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40 Things That Dramatically Upgrade Your Bedroom For Less Than $30 On Amazon

These chic, comfy finishing touches are easy and affordable.

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Little details like custom lighting, extra-soft sheets, and streamlined tech storage all add up to improved rest and relaxation when you walk into a room. And when it comes to impactful touches, you'll find plenty of easy ways to upgrade your bedroom on Amazon. Best yet, these finishing touches are all $30 or less. Scroll on for more genius add-ons and affordable luxuries that will turn your bedroom into a sanctuary.

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This Dreamy Curtain Of Fairy Lights

A gossamer curtain of twinkling lights transforms any space into a wonderland. These have an impressive 300 warm white LED lights that can be programmed to eight different patterns. Use them on their own or add a sheer curtain for extra ambiance. "Beautiful, durable, user friendly!" One shopper wrote, adding, "The results are more subtle than the seller's photo, but are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!"

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These Faux Potted Plants That Look So Realistic

Faux eucalyptus, boxwood, and rosemary in chic industrial concrete-style planters bring a bit of nature indoors even if you don't have a lot of natural light. They even have foam soil for an extra-realistic touch. Their size makes them easy to set just about anywhere that needs a little accent, from bookshelves to side tables. "The plants look so real," one shopper reported. "Have gotten loads of compliments on them."

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A Set Of Flickering Battery-Operated Candles With A Remote Control

This set of nine battery-operated LED candles will transform your space into a sanctuary. These are made of real wax and will give you hours of soft-focus lighting that is dimmable, can be set to flicker realistically or hold a steady light, and can be set to a timer with the included remote control.

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A Soft And Fluffy Faux Fur Rug

Make every step you take that much more comfortable with this shag rug. Shoppers love it for the heavenly texture and bang for your buck. It comes in more than 20 colors and patterns, from vibrant accents to classic neutrals. Plus, despite the plush materials, it's lightweight and easy to clean: You can even toss it in a gentle cycle machine wash and it will fluff right back up.

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A Bedside Lamp That Requires A Simple Tap To Adjust Brightness

This beautiful bedside lamp will add a warm aesthetic to your bedroom with its fabric shade — but that’s not the only thing it brings to the table (literally). It also provides a touch control feature that allows you to simply tap the base to adjust levels of brightness, no fussing with switches required. And, as an added bonus, it features a built-in USB charging port so you can have your devices close at hand throughout the night.

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This LED Backlight Strip That Upgrades TV Watching

“Am I still at home, or in someone’s private cinema?” you might ask yourself once you install this LED backlight strip. The light is powered via the USB on your TV and provides added contrast and heightened colors simply by creating ambient light behind your TV. The strip is easy to trim and uses self-adhesive to attach easily with inline controls allowing you to adjust brightness.

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This Bamboo Blanket That Actually Cools You Down

Whether you're a hot sleeper or it's a warm day, thousands of fans endorse this cooling blanket — even some who bought it skeptically. "First off, I live in Arizona, the hot weather is brutal! But I am the type of person who likes to sleep under the covers but rather not sweat through the whole night. This blanket is light, soft and breathable! It was exactly what I was looking for! I recommend buying it,” says one Amazon customer.

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This Dimmable, Motion-Sensing Light

A motion-sensing bed light that lights the way with your steps means never fumbling for a light switch or dealing with harsh overheads at 2:00 a.m. This one runs the length of the bed and features an adjustable timer (up to six minutes) so you don't have to worry about accidentally leaving it on. It's offered in a classic warm white and a fun rainbow model that's remote-controlled for a little more.

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A Space-Saving Outlet Shelf That Keeps Cords Tidy

With three USB and three AC ports, this outlet shelf makes keeping everything up and running so much easier. Best of all, the 9.5-inch shelf keeps your tablets, phones, and other devices in view but out of the way.

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This Wall Outlet That Will Charge Everything At Once

This lighted wall outlet and surge protector with six sockets — plus two USB ports — makes it easy to keep everything powered. The lighting component responds to touch sensors, or you can set it to automatically adjust to the ambient light so you don't even have to think about it. And, thanks to eight electrical ports in total, you'll never have to choose what to charge first.

