50 Cool Things For Your Home Under $35 You'll Get So Many Compliments On

If you think “desktop vacuum cleaner” sounds a little wild, think again — this clever little vacuum is actually miniature, and designed to clean small surfaces like tabletops, counters, and desks. Measuring just 3 inches wide, the battery-powered vacuum functions with just a touch of the on/off button. Then, move the device around your desk to suck up crumbs and dust. It’s small enough to fit between hard-to-move objects, and its capsule nozzle grabs everything in its path.

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This pack of 24 empty spice jars comes with every accessory you need to create the spice rack of your dreams, including two dozen identical, thick glass jars with bamboo lids, a collapsible silicone funnel, a marker, and pre-made labels with 164 different spices and in three different styles to match any aesthetic. All of that is under $30, and is guaranteed to make your kitchen look so impressive.

This couch cup holder tray is so handy, everyone will be scrambling to use it. It has several slots for drinks and snacks, as well as a little stand to hold up your phone. The cupholder is made of an easy-to-clean silicone upper with an attractive wooden base. Movie night just got so much better, sure, but the tray is also fantastic for bringing on road trips, while camping, or to the beach.

Take the fuzz, lint, and pilling off of fabrics in a snap with this best-selling fabric shaver. It has three depth settings depending on how close you want to shave, along with a wide, 2-inch head for efficient shaving. It’s less than $15, and it’s just as good at removing pilling from sweaters as it is from taking the fuzz off couches and upholstered chairs, so you can impress guests with how in shape your furniture is, even if it’s years old.

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This might be the coolest little portable Bluetooth speaker ever. It’s water resistant, it’s under $30, and it’s less than 2 inches wide. But don’t let its miniature size fool you — the speaker has an impressively loud bass and can fill an entire room with noise, so you’ll probably blow minds when you reveal how small the speaker is. Its rechargeable battery gets up to eight hours of play time, and it’s perfect for bringing to the beach or hiking, too.

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Washing produce before you use it is so important, but it’s such a pain. Actually, it’s not so much of a pain with this over the sink colander. The plastic strainer has an adjustable length, so you can easily fit it to the size of your sink for hands-free drainage. It doubles as a pasta strainer, too, and it’s dishwasher safe in the top rack. It’s less than $20, and it’s one of those kitchen gadgets folks will envy — until they go home and grab their own, of course.

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Spoon rests are essential for a well-functioning kitchen, as they help keep your counters free of messes as you cook. And why not grab the cutest one you can find while you’re at it? You’ll get so many compliments on this trendy ceramic spoon rest with a cool checkerboard pattern. The spoon rest is dishwasher safe and comes in three other designs, too. And at under $15, it looks so much more expensive than it really is.

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Guests will feel like they’re at a fancy restaurant with this impressive automatic soap dispenser that’s designed for the home. Just fill it with liquid foaming soap, place your hand underneath, et voila: auto-dispensed soap at less than the touch of a button. It has this futuristic full-screen display that shows the temperature along with the dispenser’s battery life. But you don’t have to worry about charging it often, because one charge lasts for up to four months.

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This butter dish with a lid and a built-in butter knife is bound to catch guests’ eyes when they’re in your kitchen. The handy dish fits up to two sticks of butter at a time, and its knife rests perfectly in a little slot on the top. The bamboo cover has a silicone seal to keep the butter fresh even at room temperature, so no one at dinner parties will ever tear their bread with too-stiff butter. It’s less than $15, and it comes in six different cute colors, too.

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Every kitchen could use a cookbook stand, and this cute and functional stand will have everyone asking you where you got it. It has a bar to prop up cookbooks, magazines, and tablets, and its adjustable kickstand will angle it just right. It even has a rope strung through the top so you can hang the stand, if you want, and it goes for less than $30.

This thing is so clever and functional, everyone will be asking where you got it. This sofa arm tray wraps around your couch’s arm, turning it into a usable side table (perfect for when you don’t have the room for a full side table) that can hold cups of tea, snacks, the remote, your phone, and any other miscellaneous items you don’t want to end up in the sofa’s cracks. It has a non-slip pad on the back, and is made of sleek-looking 100% bamboo. Plus, it can easily be folded up and put away when not in use.

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This throw blanket, with its plush feel and trendy prints, looks straight out of a luxury home retailer’s catalogue. It’s super soft yet made of a durable microfiber material that makes it safe in both the washer and dryer. It comes in 19 different colors and patterns so you can easily find one that fits in with your existing living room or bedroom decor.

