30 Home Products That'll Be Sure To Get Some 'Ooohs' And 'Aaahs' From Your Guests
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"Immediately, out of the box, it makes any room more aesthetically pleasing." —A reviewer of this TikTok viral lamp
1. A woven pendant light for anyone who wants to pretend their house is a boho getaway (even if they live smack dab in the city). When your friends ask you what expensive home store you got that from, you can tell them it's Amazon!
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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
Get it from Amazon for $79.99.
2. A set of velvet ottomans — a bougie spot for your booty or morning brew. When you flip the lid over, it reveals a beautiful wood tabletop! The gold bottom detailing and ribbed texture make these a perfect addition to an Art Deco-inspired home. Plus, it provides storage, so you can put your cute, cozy blankets in there when you're not using them.
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Promising review: "Great quality, they look expensive, soft, and I get a lot of compliments!" — Amazon Customer
Get them from Amazon for $105.99+ (available in 10 colors).
3. And a quilted chenille floor pillow perfect if you're looking for a plush place to sit or just a way to make your seating options a little bit more cozy. Not only do humans like it, but this reviewer's cat loves it too!
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Promising review:"This comes just as pictured and described. It is comfortable and looks luxurious. It's great for floor seating." — AKhan
Get it from Amazon for $37.49+ (available in eight colors)
4. An asymmetrical wood mirror to add some *character* to your plain guest bathroom or over your chest of drawers. Who knew mirrors could be such a statement piece?
Promising review: "We added this to a smaller downstairs bathroom in our Airbnb, and it made the space feel way more fun than a rectangular mirror. The template was decent, you just had to know how you wanted your mirror to hang prior to throwing the template on the wall. The good thing is that because it's asymmetrical, the imperfect hanging adds to the funkiness of it." — Chris Scherr
Get it from Amazon for $82.99+ (available in four colors and 13 sizes).
5. An LED floor lamp, which will definitely be a conversation starter because of how futuristic it looks. Plus, it's dimmable, so you can switch from a bright influencer ring light to a soft glow when it's time to unwind.
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Promising review: "The light is nice! It's a unique-looking light. I love how it has three different settings so you can adjust the brightness. It fits perfectly with my reading chaise and goes well with the rest of my living room decor. The only con I have is I wish the cord was clear instead of black, it sticks out. Other than that, I love the light. I'd definitely recommend it to others." — Carmelita Joy
Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in four colors).
6. A pair of bow curtain ties to BOWtifully hold back your drapes when you want to let some natural light in. These are easy to install and will make your dreams of a coquette home come true.
Promising review: "Literally so cute, I am obsessed with these pink bow curtain ties." — Jstocks
Get them from Urban Outfitters for $29 (available in three colors).
7. A cloud coffee table that's just the right balance of being minimalist without giving up eye-catching decor for your friends to "ooh" and "ahh" at. If your head was in the clouds thinking about all the ways you can decorate a living room, look no further!
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Promising review: "I always brag on this coffee table because I feel like it gives expensive. It is so smooth and so easy to put together. So lightweight but still durable. I really plan on keeping it for a long time. It's the perfect size. It's minimalist without being too plain Jane. And it holds well. You can stand on it, and it's not going anywhere." — Mika Taylor
Get it from Amazon for $179.69+ (available in two colors and three sizes).
8. A set of Monet posters to make your house feel like a mini museum with these charming nature scenes. Who needs MoMA when you've got it at your HoME-ah.
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Check out a TikTok of the art prints in action.
Haus and Hues is a US-based small business that specializes in art prints, posters, and frames.
Promising review: "I like having several prints to choose from to decorate my room. When I feel like changing the artwork on my walls, I already have other prints to put in frames. The quality of paper for these prints is very good, and the colors are vibrant. Great product for a very reasonable price." — Cajun59
Get a set of four from Amazon for $13.99.
9. A decorative rainbow window film perfect for those who want a little privacy, thank you very much, but also love feeling like their home is an enchanted getaway. Reviewers like how easy it is to install and how pretty it looks when the sun shines through juuust right.
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Psst — you can read BuzzFeed's review of this decorative window film for more deets!
Promising review:"I absolutely love this! TikTok made me buy it for my sunroof, and I'm so glad I did! It's so beautiful when the sun comes through! And you get so much for the price!! If you're on the fence, buy it!!" — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 14 sizes and four colors).
