Time to spruce things up! Lately, I’ve been longing for some new home decor to brighten my space and fill in the empty corners of my house. For example, my bathroom is a sea of plain, white tile that is in desperate need of a pop of color or something that adds texture. Maybe a new shower curtain or a decorative mirror? That itch led me to Amazon to shop for new statement pieces for other rooms as well, especially my kitchen and dining room.
I ended up with an entire list of budget-friendly statement pieces that are full of personality. There’s everything from a luscious velvet ottoman to a funky little vase, and plenty of other home decor items I think you’ll like. Best of all, everything on this list has great reviews and is a solid value. Take a look and see what inspires you to do some redecorating of your own.
This 3-Piece Wall Art Brings Natural Beauty Into the Home
This 3-Piece Wall Art would be ideal for my dining room, which has a big empty wall that needs filling. The set includes three canvas panels, each measuring 30 by 40 centimeters (12 by 16 inches); when hung together, the entire piece is about one meter long by 40 centimeters tall. The paint wraps around the canvas edges, so no frames needed. It’s earned thousands of positive reviews, with one five-star review saying, “Perfect for my kitchen. Colours are great!”
This Amolife Round End Table Has a Built-In Storage Basket (Sadly, Kitten Not Included)
I have the perfect spot for this Amolife Round End Table, which has an impressive balance of style and practicality. Measuring 24 inches high and 17 inches in diameter, it’s a great size to tuck next to a chair or in a corner where you need a little something to fill out the space. In case you were worried about it being flimsy, don’t. It can hold up to 120 pounds. (Might come in handy if your cat has put on extra weight lately.)
This Bookshelf Tree Is the Most Charming Way to Display Books
Can you ever have too many bookshelves? I think not, though I’ve gotten tired of plain boxy bookcases that are functional but don’t make much of a statement. This Bookshelf Tree, on the other hand, has a fresh look that makes it a focal point in any room. Made of particle board with a walnut finish, it’s 55 inches tall, with nine shelves that can each hold up to about five books. The reviews praise its quality and value, with one five-star review reading, “It hold a lot of books and it is pretty sturdy. It is not difficult to assemble but you have to be careful that all of the holes are in the right position or you will run into problems. This is a very good buy.”
This Geometric Ceramic Planter That Reviewers Call “Beautiful”
Made of high-quality stoneware with a classic design, this Geometric Ceramic Planter is the prettiest way to display plants indoors or out. Decorating doesn’t get much easier than this! This planter has earned hundreds of positive ratings so far, with customers praising its beauty and quality. One five-star review says, “I really like that this pot was designed with a removable drainage hole. You can water the plant, and when the water has drained out simply wipe off the bottom and reinsert the drain plug and place it back on the counter–unlike other pots where you may need to wait hours for the bottom to fully dry. I’m very happy with my purchase.”
This Keurig Mini Coffee Maker Comes in the Sweetest Colors
This might be the prettiest kitchen appliance in history! The Keurig Mini Coffee Maker is a petite five inches wide, making it perfect for tiny kitchens and crowded workspaces. It uses K-cup pods to brew coffee, tea, and other hot drinks in seconds. Best of all, it comes in pink, mint green, and other delicious shades. You probably already knew that Keurig coffeemakers are wildly popular; this mini model has racked up 12,000 Amazon ratings so far.
This Mid-Century Modern Plant Stand for Effortless, Timeless Style
Lately, I’ve been adopting more and more houseplants. After covering every available surface, I started looking for other ways to display plants, which is how I found this Mid-Century Modern Plant Stand. It’s made of natural handcrafted beech wood, stained a nutty shade that will blend well with just about any decor. It measures about 7 inches tall, and is designed to support a pot between 8-10 inches in diameter. The pot shown isn’t included, which is okay by me because I plan to use this Geometric Ceramic Planter with this gorgeous stand.
