50 Absurdly Clever Home Upgrades That Actually Look Really Expensive

So much more than a typical alarm clock, this multi-functional bedside lamp wakes you up slowly and gently with a sunrise wake up light. But that's not all — it also has a digital clock face and a wireless charging station for your phone, and the lamp is touch controlled, too. The lamp's ring shape gives it a nice glow, and it has three dimmable settings that you can adjust with a simple tap. Plus, it’ll look so cool and modern on your bedside table.

These white ceramic oil and vinegar dispensers look so fancy, and they come with 37 different stickers for all types of cooking oils and sauces, like avocado oil, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, and different flavored syrups. The entire set comes with the two ceramic bottles, two stainless steel pourers, a ceramic tray, a silicone funnel, 35 pre-made labels, and two blank ones.

Amazon's number-one best-seller in compact fridges, this Frigidaire six-can beverage cooler is so incredibly adorable, and under $40 to boot. The retro-style fridge comes in four aesthetically pleasing colors, and the entire thing weighs only 3 pounds, making it great for taking on the go. Pro tip: it works perfectly as a skin care fridge, too: use it to chill your aloe vera gel, vitamin C, eye creams, and face sculpting tools.

• Available colors: 4

Get an Instagram-worthy bathroom (or storage cabinet) with this pack of 173 minimalist labels for everything from Band Aids and cotton pads to bath bombs and manicure tools. Measuring 2.5 inches by 2.5 inches, you can also buy sets for your laundry room, pantry, and spice rack.

A fantastic alternative to traditional wallpaper, this self-adhesive vinyl wallpaper has a satin finish and comes completely ready to use — just peel the back off and stick it on. The paper applies smoothly and comes off cleanly with no sticky residue, making it a great option for renters or homeowners looking for an affordable way to change up a room.

• Available colors: 5

This showerhead looks like it's straight out of a fancy hotel, but it's less than $40. The high pressure rainfall showerhead is so easy to install, and, with its high-pressure jets, makes your shower experience so much more luxurious. The showerhead's wide angle ensures full-body coverage, and it comes with a swivel ball joint so you can angle the water just right. Plus, its rubber nozzles are super easy to clean.

• Available colors: 31

This gorgeous bronze lamp with an amber glass shade looks so much more expensive than it really is. And it has some extra bonuses, too. It turns on and off with a simple touch of any metal part, and its three brightness settings are controlled by a silent touch, too. Plus, it has two built-in charging ports so you can charge phones and other devices without giving up an outlet.

This kitchen sink organizer tray is so much more than a simple sponge holder. It has a stainless steel pole to hang small dishcloths, as well as enough room for sponges, brushes, and soap. Its corrugated line design helps water drain away from damp sponges, and its rubber feet will help protect your counters and prevent the holder from sliding.

• Available colors: 2

How fancy-looking is this bedside carafe? And it's less than $20. The 24-ounce carafe comes with a small drinking glass that functions as the carafe's lid, so you can keep it on your bedside table and pour yourself a glass whenever you need it. The set is dishwasher safe, and comes in 11 different colors. You can also use it as a mouthwash dispenser in the bathroom or as a water carafe when you're entertaining.

• Available colors: 11

This rotating makeup organizer hits all the right points — its tiers hold a ton of cosmetics, it has a cute, trendy look, and it's under $30. The organizer comes in one-, two-, and three-tier options, and its rotating design means you can you fit tons of products while still keeping them easily accessible. It's made of a sturdy plastic and is quick to assemble, and it comes in five trendy color options.

• Available colors: 5

Made of an innovative, quick-drying material, this stone bath mat is ultra absorbent and ultra hygienic. It bends like a regular mat, yet it's made with a top layer of diatomite, a type of soft and absorbent natural stone. It has an anti-slip sole and a recycled sponge inner, so it's soft and comfortable to step on, and it comes in eight different trendy, graphic designs.

• Available colors: 8

This clever coffee mug warmer means you'll never have wolf down your coffee before it cools down again. It's nice and compact, at just around 5 inches long, and has three different temperature settings — 104, 131, and 149 degrees Fahrenheit. It automatically shuts off after four hours so you don't have to worry about accidentally leaving it on, and it works well with any sort of flat-bottomed ceramic mug.

