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by Sally Elshorafa BuzzFeed Staff Link Facebook Pinterest Twitter Mail 1. To create privacy and magic in one, stick some prismatic window film onto your glass and watch your kitchen erupt with rainbows. It clings to the glass without any glues or chemicals and can be easily removed and reused multiple times.
Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF amazon.com , amazon.com Check out one former BuzzFeed Shopping editor's writeup on the Rabbitgoo rainbow privacy film for more deets on why it's so popular! Promising review: "Buy it just for the prisms! I can't tell you how surprised and delighted we were at the rainbow effect this film has.
I bought it to make a window overlooking the street more private, and I thought I would appreciate seeing the rainbow colors on the window itself. But then, when the light was shining on it at the right angle, it cast these beautiful rainbow colors on the wall. So I bought a second roll to put on one of our master bedroom windows that overlooks our neighbor's patio so I don't have to draw the curtains.
In the morning now, the light comes in at just the right angle to pass through the rainbow prism and cast beautiful rainbow colors on the wall...
and the bed...
and the cat." — J. B.
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 11 sizes). 2.
Make what seems like ice cream or sorbet right in your own kitchen, thanks to this Yonanas fruit soft-serve maker (no dairy required!). It comes with a book of 36 recipes, so you never run out of ideas. www.
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com Promising review: "I saw one of these in action at a friend's house like five years ago and thought it was just a made-up memory, because making ice cream out of solely frozen fruit seems wild. But when I saw a TikTok about it I immediately went to Amazon and bought it. Literally this was the BEST decision of my life.
I cannot believe still how amazing this thing is! I t makes the creamiest, best-tasting fruit ice cream ever. It’s easy to take apart and clean, and super easy to use." — DMCKAY Get it from Amazon for $36.
99 . 3. Garbage disposals can can pretty stinky and gross without routine cleaning, so make sure yours is in tip-top shape with some garbage disposal cleaner .
A box comes with four packs, and one pack uses magical blue foam to completely rid your disposal of lingering smells and foodstuffs. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF amazon.com , amazon.
com Promising review: "Made hard water spots disappear, cleaned both sides of my sinks, and freshened up the nasty-smelling disposal. Don’t know how I lived without it for so long." — KristinJA Get a bag of four from Amazon for $3.
78 . 4. Add some light to a low-lit kitchen with an under-cabinet lighting kit .
These are great because they just tape onto the bottom of your cabinets, which means they're out of sight and won't damage your wall. They're also remote-controlled and have a dimmer and a timer, so you can set it and forget it. amazon.
com This set offers 13 feet of LED lights. Promising review : "It was an easy install. Peel and stick.
I really love the timer feature and being able to dim the lights using the remote. The only con is that the light strip is not continuous: meaning there is a gap in between the LEDs of about 2-3 inches. Looks cool, and the wifey was pleased!" — Jose Get it from Amazon for $13.
59+ (available in cool white, natural white, or warm white). 5. If you want a backsplash that is a focal point, use this peel-and-stick tile backsplash that has a combination of white, black, and gray horizontal tiles.
This will especially look great in a kitchen with black or white cabinetry. Amazon Promising review: "We did a kitchen facelift this summer, repainting and making everything look fresh. We were looking at The Home Depot version of these, which are more than double the price.
We decided to go for these instead, and they are amazing!! I put them up myself in about two hours. I did buy the adhesive spray just in case, but it wasn’t needed, even for the few I had to peel off and re-stick to center correctly. These aren’t too difficult to apply but definitely require patience.
It is 100% worth the buy for a DIY affordable update! " — Hope Consilvio Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $25.16 . 6.
Does your cabinetry have outdated handles? Swap 'em out for something more contemporary, like these black matte-steel cabinet pulls that would look great in any kitchen. amazon.com , amazon.
com Promising review : "Perfect! They were exactly what I was going for! Great quality, very durable, and actually have some weight to them . Great purchase for replacing all of the hardware in my kitchen and bathroom for the camper I am remodeling. Definitely would recommend, especially at such an amazing price.
Great value for great quality!" — Summertime Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in quantities one through 60 and in black, gold, or silver). 7.