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These Rechargeable LED Lights You Can Mount Anywhere

Slim wireless LEDs with adhesive backing and an optional magnet are an easy way to create low-cost customizable lighting for closets and drawers. They're versatile, too: You can set them to be motion-activated or use the standard on-off function. The adhesive is reusable while the magnet allows you to adhere it directly to metal surfaces as well.

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A 4-Piece Sheet Set With More Than 60,000 Reviews

This silky soft microfiber four-piece sheet set is a fan favorite thanks to how easy they are to care for and how comfortable the brushed polyester fabric feels. They're machine-washable, stain-resistant, and tough to wrinkle. Decorative embroidered bands lend a dash of chic that won't compete with the rest of your decor. One reviewer wrote that they are "the only sheets you ever need." They come in twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, and split king sizes, plus dozens of color.

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A Pillowy Hypoallergenic Comforter

This cushy down alternative comforter you can use all year long has developed a cult following on Amazon. Fans love it for the plush 300 grams per square meter (gsm) loft that won't irritate sinuses and a super-soft microfiber shell that doesn't require a duvet cover — but, if you want one, this has eight sewn-in loops to keep the insert from shifting. Box stitching keeps the filling evenly distributed so it always looks fresh.

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This Woven Basket For A Stylish Way To Hide Clutter

Instead of letting a pile of junk accumulate on your bedroom floor or that chair you seem to put everything on, this woven basket offers you a stylish way to hide some clutter in your bedroom. You can use it to store anything from pillows to blankets to towels, so you can make your room appear more organized. It’s made from all-natural cotton rope, so it’s sturdy. It also features built-in handles that make it easy to move it around. Plus, it can be folded flat when you’re not using it.

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A Silk Pillowcase For Better Hair And Skin

Eliminate unwanted bedhead and the dreaded cheek crease with a silk pillowcase that's softer and less abrasive than traditional ones on delicate skin and hair. This 100% mulberry silk pillowcase is offered in a heavy-duty 600 thread count that's soft and luxurious, naturally dyed, and chemical free. "Other cases tend to cause frizzy hair in the morning! That means that my hair is dry. With this pillow case of silk, my hair is in much better condition and as I understand it, it's much better for your skin as well," one fan wrote.

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A Hanging Closet Organizer With A Built-In Garment Rod

It's certifiably brilliant. Most hanging closet organizers require you to sacrifice precious rod space, so Whitmor placed the cubbies side-by-side to make room for a hanging garment rod underneath. You can fold your delicate knits or use it to organize accessories and still hang sturdier pieces underneath so everything has a spot and is easy to find.

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These Under-Bed Storage Bags That Free Up Major Closet Space

Clear out the bulky comforters, seasonal coats, or overflowing linen collection from closet shelves and, instead, store them efficiently in these under-bed storage bags. Made of durable non-woven fabric, they come in three colors (java, black, and gray) and feature elegant contrast trim. A clear plastic cover helps you see what’s stored inside and sturdy handles allow you to easily retrieve items neatly stored below your bed.

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These Velvet Hangers That Come In An Affordable Pack Of 20 For Under $20

It doesn’t have to require a huge investment to have your closet looking chic and put-together. These velvet hangers with a high 4.7-star rating come in a budget-friendly pack of 20 and will give your closet a clean and consistent look. The nonslip velvet lining helps keep clothing securely on the hanger and, though extremely slim and lightweight, these hangers can still hold up to an amazing 10 pounds of weight.

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A Chic And Cozy Shag Rug

Featuring a fluffy top layer and a memory foam core, this chic shag rug is "super soft and cushy," according to one reviewer. It has an anti-slip bottom to keep it securely in place. Plus, it's available in 12 colors and four sizes, which means you're sure to find an option that suits your space.

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This Storage Cart That’s Slim Enough To Fit In Tight Spaces

Who couldn’t use more storage space? If you feel the same way, you’ll love this slim storage cart with wheels. Not only does it provide three additional shelves for you to store your things, but it’s also sleek enough to fit in tight spaces like between your bed and your nightstand, allowing you to tuck some clutter away discreetly while still having a place for your makeup, books, devices, and more. BTW, shoppers noted that it’s easy to assemble and it’s great for small spaces.

