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We hope you love our recommendations! While every product is independently chosen by our editors, BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. You can read more about how our affiliate partnerships work in our Editorial Standards & Ethics Guide. As if I could have finished this post without adding some new Heated Rivalry home decor. Promising review: "It's beautiful and installation was really easy. I love it. It is wonderful!!! The pattern changes color as the sun passes throughout the day. Really pretty." —Lily Fred Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in four sizes and 17 designs). Promising review: "This is adorable and the perfect mood light. The quality of the material is very nice. It's not too bright and provides smooth lighting. You do not have to assemble anything. And it looks very cute." —Plas L. Promising review: "Fabric is soft and very nice. Pillows have funky stuffing and definitely require a good fluffing but this chair is certainly a comp for a higher-end one that costs well over $1,000. So still worth it in the end! They are very sturdy and took me almost an hour each to put together. I have a set of two." —Victoria Get it from Amazon for $62+ (available in six colors). This small biz is based in Istanbul. The shop specializes in custom, framed prints. Get it from Atelier Fernando on Etsy for $35 (available in 12 sizes, with or without a frame). This is available in a large collection of colors, but several reviewers mention that it's easy to paint if you'd like the color to be just so. Promising review: "These medallions were much prettier than I expected and were super smooth for reception of paint. It took me a few days to decide on the color placement and style, as they will be in rooms that are visible to one another. Pre-colored medallions are expensive; doing it myself saved me money I used to upgrade my chandeliers." —Cris Get it from Amazon for $62.05+ (available in 60 colors). WoodenBlissICT is a Kansas-based Etsy shop owned by artist Lisa P. It was established in 2020 and specializes in acrylic home goods, knickknacks, and gifts. Promising review: "So beautiful. 😍 I will definitely be ordering more! Perfect addition to my kitchen." —Megan Swisher Get it from WoodenBlissICT for $21.49+ (available in five light switch styles and three frosting colors). Promising review: "I'm very happy with this. Easy to build. Sturdy. Looks good. It's a great value." —Christopher M Davidson Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in seven styles). Promising review: "I love, love, love this faux zebra rug. It's perfect for a little desk area and great for under the wheels of a chair. This is priced well and was delivered on time. It's so pretty!!" —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $42.99+ (available in three sizes). Be sure to grab some lightbulbs while you're at it! Installation instructions are included, with all necessary wires and parts. Promising review: "It's a hit! My toddler and I love it. Even friends that come over love it! It was easy to install, has BRIGHT lights, and the colors are vibrant. It's absolutely perfect for a toddler room!" —Chula Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in three sizes). Promising review: "I was looking for a lamp of this style and happened to come across this one. It had no reviews so I was suspicious, but for the price I took the chance. Best gamble ever! This lamp is so beautiful and the quality is amazing. The marble base is like real, sturdy marble. Gold finishing looks so expensive. Table is not flimsy at all. I absolutely love it and can’t believe I was able to find this for such a deal." —Sarah Diaz Get it from Amazon for $77.49+ (available in three colors). Promising review: "Beautiful. This is great quality and it looks like a real painting. 💗" —Yana Cucias Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in four sizes and several styles). Promising review: "I have used them for both plants and light cables. The leaf design blends in nicely and looks decorative. They stick well on smooth walls, but a few lost grip over time — best for light vines. Still, they’re creative and serve different purposes." —Daniela Gomez Get a pack of 60 from Amazon for $12.99. Promising review: "This planter exceeded my expectations! It's absolutely gorgeous. I got the Giant size (12 inches), and surprisingly, it is very lightweight. I love how glossy the paint looks, really makes this piece pop in my kitchen!" —TL Get it from Amazon for $25.95+ (available in two sizes). Promising review: "I love this lamp. It is so cute, and it works amazingly well. I switch out my candles every day for a new smell. It melts the candles easily — I love that it has a dimmer and a timer on it as well. Keeps my room smelling lovely." —Jenniffer Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in eight styles). Promising review: "This burner is perfect. Elegant and warm. It has a soothing, smooth design and provides a pleasant aesthetic. It was packaged very well with custom-cut closed-cell foam, which indicates care from the vendor. Good value, wonderful design, large enough to place sticks or cones but small enough for tiny spaces. I will be buying more." —Tordenavaer Ravenshield Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 10 styles). This small biz is located in Ocean City, Maryland. Owner Melissa is an Etsy star-seller who creates gemstone jewelry, glass bead suncatchers, and wind chimes. Promising review: "It is absolutely gorgeous, and the seller is friendly and helpful. Five stars." —Sky Get it from The Boho Beach Bum on Etsy for $89.98 (available in three colors). This lightweight woven rattan shelf can either be hung on a wall or stand on its own. It has a natural finish and includes hardware if you chose to hang it. Looking for beautiful picture books? I wrote a post about some of my favorite reads a few years ago — check it out! Promising review: "I am extremely satisfied with these nursery floating shelves. The quality is outstanding. They are made of sturdy materials that can firmly hold all kinds of baby items. The design is not only stylish but