This Gold Odessa Bar Cart Is So Stylish
My dining room has just enough space in the corner for a bar cart, and I think I’ve found the one I want. This Gold Odessa Bar Cart is not only incredibly stylish, but it’s well-priced. In fact, it looks a lot more expensive than it actually is. I’ve been studying the Amazon customer reviews and am relieved to learn that most people found it easy to assemble (one reviewer said it only took about 20 minutes). I can’t wait to set mine up with wine bottles and glassware, and start living my best, swanky, cocktail-swilling life.
This mDesign Modern Farmhouse Side Table Puts the Funky in Functional
I am digging the industrial-chic vibes of this mDesign Modern Farmhouse Side Table, which would be a stylish addition to just about any room. Made of metal with a rust-resistant finish, this table measures 23 inches high and 17 inches wide, and features a built-in shelf. It’s earning solid reviews from Amazon customers; one reviewer calls it “modern and cute,” and another says it’s a “great value and easy to assemble.”
This Artscape Magnolia Window Film for a DIY Stained Glass Effect
I can’t get over how gorgeous this Artscape Magnolia Window Film looks! The window cling measures 36 by 24 inches, and can be trimmed or lined up with multiple clings depending on the size of the window. It’s translucent, so it allows in light while protecting privacy. Check out the user reviews for tips on installing (it sounds pretty darned easy), as well as inspiration for where to put it. People have put this product to some very creative uses.
This Sharper Image Light-Up Word Clock Tells the Time in Style
Here’s a statement piece that’s not only good-looking, but also highly useful! This Sharper Image Light-Up Word Clock is a great addition to the bathroom, kitchen, or anywhere you need to track the time. Unlike ordinary digital clocks, though, this light-up clock spells out the time in words. It measures 7.75 inches square and includes a USB power cable plus wall adaptor.
These Anchor Hocking 1-Gallon Glass Jars Are Perfect for Candy and Snacks
My friend Mary decorated her kitchen like a French patisserie; I wish I could show it to you, because it’s the most charming thing you’ve ever seen. To enhance the pastel color scheme, she displays candy in a set of Anchor Hocking 1-Gallon Glass Jars just like these. Although they look fabulous filled with candy, they’d also be perfect for displaying sea shells, colorful glass marbles, love letters, or other personal mementos.
This Ceramic Canister Set for a Colorful Focal Point in the Kitchen
The easiest way to dress up your kitchen is to add a fresh new set of canisters. This set of three ceramic canisters is just plain gorgeous, in bright Mediterranean-inspired colors fired in food-safe ceramic. They’re as practical as they are pretty; use them to stow things you need daily, such as tea bags, sugar, or oatmeal. The Amazon reviews reveal a lot of love for these canisters; one five-star review says, “These are beautiful and I love them. When friends visit they always remark on how great they are! The colors are very true to the picture; very vibrant and colorful.”
This Cheeky Bathroom Sign Will Make You Smile Every Time You Go to the Bathroom
I laugh every time I see this! I went searching for something to hold extra rolls of toilet paper, assuming I’d find a bunch of boring baskets and such. Instead, I found this cheeky bathroom storage box that says “Nice Butt” (it’s blank on the other side). Measuring 14 by 6.5 inches, it’s the perfect size for the back of the toilet tank or tucked onto the bathroom counter. It’s earning thousands of positive reviews, with one Amazon customer reporting, “5 stars for quality, price, and an overall great looking piece!”
This Comfortland Velvet Stool Is Classy and Functional
A completely lovely addition to the bathroom or other small space, this Comfortland Velvet Stool provides a nice spot to sit or put your feet up. Measuring 17 inches tall with a seat diameter of 13 inches, it’s perfectly sized as a vanity stool or extra seat, and the goldtone legs look elegant without being fussy. It comes in eight luscious colors (I’m personally leaning toward the teal to match my new tropical shower curtain).
This Cookbook Basket Is a Cute and Practical Kitchen Accessory
I love cookbooks, especially the vintage ones I’ve picked up over the years. I have one from the 1960s with the most amazing aspic recipes you’ve ever seen! My only problem was where to store my collection. It never seemed right to keep them on my living room bookshelf, so I was happy to find this cute Cookbook Basket so I can keep a few cookbooks right on my kitchen counter, where they belong! The basket measures 11 inches square and 9 inches tall, so it won’t hold all my cookbooks, but I can keep a selection of my favorites on hand for browsing.
