36 Things That'll Elevate Your Home's Aesthetic

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21-05-2025

A paper standing lamp that'll add soft, diffused light to any space so you can continue to live your best life — AKA one where you never ever have to flick on an overhead light.
A baroque-inspired mirror — with a gorg gilded frame — if you've long dreamt of owning ***that*** Anthropologie mirror but don't want to take out a second mortgage on your home in order to do so. This baby starts at just $90!!!!!
Some vintage-inspired wall sconces so you don't have to use your cellphone flashlight to find the remote that's lost in your duvet for the fifth time tonight. Plus, they don't require any electrical work! You can pick between a plug-in version or one with rechargeable lightbulbs.
A ready-made gallery wall set with eight frames and matching prints because if you're anything like me, you LOVE the look but get super anxious thinking about curating one on your own.
A set of two nesting drum tables that look like they'd be featured in one of Architectural Digest's celeb home tours. While they're pretty low-profile as is, if you ever need to free up additional space you can tuck them inside of one another like a Russian nesting doll. 🪆
A wireless library light you can position over your impressive book collection or favorite family portrait. This thing costs less than 30 bucks, but it'll transform your den into a museum-worthy exhibit.
A floor-length arched mirror so when the time comes that you have to dress your whole body again (and not just the part that your colleagues see on Google Meet), you'll be able to gauge if you still understand fashion.
A peel-and-stick jungle mural that'll have your guests waking up wondering if they're at their friend's place in the burbs or if they actually checked into one of the hotels from The White Lotus.
Some lush velvet blackout curtains if the only way you can get any shut-eye is What We Do in the Shadows–style pitch black quarters.
Some beautiful wall-mounted amber bottles because waking up at 6 a.m. to get ready for your office job sucks, but these at least make you feel like you're getting ready in a hotel.
A contemporary sling chair you can add to your primary bedroom or even use in place of a couch if you have a teensy tiny living room.
A stark white duvet cover sure to make your space feels uber bright and clean even if there's a week's worth of laundry hiding on the side of your bed.
And a gauzy cotton throw you can drape across the end of your bed in a perfectly imperfect manner. Did you just spend 10 minutes making sure it looks like you only spent 10 seconds placing it? Yes, but that's between you and me.
A boucle pillow cover duo if the element your living room is missing is texture!! Even if you pick these babies up in beige or oatmeal, the nubby fabric will add dimension to your space.
A set of solid ash wishbone chairs that look a hell of a lot like way more expensive options — but for a fraction of the cost. Perhaps the best part is that they come fully assembled, so you don't have to spend even one second sweating or cursing as you get your dining area together.
A 100% jute rug made from super durable plant fibers, so if it's in an area that gets heavy foot traffic or just happens to be your pup's favorite place to lay about, no one will be the wiser.
A simple framed print you can hang over the commode or balance on a windowsill in order to create a prettier focal point in your bathroom.
A candle-warming lamp if you're the type who avoids overhead lighting like the plague. If you place it in your kitchen, it'll help dissipate food smells, too, which is a major win!
A faux olive tree that'll bring a little life to your space even if it isn't technically living...
An inexpensive — and WASHABLE — boho area rug capable of tying an entire room together *and* hiding that one spot on the floor you burned with hookah coal. (True Life: This Happened To One Of My Friends.)
Or a faux cowhide rug with playful flecks of gold that catch the light wherever it's put. Just want to emphasize again that this is a *faux* option, so it doesn't smell, doesn't shed, and — most importantly — doesn't harm any adorable cows named Bessie or Buttercup!
A modern waterfall bench if you're purposely looking for options that lack storage so your room can't collect clutter.
A lightweight, easy-to-install plastic ceiling medallion that will make you feel like you live in a French chateau and not a postage-stamp-sized apartment where your kitchen, living room, and bedroom are all one and the same.
A velvet ottoman with a tassel rope fringe you won't be able to resist running your fingers (or toes, tbh) through.
A quilted chenille floor pillow if you love having company over, but space is at a minimum, so extra accent chairs are out of the question. I mean, who didn't love floor time as a kid?
A bundle of faux pampas grass that totally nails the au natural, bohemian look you've been longing to achieve. Plus, you don't have to water them! Win win.
A set of mid-century modern-inspired dining room chairs I could honestly stare at for a good hour. The rattan! The velvet! The cantilevered design! ::swoon::
Some glue-on foam ceiling tiles if you live in a new build that's sorely lacking character and/or you love the look of the real thing but don't trust yourself to use a nail gun or miter saw.
A faux book display that actually hides cords and cables in its hollow interior. If your router is ruining the aesthetic of your bookshelf or media stand, this is the solution!
A fancy new switch plate cover cause if you live in a rental like me, chances are your existing ones are covered in what TikTok likes to call the "landlord special" — approx. 46 coats of chipping paint.
A multi-globe floor lamp if you have an empty corner that could not only use a little bit of light, but some mid-century modern-inspired flair.
A faux leather tissue box cover guaranteed to make your Kleenex a work of art instead of an eyesore.
A beautiful bath mat that'll match all of your beloved Persian rugs. You may have had to painstakingly source the latter from vintage emporiums and Facebook Marketplace, but this baby will ship straight to your door in two days.
A decorative fruit bowl or catchall dish if your style could best be described as "looks like Joanna Gaines picked it out."
A floral wall mural that'll make you feel like you're waking up in a chic Parisian apartment. Brb, gonna go watch Amélie again and dream of being in Montmartre.
And some peel-and-stick stair riser decals if you're a beginner DIY king/queen, so sanding/refinishing wood or installing actual tiles is still a bit outside of your skill set.