1. 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. Promising review : "Fabric is soft and very nice.
Pillows have funky stuffing and definitely require a good fluffing but this chair is certainly a comp for a higher-end one that costs well over $1,000. So still worth it in the end! They are very sturdy and took me almost an hour each to put together. I have a set of two.
" — Victoria Get it from Amazon for $109.99+ (available individually or in a set of two and in seven colors) 2. A Victorian-esque iron bed frame sure to have your space looking design-forward even if you can't be arsed (can you tell I've been watching a lot of Love Island ) to make your bed every morning.
Promising review : "I love love love this bed frame! It’s so sturdy! Very easy to move around if you want to rearrange your room, too!" — B-Licious Lips Get it from Amazon for $49.49+ (available in sizes Twin–California King and in five finishes). 3.
An acrylic coffee table so crystal clear, future guests will assume you're *really* on top of your cleaning. To the same point — reviewers suggest placing at least a coffee table book or two on top, or you could walk straight into it! Promising review : "This table is beautiful. Packed remarkably well.
I’ve had it a few months now and just love it. Makes my smallish living room look so much larger." — susan e smith Get it from Amazon for $143.
90 . 4. A glass-top dinner table that costs less than $120, saving you plenty of extra $$$ for takeout.
(Support your local restaurants, guys!) Disclaimer : The table comes with lighter beech wood legs but the above reviewer stained theirs to better match existing furniture. If you're looking to do the same, you can pick up some under-$12 wood finishing cloths (available in seven colors). Promising review : "Perfect size for my apartment.
The glass top makes it look more lightweight and less large than it is, but it can seat four just fine for a meal. Like another reviewer, I stained the legs without sanding, and it worked perfectly!! It looks much more high-end/expensive looking than the price! If you’re looking for a sign, this is it." — MEscamilla Get it from Amazon for $125.
99 . 5. A set of two boho sideboards with rattan doors capable of hiding all your living room electronics and board game collection so they don't interfere with your carefully crafted aesthetic.
Promising review : " I absolutely love this cabinet for my awkward bathroom space that needed additional storage. It really spruced up the room and I have already received so many compliments on it. It was fairly easy to assemble; I did it by myself in about an hour and a half.
.. even though I probably could have gotten it done faster with an extra set of hands.
The cabinet is very cute and trendy with the 'boho chic' look that I have going on in my house, and it is very sturdy and spacious inside ." — Missy F. Get a set of two from Amazon for $152.
99 (available in two finishes and various styles). 6. A combined floor lamp and end table if you're 1.
Trying to save space or 2. Just absolutely enamored (like any sensible adult) with multitasking pieces. Promising review: "I was looking for a lamp of this style and happened to come across this one.
It had no reviews so I was suspicious, but for the price I took the chance. Best gamble ever! This lamp is so beautiful and the quality is amazing. The marble base is like real, sturdy marble.
Gold finishing looks so expensive. Table is not flimsy at all. I absolutely love it and can’t believe I was able to find this for such a deal.
" — Sarah Diaz Get it from Amazon for $77.49+ (available in six lampshade colors). 7.
A cloud-shaped coffee table that looks like it'd be from one of those furniture stores that's SO expensive, you need an appointment just to go inside and look around. Really, though, it's less than $300 and from Amazon. 🤯 Promising review : "I love this coffee table 10 times more than I expected to.
It's exactly what I wanted. The rounded edges and shape make it so unique. Such incredible quality for a very, very, reasonable price .
" — Barbara Cooker Get it from Amazon for $199.69+ (available in four sizes and two finishes). 8.
A velvet storage ottoman with gold hairpin legs for daysssss. Flip over the lid and you'll find a wooden tray perfect for balancing drinks or your dinner. Promising review : "I love this versatile stool! It’s stylish, well-made, and extremely easy to assemble.
When used for seating, it’s comfortable and sturdy; when used as an end table it adds such a fun design element for any space. The storage is also a bonus if you are living in a small space like I am. I highly recommend!" — Melissa Get it from Amazon for $92.
46+ (available in various colors and sizes). 9. A reclined lounge chair you can sink into as you load up your DVR'd episodes of Home Town , House Hunters , and Love It or List It .
Promising review : "It was better than I expected! I thought the faux leather would look a little cheaper, but everyone who came over asked if I got it at West Elm! It’s not the most comfortable chair just because it’s low, but it’s a perfect accent chair." — Anna d Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in five styles).
10. 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. Promising review : " This was the first purchase of my new apartment and totally the best purchase .
I looked up all the reviews and pictures before buying it, and I'm 100% satisfied with it. Everyone visiting my apartment tells me it's great, and they take mirror selfies with it. I highly recommend it.
