Just 35 Products For Anyone In The Mood To Upgrade Their Kitchen

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02-04-2025

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Little upgrades will go a long way in making your space feel new.
1. Stainless-steel-effect contact paper you can use to give your outdated appliances a Cinderella-like makeover., Bibbidi, bobbidi, BOOM: fresh and modern kitchen at your service.
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And when you move or change your mind, you can easily remove or reposition it!
Promising review:"I bought this to do a little update to a dishwasher I didn't want to replace since it is fairly new. I simply added a piece of it to a black dishwasher and it really helped to tie it in with our other new stainless/black appliances. It's been on for over a month and is holding up perfectly." — KFran
Get an 18-inch x 6-foot roll from Amazon for $16.77.
2. And/or a bottle of plant-based stainless steel cleaner and polish spray to make your appliances so shiny you won't be able to stop staring at your own reflection in them. (Spoiler: you look GOOD!)
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Plus, it comes with a microfiber cleaning cloth!
Therapy Clean is a family-owned small business based in New Hampshire making plant-based cleaning products for the home.
Promising review:"I live in an apartment. The sink is about 35-years-old and has become badly stained and scratched from neglect and indifferent care. This has made a noticeable difference. This sink will never look brand new again, but your product removed, I would say, about 80% of the stains, without any extraordinary effort, and put a really polished look on the sink. It is gleaming and actually looks very clean for the first time since I have lived here." — David Brennan
Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (also available in a pack of two).
3. Black matte cabinet pulls you can easily swap in place of your current ones to bring a more modern feel to the kitchen you inherited when you moved into your place.
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Note: Make sure you measure the depth and width of your cabinet before you swap the hardware, as not all cabinet pulls have the exact same measurements.
Promising review: "Can't beat the quality for the price! Solid weight, none arrived scratched, bent or broken. Definitely get the template! It makes installation a breeze! With the template, I had 24 handles installed in less than 45 minutes! Immediately upgraded my cabinets. Very happy with this purchase!" — alexa
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in quantities 1–60 and in seven colors).
4. A stackable set of fruit baskets that'll fit perfectly in the empty corner of your kitchen and provide you with extra space to display odds 'n' ends while *also* giving your fruit and veg a designated home they'll love.
My home doesn't have a ton of counter space, and once we had kids, it seemed like it was shrinking. Between a bottle drying rack (turned cup drying rack), a regular dish drain, coffee machines, and our toaster oven, a bowl of fruit just felt like clutter. My husband discovered these shelves, ordered them, and hung them on the narrow wall above our garbage can. I adore them! I love that they've created somewhere to store our fruit and added two extra shelves to our kitchen! You can't beat the price or the practicality.
Promising review:"Easy to build, just snap it together and add a few screws. Good construction and looks very nice in my kitchen. I'm storing onions in one and potatoes in the other. Perfect." — Amanda
Get them from Amazon for $30.59+ (available in two colors and four sizes).
5. A statement checkered cutting board with a high-end feel to it without the cost. Hosting book club? Break this baby out and craft the most chic charcuterie board anyone has ever seen — so beautiful it might rival the too-hot-to-handle main character in the novel you're supposed to be discussing.
Promising review: "I am OBSESSED with this cutting board. It is made so well and looks so expensive. Every time I have guests, I will use it as serving tray or display for charcuterie and I always get compliments on it." — Lorrin Farrell
Get it from Amazon for $31.63 (clip the 15% off coupon on the product page for this price).
6. Peel-and-stick subway "tile" that'll help you transform your not-so-cute kitchen into one you'd likely see as an "After" on one of those HGTV renovation shows. They're peel-and-stick, so if you've ever decorated your laptop case you can likely apply these tiles without a hitch.
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Promising review:" I have been blown away with how great they look and every person who has seen them after I put them up doesn't know they are not real tile. They are shiny like tile and have the texture of tile as well. They are easy to clean and relatively easy to install. It took me two afternoons only because I hadn't ordered enough and needed one more package (a total of three packages completed my L-shaped back splash area)." — Kyle & Noelle
Get 10 sheets from Amazon for $26.99.
