99+ (available in seven colors).

Promising reviews: "These are so much fun! We ordered the small size, which fits standard hardback books (approximately five to seven hardbacks in my experience). They're a great way to add some extra storage to our very small home, and we've placed them in our hallway so people ask us about them all the time. I'd highly recommend!" —LaBuenaVidaMere

"These are my favorite decorating items ever. I purchased them four years ago in medical school and they have held up over many moves." —Susan Giampalmo

Get it from Amazon for $13.64+ (available in two sizes and in sets of one or three).

Promising review: "I'm an incoming freshman this fall and I bought this to add some personality to my dorm. It has beyond exceeded my expectations! I placed it directly on top of my dorm bed as shown in the display photos and am so pleased with how it looks. It fits perfectly with the gray/white color scheme I was going for and have received numerous compliments from both my friends and RAs when they've visited. I cannot stress enough how much of an 'aesthetic feel' it adds to my dorm." —jhsgf

Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in two styles and two colors).

Promising review: “Super cute! I used this barnwood ladder to store blankets in my living room. I am currently redoing my home in a cottage farmhouse style and this was the perfect addition! It's beautiful and has a rustic feel. Everyone who comes to my house compliments me on it! Would definitely purchase it again.” —LinSmith714

Get it from Amazon for $56.99+ (available in four heights and six finishes).

Promising review: "Beautiful rug! I purchased it in the black color, and I am absolutely obsessed with the pattern, color, and the way it could make any room look super classy! Honestly sometimes I just lay on it because it's so soft and comfortable." —Rae

Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in 10 color combos and a variety of sizes).

Here's why BuzzFeed editor Elizabeth Lilly loves these:

"I, an adult woman, cannot remember the last time I bought a box of tissues for my home (though I have several purse packs?!). It may have been when I most recently had a sinus infection, which I guess was two-plus years ago. But now that I’m playing house as a grown-ass person in an apartment to myself, I’m trying to be *responsible*. So obviously buying this whimsical tissue box cover we’ve featured in a million BuzzFeed shopping posts is peak adulting.

Perhaps the reason I’ve been so bad at keeping around a box of tissues is because tissues just look...kind of ugly out in the open. But not with this lil’ cover! Now it’s a ~design element~ that I’ll hopefully remember to keep full. For now, it’s filled with a square box of tissues I unearthed from my old apartment’s closet while packing; it's presently neatly housed inside the tissue box cover, providing the 'smoke' for the tiny chimney. The only downside to committing to this box is that I'll have to buy square-shaped tissue boxes only now. But I can live with that. And with my not-snotty nose."

Get it from Amazon for $7.89+ (available in two colors).

Promising review: "I can't tell you how surprised and delighted we were at the rainbow effect this film has. I bought it to make a window overlooking the street more private, and I thought I would appreciate seeing the rainbow colors on the window itself. But then when the light was shining on it at the right angle, it cast these beautiful rainbow colors on the wall. So I bought a second roll to put on one of our master bedroom windows that overlooks our neighbor's patio so I don't have to draw the curtains. In the morning now, the light comes in at just the right angle to pass through the rainbow prism and cast beautiful rainbow colors on the wall. And the bed. And the cat." —J. B.

Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in 11 sizes)

Promising reviews: "Love it! Easy to install, looks beautiful when lit or off, and puts pretty pattern on ceiling when lit." —Courtney Gott

"LOVE love love! It was everything i wanted at a great price!" —Sarinna Martin

Get it from Amazon for $79.99 (clip the coupon on the product page to get 10% off this price).

Promising review: "I love these shelves. We put three of them side by side in our living room. We have a large space and it's been a bit awkward to create the cozy, 'at home' feel and to figure out what to do with all the empty wall space. These shelves really transformed our living space. They look amazing, filled in the awkward, empty wall space and really brought the room together." —SFH

Get it from Amazon for $139.99+ (available in three sizes and a variety of colors and styles).

Promising review: "Just received these cute little boxes and am in love with them. Very thick and sturdy plastic but easy enough to open. These will work perfectly for filling with solid perfumes and giving out as stocking stuffer gifts because I don't have to worry about it being a snug fit/lid falling off." —Mary

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $6.99.

Promising review: "I love this mirror so much! I purchased exactly 1 year ago and it’s still on of my favorite things in my whole apartment! I got the floor size and it’s absolutely stunning." —Anonymous

Get it from Urban Outfitters to $599.

Promising review: "I originally bought the 7-inch moon for my husband as a gift of 'I love you to the moon and back' for our anniversary... Well, I loved his moon so much that I kept stealing it from our bedroom and taking it to the living room. So I bought myself the 5.9-inch moon to compare sizes and have one to call my own. As it turns out, the slightly smaller 5.9-inch one is just as amazing as the 7-inch.