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An Orthopedic Pillow For Your Best Night's Sleep

For better spinal alignment, try this memory foam orthopedic pillow that many have found helpful for relieving pressure and pain and can be positioned in a variety of ways. "This is my third night of using the knee pillow and probably the best 3 nights of sleep I have ever had," one shopper reported. Another remarked, "I have no idea how but this thing works. I won't even lay on the couch without it now."

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These Highly Rated Hair Accessory Organizers That Are Stackable

Tired of losing or misplacing your hair accessories? These stackable hair accessory organizers will help you keep your brushes, scrunchies, headbands, and more neatly organized so you can find what you need without having to rummage through your drawers. Plus, it will make your bedroom look less cluttered. You can place brushes, combs, hair pins, and hair ties inside the bins while the outside is the perfect shape to wrap headbands around them.

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A No-Slip Quilted Mattress Pad

A mattress pad offers an extra layer of softness with diamond quilting to prevent the filling from shifting around or bunching up into uncomfortable lumps. The elasticized edges keep it snugly in place. This also makes it good for securing memory foam toppers like the one above, because when it comes to softness in bedding, more really is more.

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These Drawer Organizers With 64 Sections For Hard-To-Store Items

There are certain items that are difficult to neatly store in drawers like underwear, socks, scarves, and ties. No matter how hard you try to fold them, they somehow become a messy pile. These drawer organizers offer a simple solution to keep hard-to-fold clothing tidy. They feature 64 divided sections in total to keep your items in place, making it easier for you to find what you need. You can also use these in your closet or under your bed for additional storage. BTW, they have over 13,000 five-star ratings on Amazon and shoppers confirmed that they’re sturdy and easy to assemble.

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A Box That Hides Your Messy Power Strip & Cords

This quite stylish cable management box can fit power strips under 12 inches in length and features cable outlet holes to keep cords tangle-free. Made in a sleek minimalist style, it includes a wooden top to conceal those power strips from sight and serves as a perfect platform for placing your devices while they’re charging.

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These Rug Corner Grippers That Keep Carpets Flat & In Place

If you’ve been tripping over unsightly rug corners, turn to these self-adhesive grippers. They stick to the corners in a V-shape and feature a nonslip gel bottom that keeps the rug flat on the floor. If you’re worried these grippers will keep your rug too in place to clean floors, don’t worry because there’s an EVA foam tip that allows you to easily lift the corners in order to sweep or vacuum underneath.

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The Backlit Vanity Mirror With Multiple Levels Of Magnification

For ultra-precise makeup application, consider adding this backlit vanity mirror to your daily cosmetic routine. Battery or USB-powered, bright LED lights line the center panel to give you a clear view of your skin, while the side panels offer three varying levels of magnification to get that eye makeup just right. Best of all, this mirror can be conveniently folded up to be taken on the go.

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A Sizable Set Of Clear Plastic Organizers To Whip Drawers Into Shape

With over 14,000 reviews and a high 4.7-star rating, these clear plastic organizers are clearly a popular choice for getting messy drawers instantly and satisfyingly ordered. They come in a set of 25 pieces which include four different sizes ranging from small squares to large rectangles. The clear plastic material offers a sleek look that takes up a minimum of visual space and there are even small silicone pads that you can add to the bottoms to keep the organizers securely in place.

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This Stylish Jewelry Dish In The Shape Of A Lotus Leaf

Upgrade your night-stand or vanity with this gorgeous jewelry dish that’s shaped like a lotus leaf. Made of thick ceramic with a kiln glaze, it’s stunning and durable. It features gold raised edges to prevent your jewelry or other small items from falling out. It’s also available in a wide variety of shapes, colors, and two-packs.

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A Makeup Organizer To Streamline Your Morning Routine

Triple-decker storage in a convenient rotating makeup shelf makes it easy to find what you need when you're getting ready; it amplifies your storage space, holding up to 20 products at a time. This one features adjustable shelves for easy customization.