10. A 100% jute rug — it's giving rustic farmhouse and coastal beach house, whatever is more your vibe. Its natural texture will make your room so much more inviting and it also doesn't hurt that it's pretty durable, too.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this rug! I wanted a farmhouse look and so I ordered this rug for my dining area. I am pleased that it is softer than I imagined it would be. I thought it would be course and itchy, but it's not! Love love love it! I got the 6-foot round rug which will eventually sit under my new dining table. It has been down for two days now and the rug has almost completely relaxed too, which none of my other rugs have done so quickly." — Vicky Barboza
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in different sizes and eight colors).
11. Or, a vintage-inspired washable area rug if you happen to get a little messy in the kitchen or have a little too much fun when your besties come over for wine night. Not only is it gorgeous, but you'll be amazed at how it looks like new after a quick toss in the laundry!
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Promising review:"Rug is stunning!! Our kitchen has accent colors of cobalt blue, and it's perfect (we got the blue medallion) and really ties everything together. Great wide runner, true to size. This is NOT a fuzzy rug; more of a velvety fabric with the pattern printed onto it. Which is great for high traffic areas and easy cleaning. Highly recommend!" — E Hackman
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in different shapes and sizes, and in 25 colors).
12. A U-shaped candle holder to be the prettiest centerpiece on your dining room table. ~U~ will have all your friends asking you where you got these beautiful pieces!
Belin Home Decoration / Etsy
Belin Home Decoration is a small business based in Canada and has a variety of modern home decor!
Get it from Belin Home Decoration on Etsy for $33.30 (available in five colors).
13. A negative space vase because you're all about the minimalist look that will spark major conversations when your guests come over. No need for a big bouquet when a couple of stems in this beauty will do.
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Promising review:"These are much better quality than I expected. The vases are very sturdy as well as the glass vases that come with them. I'm thinking of buying more." — Amazon Customer
Get three from Amazon for $18.98+ (available in two set sizes).
14. A chic and compact floor lamp/side table hybrid if you're short on space but not on style. I mean, come on... the marble base, the brass finish, and the fact that it's two things in one thing?! What more could you ask for?
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Promising review:"This is a fantastic lamp for a limited space. It assembles pretty easily and looks very stylish. The gold is a gorgeous color!" — Emily van den Berg
Get it from Amazon for $79.99.
15. A metal accent cabinet that will beautifully store all your favorite things for hosting. The ribbed glass panels are super cool-looking, and this will be perfect if you want to add a pop of color to your space.
Wayfair
Promising review: "Amazing cabinet, can't beat the item. Quality made and very useful if you need storage space." — Georgette
Get it from Wayfair for $199.99+ (originally $519.99; available in two colors).
16. A handmade moon phase garland your guests will be ~over the moon~ for because this shows you know just how to decorate without going overboard. Whether it's above your couch, bed, or fireplace, this will be the ~star~ of your wall decor.
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Base Roots is a woman-owned small business based in Las Vegas.
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 four styles).
17. A tufted, boho chic duvet set that will make you want to keep your bedroom doors wide open when your friends and family come over. When they pass your room on their way to the bathroom, they won't be able to help but notice this gorgeous bedding option.
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Promising review: "OMG I love this duvet! It's so freaking pretty! It's a little bit larger than the comforters I use but that's fine. Buy one, you will not be disappointed." — lupe
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in sizes Twin–Cal King and 16 colors).
18. A pair of battery-operated sconces to literally light up your life and your living space. These look super fancy, AND they're renter-friendly, which any of your fellow apartment-dwelling friends can appreciate!
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Chelsea Stuart on our BuzzFeed Shopping team says:"I just got these for my bedroom, and they're simply gorgeous. I am a renter, so I needed an option that didn't require any electrical work and beyond that, I HATE cords, so I wanted to avoid those as well. IMO, the best part about these is that they have rechargeable lightbulbs — so no outlets necessary! I also love the remote control, which allows you to set them to a cool or warm tone, dim them, and set a timer if you want them to turn off after a certain amount of time. I consider myself pretty handy, so installing these was no big deal, but I will say, even if you're not Bob the Builder, I think it's pretty simple! All you need is a screwdriver, drill (if you want to use the wall anchors), and 20 minutes. All of the necessary hardware comes included!"
Get a set of two from Amazon for $89.99 (available with black or gold finishes).
19. Or, a TikTok-famous sunset lamp that'll fill your room with a warm glow no matter how early the sun sets these days. Any hour can be golden hour when you project this lamp on your wall or ceiling!
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Place this far away for a diffused lighting effect or closer up to focus the colorful beam on a specific spot.