7. Or a roll of peel-and-stick wallpaper you can count on to revamp your kitchen into an entirely new space — it'll literally feel like your walls are singing the Taylor Swift lyrics "I once was poison ivy but now I'm your daisy."
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See one way to use it in this TikTok from @astoldbymichelle, who revamped their kitchen cabinets with this gorgeous paper!
Promising review: "In love with this daisy paper!! My project turned out beautifully!! Good quality and amazing adhesion!" — Tony
Get a 16.5-foot roll from Amazon for $29.99.
8. And a kitchen cabinet painting kit for anyone itching to fully renovate their kitchen but doesn't have the funds for a complete overhaul just yet. Each kit comes with enough white paint to cover 100 square feet of cabinet surface (the typical amount of an average kitchen). The paint is specially formulated for cabinetry made from wood, laminated, or metal (are there any other cabinet materials?) and it comes with all the tools you'll need to tackle the project.
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Promising review:"You can see a before and after in my pictures but this paint was AMAZING and a huge transformation to my outdated kitchen.
The Process:
- I started off by completely cleaning the wooden cabinets with KRUD KUTTER PC32 Prepaint Cleaner/TSP Substitute. I read a lot of reviews on this cleaner and heard that is was great for cleaning off oils and dirt, and it really did wonders.
- I sanded down the cabinets.
- I then primed the cabinets with a special wood primer.
- Once the primer dried, I used the Nuvo paint on the cabinets. I did four very thin layers of paint. It is vital that you keep each layer very thin because it will dry weird. I found that in the corner of the cabinets where paint puddled even a little bit that it would cracker so make sure that you keep thin layers
- Additionally, I ended up purchasing regular brushes outside of this kit. A few blogs said that they used the foam brushes; however, I did not like how the paint laid on the cabinets with them." — Danielle Joy
Get it from Amazon for $59.58+ (available in more colors).
9. An expandable colander you can fit snugly inside your sink to clean fruits and veggies, drain pasta, *and* dry dishes while also bringing some life to a typically boring area of the kitchen.
This colander can expand from 14.5 to 19.5 inches. It's top-rack dishwasher safe as well!
BuzzFeed editor Jenae Sitzes has and loves this product, "I have this colander in the pink color and absolutely love it! I don't leave it out on my sink permanently, but I've hung it right next to my sink using small Command hooks so I can quickly grab it and place it on my sink whenever I need to clean produce or drain pasta. I love being able to leave ingredients on it to drain while I work on other steps of a recipe, and it also leaves enough room in the sink for me to place dirty dishes or wash a pan without the dirty water going onto my clean ingredients. Highly recommend, especially for small kitchens!"
Promising review:"I'm obsessed with this. I leave it in my sink always. It makes washing fruits or draining pasta so much easier and has such a simple cleanup. It also adds a nice pop of color to my kitchen. I highly recommend it." — Alyssa
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in six colors and in two-packs).
10. An electric kettle with a Smeg-like look to it that'll look so fabulous in your kitchen — you'll want to offer anyone who visits a cup of tea or a pour-over coffee the second they set foot inside. It has a thermometer to water to the exact temperature you need for your bevs and has an automatic shutoff built into it.
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Promising review: "I really like the appearance of this one. The overall design is very simple and has a little retro style. It is also good to use. The body of this kettle is made of 304 stainless steel, which is food contact grade, which is relatively safe and hygienic. It can boil water very quickly, without wasting time, and it is not easy to burn your hands when pouring water. Then this kettle also has anti-dry boiling and overheating protection functions. It will be safer and more secure to use. There is a real-time thermometer on the body of the kettle, which can easily see the water temperature. It is very good. I like it very much." — Evan
Get it from Amazon for $52.69+ (available in five colors).
11. And a coffee syrup dispenser set complete with premade flavor labels to help you transform that little space next to your coffee machine into one that looks just like the picture-perfect coffee shop you often daydream about quitting your corporate job to work for as a barista. Best keep working on that latte art!
New England Stories is a small business that specializes in home and kitchen products.
Promising review: "These are worth the money! There are labels for almost every basic syrup as well as blanks so you can label them yourself. If you get a regular size Torani syrup bottle it will hold the whole bottle, so you don't need to worry about story a quarter of the bottle of syrup. SO AESTHETICALLY PLEASING, TOO." — Naomi
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (for four; available in three colors and in two- and six-packs).