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A Pack Of Wall Shield Cushions That Protect Walls From Door Handles

Prevent damage and the eyesore of holes in your wall caused by door handles with these wall shield cushions. They’re easy to install — just peel and stick. Plus, they’re clear so they blend into your room and won’t clash with your style. They absorb shock so door handles won’t slam against your wall and cause damage. They also reduce noise — no more loud sounds when a door hits a wall. They have over 5,000 five-star ratings and reviewers confirmed that they stick well and they really work.

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This Sound Machine With 6 Sound Options That Drowns Out Noise

If you’re a light sleeper or you live in a noisy neighborhood, this popular sound machine will help drown out noise so you can sleep more soundly. It has over 22,000 five-star ratings and I can confirm that it’s worth the hype, because I own one. It features six sound options: rain, brooke, thunder, white noise, ocean, and summer night. You can leave it on for as long as you’d like or you can set a 15, 30, or 60-minute timer so it will shut off on its own. It can also be used while plugged in or battery-operated, making it a breeze to take just about anywhere.

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A Pack Of Adhesive Hooks For Additional Storage To Hang Items

Prevent clutter and messy piles from accumulating around your room with these adhesive hooks. You can attach them to walls, behind doors, or in your closet so you can have a place to neatly hang purses, robes, towels, coats, and more. They’re made of stainless steel and they’re durable enough to hold up to 15 pounds. They’re also waterproof and won’t rust.

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This Highly Rated Hanging Organizer For Purses & Bags

Designed with eight compartments, this purse organizer allows you to neatly store your handbags in your closet. The compartments are clear, so you can easily see your items without having to remove them. It features a 360-degree swivel hook that allows easy access to each side. This can also be used for other items like towels, blankets, and T-shirts. Shoppers are thrilled that it’s durable, easy to use, and it clears up space in their closet — which explains the 4.6-star rating on Amazon.

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This Clip-On Reading Light With 3 Color Modes & 5 Brightness Levels

Designed with 36 LED beads, this reading light will evenly distribute light to prevent eye strain. It also features an amber mode that blocks out 99.99% of blue light to promote melatonin, which can improve your sleep quality. It’s the perfect light for reading before bed. It has a strong clamp that you can use to attach it to your headboard or nightstand. It also has a flexible gooseneck that allows you to adjust the position of the light 360-degrees.

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This Pet Bed With A Detachable & Reversible Cushion

This pet bed has become a customer-favorite with over 8,000 five-star ratings because it’s easy to clean, comfy, and affordable. It features a non-slip bottom, a sherpa fabric interior, suede leather on the outside, and a removable cushion that’s also reversible. It’s perfect for both cats and dogs and it provides support that can help relieve joint and muscle pain so your fur-baby will be comfy and cozy.

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This Scented Soy Candle In A Real Coconut Shell

Add a tropical element to your bedroom with this soy candle that’s made with a real coconut shell. This candle is hand-poured into a coconut shell and it’s made of coconut-soy wax. Plus, it features a wooden wick that crackles like a fireplace when it burns. When your candle is all done, you’ll be left with a coconut shell that you can use as a trinket or jewelry dish.

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This Stylish Bamboo Serving Tray With Angular Sides & Handles

Designed with angular sides, this bamboo serving tray is perfect if you like to eat in your room because it will prevent items from falling out. It also features handles that make it easy to lift and move around. Not only is it ideal for eating, it can also be used to display knick knacks, flowers, jewelry, and more. Reviewers noted that although it’s lightweight, it’s very sturdy.

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A Pack Adhesive Cable Clips That Hold 11 Cords At Once

These cable clips are designed to stick onto surfaces to keep wires in place and to prevent them from getting tangled. They feature strong adhesives so you can place them on your nightstand, wall, desk, or more. They will also prevent wires from falling behind furniture so you don’t have to search for them. Each clip can hold 11 cables at the same time.

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This Small But Mighty Speaker With Over 32,000 5-Star Ratings

Don’t let its size fool you — this tiny speaker features an impressive sound quality that reviewers are raving about. Although it’s less than two inches tall, it can fill an entire room with sound. Plus, it’s waterproof so you can put in your shower or carry it with you outdoors. It features a metal hook so you can hang it just about anywhere. It’s rechargeable and can last up to eight hours on a single charge, depending on the volume setting.

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