also very practical. Installation was a breeze, and they fit perfectly in the nursery. They have added so much storage space and charm to the room. I highly recommend them to any parent looking to decorate and organize their nursery. Five stars without a doubt!" —Amazon Customer Get them from Amazon for $29.97+ (available in five sizes). And adding soft padding to walls where your kids love to jump around (i.e. sofas, beds, etc.) may save you from dealing with head bonk tears to boot! Promising review: "These wall panels are so versatile! You can do just about anything with them. They add a major LUXE quality to your home. You really can't go wrong with these!" —Chef Toni Leanne Get it from Amazon for $189+ (available in 32 colors and two sizes). Several reviewers recommend getting a fine tip craft glue to complete this kit. It also glows! Just be sure to grab two AA batteries (not included) once you've finished. Promising review: "This book nook took me two days to make, and I am so in love with the final result. The instructions are very clear. Some pieces broke, so be sure to be patient while cutting them out. I glued the broken ones back together with no problem. This works with a motion sensor, but you can access the battery pack from the back, which is really convenient! The most tedious part of this is making the books, but after that, it goes pretty fast! The lights are amazing, and they tell you where to place them in the instructions. This was my first book nook I’ve ever built! I will definitely be buying more in the future!" —Phoenix Get it from Amazon for $42.99+ (available in seven styles). Promising review: "I used these on bifold doors as the door handles. They are very pretty and have a subtle amount of bling when light hits the crystal! They are heavy and very well made. Installation was simple. I really love them on my doors!!" —Amazon Customer Get them from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in nine colors). Promising review: "I’m loving my Tetris light!! And the ability to change it around is amazing — favorite item in the house!!!" —Leah Spencer Get it from Amazon for $15.97 (available in two styles). Promising review: "This works AWESOME. And my husband absolutely loves it. I bought this for him for Christmas and he thought it was the coolest thing. It’s also nice that it’s portable as it has a strap to carry it, and a latch to keep it closed. For what you pay for this product, you get all of it back and more." —Amber Promising review: "Love this lamp so much! So easy to put together and love that they give gels to create your own little mix-and-match of color. The lights are pretty bendy and don’t get too hot even after hours of use (you can still touch and bend them without getting burned). VERY bright light but creates a great wash for ambient reflective lighting." —Max Ferg See it on TikTok! It comes with four bulbs, so you can plug it in and enjoy its cozy glow right away. Promising review: "Yes, it’s plastic. And yes, it’s a reproduction, but it looks so much better in person, especially when it’s turned on. It gives off the perfect soft lighting. Mid-century modern look without the hefty price tag. It is expensive for plastic, but if you wanted to purchase a similar style lamp from that period, it would be much more $$$, and it comes with bulbs. The on/off switch is on the cord, so I plugged mine into a plug with a battery-operated remote so I wouldn’t have to get behind my table to turn it on every time. Happy with purchase." —jacqueline l. gibson Get it from Amazon for $48.99+ (available in five colors). Promising review: "I had no idea how this was going to be put together but I knew it was cute and I wanted it. It’s literally a few pieces to screw into each other and you’re good to go. I did wish the cord wasn’t so long as it’s black and kinda just hangs there but it's no biggy, I just tucked it around the back pole. The lighting is amazing and has three different dimming settings. I love it." —Ariana Mercadel Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in two colors). Promising review: "I love this fun, perfect-size little tray. I empty my pockets and leave everything on this when I get home every day." —Octavio Promising review: "This is the cutest router on the planet. Usually router/modems are ugly but this one is cute, petit, and functional. I bought it for my studio and Bob gives me good wifi connection and he's cute to look at! Also, the setup website is adorable and minion themed!" —E Get it from Amazon for $80.49+ (available in two styles). Promising review: "As I unwrapped the safety packaging, I found myself in awe at how beautiful this piece really is in person. You can tell it was put together by loving hands. They included the sweetest note with this piece that together with the care and time this purchase took, really made you a part of the family it came from. I don’t consider myself someone who is attached to material things, but this art came with some strong positive vibes that we really needed in our household. I can’t thank the creators enough for the opportunity to purchase this piece. It is now my favorite Amazon purchase." —Katie Get it from Amazon for $49.50+ (available in 10 colors). Promising review: "I originally bought one and just purchased two more. This lamp is incredible. The light it gives off is so warm, soft, and comforting. It is so easy to assemble – it took me less than five minutes and barely had to look at the instructions. It also looks great – it's very simple and chic. For the price you really couldn’t do any better. It’s amazing. Definitely get it if you’re considering it, you won’t regret it." —Jane Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in four colors). Promising review: "These have to be the coolest thing I have ever purchased. I have them in an empty wine bottle. I will be buying many more to cover the entire bottle in wax." —Bre Promising review: "These mirrors are fabulous! I'm glad I got them, I've ordered more since the first purchase! None of them came broken or chipped. I used only the stickers they provided; nine per mirror. They send a ton of them so you don't have to be stingy with the