These moons charge up fast with a cord (with a cool 'blue moon' color when charging) and then once charged, they are completely free from cords or any connection dependence. They light up with a very detailed real moon surface design in white or yellow, and it will totally mesmerize you. You can literally 'hold the whole moon in your hand' and use it as a cordless and battery-free lamp, a nightlight, a lantern or quasi-candle in the dark. The wood stand is sleek and super easy to assemble, and is a perfect accent to any room décor. These moons are the best gift for friends, family, co-workers, kids, pets and spouses." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four sizes and three colors).

To recreate the look above, be sure to grab some waterproof labels!

Promising review: "Exactly as pictured and truly pretty. The pumps are well made, and fit and work perfectly. The glass is not thin — not bulky-thick either. I am very impressed with the quality and pricing. I love these and will absolutely buy them again." —Admin Math & Science

Get a set of two from Amazon for $12.99.

Promising review: "This design and execution is excellent for a soap dish, right down to the non-skid buttons on the bottom. Really nice weight. All waterproof and easy to clean." —Polly McNamee

Get it from Amazon for $18.95.

Promising review: "This wrap completely transformed my desk! I had to order two to cover everything, but nonetheless, my desk looks amazing and everyone who walks into my room notices. It's not a super-thin vinyl, so if there are tiny imperfections/scratches where you want to place it, it will be covered! I've never used a vinyl wrap before so I was a little nervous, but surprisingly, it was super easy to apply and I finished up in less than 10 minutes." —Shan

Get a roll of two sheets from Amazon for $16.88.

Promising review: "Beautiful. Just as described. The fabric is really light and thin, which made hanging super easy. That said, the image quality is SO good for the price. It seriously looks like textured, thick fabric. Also love the color combo. Very relaxing for my meditation corner." —Mallory R.

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in four sizes).

BTW — Poppy & Pour is a California-based small business that has been creating custom flower coasters, keychains, and more since 2020.

Promising review: "Absolutely gorgeous! It's hard to get a good photo of resin without reflections or light so trust me when I say this is even more beautiful in person! Seller gave me exactly what I requested and I couldn't be happier with this purchase. Highly highly recommended!" —nlivnil

Get it from Poppy & Pour on Etsy for $14+ (available with or without golden rim).

Promising review: “This chair is the cutest and is really comfortable too. Dusty pink color is exactly like in the picture and fabric is super soft. Easy assembly — took probably 10 minutes. It shipped really fast too!” —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $148.99+ (available in seven colors and velvet or faux fur).

Promising review: "Nice size for a wall hanging. It's easy to hang, I use small hooks to hold it up. Looks great in my boho guest room." —Caleb

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

Promising review: “I live in a one-bedroom apartment and there isn’t a lot of storage. I have wanted a pouf but I couldn’t justify the expense. I went on Amazon and I found these beauties. They look great and can store a lot of pillows, bedspreads, blankets, etc. I do mean a lot. They are soft but firm to sit on. I also use them to stand on to reach objects on the top of my bookcase. I highly recommend them!” —Julie Brum

Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in four colors)

Promising review: "I have owned huge, real hides in the past and paid $500 to $700. I ordered this hoping it would be cute but worried a bit that it would look cheap. Well, it is Amazon, so I knew I could return it and made the leap. SOOOOOO HAPPY I did! It looks real and the gold adds such whimsy! I sprayed with a water/stain repellent and laid the little beauty in my kitchen. Looks AWESOME! My home is mid-century modern with gorgeous high-end pieces and art. This lovely gem is on my tile floor adds such warmth and joy. When the light comes through the windows and lights up the gold, I cannot help but smile! Amazing and fun! LOVE!!!!! Would ABSOLUTELY purchase over and over and over! Perfection!" —Frog Hop

Get it from Amazon for $49+ (available in three sizes and three colors).

Promising review: "This is a great bookshelf. It took a couple of hours to assemble but it’s sturdy and holds a lot of books. We were able to put it in a small space behind a recliner so it’s out of the way. I’m very happy with it." –Veronika

Get it from Wayfair for $159.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).

Promising review: "This is exactly what I was looking for! Inexpensive, but very sturdy. I've had it for about a year and a half now, and there are no signs of chipping or anything on the finish. I have a foam mattress on it... didn't need a boxspring. It's lightweight but very sturdy. It's tall enough for my dog to sleep underneath and for under-bed storage." —Carla

Get it from Amazon for $199.99.

Promising review: "I LOVE this table! The quality far exceeds the price tag. The faux-marble top is beautiful! Very glossy and looks really close to the real thing. It was really easy to put together, took less than 20 minutes. I am so happy with my purchase!" —PrincessJas9

Get it from Amazon for $57.33.

This wall paper is available in a peel-and-stick or a traditional style

Sweet Pea Wall Design is a business based in Charlottesville, Virginia that specializes in vivid and easy-to-apply removable wallpaper.

Promising review: "Absolutely love the wallpaper. It adds a different dynamic to my new bedroom and it was so easy to apply!" —Anna

Get it from Sweet Pea Wall Design on Etsy for $32+ (available in a peel-and-stick or a traditional style, four sizes, and one sample size for $5).