• Available colors: 5

Say goodbye to cheap-looking night lights with this vintage-inspired night light that's just as affordable — each light in this two-pack comes out to around $6 each. They emit a warm and cozy amber glow, and each light has two brightness options you can control with the button on top. The lights even turn on at dusk and off at dawn, so you won't have to worry about wasting electricity.

This whiskey decanter set is so high end-looking, but surprisingly goes for less than $40. Made in Italy, the glass set comes with an ornate whiskey decanter with a glass stopper, along with six elegant tumblers. The set has overwhelmingly positive reviews on Amazon, with reviewers raving about the glasses' quality.

This faux-marble paper is Amazon's number-one best-selling wallpaper — and you can use it on more than just your walls. The self-adhesive PVC can be applied to almost any smooth surface, from bathroom countertops to desks to shelves and even floors. And at around $10 for a 78-inch long roll, it's an ultra affordable way to elevate the look of your space.

Organize small items in a snap with these bamboo drawer organizers. They're just as great for organizing utensils and other kitchen items as they are for tidying up bathroom drawers. And they're attractive enough to keep on counters, too, if you’re looking for a way to organize office supplies or cosmetics on a vanity. This set of five boxes comes in all different shapes and sizes, and each box comes out to around $6.

Elevate the look of your laundry area in no time with these tin laundry canisters. The set of two tins has one labeled "laundry pods" and another labeled "dryer sheets," and they can hold up to 150 pods and 300 sheets, respectively. The tins' minimalist look with white bodies and wooden handles will make your laundry space look so much more put together, and the whole set is only around $25.

Another way to upgrade and improve the look of your laundry room: this laundry detergent and softener dispenser set. The stylishly refillable dispensers come labeled "softener" and "detergent," while the set also comes with a funnel, flat screw caps, and two extra labels — one that says "bleach" and one that's blank. Each container holds over a half gallon of liquid, so you can streamline your laundry room's look without constant refills.

This clever picture light will make your wall art look like it's straight out of an art gallery for less than $40. While it looks like an expensive lighting fixture, the light is wireless and powered by a rechargeable battery. It comes with a remote control that can adjust the light's brightness or set it on an auto timer, and it's super easy to install with the included screws.

• Available colors: 9

This bathroom organizer fits maximum things into minimal space. It has an elevated, faux-marble exterior, and will keep your toothbrushes, toothpaste, hair brushes, and other essentials in one place rather than strewn around the counter. It's also great for organizing office supplies, and has rubber pads on the bottom to protect your countertops. The organizer has five compartments in total, comes in four different colors, and goes for less than $20.

• Available colors: 4

This handy cutting board is more than meets the eye — it has a lip that fits over the edge of your counter, so the board stays in place and doesn't slide around while you're using it. It's made of bamboo, one of the most sustainable forms of wood, and goes for less than $40. The board is easy to wash, is great for serving up charcuterie boards along with meal prepping, and is beautiful enough to display even when it's not in use.

Upgrade your mouthwash’s packaging with these premium-quality glass mouthwash dispensers. Get rid of ugly plastic containers and decant your mouthwash into these containers, which come complete with weighted pourers, two glass cups, a silicone funnel, and pre-made labels they say “mouthwash,” “saline water,” or are left blank. They’ll make your bathroom look so stylish, and the entire set is no more than $20.

• Available colors: 2

These multi-use clear organizers are so versatile and convenient, you’ll forget what you ever did without them. This set of two two-tiered organizers comes with drawers that pull out, along with handy dividers, and it goes for less than $30. Use them to organize the kitchen cabinet, underneath the bathroom sink, a pantry counter, your vanity, or even inside of your fridge — the uses are practically limitless.

A wireless LED bar that’ll make it look like you have an expensive new lighting fixture for less than $15? Yes, please. This ultra-thin LED bar turns on and off with a tap, operates for up to 100 hours on three AA batteries, and is less than an inch thick so you can discreetly mount it even in tight spaces. It comes with both heavy duty adhesive tape or screws to mount it, and works well in other spaces like closets and car trunks.

Both sleek and functional, this dishwasher magnet sign lets you know whether the dishes inside are clean or dirty — and it looks so elevated, too. The magnet slides easily from clean to dirty, so you’ll never again accidentally ruin clean dishes with a dirty one. It’s under $20, and has fantastic reviews on Amazon. Plus, the magnet comes with adhesive tape for non-magnetic dishwashers.