Use a magnetized dry-erase board on your fridge to keep yourself organized without sacrificing style. You can easily keep track of all the eggs, blueberries, and other produce you'll need for your next grocery run. amazon.
com Promising review : "I have it to write down things to buy. Very convenient and came with a good number of markers. It’s really simple to clean.
I use a wet cloth when I don’t want to use the eraser and that works easily also." — Stephanie Rios Get it from Amazon for $16.99 .
8. Use this cabinet makeover kit to completely transform the way your cabinetry looks. Each kit provides enough white paint to cover 100 square feet of cabinet surface, which is the typical amount of an average kitchen.
The paint is specially formulated for cabinetry made from wood, laminated, or metal — primed or not. It comes with all the tools needed, and you don't need any additional materials to get it done. No stripping, sanding, or priming either! It's really that easy.
amazon.com Promising review: "This paint has great coverage! I didn’t sand or prime my cabinets before painting. I simply used a gloss remover and began painting! The packaging was great and came with rollers and a brush.
Fun way to change up your kitchen without breaking the bank! " — Kristina A. Get it from Amazon for $69.95+ (available in 11 colors).
9. If you have some appliances that you just don't like the look of, consider a roll of stainless-steel-effect contact paper that will have them looking completely different, all for less than $20. amazon.
com Promising review: "I saw this advertised in one of those top 30 things for your home under $30 from Amazon lists/articles and was very skeptical, but also figured for less than $12, what did I really have to lose? I am beyond blown away. It was super easy to trim to fit and apply to our black dishwasher, looks phenomenal, is super easy to clean, and, while just a month into use, is holding up really well . I worried the frequent sanitizing loads we run and associated heat might compromise the adhesion, but so far, so good.
It has also fooled and then impressed many a family and friends who complimented us on our new dishwasher that finally matches the rest of the kitchen." — Amazon Customer Get an 18-inch x 6-foot roll from Amazon for $17.63 .
10. Use a wooden stovetop cover to give yourself some additional kitchen countertop space. Instead of investing in a bulky piece of furniture that might make your kitchen feel cramped and cluttered, get something like this that will convert your stovetop to a countertop when it's not in use.
Suburban Farmhouse / Etsy You can also get it personalized with your family's last name or initials. Suburban Farmhouse is a Black- and family-owned small business based in New Jersey that creates personalized home decor. Promising review: "I'm in LOVE! 😍😍😍 This piece EXCEEDED my expectations!!! It is absolutely beautiful, and it goes so well with my kitchen! It's functional and gives us extra space.
Thank you!" — Lakesha Golden Get it from Suburban Farmhouse on Etsy for $103.07+ (available in six stain colors and eight styles). 11.
Is your kitchen's ceiling covered with unsightly recessed lighting? Use this trusty conversion kit to turn any existing recessed lighting into a pendant or other light fixture. Amazon It has a six-step installation process and includes all the parts you'll need. The brace adjusts to any size between 4 and 6 inches and fits the standard base sockets.
They can be used on sloped ceilings up to 45 degrees, works in damp locations, has a 50-pound maximum load rating, and is paintable with no visible screws or hardware. Promising review: " This was a pretty easy installation, considering the work is on the ceiling. I've been wanting to change out the two can lights over my sink for years, so I started investigating the easiest possible way to do so.
Ran across this item, and watched the video on YouTube. What the heck, I thought! Rewatched the video before installation, looked at the directions on both the converter kit and the pendant light, gathered the necessary tools described in all instructions, and set upon my mission. The hardest part (for me) was getting the self-tapping screws started.
I'm pretty pleased with the outcome, I must say! By the way, I'm a 55-year-old female who has worked at a bank all of my life. Yes! It was that easy. I would highly recommend it.
" — Trisch Reeve Get it from Amazon for $26.79 . 12.
Cover unsightly kitchen flooring with adhesive floor tiles . The blue, tan, and white Moroccan-inspired design looks hand painted, and the tiles are super easy to install, no grout or special tools needed. amazon.
com Each tile is 12" x 12" in size. Promising review: "These are awesome! I have hated my kitchen floor since I moved in. I rent, so I didn’t think I could afford to change it.