12. Plus a sentimental art print that'll look darling above your coffee station or in the little nook where you usually enjoy your lattes in the morning. This will be the one instance you'll be glad someone didn't use a coaster. 😉
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Eminilistic is a small business that sells eclectic hand-drawn designs.
Promising review:"It looks exactly like the listing and is a beautiful addition to my kitchen." — Rosanna Todd
Get it from Eminilistic on Etsy for $16+ (available in 12 sizes) and check out this customizable version as well!
13. A cutesy little table lamp you'll adore whether you prefer to-may-toh or toe-mah-toe. However you phrase it, this Urban Outfitters look-a-like will hold you over until you can get back to gardening this spring.
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Promising review:"I was going to buy the $80 one from UO, and decided to look for cheaper alternatives. I'm really happy with this lamp! The little remote with light settings and timer features is a nice addition. If you're considering buying this, I recommend you do!" — Jules F
Get it from Amazon for $29.60.
14. A 100% stained-glass transom window panel that'll seriously transform any space you hang it in — and for waaaaay cheaper than it would cost you to install a new window in your home. Can't you picture it? Basking in the sun as it streams beautifully through this colored glass? *Chef's kiss*
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It comes with a hanging chain! Check it out on TikTok (where you can see how the reviewer hangs it).
Promising review: "I saw this stained glass window in a TikTok video and had to have it. It was in my cart two minutes later. It comes with hardware and installs easily. It added just the look I wanted. Very well made at a very good price. So pretty!" — Deal mama
Get it from Amazon for $212.
15. A super absorbent floral dish drying mat to bring pretty vibes into your kitchen and to your least favorite chore (doing the dishes, siiiiiiiigh).
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The top layer is made of absorbent PU leather, so you can easily rinse or wipe it clean! It also has an anti-skid rubber backing to prevent sliding.
Promising review: "I was a little concerned about how things would dry on this mat since it isn't fabric, but everything seems to dry really well – and it is just so pretty a thing to have on my counter! Can't beat the price either." — Nana M.
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three sizes and six colors/styles).
16. A bamboo burner cover that'll magically add an extra space for chopping up veggies in your kitchen — it'll feel like you *poof* doubled your counter space!
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BuzzFeeder Jennifer Tonti credits this burner cover for helping her cook with ease:
"OK so I bought this for my own tiny apartment (pictured above) and OMG you guys. Life = changed. Food = chopped. Counter space = doubled. I mean the math is all there."
Promising review:"This is so perfect for extra space. It covers the top of my apartment-sized stove so I can then use my stove space for my Instant Pot and food prep. The best space-saving and cosmetic thing I have ever gotten for this tiny apartment." — Talyn Amber Skye
Get it from Amazon for $25.75+ (available in seven styles).
17. A brilliantly designed snack bag organizer and plastic, wax paper, and foil organizer to whip your kitchen drawers into tip-top shape *and* help you keep track of when you need to buy more of each item. Don't have an available drawer? You can use it directly on your counter!
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Promising review (for bag organizer):"This looks amazing, has saved space in my drawer, and keeps everything neat and organized. I love the sliding top. It stays secure." — Annon66
Promising review (for plastic wrap organizer): "What did I dislike about it?....... NOTHING!!! The wife and I love this, No more fighting with the flimsy box the products come in. Just insert the new product roll and you are ready to go!" — lee carlson
Get them from Amazon: the snack bag organizer for $23.78+ (available in two sizes and four colors), and the plastic wrap organizer for $22.98+ (available in three sizes and four colors).
18. Reliable Command hooks because no one has the time to drill into walls and hit nails (or at least I don't). Use 'em to show off your cute measuring cup collection, or get them out of harm's way when you actually try to cook.
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Promising review: I bought these for hanging utensils and KitchenAid beaters on the inside of my kitchen cabinets. They worked well. I just put them on the inside wall of the cabinet for cup hooks. So far so good. Thanks for helping me organize my kitchen!" — Memere5
Get a 16-pack from Amazon for $11.31.
