14 Amazon Home Finds That Look Way More Expensive Than They Are
The trick to a room that looks expensive is a few pieces that read high end. These are the ones that do it for less.
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Most rooms that look expensive have the same handful of things going on. Warm lighting that isn't coming from the ceiling. Something green and tall in the corner. Hardware and accents in brass, marble or texture instead of plain plastic.
You don't need a designer budget for any of that. Every pick on this list has a 4.4 star rating or higher from thousands of reviewers, and none of them look like they came from Amazon once they're in your space.
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1A faux olive tree that fills an empty corner
The fastest way to make a room look styled
Check price on AmazonEvery home on Pinterest has an olive tree in the corner for a reason. This one comes potted in a white planter so it's ready to go out of the box, and it has a 4.5 star rating from thousands of buyers. No watering, no dropping leaves, and it doesn't care if your living room gets zero sun.
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2A cordless lamp you can put literally anywhere
Warm light with no cord to hide
Check price on AmazonDesigners put lamps on bookshelves, kitchen counters and entry tables, and the reason it looks so good in photos is that you never see a cord. This one runs on a rechargeable battery, so you can do the same thing on a shelf with no outlet nearby. Close to 8,000 reviews and a 4.5 star rating.
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3A ribbed concrete lamp that looks like it came from a boutique
Texture is what makes decor look high end
Check price on AmazonThe ribbed concrete finish is the exact look you see in pricey home stores right now. It's a full-size table lamp with a white shade, so it works on a nightstand or a console table, and it's rated 4.6 stars.
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4Wall sconces with no electrician required
Renter friendly and battery powered
Check price on AmazonSconces make any room look custom, but hardwiring them is a whole project. These are battery powered and mount right to the wall, so you get the look next to a bed or a mirror without calling anyone. Almost 9,000 people have rated them.
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5Brushed brass handles that make builder-grade cabinets look custom
The cheapest kitchen or bathroom upgrade there is
Check price on AmazonSwapping out cabinet hardware is the move every home flipper makes first, because it changes the whole kitchen for the price of a dinner out. These brushed brass pulls have over 38,000 ratings at 4.7 stars. Measure your hole spacing before you order so you get the right size.
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6A marble-look tray that makes your counter look styled instead of cluttered
Corrals the mess so it looks intentional
Check price on AmazonPut your soap, perfume and a candle on a tray and suddenly the bathroom looks like a hotel. Put the same stuff loose on the counter and it looks like clutter. Over 5,000 ratings and a 4.6 star average.
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7The hotel lobby smell, bottled
A home that smells expensive feels expensive
Check price on AmazonPeople constantly ask how to make their home smell like a luxury hotel. This diffuser oil is inspired by that 5-star hotel scent, and it has close to 12,000 ratings. You'll need a diffuser that takes oil to use it.
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8A waffle knit throw that makes the couch look styled
Texture plus a neutral color goes with everything
Check price on AmazonA textured throw tossed over the arm of a sofa is the oldest styling trick there is. This one is 100% cotton with a waffle weave, and it has more than 17,000 ratings. It's light enough to use year round.
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9Corduroy pillow covers for a cheap couch refresh
Swap covers, keep your inserts
Check price on AmazonNew pillow covers are the cheapest way to make an old couch look new. These come in a bunch of neutral colors, have over 10,000 ratings, and fit standard 18 by 18 inserts.
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10A woven basket that hides your throw blanket pile
Storage that doubles as decor
Check price on AmazonEvery blanket pile needs a home. This oversized woven basket holds several throws and looks like decor instead of storage. Over 43,000 people gave it a 4.8 star average.
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11A candle warmer lamp that makes your candles last way longer
Doubles as a cute table lamp
Check price on AmazonA candle warmer melts the wax from the top with a bulb instead of a flame, so your candle throws scent without burning down. It looks like a little table lamp, and it has more than 16,000 ratings.
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12Turkish cotton towels for the hotel bathroom look
Over 80,000 ratings
Check price on AmazonMatching, fluffy towels are a big part of why hotel bathrooms feel nice. This 4 piece set is 100% Turkish cotton and has more than 80,000 ratings, which is a lot of people agreeing on a towel.
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13Velvet hangers that make your closet look like a boutique
Matching hangers are a whole closet glow-up
Check price on AmazonSwitching every hanger to one matching style makes a closet look twice as organized, and these slim ones save space too. Over 230,000 ratings at 4.8 stars.
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14A simple glass vase for grocery store flowers
Fresh flowers look better in a good vase
Check price on AmazonA $10 bunch of grocery store flowers looks like a florist arrangement in the right vase. Keep one of these out and refill it every week. It's rated 4.7 stars.