I found these though, and it now looks 110% better!!" — Mic Fo Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $12.90+ (available in blue or gray). 13.
Or just add a splash of pattern to your kitchen floor with a vinyl floor mat that looks like eclectic tiles. Vinyl is the perfect material for kitchens because it's really thin (aka you won't trip over its edges) and very easy to clean. Artmat Home / Etsy Artmat Home is a small business based in Israel that makes printed vinyl mats, placemats, and bamboo rugs .
Promising review : "These are perfect mats for the kitchen to protect my wood floors. Look great and the thin profile means they stay in place and there isn’t a rug edge to trip on — very happy with them" — Julie Hurd Get it from Artmat Home on Etsy for $28+ (available in 13 sizes). 14.
Touch up wall and door scratches and nicks with a bottle of multi-surface touch-up paint . The 12 colors available are the most common paint colors you'll find in homes, and you can use the brand's free color matching tool to determine which of the colors best match your walls. amazon.
com If you're unsure of what color to get, I highly suggest you use the brand's free color chart tool to help you determine which is the right match for your walls. Soto is a small business based that makes paint touch up kits. Promising review: "I decided to try this to cover up some of the chips of missing paint in my kitchen.
It works perfectly. The bottle is a little bigger than a tube of Wite-Out, but it's going to last me a long time. The paint went on smoothly and dried quickly.
I am very happy with this product." — JMar Get it from Soto on Amazon for $18.95 (available in 23 colors).
15. Create a special drawer for spices with a spice rack drawer organizer . It comes in a 10-foot roll that you cut to size to fit right into the drawer of your choice.
The roll provides enough length to organize 30-plus full-size spice bottles. amazon.com YouCopia is a woman-owned small business that specializes in home storage solutions.
Promising review: "This is one of my favorite things I've ever purchased from Amazon! The fact that they are so customizable allows you to cut them for 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 easily be rinsed off in the sink makes this a for-sure buy! " — momonono Get a 10-ft roll from Amazon for $16.99 (available in gray or beige). 16.
Give your countertops the look of stone with a roll of faux granite peel-and-stick paper . All you do is cut it to size (there are grid marks on the back of the paper for accurate and straight cutting) and then stick it onto your existing countertops. amazon.
com Promising review : "If you expect perfection, buy granite or marble for $4,500. If you are like me and just want something that looks fantastic, buy Beeline contact paper..
...
it’s amazing and easy...
👏👏🤩" — ronald kilmer Get it from Amazon for $12.88+ (available in four sizes). 17.
Or if you want something a little lighter in color, try this faux Carrara marble surface cover that also sticks right onto existing surfaces. Amazon, amazon.com Promising review: "Best solution ever!! I do not have the money for a new vanity right now.
Insert DIY project of covering my ugly pink bathroom vanity in marble contact paper. It looks 100% better and it’s super durable . It’s a little tricky to work with at first and then you get the hang of it.
I’m buying more for my half bath. Update: My vanity still looks great a couple of months later! I decided to do my tabletop in my laundry room and it looks great too. Tips: Make sure there is nothing on the surface as bumps will show through with the tiniest of debris.
Also, one roll is not enough — always buy more than you think you’ll need!" — Natalie Evans Get it from Amazon for $4.59+ (available in six sizes). 18.
If the grout in your kitchen is looking a little worse for wear, consider a bottle of grout cleaner to fix it right up. Grout is very porous, so stains can go pretty deep. This is a great way to take on tough ones because you spray it on and let it sit for a few minutes so it can really penetrate the surface.
After that, use a brush to scrub away whatever's left over. amazon.com Promising review: "I bought it to clean the tiles and grout in the kitchen.
My boyfriend inherited this house from his mother, and the tiles and grout had not been cared for properly in years. I knew the grout was supposed to be white because of other areas that had been covered with rugs. I did as the instructions said — sprayed on and let sit for a few minutes.
I used a wire brush on the grout and a softer scrub brush on the tile. WOW! I’m super impressed at how well this works! The tiles look brand-new and bright! The grout is CLEAN! The cleaner cut through years of dirt, grease, and oil! Also, for those of you with sensitive noses, this stuff hardly has a smell at all." — AmazonAddict Get it from Amazon for $14.
