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A clear cutting board that won't hide your gorg marble counters? Yes, it exists!

If your space is full of perfectly functional things, but it all feels a little… boring, this list was made with you in mind! Ahead, we found an array of aesthetic swaps — from statement toasters and cute shelf liners to colorful mechanical keyboards and luxe-looking soap dispensers — that make everyday life a little less blah. 

PS: This made Oprah's Favorite Things List in 2025!

Promising review: "We have made so much toast since purchasing this toaster! It's beautiful, user-friendly, and toasts the bread perfectly. There are several heat level settings so you can get the toast exactly how you prefer. The instructions are easy to read, as well as the instructions for the first use. We have had no issues and are pleased with how well the toaster works. Definitely recommend!" —Jess M.

Get it from Amazon for $169.96 (available in seven colors).

Promising review: "After four different styles of litter boxes, this one is the winner! More space than most standard boxes and super easy to take apart and clean. The plant is realistic and the pebbles it comes with weigh down the top fairly well. Great find, great price." —Tyler Cutro

Get it from Amazon for $99.90+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "Very good quality liner. I love the daisy print and it is a good thickness. Super easy to cut (I used a box cutter). Definitely recommend!" —Karen

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in nine sizes and 19 patterns). 

Promising review: "Absolutely amazing keyboard. Colors are eye-catching and make a drab office pop with color! I am currently the envy of the office. Ladies in the other departments are waiting for their own to come in now after seeing mine. Easy plug/play. It travels between home and office with me. Love the keys on this as well. Sleep mode seems to pop on kinda quickly, but it's nothing bad. Just push a button or click the mouse, and it's on again. I have had it for about a month now and will not be going back to any other style! It was delivered fast, packaging was great." —Nikki Bell

Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in 13 colors).

Promising review: "Best kitchen/hand towels I have found on Amazon yet. I get so many compliments on these!! Just bought some for my sister and mom, they love them so much. Soft and absorbent, just the right thickness, has some wear and tear after just a couple of months, but we use them daily and have washed and dried them a lot. Definitely worth the price." —CA 

Get a set of four from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in five colors). 

Promising review: "This is a thoughtful, beautiful gift! Beautiful and useful! My daughter was so excited over a bookmark?? Will be repurchasing for gifts!" —erikasasha

Get it from Amazon for $5.99 (available in four styles and letters A-Z).

Promising review: "If you’re looking for beautiful wineglasses that’re heavier than normal, these are for you. I love the weight and the look. I’m throwing out the thin ones and buying more of these!" —ladylucky08

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $32.97. 

Promising review: "These are amazing soap dispensers. The amber glass is sturdy and strong, and the pump works great. They're easy to fill and they look so good on your bathroom or kitchen countertop. Highly recommend!" —Emily

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three different pump colors).

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Promising review: "I'm pleasantly surprised that I love everything about this! It's extremely durable, easy to clean, well-made, and of high-quality material. I love that the clear Lucite allows it to disappear into the background, so it's not an eyesore. As for its functionality, it's amazing and far surpassed my expectations. It's one of the best purchases I've ever made for myself, and my only regret is not buying it sooner. You don't know what you're missing until you try it. It's super awkward to talk about, but this just positions your body to have the easiest and most complete bowel movements. This has increased my overall feeling of health and well-being and puts me in a better mood. I've noticed enough of a difference that I actually miss it when I'm away on vacation or at the cottage. People will say it's gimmicky, and I had my doubts, but this has quickly become a need and not a want for me. Worth every penny!" —asianangel100303

What's included: A nesting beechwood spatula with integrated spoon rest and custom stainless steel steamer basket.

Promising review: "This pan is EVERYTHING! I went from making pasta in the basket to steaming broccoli in it and then finishing my meal in there. Then I forgot about cleaning it because I’m lazy and the nonstick cleaned up so easily. The sponge they include is incredible. I do all my dishes with it now. Also, it looks really cute sitting on my stove all day." —Darby S.

Get it from Amazon or Our Place for $109+ (available in three sizes and seven colors).

The cult-favorite Fellow design features a fluted, no-drip spout and a degree dial that allows you to set the temperature between 135 degrees F and 212 degrees F and even hold it there for a full hour.

Promising review: "We waffled about getting this kettle. Surely the cheapie electric one we had would do the trick for amateur pour-over enthusiasts? No. Wrong. This is superior in every aspect. The temperature holding feature is amazing — no more heating up the water, forgetting you started, and having to heat it up again. Definitely more consistent in temperature, creating more consistent cups of coffee." —Emily A.

Get it from Amazon for $179.95+ or Fellow for $199.95 (available in 10 colors and two models).

Promising review: "It's beautiful! 😍 I'm so happy. I used it as soon as I got it open and it works like a dream. It is very sturdy and I love the little crook at the end of the stem/handle. It's so cute. 🥰 I'm so glad I bought this for my bathroom. It really adds an adorable touch to my bathroom decor, and it has a purpose, so it's even better!! A+++ 🍒" —BumbleBee

Promising review: "The cherries are so cute and feel like good material, I put them on my shower curtain as soon as I got them, and they look so cute and shiny. They are also very easy to install and are very sturdy and not easily breakable." —Ruby

1801 & Co. is a Minnesota-based, family-owned Etsy shop established in 2016 that specializes in family wall calendars, chore charts, wedding signs, and more.

Promising review: "I love it! I got it so fast after ordering and it’s perfect. I love the sleek design for my small home office space. I can’t function at work without a dry-erase board, but couldn’t find any that would look nice in my office space, which is in the corner of my master bedroom! Having functional office space but not LOOKING like an office in the bedroom is challenging, but this acrylic board is PERFECT. The black pen that comes with it has very nice fine tip and erases without a trace." —Dawn Powell

Get it from 1801 & Co. on Etsy for $14.18+ (originally $18.10+; available in different thicknesses and sizes as well as four hardware colors).