This modern-looking cordless table lamp is so incredibly convenient — it turns on and off with a tap, and you can also tap it to dim the brightness level. It emits a relaxing, warm glow, making it perfect for nighttime reading or to use in the nursery. It’s rechargeable and cordless, so you can bring it around the house (or outside) wherever you need some extra light. It has an adorable mushroom shape, and it’s under $40.

This wine rack is so trendy and beautiful, it practically functions as decor all on its own. It holds five bottles, perfect for displaying wine in a cute, compact way on the kitchen counter or in a bar area. It has a chic, geometric look, and while it looks delicate, it’s as sturdy as can be — it won’t wobble or tilt, and it has silicone feet to protect your countertops. The best part? It’ll only run you around $25.

Your bathroom will look like a spa with this gorgeous wooden bath mat. Made of premium acacia wood, the durable mat is great at resisting water and humidity. Its slatted top means that water drains away immediately as you step on it, so it won’t harbor bacteria or smells. And since it’s excellent at resisting the elements, it works well outside of the bathroom, too, like by pools or hot tubs, or inside outdoor showers.

At $10 for a pack of six, these silicone toothbrush holders are an absolute steal — and the deal gets even better when you realize you can use them for so much more than toothbrushes. The clever silicone “hooks” grip onto anything, like your razor in the shower, a washcloth, a pen or a charger by your desk, or keys by the front door. Self-adhesive, they stick onto any smooth, clean surface in seconds flat.

A game changer for your fridge organization, this lazy Susan turntable organizer means you can grab any jar or container you need without knocking over everything else in the fridge in the process. The turntable’s rectangular shape maximizes your fridge’s space, while it still conveniently rotates 360 degrees. It works well all over the home, too, like in the pantry or under the bathroom sink. It’s easy to clean, and it’s only around $25.

This wood bread board is so gorgeous, you’ll want to break it out at every function — or just keep it on the counter full time. Its slatted top and hollow inside means that bread crumbs fall right in while you’re cutting instead of making a mess on the counter, and it’s great for displaying snack boards, too.

How adorable are these vegetable storage tins? This three-piece set comes with three white tins labeled “potatoes,” “onions,” and “garlic,” along with matching wooden lids. The tins have small airflow vents to keep your produce fresher for longer, and their flat tops mean you can stack them on top of each other to save space in the pantry. Plus, they have a vintage look that’ll fit in perfectly with farmhouse-inspired aesthetics.

Elevate your at-home coffee station for only around $10 with this coffee mat. The absorbent mat quickly takes care of any spills, protecting your countertops from coffee stains. It dries quickly, too, and is backed with rubber so it won’t slide around. It even helps muffle the sound of the coffee machine, but its uses don’t stop there: it works well underneath the dish drying rack, or as a mat under pet bowls, too.

• Available colors: 8

An automatic soap dispenser in the comfort of your own home — how cool is that? This option dispenses soap into your hand with just a quick wave, and costs less than $30. It helps reduce the spread of bacteria, and its large capacity means you won’t have to constantly refill it. It comes with a USB to recharge it, and each charge lasts for about 50 days. It has a gorgeous faux-marble look, but comes in a few other colors, too.

• Available colors: 7

This handy little bin is about to be your organizational secret weapon. It has four tiered compartments, so you can still see everything in the bin even when it’s full, making it ideal for organizing little packets like gravy, tea bags, or snack bags. Its built-in handle makes it easy to slide on and off of a shelf, and it’s made of a high-quality recycled plastic. And at only 6 inches wide, it can fit almost anywhere.

Every bath lovers’ best friend, this bathtub caddy looks like a luxury — but it’s really an essential. Made of high-quality bamboo, the caddy adjusts to the size of your bathtub and folds down when not in use. It has handy compartments for everything, from books, tablets, and phones to wine glasses, mugs, and towels. It even has a vented pad for soap, and has different angles for propping up a tablet.

This cosmetics rack looks like it should be so much more expensive than it is. It has two faux-marble bases (that are really made of durable ceramic), along with a study stainless steel rack with two tiers to help you maximize space on your bathroom counter, vanity, or dresser. The two ceramic bases are removable, and the frame is exceptionally strong, so you won’t have to worry about piling the rack with heavy cosmetics.

This charcuterie board is so much more than just your basic serving board, and it’s only around $30. At only about a foot long by a foot wide, it fits in almost any size space, and its lip around the edge helps stop food or juices from falling off. But the best part is its included utensils — it comes with four tools for slicing, spearing, and spreading, as well as a handy little drawer to store them in.