98+ (available in a variety of size options). 19. And if no amount of cleaning will remove the grout stains, this grout pen will make it like new again.
Grout is a magnet for grime, and no matter how hard you try, some stains just won't disappear. If that's the case, this will cover up to 150 feet of grout with an opaque coat of white paint. amazon.
com The grout pen comes in 10 other colors. Check them all out here . Promising review: "I just bought my first house, and because of COVID I have not had the funds I wanted to fix it up.
This pen was cheap, and the backsplash in my new kitchen was an eyesore. I wasn't expecting much because of the price, but I am absolutely stunned. My kitchen looks so much better! It was easy to use, had no odor, and was quick! I did two coats because the color was dark brown.
Some places I did more, but I didn't mind doing it because it was actually really satisfying. I used one pen for the area plus some. Definitely recommend this product!" — Kim Get it from Amazon for $8.
99+ (available with a narrow or wide tip). 20. Slap a dirty/clean magnet onto your dishwasher that lets everyone know if the dishes are clean or dirty.
If you live in a home with more than one person, this is an absolute must. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Sally Elshorafa/BuzzFeed I live in a home with my spouse and our young children, and receive frequent visits from my mom and my MIL, all who help out equally. We cook A LOT at home, so the dishwasher is always in use — I'm talking three to four times a day.
This saves us all a lot of time. Promising review: "Love the red and green colors. Strong magnet and well made.
Very sturdy slide plate. Looks great on my stainless steel dishwasher. Well worth the money!" — Msleigh1202 Get it from Amazon for $4.
99 (available in six styles). 21. Free up countertop space with a magnetic paper towel holder that'll stick right onto your fridge.
Seriously, I actually have this thing, and it's a game-changer. I didn't know how much space my old holder was taking up until I switched to this fridge magnet one. It also looks very chic! Amazon, amazon.
com Promising review: "I love this. It’s perfect for my small kitchen. I hate having stuff on the counters since my kitchen is so small .
I used it vertically instead of horizontally. Works perfectly and it is sturdy." — Laura Get it from Amazon for $20.
99 . 22. Try a bottle of stainless steel cleaner and polisher to rid your appliances of smudges and fingerprints.
It uses natural coconut oil to clean, polish, and protect stainless steel surfaces from streaks, smudges, and residue. amazon.com Includes a large microfiber cloth.
Therapy Clean is a family-owned and operated small business in New Hampshire that makes all-natural cleaning products for the home. Promising review: "I bought this to keep our new stainless fridge clean. I'd tried Formula 409 and Windex, but they both left streaks.
This stuff is great! Not only does it clean and polish, but it also removed the sticker residue from the price tag and leaves NO streaks! I was worried keeping a stainless fridge looking new would be difficult, but this makes it so easy. Spray on and use the microfiber towel to wipe with the 'grain' of the metal, or even just use small circular movements — it doesn't matter either way; comes up shiny. It doesn't leave any residue and resists fingerprints.
So happy I found this product." — Amber Morales Get it from Amazon for $19.95 .
23. Love to entertain but don't have the necessary storage space for your stemware? Install an under-cabinet wineglass holder so they're easily accessible but not taking up countertop or cabinet space. amazon.
com Promising review: "I really like this wine rack! I needed a nice, space-saving solution for wine glasses that are too tall to go in my glass cabinet, and this rack fits the bill. It was simple to install and looks great. Good buy!" — Cycle Mom Get it from Amazon for $19.
93 . 24. Keep a practical cereal dispenser for your countertop or in your pantry if you're really into cereal but not necessarily the various boxes it comes in.
Now you'll have the perfect bowl ready to go with the twist of a knob. www.amazon.
com , www.amazon.com Check out a TikTok of the cereal dispenser in action.
Promising review: "We have three kids and a very small kitchen with very little cabinet/counter space!!! We used to keep our cereal boxes on top of our refrigerator, but I've been trying to declutter and also come up with a solution for our kids to be able to get their own cereal in the mornings. THIS IS IT!!!! It looks great on our counter, and we have very little space, so it fits just right! This has been the perfect solution to giving our kids the independence they need to get their own breakfast! It has been a lifesaver!!! Love it!!!" — tenle Get it from Amazon for $28.42 .
