A surprisingly easy way to make your place look cheap? Clutter. A surprisingly easy solution: “Introducing chic baskets or stylish bins that serve as both storage solutions and decorative items,” says Ryan Fitzgerald, realtor and the owner of Up Homes.

This basket is big enough to store pillows and blankets, kids’ toys, and other random household objects, while looking so expensive and chic. It’s made of cotton, features a two-tone yet neutral design that instantly elevates a space, and has two handles to easily transport the basket around your home. Plus, it folds up when not in use so even the basket can be stored, clutter-free.

“A home's walls are its canvas,” Fitzgerald continues. “Leaving them bare feels like a missed opportunity. By choosing decorative plates, mirrors, or even a few well-selected artworks, you can make your walls come alive, adding depth and character.”

This personalized star map is a great decor addition that’s not only interesting but also fully customized to you. Simply choose a special moment in time — an anniversary or birthday, perhaps — and provide a location and a perfect replica of that sky will be printed on thick, premium paper. It’s available in multiple sizes and font choices to fit you and your vibe perfectly.

When it comes to decorating walls and making your space look larger without tearing down walls, it doesn’t get easier than adding a mirror like this geometric one. Not only does it reflect light to add more openness and brightness to your space, but also the golden frame and gold chain accents immediately add a chic and upscale touch to your room.

While gallery walls can be a gorgeous way to decorate large spaces above your couch or in your dining room, there’s a thin line between a successful gallery wall and a cluttered mess. However, adding something like this three-piece sun wall canvas and immediately create a cohesive, large-scale wall art that’s clutter-free. With clean lines, muted colors, and minimalist style, this canvas is also waterproof and fade-proof for long lasting style.

Fresh, dried, or fake flowers will look incredible in these geometric ceramic vases, immediately making a space seem more expensive. “A home without elements of nature might feel sterile,” Fitzgerald explains. “Introducing indoor plants or an occasional fresh bouquet not only brings in a touch of the outdoors but also makes spaces feel more lively and rejuvenated.”

They’re about the size of a wine glass, and feature a ribbed design highlighted by geometric elements for a sophisticated touch to any bouquet. Each one is watertight, so you won’t need to worry about leaking, and has small anti-skid bottom inserts to protect your furniture from scratches.

“Investing in quality cleaning supplies can make a big difference in the overall appearance of your home,” notes Award-winning Vancouver real estate agent Adam Chahl.

This hard surface steam cleaner is a great addition to your cleaning supply collection. The seven-piece set comes with a jet nozzle, color-coded brushes, grout tool, scraper tool, and angled tool to use 1000 watts of high-temperature steam to clean, sanitize, and eliminate up to 99.9% of germs and bacteria from hard surfaces without other chemical cleaners.

“A clean and well-maintained home gives off an air of luxury, regardless of its size or cost,” Chahl explains. This mop with three reusable pads not only keeps your floors squeaky clean but reduces your single-use paper products as well. This mop has a 360-degree swiveling head so you can reach around every corner and furniture leg, and the handle can be adjusted so you can comfortably clean.

Cleaning doesn’t stop with floors and surfaces — nothing looks worse than dirty or streaky windows. Keep them shining like the top of the Chrysler Building with this squeegee tool. The handle can be adjusted from 10.5 to 61 inches to make sure you can reach tough and tall windows, and the end features a microfiber cloth side that cleans and scrubs, and a rubber squeegee side that’ll wipe the glass surface streak-free.

“Invest in storage solutions like decorative baskets or wall-mounted shelves, which add style but also keep clutter hidden without breaking the bank,” says Josh Steppling, real estate broker-associate, investor, and marketing consultant at Treasure Coast Real Estate.

These floating shelves are a great addition to your space to store and display framed photos, books, or your collection of knickknacks. They can hold up to 11 pounds each and feature a U-shaped design with a small lip at the edge to keep your things secure while they’re being displayed. Plus, they come with pre-drilled holes and all the installation supplies you need.