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This modern glass vase just gets more interesting the longer you look at it, so it’s bound to rack up the compliments from guests. Though clear, it has an iridescent rainbow shimmer that makes it perfect for adding a fun, contemporary accent to your space, and its narrow opening helps hold bouquets together in a perfectly arranged shape. The vases are each handblown, and they look great with vase fillers like pampas grass, too.

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This crystal wine decanter looks straight out of a Michelin-starred restaurant, but it’s surprisingly under $25 on Amazon. It’s designed to help red wine open, softening its tannins and letting the wine’s complex flavors show through, both as you decant the bottle of wine into the carafe and as you pour each glass. This way, your dinner guests will still be able to enjoy perfectly opened wine even if you forget to open it to let it breathe before serving. And frankly, the carafe is gorgeous enough on its own as decor.

Serve guests restaurant-ready iced drinks with these TikTok-viral trays that make spherical ice balls. This three-pack of trays means you can make up to 99 balls at one time, and store even more in the accompanying storage bin to stay party-ready. Perfect for cocktails, iced coffees and teas, and pretty much every other drink imaginable, the ice balls make each drink Instagram-worthy. The entire set, which includes tongs, too, costs right around $15.

This clever little dishwasher magnet is cute, functional, and less than $10. What’s not to love? The two-sided magnet says “clean” on one side and “dirty” on the other, so you tell with a quick glance whether or not you can throw that dirty dish in the dishwasher. Simple, but genius.

This mounted wall sconce looks so chic, you might as well be in a fancy hotel — but it’s shockingly less than $25. The LED light has a rechargeable battery to give you the look of a real wall sconce without the price, and it’s mounted on a magnetic rotation ball so you can angle the light exactly where you want it. It has three brightness settings and three temperature modes, from warm white to natural white to cool white, and it installs in a breeze with a quick adhesive application.

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This wine rack with a built-in glass holder is ideal for the wine lover who doesn’t have a ton of space (and who still wants to impress guests). The rack holds up to six bottles at once along with two upside-down wine glasses that won’t collect dust — and it has a slot on the bottom for miscellaneous wine keys and corks, too. The rack is easy to assemble, costs less than $35, and measures no more than 14 inches tall and 14 inches long.

This mirrored clock is so cool looking, people will never stop asking you where you got it — and they’ll never believe that it was under $20, either. The digital clock plugs into the wall, works as a mirror when it’s off, and is only about the size of an iPhone. And speaking of iPhones, you can charge yours (and a second device, too) via the clock’s dual USB ports. It has three brightness levels and will automatically enter the lowest level at night, and you can even adjust the alarm’s snooze time.

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This super popular electric wine opener uncorks bottles with the touch of a button. Never again struggle with a wine key, and impress guests instead with this sleek opener — just place it on the bottle of wine, press the button, and let the opener easily take the cork right out of the bottle. This set comes with a foil cutter, too, and the opener is recharged on its accompanying base. And the entire set is under $25.

This chic, faux-marble cotton swab holder looks like it came right out of an upscale hotel, but it’s less than $20. The holder has compartments for both cotton swabs and cotton balls, but you could also use it to store whatever’s most convenient, like hair ties or makeup products. The holder is made of an easy-to-clean resin, and gives your entire bathroom an upgraded look.

Make the least enjoyable chore in the house a little bit more joyful with this cherry-shaped toilet brush. The brush has a long handle and stick bristles, making it just as good at cleaning as any other toilet brush. Its non-porous base makes for hygienic storage, and while it looks like a cherry, it’s stable enough to not fall over. Plus, at right around $15, the brush is super affordable.

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This four-pack of stainless steel taco holders goes for no more than $15 and is bound to make your place the Taco Tuesday go-to. Each stand holds three tacos at once, so you can make restaurant-quality tacos that won’t spill everywhere. They’re made from stainless steel which makes them dishwasher safe, and their stackable design means they won’t take up much room when they’re not in use.

This mug holder tree will look so cute on your counter and will free up cabinet space at the same time. You can hang up to six mugs on the holder at once (mugs not included), so they’re easily accessible each morning and you don’t have to worry about a precariously stacked tower of mugs toppling over. It has four slip-resistant pads on the bottom, and can also be used for storing other hanging items like jewelry or headphones.

Kind of like a super-powered electric toothbrush, this Rubbermaid power scrubber gets into those small, hard to reach places, giving your house a professional-looking deep clean for only around $20. The battery-powered device (and batteries are included) is great at powering away dirt and grime from grout, faucets, window sills, drains, and other tight spaces, and it’s been flying off the shelves at Amazon — it’s sold over 8,000 times in the past month.