stickers. But when I did take one down it didn't do any damage to the paint or wall. Great product!! Make sure you wipe your walls down before hand and you'll be good to go!!" —Jessica Get four 14" x 12" pieces from Amazon for $15.29+ (available in several set sizes and styles). Promising review: "I found a similar one on Urban Outfitters for close to $100, and this one takes the cake! It has a broad dimming and brightness setting as well as a timer and pulsing options. There’s a remote for it as well as a controller on the cable. I’m a self-taught home cook and am obsessed with anything food-related, and this has completed my kitchen! Definitely recommend!!" —Merrie St. John Promising review: "We love our new cabinet! This was the perfect addition to our cozy space. It was easy to build without compromising sturdiness. The look of this cabinet is very on-trend, yet timeless. The color looks just like the product images. Reasonable pricing for the look and quality." —EdgarDC Get it from Amazon for $565 (available in three finishes). Promising review: "Expensive but very worth it!! I love how it looks — it is a piece of art itself. Perfect if you have a nice rug. It’s best for small spaces where you need a table but don't want the feeling of it taking up space. This table does just that. It was an investment for me but it came out worth it. Get it." —VladNYC Get it on sale from Urban Outfitters for $449. Promising review: "The mural came sooner than expected. My daughter and I cut the strips and laid them under a carpet to straighten them out. It went up well. It did not take long at all and it came out awesome." —Paula Harris Get it from Amazon for $82.99 (available in several sizes and styles). Each shelf holds up to 15 pounds, and reviewers recommend putting your largest, heaviest books at the bottom of each shelf for more support. Promising review: "These are so much fun! We ordered the small size, which fits standard hardback books (approximately 5–7 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 Get a small set of three from Amazon for $24.29 (also available in a large set and individually). Promising review: "I’ve never loved something from Amazon as much as I love this light fixture. We call it our disco hallway! It gives off great light, and as you can see in the photo (pictured above, right), it’s like a rainbow prism on the walls and ceiling, but beneath it is regular lighting, so it can be used in all types of rooms. Seriously, get it! If the pendant style would have worked in my dining room I would have gotten it for there as well. I’m obsessed." —Jesi Get it from Amazon for $94+ (available in two sizes and four colors). Promising review: "I cannot say enough about this light fixture. It’s perfect for our dining room gives that mid-century bohemian feel and we get compliments all the time on it." —Kayleen Amero Promising review: "This is exquisitely made. It's heavy duty and the actual mirror quality is premium. Feels high end. Highly recommend. Pictures do not do it justice." —Jessica Meja Get it from Amazon for $139.99+ (available in two sizes and seven colors). Promising review: "I really love these chairs. They were very easy to put together. The screws and tools were provided, and assembly only took five minutes. They are sturdy and pretty and swivel very well. I think they are delightful, cozy, fun chairs at a reasonable price!" —Lori Lynn & Zeke Get it from Amazon for $189.99+ (available in 28 colors). Remember to grab some pillow inserts while you're shopping. Promising review: "It's a gorgeous color, and the velvet is soft and has a lovely sheen. For this price, I didn't expect anything this beautiful." —Glencora Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in five colors). Promising review: "This is gorgeous and good quality. It's colorful without being too much. The wool is soft and the pile is thick enough to feel substantial underfoot. I have noticed no shedding in the week since we laid it out. Didn’t smell much out of the wrapping and even that dissipated quickly. I am so happy with this, especially at this price!" —J. Labonte Get the 3' x 5' from Amazon for $59.99 (available in 11 sizes). This three-piece set is modular, meaning you can arrange each piece any way you'd like. Small apartment-havers, rejoice! Promising review: "We love our new couch! It's so cozy and tidy. It also looks so modern! The modular design allowed us to fit it to our kind of goofy living room in a way that made it look unique and SO cool. Love!" —Abbie Z. Get it from Burrow for $1,070 (available in eight colors and three leg finishes). Promising review: "Very pretty curtains! I love how they are thick enough for some privacy yet still let the sunshine in. I chose the taupe striped so I can transition my kitchen for the fall, but think they will look pretty all year long." —Stacy Get them from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in 12 sizes and 30 colors/styles). Promising review: "After months of research, we finally decided to get the Frame for our newly renovated kitchen and this did not disappoint! We mounted a media box behind the TV in the wall so everything is sleek and cordless. The picture quality is amazing and I simply adore the art subscription, there are SO many beautiful choices. On top of that, I can easily upload family photos. This is well worth the money." —Lindsey Get the 55-inch version from Amazon for $949. I have one of these springboards! This kid-friendly daily calendar is a gift for A-type parents and unorganized souls alike. The illustrated tiles are kid-friendly, so they can put their activities on the board all by themselves. Discuss the day with your kiddo as they put it together — this added control helps them feel in charge of their schedule, making changes throughout the day feel less daunting. Get it from Charmspring for $295 (available in starter packs, two sizes, and multiple styles). BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. Mallory Mower has been a BuzzFeed Shopping writer since 2017, with a focus on unique, practical products, up-to-date parenting finds, and up-and-coming home decor. Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.