“The first thing buyers will see, of course, is the front of your house,” says Olga Zakinova, real estate associate broker and top producer at Douglas Elliman. “You don't have to spend thousands on landscaping. If you have a lawn, make sure it is well manicured and, if you have bushes or shrubbery, that they are also nicely trimmed.”

Keep your hedges tight and trimmed with these professional-grade shears. With strong steel handles, a super sharp wavy blade, and shock-absorbing bumpers to keep you comfortable while you work, these shears will help you precision cut your hedges to make the outside of your house look as good as the inside.

Another way to make your house look expensive? Neutral paint. “Inside the house, it's always best to paint the walls a neutral color. Too many colors — especially bright colors such as yellow, red or green — will make the house look cheap and could distract a buyer from appreciating the space,” ” Zakinova says.

This super-popular, fast-drying paint comes in plenty of neutral shades and has a velvet sheen finish perfect to settle into the background of an interior room. Plus, it requires no sanding, priming, or top coat. All you need to revive your space is this paint and this paint alone.

“For under $50, you can upgrade cabinet hardware, giving your kitchen or bathroom a touch of elegance,” says Willie Smith, realtor and real estate industry professional/founder of Smith and Associates Real Estate Solution.

These pulls immediately add a chic and modern look to your kitchen or bathroom cabinets for a budget-friendly price. Available in a variety of modern finishes (think: matte black or satin nickel) and a long and slim style, the pulls are stunning but neutral enough to match with almost any appliance color for a cohesive and elegant space.

Both an alternative and a complementary pair to the long and narrow pulls are these round cabinet knobs. With a matte black finish, these pulls pack a design punch in your kitchen or bathroom while remaining budget-friendly. “Small changes like these can make a big difference in enhancing a home's overall appeal and functionality,” explains Smith. Plus, the knobs can be installed so easily that you’ll transform your space in a matter of minutes.

“Don't underestimate the power of good lighting! Swapping out outdated fixtures for modern ones can instantly elevate the ambiance,” says licensed realtor and the owner and founder of Atticus Home Buyers Joshua Martin.

People will be shocked to learn this chic and industrial lighting fixture was under $30. Not only does it look designer — with modern finishes, a flush style, and slightly retro lines — but this modern chandelier will immediately elevate your hallway, bedroom, dining room, or kitchen. It requires four bulbs, and can be dimmed to set the mood, if appropriate bulbs are installed.

“And don't forget to choose the right bulbs for a warm and inviting glow,” Martin continues. Light bulbs like this color and temperature changing one are a great way to fully customize your space depending on what vibe you’re going for. With over 16 million colors to choose from, these bulbs are connected via Bluetooth to an app which controls your lights from up to 100 feet away. It even has a timer setting to pre-schedule your lights to turn on and off.

“Trust me, a clutter-free home instantly feels more luxurious. Take the time to organize and create a clean, spacious vibe. It's like a breath of fresh air!” Martin says.

Pack away clutter and extra clothes in these extra-large storage bags, which have over 24,000 five-star ratings. They feature a see-through panel so you always know what’s inside, reinforced handles and zipper closures to easily push and pull the bins in and out of storage, and three breathable, dust-proof layers to keep everything inside safe.

Another thing Martin suggests to make your house look more expensive: “[...] bringing in some greenery. Adding plants and flowers can breathe life into any space and give it that luxurious touch.”

Whether you have a green thumb or a reputation for accidentally forgetting to water your plant babies, this four-pack of house plants is so easy to grow, you’ll wish you knew about them sooner. Not only do live plants make your space feel immediately more put-together, but this collection is air purifying to make the air inside of your home fresher.

“Scratched or dirty flooring can be off-putting,” says Megan Micco, CEO of Megan Micco, Inc. and top-producing home strategist and success architect in the San Francisco Bay Area. An easy — and budget-friendly — solution? This wildly popular cleaner and polish duo.

Use it on vinyl tile, finished hardwood, engineered hardwood, or laminate flooring to remove dirt, dust, scratches, and scuffs to extend the life of your flooring. The result will be floors that shine like they’re brand new.