25. If you love fresh pasta and want to make it yourself, try this easy Philips compact pasta maker . It automatically kneads and extrudes up to three servings of fresh pasta in just 18 minutes, and can make spaghetti, penne or fettuccini.
It even comes with a recipe book for inspiration. www.amazon.
com , www.amazon.com You can buy an additional set of discs to make angel hair, pappardelle, tagliatelle, and lasagna.
Promising review: "I was just as skeptical as you are. I, too, have been doing the old school — make the dough, roll it out, run it through a pasta machine, etc. — method.
It's a production, all for AMAZING pasta. With this, you put the ingredients in, push a button, and watch for AMAZING pasta to be extruded. I had hoped I'd be able to multitask a bit more, but it extrudes so fast there isn't much time for other tasks between cutting it.
But I think that seems reasonable. The other thing to consider is that you have to be VERY exact with the measurements of the ingredients. I've found weighing them works best.
The recipes in the included book work great. Don't use other pasta recipes not developed for this machine unless you are up for some experimentation. The dough will be drier than the traditional method and has to be to feed through the auger and extrude properly.
So it also does take a bit longer to cook than traditional fresh pasta, but when it's done it's that same amazing taste and texture!" — Conversio Get it from Amazon for $179.95 (available in black or white). 26.
Pancake breakfasts will be super easy, thanks to this Whiskware pancake batter mixer . Just pour all your batter ingredients into the bottle, shake it to mix it together, and then pour the batter from the bottle directly onto your hot cooking surface. Amazon When making pancakes, just pour all the ingredients directly into the bottle, shake it up, and then squeeze the batter directly onto your pan or griddle.
It couldn't be easier! Promising review: " This is the best breakfast invention after the waffle maker. LOVE IT! As someone who makes pancakes or waffles three to four times a week (my kids are pretty spoiled, but breakfast is key to getting through the first part of the school day) , this is the easiest and fastest way to get that done. I just add everything to the bottle, shake, and pour into the waffle maker or griddle.
When I am done, just add some water, shake again, empty, and then place everything in the dishwasher." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $14.99 .
27. If you live for grapes, try this life-changing Oxo Tot Grape Cutter so that you can cut down the time it takes to prep grapes for eating. It also works with cherry tomatoes, olives, and other tiny, circular produce.
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amazon.com Watch a mom quartering grapes in a flash with this tool on TikTok . Oh, and it's not just for grapes! It's also perfect for cherry tomatoes, berries, olives, and many reviewers say it works on a variety of fruits! Promising review : "I was hesitant to get this because I'm trying to get rid of things we don't use much.
However, my toddler loooves grapes now and I just got tired of cutting each individual grape into quarters. It cuts them incredibly fast and well. We've also started to use it for grape tomatoes and blackberries and that's been saving us a bunch of time as well! Clean up is easy: we just easily take it apart and put it in the dishwasher" — Tristin Allen Get it from Amazon for $8.
98+ (available in two colors). 28. Try an aesthetically pleasing, minimalist fruit bowl that doubles as a secret colander.
Because it's on a pedestal, moisture will automatically slide down out of the bowl, so fruits and veggies will dry thoroughly. www.amazon.
com , www.amazon.com Check out a TikTok of the colander in action.
Promising review: "I love the way this looks on my counter. It is sturdy and holds all the fruit that I purchase in a week just perfectly." — Jami Lively Get it from Amazon for $24.
99 (available in three colors). 29. And make your bulk grains the star of the kitchen with this absolutely gorgeous glass rice dispenser .
The lid's airtight, and it comes with a glass measuring cup. Amazon See it in action via Miriam.gin's TikTok video .
Promising review : "You control the amount of rice, includes a glass measure cup . It’s so beautiful." — Cetta Get it from Amazon for $74.
68+ (available in five or eight liter containers). This is about to be you every time you step in your kitchen: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Albert Heijn / Via giphy.com Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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