Promising review: "Immediately, out of the box, it makes any room more aesthetically pleasing. It's such a simple but beautiful light to make your room feel cozy. The warm color also adds calm and serenity to your space. I am so satisfied with it, I will be buying another. My space has weird geometric angles and this light makes them feel even cooler." — -jordan_
Get it from Amazon for $12.79+ (available in three styles).
20. Or, a mushroom table lamp to really lean into your mid-century modern aesthetic. It'll make your home look so snazzy and definitely puts the FUN in funky home decor if that's your style.
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Lotus Atelier is a small business that sells lighting for the home.
Promising review: "I was so excited to turn this lamp on that I placed it on my couch instead of making room on my shelves. The lightweight lamp is funky, and the fun pop of orange adds character to my living room. It's always a cozy night in with this lamp. A great find to start your lamp collection or add to your existing one." — dana
Get it from Amazon for $53.95+ (available in five colors).
21. A book-shaped flower vase, which any bookworm will love to add to their shelf. It'll look great whether flowers are in it or not and will definitely catch the eyes of all your guests.
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Check out a TikTok of the book vase in action.
Promising review: "The vase was so pretty I bought a second! They're durable and very appealing to the eye. I will be purchasing more." — kayla
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in five colors).
22. Or, a darling strawberry vase that is just berry, berry cute. You can fill it with flowers, a leafy green houseplant, or kitchen tools!
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Promising review: "Smaller than expected, but I love it for making cute, bright, happy arrangements. Looks great with daisies of all sorts." — dayna haley
Get it from Amazon for $26.95.
23. A "Candle By The Hour" beehive candle sure to get some buzz from your friends because this might be the coolest candle they've seen. Once you light it, it burns until the flame reaches the tip of the little extinguisher. Yay for a cool candle, and not forgetting about an open flame!
This is made of beeswax and designed to burn for a total of 70 hours!
Promising review:"I bought two of these candles, the bigger one and the small one. They are so freaking cute! They look and feel 100% like the pictures! My daughters and I had fun decorating the wax with the toy bees. I lit them for the first time because the lights went out and I was scared at first because I didn't think they would go out, they 100% go out and I was so relieved I lit some more and went to bed. I am just so glad I got these." — Melissa Gray
Get it from Amazon for $24.70.
24. Or perhaps a dimmable candle warmer, which adds a vintage-inspired look to your desk or nightstand. It comes with not one but two halogen light bulbs, so you don't have to go out and find the right light bulb for this awesome decorative piece. As Kacey Musgraves once said, I'm alright with a slow burrrrnnnnn.
Promising review: "I am so satisfied with this product that I have had three people buy them in the last week! No messy black and burnt black wicks. And the scent permeates the whole downstairs of my house. I just ordered another one for upstairs. The ambience of the lighting is wonderful as well! I am in love with this product." — Jamie
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in five styles and two-packs).
25. A ceramic vase set that would look great with real flowers, fake flowers, or even if they're empty! Plus, you can keep them interlocked or separate them if you want to place them in different spots.
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Promising review: "These two pieces have a great texture to them. They really add a nice accent to the aesthetic of my house. You can really use them in any room. I'm excited to put some flowers in them. Great value for money and really good size. I'm very happy with this purchase." — Kaylee
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two sizes and two colors).
26. A tree bookshelf for when you want to ~branch~ out on your decorating skills and find a new way to store your books. Each nook can hold 5–10 books and has an extra storage space at the bottom (aka the trunk).
Promising review:"I was looking for bookshelves, and I'm so happy we came across this. It held all my books and still has room for more, about 45 books total right now, and still has room. Very sturdy and stylish. The dark brown color makes it more elegant. Definitely worth the value. Very easy to assemble." — Sarah
Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in seven colors).
27. A pair of wood and marble bookends that will keep your books upright and your bookshelf looking right. Reviewers loved the mixed material and say they have a really good weight to them!
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Promising review: "These marble/wood bookends are handsome, large, solid, and very heavy. They are perfect for keeping lots of books in place. I highly recommend this product." — John
Get the pair from Amazon for $21.98.
28. A super cool ribbed pillar candle — they aren't regular candles; they're ~cool~ candles that will look fantastic on a shelf or a side table. These are so pretty that you might hesitate to even light them. Either way, you'll love these!
Verba Candle Co is a small business based in Knoxville, TN.
Promising review: "Stunning and different candle for decor!" — Diane McMillen
Get it from Verba Candle Co on Etsy for $26+ (available in two sizes and six colors).