“Deep cleaning carpets or polishing hardwood floors can rejuvenate a home’s look,” Micco explains. With over 48,000 five-star ratings, and a viral, best-selling status, this Bissell carpet cleaner is exactly what you need to make your carpets and upholstered furniture look good as new. It features powerful suction, a portable design, and a 48-ounce tank capacity, to remove stains, spots, and odors from rugs, stairs, couches, chairs, car seats — you name it.

“Homes without personal touches can feel cold or impersonal,” Micco says. The fix? “Add affordable art or family photos in stylish frames to add personality.” A multi-pack like this one is a great way to add personal photos while maintaining a cohesive, put-together style and design around your apartment. The set of five comes in 10 colors and 17 sizes, which can be used in a fun gallery wall, or individually in different rooms around your home. Either way, adding your favorite memories to your walls makes your space more cozy and homey to immediately elevate the vibe.

“One thing that many people overlook when trying to give their home a stylish look and feel is curb appeal,” says owner of Capstone Homebuyers in San Antonio Colby Hager. “For under $50, a homeowner can purchase colorful seasonal flowers or ornamental grasses with mulch to instantly improve the home's exterior appearance.”

Planting this assorted set of live fall mums is a great way to elevate the curb appeal seasonally, with colorful and fresh flowers. Available in shades of red, pink, purple, and yellow, the mums can reach up to 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide if properly cared for, for a simple but eye-catching addition to your yard.

Still in the curb appeal vein, Hager mentions the importance of mulch like these 100% natural cedar shavings to spruce up the outside of your home. “Simply adding fresh seasonal flowers and mulch to any flowerbeds or around trees can give your home an instant exterior facelift,” he explains.

Mulch not only elevates the look of your plant beds and dirt, but it also traps moisture to keep your plants hydrated even if you’ve forgotten to turn the sprinklers on. This pack comes with 4 quarts of shavings, and boasts the potent natural cedar aroma, so it doesn’t only make your yard look good but smell good, too.

“An area rug can tie a room together and make it feel more welcoming,” says top-rated Phoenix real estate agent John Gluch. “You can find affordable rugs that complement your decor and provide a pop of color or texture to your space.”

Adding an area rug like this rectangular one to your bedroom or living room not only adds a pop of color to your space, but helps create a cozier, homier vibe. A modern take on a classic design, this rug has faded, color-washed details that make the rug both blend into your design while still adding interest and dimension to your overall space.

Another way to make your house look instantly more expensive without breaking the bank is through appropriately-sized window coverings. “Look for some affordable curtains or drapes as bare windows can make a room feel incomplete,” Gluch advises.

These textured linen curtains are a great addition to your windows to add privacy and frame your walls. They offer a slight blackout when closed fully, as well as temperature control, keeping the sun and heat out during the summer months. They come in a variety of lengths and over 20 colors to perfectly suit your needs

Once you find the perfect curtains, you’ll need the perfect rod on which to hang them. I bring you: this brass rod with mod circular accents and three available finishes. It’s adjustable from 36 to 66 inches long and comes with finishing end pieces and easily-installed brackets to safely secure the rod to your wall. Plus, it works with grommet, back-tab, rod pocket, and tab-top curtains.

Gulch’s pro tip: “Try to hang curtains closer to the ceiling and let them touch the floor. This can create the illusion of higher ceilings and a more open space.”

“Find affordable artwork or prints that resonate with your style and hang them to create a more visually appealing space,” Gluch says. “Empty walls can make a room feel bare.”

This set of nine vintage-inspired flower market posters look on your wall to add a charming, natural, and subtly colorful pop to your space. They’re each 8-by-10 inches, fade-resistant, and waterproof, and they feature an illustration of a popular flower as well as the city in which the flower is popular . Plus, they look great framed, unframed, or in unique hanging solutions like hanging frames or bulldog clips.