19. A 33-piece set of silicone-coated kitchen utensils in a chic, neutral color that'll watch everything you already own. You'll feel so much better swapping out all of your mismatched tools for a more pared-down version filled with coordinated tools you'll actually reach for every day.
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Can withstand temperatures of -40 degrees F up to 446 degrees F/230 degrees C. Includes 24 tools and holder.
Promising review:"I love everything matching. Finally got rid of all my mix-match stuff! However, they are SO many items it was too much to fit in my drawer so I put the things I use the most in the drawer and kept the rest in the holder and store them with my pots and pans. The holder is plastic and cheap so this would not be something I'd leave on the counter.
The are super sturdy and sharp looking. AND, they didn't get dirty, black or burnt when scraping up charred food in a frying pan. Cleaned right off of the spatula. Very pleased." — Bonnie Pfiester
Get them from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in eight color combos).
20. An outlet light for anyone who has accidentally walked into a wall one (or two) times too many when getting up in the middle for a glass of water — this lil' gadget will subtly light your way without the need for a bulkier option.
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Promising review:"I don't like night-lights because they take up the wall outlet, so this was the perfect solution. I put it in the guest bath and at night with the bathroom door open this provides just enough light to guide a person to the bathroom without blinding them. I ended up putting two on my hallway switches as well. What a great product." — LMK
Get it from Amazon for $22.98+ (available in four colors and three sizes).
21. A bunch of faux tulips (with over 18,000 5-star ratings!!!) to ensure your kitchen has a touch of springtime ALL the time — *and* if you go on vacation, they'll still be standing beautifully when you return.
Promising review:"They look so real, and I get a ton of compliments on them. Everyone always thinks my husband surprised me with tulips (my favorite flower) and are shocked to learn these are not real. I have several of them throughout my house, and plan to buy more because they are great!" — Abbey S.
Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in many colors and in sets of 20, 28, or 60).
22. And a darling farmhouse pitcher vase to pop your faux flowers (or real ones) into — it'll elevate your kitchen's vibe with low effort and make you smile whenever you walk past 'em.
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Promising review:"Just as described. Looks great in farmhouse decor. Well made. Good quality." — Jim Hill
Get it from Amazon for $20.99.
23. Refillable dish and hand soap dispensers featuring a stunning diamond-glass design you can count on to truly dazzle when the sunlight shines through your kitchen window.
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Promising review:"Trying to cut down on the amount of plastic I use. These function well and, with the cut glass, they look beautiful with cheap soap. I use one in the kitchen for dish soap and one in the bathroom for hand soap." — marcusv
Get a set of two from Amazon for $12.48.
24. Plus a flower dish brush that'll put a *~spring~* in your step on your way to clean all the dirty dishes you've let pile up while you were too busy running errands.
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Promising review:"I hate putting my hands near any caked-on foods when rinsing for the dishwasher and I hate touching washcloths or sponges so this was exactly what I needed. The flower design is super cute. Sometimes I wish the bristles were a little bit tougher but it still works pretty well." — Taylor Lewis
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
25. A bottle of grout cleaner to help you restore your tile floor and leave 'em looking like they were just installed. Feel free to enthusiastically yell "YOU COULD EAT OFF OF THESE FLOORS!" after the job is done.
Promising review:"We moved into our house a year ago and I've been on a quest to clean the grout next to the stove ever since then. As a last resort I got this and holy cow! I left it on for three minutes as a spot test at first and I could already see a huge difference. I then did two more rounds letting it sit for five minutes each. The scent's not bad, it was fine if I had the window open, it was just being down close to it that got me. Seriously, stop looking and buy this." — Britney Phillips
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
26. A 10-foot roll of spice strips for anyone whose kitchen is lacking in the cabinet department but has a bountiful amount of drawers — the roll will help ya fit over 30 full-size spice bottles!
Promising review:"This is one of my favorite things I've ever purchased from Amazon! The fact that they're so customizable allows you to cut them and shape them to any drawer size! I think this will be my go-to gift for all of my friends who love cooking as much as I do! Freeing up cabinet space and having something that can so easily be rinsed off in the sink makes this a for sure buy!" — momonono
Get a 10-foot roll from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two sizes and two colors).