29. A STUNNING console table that will instantly impress anyone who comes over because it'll look great in your entryway. The rattan drawers are beautiful and functional, so it doesn't really get any better than this.
Promising review: "This is a perfect console table. It is the perfect height that I was looking for. It was pretty easy to put together, even though it took a while. The instructions were easy to follow. It is also sturdy." — shelby
Get it from Amazon for $139.99.
30. A fruit hanging hook your guests will go ~bananas~ for because it's so freaking cute. We love to see a piece of functional decor that adds so much character to the space.
Anthropologie
Promising review: "Such a charming and functional addition to any space! Perfect for hanging coats and other entryway items with a unique and playful twist." — rose0872
Get it from Anthropologie for $38 (available in three styles).
Your guests when the sunset lamp fills the room with a nice warm glow in the middle of winter:
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Scroll onwards to read my full review of the TCL 43-Inch Class S4 4K LED Smart TV and see if it's the right fit for your home. Unbeatable value and excellent quality. The TV has 4K Ultra HD Resolution, Motion Rate 120 and HDR PRO that provides exceptional visual detail, improved motion clarity and enhanced contrast. It also has Dolby Atmos which provides an immersive, cinematic audio experience. For streaming, it has Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Spotify and dozens of other popular services as well as the ability to search and download less popular apps. It has three HDMI inputs for gaming and other needs, and has Alexa technology that let's you hold down the voice button and ask her to find and launch content. In terms of appearance, the TV has an edge-to-edge glass design that would look perfect in any setting. Amazon Prime Day is set to return to Canada sometime in July. The retailer has yet to release the official dates, but last year, it ran from July 16-17, 2024, so we can more or less expect the same timeline. For those unwilling to wait, Amazon Canada has released a ton of early Prime Day deals in its famed Deals Store. To shop the best early deals on tech, home and living, beauty and more, click here. The interface: As mentioned, I'm not very tech-savvy, so I anticipated that I'd struggle — but I truly had no issues. It's extremely user-friendly to find what your looking for and to start watching right way. It also has voice control technology, so you can ask it to launch programs for you when you don't feel like typing. The interface is also customizable and you can change the audio-visual options tor the different streaming apps. Streaming options: The TV comes loaded with all of the most popular apps like Netflix, YouTube and more — and you can search and download more niche apps. For instance, my partner downloaded the Kanopy app so he can watch library-sourced documentaries and Armenian animations. As well, we found it easy to stream from our phones and laptops and cast it to the TV. The visuals: One of the first things we did was watch The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and the difference in visual quality between the TCL and our old TV was immediately noticeable. A few quotes from my fiancé: "Shit, that's crisp!" "I'm getting lost in Elijah Woods's blue eyes." "There's even enough brightness settings to make The Rings of Power watchable." The set up: From taking the TV out of the box to getting it mounted on our wall and watching Netflix, the entire process took maybe 10 minutes. It likely would have taken us less than that but it took us a a bit to figure out how to attach it to our wall mount (entirely our own fault, not a negative to the TV at all). The weight: I was genuinely shocked at how light this TV is! Our old, non-smart TV weighs about 30 pounds. The TCL weighs under five pounds, which made it extremely easy to carry up the stairs to our apartment and subsequently hang on the mount we already owned. The size: The only thing I dislike about this TV is the size, and that's entirely my own fault for choosing a 43" instead of a 50." When doing the measurements, I made the error of measuring the width of the wall we would mount it on. From that I surmised I needed a 43" TV, but the way TVs are measured is across the diagonal. Because of my error, the television is a little too small for the area we have it in, but it's not the worst problem to have! The TV has a 4.1-star rating on Amazon Canada and has been bought more than 100 times in the last month. "The best budget TV I've ever owned," says one customer. "I would recommend it all day." Another notes that they're "impressed with what this TV offers," particularly "at such an affordable price point." Others write that "the colours are rich and vibrant," it's "very easy to set up" and offers "unbeatable value." However, a few people say "the sound isn't the best" — I would agree that it's not exactly cinematic or comparable to what you'd get out of a sound bar, but the sound quality is not a concern at all for me. I am extremely pleased with the TCL 43-Inch Class S4 4K LED Smart TV, and would 100 per cent recommend buying it. In fact, I'm likely going to repurchase this TV in a bigger size when it's on sale. I've been using it for a few months now and I'm impressed with the quality of this device, its weight and how easy it is to set up — and at just $280, it doesn't break the bank, which is always a bonus. If you're on the hunt for an affordable TV that gives excellent performance, I'd definitely check it out.