Promising review: "How have I just now found out about Swedish Dishcloths??? These are amazing. Perfect size, cute prints, but most importantly, they work like a BOSS. Durable with a texture that makes scrubbing funky dishes a breeze. Give these a try. You won’t be disappointed!!!" —DKA

Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $16.99 (available in 12 color packs). 

Promising review: "This was a really hard purchase for me. I searched for quite a bit but couldn't settle on any trivets that also fit the aesthetic of my kitchen. These are perfect! Love the color, size, shape, dimensions… all of it. It was hard to press that purchase button, though, just because of the price (there are sooooo many cheaper options), but these seem like they will stand the test of time." —Anna

Get a set of three from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in seven colors). 

Promising review: "Love this because it is plastic and not wood like most are. I used to have a wooden one, which I had to throw away because mold grew on it, so I wanted a plastic one. My one issue with it is that it does hang over the tub a little, but it is like that in the stock images, too, so I still give it 5 stars." —chandra

Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in six styles).

Promising review: "These plates are stunning and worth every penny!! The first thing people compliment when they walk into our house." —Lee S.

Get it from Amazon for $27+ (available in seven finishes and various styles). 

New England Stories is a small business that specializes in home and kitchen products. 

Promising review: "These are worth the money! There are labels for almost every basic syrup, as well as blanks, so you can label them yourself. If you get a regular-size Torani syrup bottle, it will hold the whole bottle, so you don't need to worry about storing a quarter of the bottle of syrup. SO AESTHETICALLY PLEASING, TOO." —Naomi

Get a set of four from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in three colors and in two- and six-packs). 

Promising review: "I LOVE these dispensers!!! They look so cute and make me feel so organized. They dispense liquids really well and do not leak. They come with almost every label you would need." —Tara Foster 

Get them from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in two sizes, sets of one, two, or four, and in three styles).

Promising review: "This piece is beautiful. I love how it's clear and shows what is underneath. I can have it on my counter all the time, and it looks like it is part of the kitchen. I've chopped many things on it, and I have no scratches. Very easy to clean." —Amazon Customer

P.S. This comes with 120 4-inch matches, but once you run out, you can refill with any matches of your choice (like these)! 

Skeem is a small business that offers matches, candles, and fragrances to elevate your home. 

Promising review: "Bought this for my mom for Christmas! Love it!! So pretty and a great way to ✨ romanticize ✨ your everyday life with a pretty little match holder. Makes even an ordinary moment of lighting a candle extra special and aesthetically pleasing!" —Tiffany Corum

Get it from Amazon for $36+ (available in 10 colors and two sizes). 

Promising review: "I love this beautiful, safe, non-toxic wooden utensil set! The quality of wood is amazing, and they work beautifully. I was worried after throwing away all my plastic utensils, but I love the feel, ease of use, cleanup, and storage. If you're looking for a safe and beautiful set, I highly recommend this product!" —Peggy

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available individually or in packs of 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, or 12). 

This set comes with four measuring cups and four measuring spoons. Reviewers say that these are best to handwash. 

Promising review: "These measuring cups not only look incredibly elegant, but they are also very well made. I constantly get compliments on them!" —Nikolas Spilson

Get it from Amazon for $20.99 (available in two colors). 

What's included: 1.5 qt. saucepan with lid, 2 qt. saucepan with lid, 3 qt. saucepan with lid, 5-quart stock pot with lid, 7.5-quart steamer basket, 8-quart stock pot with lid, 8-inch fry pan, 10-inch fry pan

Promising review: "This set is amazing and well worth the price. These are enamel-glazed and have not chipped, peeled, or scratched. They heat evenly. No need for cooking spray when making eggs. I cannot express how satisfied I am with this purchase." —ARH

Get it from Amazon for $264.08+ (available in nine colors). 

Promising review: "This tissue box holder is lovely, it looks and feels like leather, but if you get a stain on it it cleans up beautifully. I cannot believe a tissue box can make a statement, but everyone who has seen it or used it says it is very unique and such a smart design." —saf

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 15 colors). 

Brighttia is a New York-based Etsy shop established in 2018 that specializes in industrial and modern interior lighting and decor!

Promising review: "These brass cable organizers are beautiful and high quality. I’m using two of them to keep a plug-in sconce cord attached to the wall and to direct the cord to the electrical outlet. These little gold pieces add a touch of functionality and glamour to the sconces. Exactly what I was looking for." —Amy Margolis

Get a set of two from Brighttia on Etsy for $22.98 (available in 12 colors).

Promising review: "Super soft and cushy, the colors are great and it is super easy to clean. About once a week, I just throw it in the washer. I've had it for a couple of months now and it still holds up!" —Storm Pierre

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two sizes). 

Promising review: "I was a little worried that this container would let in moisture, allowing the salt to clump over time. But I've been using this for quite a while now, and it does the job perfectly. It's also attractive on the countertop and has gotten compliments. I consider this a very worthwhile kitchen purchase." —Editing_Gal

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in six styles).

Promising review: "So cute and very high quality. A great addition to my kitchen and my friends love them as well. Colors are a bit more muted than I was expecting but great overall!" —Natalia

Get them from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four color combinations/designs).

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Chelsea Stuart is a Market Editor on the BuzzFeed Shopping team who covers a little bit of everything, including home decor, travel, fashion, skincare, and pet products. When she's not working on BF content, she's hanging out with her bonded cats, marathoning reality TV, and making her next travel plans. 

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