These attractive wire baskets make anything they’re holding a little more glamorous — even toilet paper. The baskets are super solidly built, with wooden bases, wire sides, and cloth liners, and they even have non-slip pads on the bottom to protect your counters or shelves. They’ll fit perfectly on the top of the toilet to hold TP, but they’re also great for keeping bits and bobs aorund the house all in one place. Plus, the set of two baskets is only around $35.

This retro-looking bread box is equal parts functional and cute. It’s big enough to hold multiple loaves at once, retaining moisture to help keep bread fresh for up to four days. It’s made of a natural bamboo and has arced bottoms on each side so you can easily pick it up and move it. It even adds a nice farmhouse-chic vibe to your kitchen and goes for less than $40 — and will practically pay for itself with the bread you’ll save.

• Available colors: 3

Made of real marble, this lazy Susan is surprisingly affordable, at less than $35. It adds such an elevated look to your kitchen countertop when used to hold oil, vinegar, and other cooking essentials, and it’s also perfect for serving snacks and charcuterie. But it’s even better for bakers — use it to help you perfectly decorate a cake by spinning it around as you evenly frost all sides. It’s as functional as it is beautiful, and it’s easy to hand wash, too.

Never deal with cheap-looking rugs that slide around ever again with these rug grippers. The pack of 12 non-slip rug pads work on any type of floor, from hardwood to tile to concrete. Each triangle gripper adheres to the four corners of a rug, keeping the rug firmly in place, even through vacuuming. And at just around $10 for a pack that can be used on three different rugs, the grippers are ultra affordable.

Like to listen to music while you shower? This Bluetooth shower speaker is so worth it, and it’ll run you less than $30. The waterproof speaker will suction to the wall of your shower, so you can adjust the volume or skip songs even while you’re in the water. It even lets you pick up a call if someone rings you. It’s submersible in up to 3 feet of water, too, making it great for playing music at the pool or on a boat.

• Available colors: 2

Never again knock down all your water bottles in the cabinet while you’re reaching for the right one with this water bottle organizer that’s only around $10. The two-tiered holder fits up to six water bottles horizontally, so you can effortlessly see and grab the right one. At less than a foot long, it’ll fit into almost any cabinet, and it comes in three- and four-tiered options, too.

Charge up to six devices at once with this charging dock. That’s right — six, all with one outlet. The dock works for both phones and tablets, so you can charge several devices at once without having to worry about a mess of cords. It comes with seven different charging cables to work with both Apple and Android devices, and it even charges you devices faster than regular chargers.

This gorgeous essential oil diffuser looks so much more beautiful than a typical electric one. It uses an open flame from a tea candle to heat up the essential oil that you add to the tin above, diffusing the scent and looking pretty at the same time. Made with ethically sourced materials, the diffuser lets you enjoy the scents of essential oils without having to worry about charging it or plugging it into an outlet.

• Available colors: 3

There’s nothing like a floating shelf to give you some extra space for storage or for displaying decor. And this floating shelf is just the ticket, with two tiers, a sturdy metal frame, and a cute farmhouse-chic look. Made of durable Paulownia wood and heavy duty metal brackets, it holds up to 50 pounds at once. Its frame makes it super easy to install, too, and it’ll only run you around $25.

Slide it into the corner of your shower and you’ll hardly know it’s there — except when it becomes wildly handy, like when you’re shaving your legs or want to sit down in the shower to wash your feet. This heavy-duty shower bench looks like it’s straight out of a spa, and also adds an extra level of shower storage with its bottom tier. You can also perch it next to the bath tub to hold a glass of wine or a mug of tea and a candle.

Amazon’s number-one best-seller in furniture paint, this decor paint is the thing to grab when you want to give your space (or furniture) a refresh. The durable paint has primer built in, and gives a full-coverage matte finish with just two coats. Plus, the paint dries in 30 minutes and is less than $30.

• Available colors: 50

This clever vanity makeup mirror helps you apply makeup perfectly depending on the lighting. It has three lighting temperatures — cool white for the office, natural white for outdoors, and warm light for going out at night — along with three brightness levels, too. The mirror has a smart touch button and gives you a crystal clear, high-definition reflection. And with a 20-inch diameter, the mirror is large enough for you to see your entire upper half at once.