27. Or a two-tier turntable you can use to elevate your cabinet storage situation — pop it into a cabinet and use it to stash an array of items like spices, baking necessities, kids' food pouches, cups, whatever!
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Promising review:"I purchased two, one to store baby essentials and one to store medications. It is quite big, but I knew that when purchasing. It doesn't fit in my standard cabinets, but I use it in my corner cabinet (it's deeper) with no issues. Assembly is easy. The parts just click together. I like the gripped surface. Helps keep items in place while spinning." — Luman22
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven colors).
28. A colorful frying pan set, so when you pop it onto your stovetop to dry after washing it for the evening you can refer to it as "decor."
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The set comes with three nonstick frying pans of various sizes.
Promising review:"This set is great. It cooks tremendously. It cleans up so easily that it doesn't burn, and the coating doesn't cook away. This was a gift for my daughter and son-in-law, and I had to go and buy a set for myself as well. They are great and seem like they're gonna last a long time. Great buy and affordable" — Cathy S.
Get them from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in seven colors).
29. A beyond beautiful hand-painted bowl because you and I both know you really need somewhere to put your fruit that isn't just a pile on your kitchen counter — this option will bring new life to your space and help you see when you need an apple restock.
Promising review:"I love this bowl!! It's the perfect size to use for serving just about anything, great size for tossing a salad, or even just to use as a decorative fruit bowl! The outside is adorned with vibrant, beautiful flowers and the inside is a spotless stainless steel. There is not a prettier bowl out there, plus I love the fact that it comes hand-painted from India — what a TREASURE. Such a special piece to have in our little home, looks great in photos, and we look forward to sharing it with our guests. Would make a great gift set, too." — Mr and Mrs Adventure
Get it from Amazon for $49.97 (available in five colors) and snag a matching water pitcher while you're at it for $49.97.
30. A serving tray that'll look divine hanging out on your kitchen island — use it to carry a fabulous breakfast over to your couch or to display a cute lil' plant, a fruit bowl, etc without sacrificing your counters.
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Home Redefined is a small business.
Promising review:"Very sturdy tray and so handy to use! It is lightweight on its own but can handle the weight of dishes, a coffee mug, my cell phone, a book. It's just a delightful addition to my kitchen table." — A Rick
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in 26 colors).
31. A floral stem wine glass for anyone who wants to bring the great outdoors into their kitchen but without the allergies that usually tag along when they *literally* stop to smell the flowers. It'll look so gorgeous on display in your open cabinetry!
Get it from Anthropologie for $28 (available in three styles).
32. A silverware organizer, so when you're quickly grabbing a fork and knife for dinner you'll be hit with a delightful bit of color — why shouldn't your decor continue to live inside your drawers?!
Promising review:"I needed a small silverware organizer, and I am pleased with the size, the color. What I really like, which was unexpected, is that the underside is 'grippy' so the organizer stays put and doesn't slide towards the back, which is perfect!" — wenjmen
Get it from Amazon for $12.88+ (available in 14 styles).
33. A stainless-steel cutlery set starring yellow handles you can count on to make your kitchen feel like it's *always* filled with sunshine.
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Promising review:"Knives came individually wrapped with little plastic tips to keep from cutting open. Very easy assembly and I'm very happy with it! So cute and sharp. Good quality knives!" — Teddy
Get a 14-piece set from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in four colors).
34. A trio of dish towels that'll be there for you when you can't get a darn jar open and need some extra assistance after running it under boiling hot water (IYKYK) and *also* provide your kitchen with a bit of personality.
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Promising review:"These towels are just perfect! The designs are so fun to look at, and the quality of the fabric is top-notch. My favorite dish towel by far!" — Cynthia Seeland
Get a set of three from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 17 styles and in a set of six).
35. And custom photo magnets that'll transform the largest appliance in your kitchen into a masterpiece of memories. Too lazy to frame and hang pictures on your walls? This is the ultimate solution.
SnapMagnets / Etsy
SnapMagnets is a small business that sells custom photo gifts.
Promising review: "Everything I asked for. Beautiful pictures, fast delivery, wonderful customer service. Absolutely WILL buy again!!" — Shea164
Get it from SnapMagnets for $.99+ (available in three sizes and many pack sizes).
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