Did you know you can burn candles without an open flame? It’s true — this candle warmer lamp heats up a candle from the top down, so the wax melts and releases its scent without the need for a lighter. The lamp has four brightness settings so you can adjust how quickly the candle burns, and it has two-, four-, and eight-hour shut-off options. If you’re in the market for a candle warmer, note that this option is Amazon’s number-one best-seller in the category.

This spoon holder shaped like a little witch is bound to grab attention and start conversations. Named Agatha, the silicone witch snaps onto the side of a pot or pan and holds your cooking utensil up and out of the way, ideal for kitchens without a ton of counter space. Agatha functions as a steam release, too, propping up pot lids that don’t have steam valves of their own. She’s also dishwasher safe, and she’s less than $20.

Save space and make your kitchen look so much neater with this clever bag storage organizer that’s under $25. The bamboo box has four compartments, designed for gallon, quart, sandwich, and snack-size Ziploc bags — and it comes with its own stickers, so you can label each slot as you see fit. The box measures just about a foot on each side, so you’ll save space and have a tidier looking kitchen. It even has holes on the bottom so you can mount it on the wall, too.

You’re bound to get a ton of compliments on this soup and sandwich plate that looks like it’s right out of a restaurant. The large ceramic mug comes on its own, extra=long plate so you can fill it with soup and have a salad or sandwich (or anything you want, really) on the side, and the whole thing is less than $30. Pro tip: Form better morning habits by drinking your coffee or tea from the mug and putting breakfast on the side — that way, you’re not having caffeine on an empty stomach.

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Get ready to have the neatest broom closet you’ve ever seen with this wall-mounted broom and mop holder. At less than $20, this might be one of the most satisfying investments ever. It has five slots that grip onto broom and mop handles, plus six hooks for hanging other cleaning supplies. The holder attaches onto walls with a powerful, double-sided adhesive that’s even weatherproof, making it great for use in sheds or garages, too.

This set of four adorable, picnic-ready mason jar glasses is surprising less than $25 in total — and they’re so trendy, everyone will want to know where you got them. The 16-ounce glasses each have handles, straws, and spill-free metal lids, and the set comes with a bonus straw cleaner, too. The jar and lids are dishwasher safe, and are designed for both hot and cold drinks.

Hang dry clothes easily in tight spaces with this retractable drying rack. Made of sturdy aluminum that can hold up to 60 pounds, the rack lies flush with the wall when not in use and extends only about a foot when it’s in use — no more scooting around full-size drying racks in small rooms. It’s great for hanging shirts to dry after the wash, or for hanging fresh dry cleaning.

Rather than storing all your bags inside other bags, grab this plastic bag holder for less than $15 — it’s much better looking than another plastic bag, and it’ll hold so much more in a tighter space. It mounts easily onto the wall or even the inside of cabinet doors to keep it out of sight. It has wide openings, making it easy to take bags out and put them in, it’s sleek and durable, and it measures only a foot tall.

Guests will rave about this chic-looking toilet paper holder that’ll elevate your entire bathroom situation. The stainless steel toilet paper rod is topped with a real marble shelf, and the whole thing is still under $30. The little shelf provides the perfect space to place your phone or add some extra decor, like a candle, succulent, or diffuser, and Amazon reviewers say that it’s surprisingly easy to install.

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This handy battery tester is so genius — just place the battery in question inside, and it’ll tell you what type of condition your battery’s remaining voltage is in: poor, weak, or good. You’ll never again have to wonder whether a device or a battery is the issue, wasting good batteries in the process. The tester is light and compact, costs less than $20, and tests all kinds of batteries, from AA to 9V and beyond.

These reusable microfiber cleaning towels are one of the easiest ways to make your kitchen more eco-friendly — and guests will totally notice. The roll of 75 washable towels is just as easy to use as a roll of disposable paper towels, and it’s great for keeping in the car, too. Just tear one away, use it to mop up a spill, and throw it in the wash to be cleaned and reused. The gentle microfiber cloths are great for wiping down surfaces, removing dust, and drying dishes and glasses, and since the roll is only around $20, it’ll pay for itself in no time.

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This vintage-looking lamp is so cute, but don’t be fooled — it’s high tech, too. Its touch control means you can turn it on and off with just a tap of the base, and it has three different brightness settings. Its LED Edison bulb and cage-like design make the lamp an attractive, eye-catching decor piece even when not turned on, and it only measures 11 inches tall so it’s great for small spaces.

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This clever microwave popcorn popper is designed to give you the best popping experience out there, and according to reviews, it doesn’t disappoint. The silicone bowl won’t get too hot to touch like a glass bowl can. It’s also shatter-proof and distributes heat more evenly than glass, for few unpopped kernels and no burning. The bowl doesn’t require any oil or butter to pop the kernels, it comes with its own lid (for minimal spillage), and buying plain kernels instead of microwave bags of popcorn will save you money in the long run.