This Eames House Bird for a Touch of Minimalist Whimsy
Inspired by the work of American designers Charles and Ray Eames, this Eames House Bird is a stylish ornament to perch on a bookshelf, side table, or other spot that needs a little something. Measuring about 10 inches/27 centimeters tall, the bird is crafted from polished fiberglass resin with steel wire legs. It’s earning solid reviews from Amazon customers; one five-star review reads, “Just the right pop of colour. Great to add that little accent colour. Good quality.”
This Distressed Wood 2-Tier Tray Makes a Charming Centerpiece
This Distressed Wood 2-Tier Tray has so much relaxed charm and decorative potential! Measuring 47 centimeters/18.5 inches tall, it’s made of wood with a distressed finish in your choice of brown, faded black, or cream. It makes a charming focal point as a centerpiece on a table or kitchen island, though some Amazon customers report using it in their coffee station or inside a china cabinet to display small collectibles. It’s earned over 3,000 ratings so far, with one five-star review reporting, “This is my new favorite go-to tray to decorate for the season!! It’s large enough to hold plenary of decor, and fits well in different spaces in my home. Highly recommend.”
This Dried Pampas Grass Is the Trendy New Way to Decorate Your Space
Behind every great Instagram influencer is a bouquet of Dried Pampas Grass. A quick scroll through Instagram reveals these feathery, natural stems in a lot of decor lately, and I’m all for it. This arrangement includes 30 natural stems of real, dried pampas grass, with a total length of about 50 centimeters/20 inches. They arrive sort of compacted, but will fluff up if you expose them to sun and/or use a hair dryer on them.
This Eucalyptus Garland with Champagne Roses Dresses Up Your Dining Table
I love the idea of decorating for dinner parties or Sunday brunches, but I get overwhelmed when I contemplate fresh flowers, candles, and all the other Pinterest-panic-inducing choices. Instead, I’ve learned it’s a lot easier to find one big accessory that does all the decorating work at once. That’s the idea behind this Eucalyptus Garland with Champagne Roses. Measuring 78 inches long, it’s made from fabric and looks gorgeous draped down the center of a table. One Amazon reviewer also displays hers on the fireplace mantle with string lights woven in. Pretty.
This Fluffy Area Rug Has Over 14,000 Ratings
A small area rug is brilliant at defining a space, and I’m personally a fan of the softest, fluffiest area rugs possible. This fluffy area rug is one of my favorite Amazon buys ever. Mine is round, gray, and a meter in diameter, though the rug comes in other shapes, sizes, and colors as well. It has a luxuriously plush look and feel, and is an absolute treat to sit on while reading a book or playing a game. I’m not the only one who loves this rug; it’s earned over 14,000 ratings on Amazon to date, with one customer calling it, “silky soft.”
This Keenstone 2-Slice Toaster Provides the Dose of Color Your Kitchen Needs
Why settle for a boring silver toaster when you can have one that’s a fun, bright colour? This Keenstone 2-Slice Toaster is an affordable and on-trend way to instantly update the look of your kitchen. This model is not only well-priced, but does all the basic toasting work you need it to with seven heat levels, defrost mode, and a reheat setting. It has earned over 2,600 reviews on Amazon with high marks for both form and function. One happy customer reports, “I will admit that I purchased it based on two things: it was cute, and it was stainless steel. I know those shouldn’t be the sole basis for a purchase, but there you have it. Luckily, this toaster is also pretty awesome.”
These Hexagonal Floating Shelves Are the Modern Way to Display Collectibles
Display your favorite small items in these Hexagonal Floating Shelves for a fresh take on decorating. The set includes three shelves in varying sizes. Hang them so they’re touching for a honeycomb effect, or spread them out to suit the space–see user photos for lots of ideas. One customer is using them for bathroom storage and the effect is both cute and practical. They’re racking up solid ratings from Amazon customers, with one writing, “Totally love these shelves! Super easy to install.”