Macrame Beautiful is a woman-owned small business that creates handmade macrame home decor such as plant holder, wall hangings, and even cat hammocks!

Promising reviews: "Beautifully crafted and gorgeous. Sometimes when I see something crafted, I think "I could make that". Not with this beautiful hanging basket — definitely could NOT make this, and that's why I bought it. Fell in love with it for my pantry — now I need to step up my pantry decoration to match my new hanging basket!!!" —Elizabeth Dourough

"It is absolutely beautiful and well made, the yarn soft but sturdy. I love the details. I used this fruit basket as a plant hanger and it's perfect for my space (I have cats that love to eat plants so everything has to be up high)." —N C

Get it from Macrame Beautiful on Etsy for $30.35+ (available in four lengths, three tier options, and a variety of colors).

Promising review: "This is so cute and practical. It can be used as a decoration or makeup mirror. The mirror is good quality." —Pattie S.

Get it from Amazon for $9.90.

Promising review: "Wanted two stools that not only finish the look of living room but also offer decent place to sit. Met both the requirements and in addition they look fancy, too." —Meghna Saxena

Get it from Amazon for $87.57+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: “Beautiful arched lamp. This is just the style I was looking for. The base is really solid, supporting the lamp. It has an adjustable retracting pole so you can fit it to your space, and the shade also adjusts, which makes it hang properly no matter what length you expand the pole to.” —Omeima A.

Get it from Amazon for $169.99+ (clip the coupon on the product page to get 10% off this price; available in two colors)

Promising review: "This is my favorite vase! It's beautiful for a centerpiece on my dining table. Love the print, the quality, and the size. Very unique. Already received tons of compliments." —Laura Demetrious

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "What a fantastic light! It's stylish and very well built. The touch sensitive on/off pad is ingenious and works well. Pricing is great and the build quality compared to a lot of brands is fantastic." —lanky9172

Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in three colors).

Madhatters by Robyn is a woman-owned small biz based in Los Angeles. Each hat hanger is handmade to order!

Promising review: "Wow. This hatter is beautiful!!!! I can’t wait to show it off. Robyn was nothing but kind, quick to respond, and went above and beyond to make sure my hatter arrived. Customer service was INCREDIBLE. Thank you, Robyn! Our apartment is now complete!" —sambelvin

Get it from Madhatters by Robyn on Etsy for $44+ (available in three size and multiple configurations).

Promising reviews: "This couch is beautiful! The color is so rich and vibrant, it’s exactly what I wanted! Brings life to my living room, couldn’t be happier with my purchase." —Gloria

"I bought this sofa a little over a year now and I am very happy with my purchase. The sofa is very comfortable -— the seat cushion is a bit firm at first but after a week or so it gets broken in — and it looks great, I've gotten lots of compliments over it. The sofa is the perfect size and fits well into a small space. The mid century design aesthetic is functional and stylish. I would definitely recommend buying this sofa." —Troy

Get it from Wayfair for $737+ (available in 16 colors).

BTW, we have a full list of the best slipcovers available on Amazon.

Promising review: "I have never been so excited about a slipcover. Total transformation of our couch and loveseat. I was worried about it not working on our leather couch, but it stays on really well due to the straps and the separate cushion covers. LOVE." —Brian/Liz

Get it from Amazon for $42.49+ (available in five styles/sizes and 22 colors).

Quadrostyle is a small woman-owned business based in Indonesia! The shop offers a variety of DIY home decor upgrades. Check out all the other stair riser stickers here.

Promising reviews: "Easy to install and love my updated stairs!" —Jamie

"My staircase looks sleek now. Love, love, love it!" —Amie Espiritu

Get a set of six from Quadrostyle on Etsy for $16.55+ (available in six heights and two finishes).

Promising review: "This table is FANTASTIC. Putting it together literally took three minutes. It's sturdy, attractive, and the perfect size for decor and some books. HIGHLY recommend." —KayKay

Get it from Amazon for $32.12+ (clip the coupon on the product page to get $10 off; available in seven colors).

My Farmhouse Essential is a small business based in Gainesville, Georgia. They create tons of handmade wood work home decor!

Promising review: "Fits the crate perfectly, doesn’t slide around but easy to move when needed. It changes the entire dynamic of the room. Previously I had a metal crate sticking out like a sore thumb. Now I have a beautiful piece of furniture at a very small cost. It also arrived quickly. Very pleased with it and I’ve ordered a second one for a smaller crate." —Alicia Staton

"Buy this if you want to create additional storage or surface area for a studio apartment if you have a dog! High quality and a lot of options to choose from." —Elena

Get it from My Farmhouse Essential on Etsy for $29.39+ (originally $34.99+; available in seven sizes and 11 wood finishes).

Promising review: "Ordered six of these chairs for my dining room. I thought assembly would be difficult, but it was quite easy and goes quickly once you get the hang of it. I’m impressed with the sturdiness, comfort and design." —DC

Get a set of two from Amazon for $215.75+ (available in a variety of colors and sets of two or four).