I like the size, gold color, shape, and quality." — Beyza Calis Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in five sizes and three finishes).
11. A velvet tufted chair and ottoman if there's quite literally nothing you love more than sitting. (I mean, maybe your pets, but that's a close call.
) Promising review : "This is a great chair. It’s just perfect for reading and is very comfortable. My calico is a big 18-pound cat.
When I’m not sitting in it, she is. Easy to assemble. The velvet is of good quality.
For the price, you can’t find a better swivel chair and ottoman. Very pleased." — sandee Get it from Amazon for $179.
99+ (available in 15 fabric colors). 12. A square faux-marble number that not only takes up very little space but comes in welllll under $100 so you can afford to decorate the rest of your living room, too! Promising review : "Took 10 minutes to assemble, looks high-end, and just perfect for small spaces!" — Kevin S.
Get it from Amazon for $59.97+ (available in four finishes). 13.
A sleek two-door cabinet — with a gorg herringbone design — reviewers use for everything from shoe storage and mudroom organization, to entertainment stands and toddler dressers. There is some assembly involved, and while reviewers say the instructions could be a bit clearer, a mix of the photos and intuition makes it totally doable. You've got this! Promising review: " I’ve been looking for a storage cabinet to place in my office.
I’m in love with this one! It’s perfect. I wanted adequate storage space on the inside and something with a nice top to display some items. I was worried the front of this was laminate, but it’s not.
😀 It’s textured wood and looks really nice. It’s very sturdy, too. Every time someone new steps in my office they have commented on this piece of furniture.
If you have been contemplating ordering this...
do it. You won’t be sorry!" — Sarah Barr Get it from Amazon for $216.28 .
14. An etagere bookcase where you can display your succulents, tchotchkes, and all of the books you've bought but never cracked open. One day, you'll get to them!! Promising review : "10/10!!! It looks amazing in my space, and it took around 30 minutes for just me to put it together! Very sturdy and nice glass! It's a for-sure buy!!! " — Kayla Get it from Wayfair for $102.
99 (originally $129.99; available in three finishes). 15.
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. Promising review: "Very pleased with these.
I bought six of these chairs to go around my dining room table. They arrive completely assembled, so you just have to unpack the chair. They are real wood and already have felt on the bottom of each leg which is a nice touch.
They look beautiful and are very sturdy and comfortable to sit in. Shipping was pretty fast. Each chair comes in its own box, so each shipped with their own tracking number, but all arrived together.
" — MotherOfCats Get it from Amazon for $319.99+ for two (available in four colors) 16. A modern waterfall bench if you're purposely looking for options that lack storage so your room can't collect clutter.
Promising review : "I was nervous buying this, but it’s perfect! Perfect height, feels so soft, and it's durable! Love that it comes as one piece in a box rather than having to put it together! I also like the height of it. Not super tall, but not awkwardly low either." — Mercedes McKay Get it from Amazon for $154.
40+ (available in four colors). 17. A low storage table with a cubby where you can display your favorite coffee table books.
Because let's be real, you're using the top as a dining room table, work desk, and craft station, so there's really not any room for "decorative accents." Get it from Amazon for $112.87 (available in three finishes).
18. A set of simple mid-century modern dining chairs I could honestly stare at for a good hour. The cane! The boucle! The cantilevered design! ::swoon:: Promising reviews: "I was planning to get chairs that had rattan on the back and the seat.
However, the prices of those chairs were way outside of my comfort zone, so I ended up finding these, and I AM SO HAPPY I DID! Not only are they amazingly affordable, but they are also beautifully made and extremely comfortable! Also, I have rattan and boucle in other pieces in my place, and these chairs match them perfectly!" — Emmanuel Pineda "Very impressed with the quality of my chairs. The cushion is firm yet very comfortable. The installation took literally three minutes.
It fits perfectly in my dining room, and I couldn't be happier with this purchase!" — Christine Get a set of two from Amazon for $179.99+ (available in five colors, three fabrics, and in sets of two or four). 19.
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. 🪆 Promising review : "Stylish, affordable, and a perfect upgrade for my space.
Highly recommended." — Priya Get it from Amazon for $224.04 (available in 23 colors).
20. 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 flair. Promising review : "After seeing an orb lamp at West Elm, I went looking for one that wasn't $500.
This lamp is definitely a shiny, brassy gold and not a satin, champagne-color gold, but I actually love the color! My new house has a much more vintage, Art Deco vibe than my last place, and I think it fits right in with that. The milky orbs are beautiful and make the light nice and warm . It is pretty bright, but that works for me.
I have it in a corner of my office that I don’t look directly at very often, and think it will be the perfect alternative to overhead lights." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $87.09+ (available in three colors).