This Honey-Can-Do 4-Tier Space Saver Has Over 23,000 Ratings
Ideal for small bathrooms, the Honey-Can-Do 4-Tier Space Saver makes the most of the space above the toilet. Made of chrome-plated metal, it measures 67 inches/172 centimeters tall and features four shelves perfect for displaying candles, plants, towels, and other small items. It’s earned a whopping 23,000 ratings on Amazon, and I was glad to learn that most customers seem to find it easy to assemble and report that the instructions are clear and well written. One five-star review raves, “So sleek and clean and cute! We have a tiny bathroom and wanted to add more storage without taking up room. This was PERFECT!”
This Japanese Cast Iron Teapot Is a Unique Focal Point in the Kitchen
Unusual and beautiful, this Japanese Cast Iron Teapot looks gorgeous whether it’s posing on the stovetop or being used to serve afternoon tea. The cast iron teapot is lined in enamel and includes a removable stainless steel strainer for use with loose tea. It comes in seven colours. Amazon reviewers have a lot of compliments for this teapot; one happy customer reports, “The beautiful kettle is a decorative piece that will add a special touch to tea time. It looks beautiful on display as well.”
This Maison d’ Hermine Cotton Table Runner Adds Color and Texture to Your Table
I depend on table runners for the easiest style upgrade to my dining room table. I’ve splurged on more expensive versions, but honestly, I think my favorite of all time is this Maison d’ Hermine Cotton Table Runner I ordered on Amazon. The bold colors look fabulous on my wood table, and it’s great for both casual meals and formal holiday dinners. It comes in a bunch of colors and styles; I think I’ll get the bird pattern next.
This Mozing Ceramic Vase Is Perfect for Flowers
Petite and so very pretty, this Mozing Ceramic Vase looks like something you picked up at a craft fair. At 23 centimeters tall, it’s the ideal size to hold a few flowers and cheer up your bedside table, bathroom counter, or other spot in your home. It comes in four colors, so it would be especially cute to get all four and line them up on a windowsill or shelf. The ratings are really good on this little vase; one reviewer writes, “I purchased the vase to place in my bathroom as an accent piece on a shelf and love it. I always seem get compliments from guests when they see it and I love the fact that it was handmade!”
This Marrakesh Gallery Moroccan Pouf Is Made From Real Goatskin Leather
A fantastic value, this Marrakesh Gallery Moroccan Pouf is ethically handmade from genuine goatskin leather in Marrakesh, Morocco. When stuffed, it measures 50 centimeters wide and 33 centimeters tall, making it the perfect size as a footstool or extra seat in your living space. It comes in eight colors, all of which feature exquisite contrasting embroidery on top and along the seams. Note that it arrives unstuffed; most customers fill it with blankets or stuffing from the craft store.
This Plant Terrarium with Wooden Stand Is Unusual and Beautiful
This Plant Terrarium with Wooden Stand caught my eye and now I think I’m obsessed. The wooden stand supports three glass bulbs intended to hold propagating plants or fresh-cut flowers. The entire stand is just 11 inches wide, so it’s a nice size for a small space in your home that needs a little something. I’d love to put this in a sunny corner of my kitchen and use it to propagate clippings from my ivy plant. I’m not the only one who’s obsessed; it’s steadily earning good ratings on Amazon, with one customer calling it, “simply adorable.”
This Retro Heritage Phone Is a Working Landline Phone
I’ve already told a bunch of friends about this product, and it’s unanimous: We all want it! The Retro Heritage Phone is a real, working landline phone that you can mount on the wall or perch on a countertop. In case you were wondering, yes, the crank is functional. Go ahead and turn the crank before your call, and feel free to drop a coin in the hinged box while you’re at it. It’s earning very positive ratings on Amazon; one customer writes, “This was as advertised. Real wood. Easy to install and works well.”