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Guests will love this adorable, artsy, decorative vase — but probably not as much as you will. It looks like a book (The Secret Garden to be precise), but its hollow design makes it great for holding flowers or other household items, like office supplies, cooking utensils, or makeup brushes. The ceramic vase measures 6 inches high, goes for less than $30, and is bound to rack up the compliments.

This anti-fatigue mat is small and affordable, but mighty. Its 3/4-inch high density foam helps absorb shock and protect your feet, ankles, knees, and hips from hard floors. It’s ideal for kitchens, in front of standing desks, or anywhere you find yourself having to stand for long periods of time, and your body will really feel the difference over time. At $30, this is one of those super worthwhile investments, and over 25,000 Amazon shoppers swear by it.

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Make guests feel like they’re at a spa when they come to visit with this six-pack of indoor slippers that goes for under $25. The pack comes with three smaller pairs and three larger pairs, and each one has a supportive foam sole, a soft, cotton inner, and reinforced stitching that makes them able to withstand the washing machine. They all have slip-resistant soles, too, making them surprisingly affordable for the price.

Elevate your coffee station with these glass dispensers for flavored syrup. Guests will think you grabbed them from a fancy coffee shop, but you’ll know that they only came out to less than $15 each on Amazon. The glass jars come with pumps, a funnel for filling them with your favorite flavored syrup, and pre-made labels along with a couple of blank ones just in case. And they don’t just have to be for syrup — you can also use them for dish soap, mouth wash, hand soap, or other sauces.

Another adorable kitchen gadget that guests won’t be able to get enough of: this bat-shaped corkscrew and bottle opener. Vino the bat opens wine bottles easily with his corkscrew design that pulls corks out hassle free as he spreads his wings. (He has a bottle opener on the top, too.) At just around $30, Vino makes a fantastic hostess gift, but you’ll probably want to keep one for yourself.

Looking for a simple, attractive, highly rated paper towel holder? Look no further than this wall-mounted paper towel holder that’s made of durable stainless steel and costs around $30. It has a quick-release knob that makes switching out rolls quick and easy, while keeping rolls securely on the holder while they’re in use, even when you do a one-handed tear maneuver. And it has thousands of five-star Amazon ratings to back it up.

This four-piece bathroom set is as convenient as it is cute, and at less than $25, it looks so much more expensive than it really is. It includes a refillable soap pump, a toothbrush holder, a third container that’s great for cotton balls or makeup brushes, and a tray that you can use underneath the other three containers, or on its own as a jewelry dish. The set is elegant, functional, and brings a cohesion to your bathroom that’ll make it feel so much more elevated.

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Never again leave teabags, K-cups, napkins, or other little pieces of trash out on the counter with this handy countertop trash can. The mini trash can has a 1.5-liter capacity, meaning it can hold several days worth of countertop trash without taking up more than 5 inches of space (it has a 4.7-inch diameter). Made of brushed stainless steel, it’s attractive, fingerprint resistant, and durable. It’s also great for chucking cotton balls in the bathroom.

Level up your movie watching experience with these LED strip lights designed to backlight screens. The strip adheres to the back of your TV or computer monitor to give the space a nice ambience and reduce eye strain at the same time. It’s completely customizable, too, with a remote that controls its 10 brightness levels and 15 different color options. The strip is 78 inches in total, and goes for under $25.

The ultimate accessory for any wine lover, this electric wine aerator does in seconds what it takes an hour to do traditionally — open up a bottle of wine, soften its tannins, and release the full complexity of the flavor profile. Just insert the aerator into a freshly opened bottle of wine and press the button to deliver perfectly opened sips and impress everyone at your next dinner party.

Love the fun, eye-catching look of wallpaper, but don’t love the commitment? Check out this peel-and-stick wallpaper that goes for just over a dollar per square foot on Amazon. Made of a smooth vinyl with a satin finish, the self-adhesive wallpaper applies easily without the need for wallpaper paste, but still peels off cleanly with no water or mess necessary. This flora and fauna design is so on trend yet timeless, too.

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Did you know that the lint filter isn’t the only place lint gathers in a dryer? Amazon’s number-one best-seller in vacuum attachments, this dryer vent cleaner kit is a must-have for a truly clean, safe dryer. The skinny hose adaptor and included extra-long brush get into the hard-to-reach crevices of the dryer, cleaning out years of built-up lint that can become a fire hazard. The attachment fits most vacuums, and it’s no more than $10.