21. A set of barstools with comfy saddle seats where you can park your butt when it's time for breakfast. Now, if only your oven popped out fresh blueberry muffins all on its own.
.. Promising review : "The price of four stools was very affordable, and I am happy with them! They look very high-end.
" — Dez Get them from Amazon for $69.98+ (available in three colors and sets of two, four, or six). 22.
A trendy bouclé barrel chair so you can plop down into what feels like the embrace of a huge teddy bear when you're having a bad day. Promising review : "I purchased two of these beautiful accent chairs. They are easy to assemble, and the quality is top-notch! Most of all, I love the way they look and feel.
Perfect size for my area. Would definitely purchase again in a different color." — Vickie Get it from Amazon for $89.
99 (available in 11 colors). 23. A button-tufted bed frame with such a gorgeous silhouette, no one will even throw a glance at all the stuff you've shoved under your bed because storage in your apartment is v limited.
Promising review : "I wanted to upgrade from the floor-level platform frame I had and was going for an elevated, hotel room-like approach. This product was PHENOMENAL in helping me achieve that look. The color of the headboard and foot was more cream than stark white, and I really liked it.
Sturdy and supportive so far. No complaints." — Becca Rattenberger Get it from Amazon for $119.
99+ (available in sizes Full–King). 24. A petite bar cart/serving trolley you can use to show off your collection of fine crystal.
(Read: extremely cute $2 glasses you found at a thrift store.) Promising review : "I was hesitant to get it at first due to the prior reviews but so happy I went for it. Such a great price for what you get.
Put this together in just under an hour by myself — was very easy and directions were clear. All I'm missing is the alcohol to complete it but beyond happy with the end result!!! Highly recommended!!!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $65.99+ (available in three finishes).
25. 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. Promising review : "I hopped on the gold ornate mirror trend and spent a long time trying to find one within my budget.
I was worried at first because there weren’t any reviews when I first bought this. It looked amazing online and was the perfect size, so I went ahead and got it. I am THRILLED with this purchase!!! One of the best things I’ve gotten from Amazon.
It’s beautiful and exactly how it looks in the pics. It came four-ish days faster than estimated. It’s perfect for my makeup desk.
If there were different sizes of the same mirror, I would buy all of them." — McKinlee Mayer Get it from Amazon for $101.99+ (available in six sizes and finishes).
26. Or a wavy floor-length mirror sure to elevate every selfie you take. Just be ready with the Amazon link 'cause friends will be asking for it.
.. Promising review : "I am shocked by the quality of this mirror for under $200.
The velvet is gorgeous in person, and it is incredibly sturdy. It is really heavy, so if you want to hang it, make sure you have a stud. Its weight allows it to stay tilted on the ground, too, without moving around.
Honestly, I am shocked at the price and the quality. I was really hesitant, but it looks like something from West Elm. Truly a $500 mirror.
Love it." — Dan Schwalbe Get it from Amazon for $114.99+ (available in four shapes and seven colors).
27. A glass-top desk that'll keep you real honest when it comes to clutter. Sure, there's a storage cubby, but everything is in plain sight so you may just be inclined to keep it organized! (Or not.
.. I have a similar desk, and I certainly don't lol.
🤷♀️) The glass top on this one is also strong tempered glass. Promising review: "I love this desk with its durable glass top and white shelf underneath. I paired this desk with a kneeling chair also made of bamboo.
Very comfortable place to work. I have to share my workspace with my guest room, so I needed it to feel light and unobtrusive while also being functional. Couldn't be happier! Especially loved how well-made this desk is and how it came together easily.
Better than West Elm!" — Kindle Customer Get it from Amazon for $195.95+ (available in three desk sizes and three finishes). 28.
A rattan room divider so you can cordon off a corner of your bedroom to use as a dedicated WFH space or create a changing area (it's great at concealing your "clothes chair.") Promising review : "This is such a beautiful privacy screen. Photos don't capture the true beauty.
Packaged well and already pieced together, three panels that fold open and close with ease while standing balanced on a flat surface. This gives just the right amount of coverage and privacy for whatever your reason may be. The rattan design gives a boho feel with the wicker-like texture, warm tone, and natural earthy feel.
" — MommyClock Get it from Target for $150 . 29. A three-tier storage shelf with chic arched detailing sure to elevate any collection you display on it from purses and shoes to books and succulents.
Promising review : "I love this shelf! Looks great, light but sturdy. Shipped quickly. Not the easiest to put together though.
Its a two-person job imo." — LalaLocie Get it from Urban Outfitters for $129 (available in three colors). 30.
A woven faux leather ottoman you can kick your feet up on when you're ready to catch up on all the drama that is Love Is Blind season 6. (I will talk about it to ANYONE willing to listen.) Promising review : "Love them! Perfect high quality looking.