“When someone approaches a home, the exterior is their first impression,” explains COO of Austin TX Realty Bailey Moran. “For budget-friendly fixes for exterior maintenance, give the exterior a good clean. Using a mixture of water and mild detergent, scrub away dirt, mildew, and grime from sidings, porches, and pathways.”

If you’re looking to clean and instantly upgrade the look of the exterior of your home, check out this high-pressure hose nozzle. The brass piece can be attached to a standard garden hose, and it can be adjusted to have a high pressure to power wash sidewalks or to have a fine mist to water plants. “I had black tar like sap on my patio that this took off without a powerwasher. I set it to the most powerful waterflow, and spaced it just right to make it look as good as new,” one reviewer boasted.

Moran’s second suggestion to upgrade your exterior: “Fix any visible cracks in the pathways, walls, or foundation. Many sealants and fillers available in the market are budget-friendly and easy to apply.” Just peep this waterproof sealant from fan-favorite brand Gorilla.

This flexible, rubberized sealant covers your cement, brick, concrete, wood, tile, metal — you name it — to keep water, air, and moisture out and extend the life of your outdoor pathways and walls by preventing cracks, holes, and other unsightly issues.

“Tather than repainting the entire house, focus on patching up areas where the paint has chipped or faded. A fresh coat on the front door or window trims can also make a difference.,” explains Moran.

This front door paint comes in a dozen of neutral and bright colors to patch up your current door or refresh it with a new and fun color. The water-based formula dries in about one hour and features a seamless satin finish that will will have everyone impressed.

“Spruce up your curb appeal. First impressions matter,” says real estate broker with over 27 years of experience Paula Pantaleo. “Add some fresh mulch to a garden bed, mow the lawn, and add a colorful flower arrangement, welcome mat, or decorative pot at the front door.” And, what’s the first thing anyone sees when they walk up to your front door? A welcome mat. So why not impress from the get-go with a mat like this fun two-sided one — a “welcome” side when you enter and a “goodbye” side when you leave.

It’s made of 100% natural coconut hair, for a super sturdy and strong fiber that’ll withstand even the roughest shoe rubs before entering a home, removing dirt, grass, sand, mud — you name it. It also has a non-slip bottom to keep in place in your doorway while being used.

As for that flower arrangement advice Pantaleo says? Consider this decorative plant box, which has over 3,000 ratings on Amazon. The crisscross lattice design looks expensive, while the open bottom allows for ideal drainage to keep your plants from overwatering. Great for potted plants and flowers, this outdoor planter box elevates any outdoor space to instantly increase curb appeal.

“Declutter the space, move furniture that blocks windows or walkways. Open up the space, this one simple change can be a game changer.” Pantaleo says. If you’re looking to de-clutter by moving furniture, don’t sleep on these felt pads. Sure, moving furniture around can be helpful, but you know what’s not helpful: working too hard and creating unsightly scratches on your hardwood floors. Just secure these felt sliders to the bottom of your tables, chairs, or couches to protect your floors from marring, noise, and scratches while you create the perfect de-cluttered and open space.

A large mirror like this luxe, minimalist standing mirror is also a great way to elevate your space and make it look more expensive. “A mirror in the right place can add dimension and elegance,” Pantaleo notes.

This mirror features an arched top and square bottom for extra elegance and is framed with a black aluminum alloy to truly stand out in your space. It can be hung on a wall or stood up on its retractable back leg, and it has a shatter-proof design to be both stunning and safe.

“Make a welcoming entryway by adding flooring, a large rug, and an entry table,” Pantaleo suggests. A table like this black and brown one is perfect for an entryway because of its narrow frame and small footprint. It features a bottom rack-like shelf, great for storage or shoes, and a top wooden shelf for decorative pieces or a go-to spot to put your keys, wallet, and other essentials every day.

Another way to spruce up your entryway is with this plaid rug. The classic colors and pattern match with almost anything, and the cotton/yarn blend fabric is reinforced along the edges to make it super durable and suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Plus, it’s so easy to clean — you can vacuum it or throw it in the washing machine.