This Stonebriar Wall Mirror Has Vintage Charm
If you have a bit of empty wall space and aren’t sure what it needs, this Stonebriar Wall Mirror might be the perfect solution. Measuring 28 centimeters across, this ceramic mirror has a weathered details to make it look like a vintage piece you discovered at an estate sale. It’s earning good ratings on Amazon, with one reviewer saying, “Looks even better in person! This mirror really is ceramic with a nice thickness to it, and the glaze is tastefully chipped to give it that ‘vintage’ look. It’s exactly as described, and it looks great in person.”
This Stainless Steel Fruit Basket Is Stylish and Functional
I’m a big fan of decor with a purpose, which is why I love this Stainless Steel Fruit Basket. The fresh, modern design means it looks good even when empty, but it’s at its best holding fresh fruit on the dining room table or kitchen counter. Made of stainless steel with a brushed finish, the basket measures about 15 inches in diameter at the top. It’s earning top marks from Amazon reviewers for being, “modern and stylish.”
This Shades of Gray Ceramic Stone Lamp Is a Charming Accent Piece
I’ve been shopping for a new lamp to put in a corner of my living room that always seems too dark. I want something small yet stylish, and I think I’ve found exactly what I want. This Shades of Gray Ceramic Stone Lamp has so much personality, with whimsical effect of stacked stones in somber shades of gray. The lamp measure just 14 inches tall and includes the 8-inch gray lampshade. It’s earned over 3,000 ratings on Amazon so far, with one customer writing, “Just the right colour grey and the perfect size.”
This Sunburst 24-Inch Wall Mirror Shines With Style
As soon as I spotted this Sunburst 24-Inch Wall Mirror, I got out my tape measure to figure out where in my house I should put it. I think I’ve decided on my master bathroom, which will be perfectly dressed up with this mirror that doubles as a piece of wall art. Made of gold-colored metal, the entire piece measures 24 inches/58.5 centimeters across (the mirror itself is about 8 inches in diameter). One Amazon reviewer says that it, “Looks very fancy and luxurious.”
This Urban Shop Saucer Chair Folds Up for Storage
Fun and functional, this Urban Shop Saucer Chair can be folded up to store in a closet or under a bed. When you need an extra seat, it provides a cute, comfy spot! It comes in eight colors; the white looks especially lush, but the hot pink would be a fun pop of color. One five-star review saying, “Great value for the price and super comfy!”
This Wine Cork Holder for Personalized Kitchen Decor
Made of metal and painted with a glossy black finish, this Wine Cork Holder is a neat way to display corks and decorate your kitchen with a bit of whimsy. Choose your monogram or spell out a word with multiple letters. Check the user reviews for lots of ideas; one customer spelled out WINE, and another is filling hers with succulents instead of wine corks. So many creative possibilities.
This Tropical Shower Curtain Is a Customer Favorite
The absolute fastest way to redecorate the bathroom is to simply buy a new shower curtain. Talk about an instant makeover. I’ve been filling my house with plants lately, so I guess it was only a matter of time before I tricked out my bathroom with this Tropical Shower Curtain. It’s fresh, fun, well-priced, and has thousands of positive reviews from other Amazon customers. One five-star review reads, “It’s a beautiful shower curtain. Easy to clean, lightweight, and overall value for the money. I think it really brightens up the bathroom too.”
This Wood Stump Accent Table Can Be Used Indoors or Outdoors
I’m blown away that I can order something this unique on Amazon. Each Wood Stump Accent Table is crafted to look like a slice from a real tree trunk, even though it’s actually a speciality ceramic that’s durable. The table measures 17 inches/43 centimeters tall, and is perfect as a petite side table, step stool, plant stand, or extra seat. It’s earning glowing reviews on Amazon, with one customer writing, “My 13 year old has it next to his gaming chair, which sits low with a slight lean to the back. Puts his school Notebook computer on it, or a plate of pizza. Lol, I took it and put it by my wingback chair to sit my drink on it. He wasn’t happy. I LOVE IT.”