Super on trend and made the finishing touches to my room. Even bought two!!" — Love Love Love Get it from Target for $120 . 31.
A plush faux leather ottoman with an angular metal base that can support not just your $5.99 Dominos dinner deal, but a person or two if you need extra seating. Promising review : "I was a little bit cautious when I found an ottoman for $90, but I was absolutely blown away when I received this! It feels very sturdy.
I was able to assemble it myself within about five minutes with the provided Allen wrench. The faux-leather top looks and feels very nice, like something you’d find in a furniture store for triple the price. I bought this so that my husband and I could use it as a footrest when we sit on the couch together, and both of our legs fit on it perfectly.
I’m extremely happy with my purchase ." — Savannah Berry Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in four colors).
32. An acrylic bookshelf that basically disappears into your space only to show off whatever you put on it. Promising review : "This slim, acrylic ladder shelf was perfect for an awkward, narrow little space next to my closet.
I was looking for more shelving to display a few more items, and this was perfect. I love that it’s transparent — it looks like my items are floating in the air and doesn’t take away from the aesthetic of my closet. Also, it was super easy to assemble, and this is coming from someone who hates assembly of any kind and usually hires a Task Rabbit to put together furniture.
I’ll probably order another one soon." — WebGirl79 Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in three sizes).
33. A solid wood console if you have little ones or pets who love to leave fingerprints (and nose prints) on everything, and you don't feel like whipping out your Windex 24/7. Promising review : "This table is perfect for my entryway; it’s not too big, it’s a great size, and it’s sleek and elegant.
This was exactly what I was looking for! Go ahead and buy it. It was easy to assemble, looks exactly like the photo, and is a great price for the quality and design! " — Nay Love Get it from Amazon for $137.42+ (available in two sizes and seven finishes).
34. A vintage-esque wall-mounted headboard that I audibly gasped at after comparing the low price to the gorgeous reviewer photos. Some things *should* be too good to be true, and this is one of those things! Promising review : "Ohhh.
.. I've been chasing this headboard for a while, always out of stock.
.. But I finally caught it in stock, ordered, received and mounted to the wall.
You just look how cool it is! It is not as heavy as I thought it would be, that's a plus. I (female, 28) mounted it myself, feeling like a handyman over here. 😎😆 Anyway, I love the style of this headboard.
Very unique. Now I gotta find matching nightstands. 🙄" — Xenia Get it from Amazon for $99.
99+ (available in sizes Twin–King and in 11 colors/styles). 35. A set of velvet storage ottomans with gold skirting and smart pleats.
Flip over the lid and you'll find a wooden tray perfect for balancing drinks or your dinner! Promising reviews : "Great quality, they look expensive. They're soft and I get a lot of compliments!" — Amazon Customer "Bought these for my closet and love them! The color and quality are both amazing! Love that they open for extra storage, too!" — Gorgeous Chandelier Get a set of two from Amazon for $90.99+ (available in seven colors).
36. A metal canopy bed you can drape with sheer curtains and fairy lights. Idc how old you are, sleeping in what's essentially a pillow fort 24/7 is the dream.
Promising review : "I wish I could personally thank the people at Zinus for our new bed frame. First off, I am beyond overjoyed by the quality and sturdiness. It's always been my dream to own a four-poster bed frame, and now I can dream IN one.
This bed frame is perfect for our personal style and for our rambunctious children to jump around in. I love that the tools needed (mallet and ratchet) were included. Everything was perfect for the price/quality ratio.
I am very satisfied with my choice, and 100% would recommend it!" — Alisha Shepherd Get it from Amazon for $185+ (available in sizes Full and Queen and in four finishes). 37. A velvet ottoman with a tassel rope fringe you won't be able to resist running your fingers (or toes, tbh) through.
Promising review : "Omg! I love this ottoman, beautiful. It's the perfect match for my sofa and chair. I've been looking for months to try to find something to match, so I took a chance on this one.
PERFECT!!!! I couldn't be happier." — Susan Get it from Amazon for $99.04+ (available in 14 colors).
38. And an industrial-style ladder shelf you can decorate with all of your favorite ceramics, glassware, and other breakables. Or, if you have cats like I do, with things that won't shatter when inevitably batted onto the floor.
🙃 PS : If you do have animals who love to knock over your trinkets, try museum gel !!! Promising review: "Metal is heavy duty. Cool industrial black. The shelves are super nice and don’t scuff or dent easily! Fairly easy to put together! Super sturdy! Gives the perfect look I was going for! Don’t hesitate to purchase, the quality is there!! I would rebuy in a heartbeat! I’m so glad I did!" — Just a Person Get it from Amazon for $119.
99+ (available in three sizes and two finishes). Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity..
