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Let’s make a (sharp) case for colorful kitchen knives.

As a Deputy Editorial Director for BuzzFeed’s shopping team, I love to get into the weeds of why a product’s worth the money by deep diving into customer reviews, and product-testing as much as possible.

Decorating your own space means there are lots of rules you *don't* have to live by! It's your place, so it should look how you want. But I'm betting that if you're reading this, you don't have a fortune to pull off your decorating dreams. WELL, I rounded up a variety of affordable home accents that'll really jazz up your place, from some a blanket that rolls up into a bouquet to colorful drip candles that practically scream, "charming," we're just getting started. 

These are safe for the oven, microwave, and dishwasher! And if you need some dip inspo, check out my friend's cookbook, Big Dip Energy!

Promising review: "I love this pretty pot. I use it for dipping sauce and a melting pot, and keep it on the stove for decor. I love showing it off when people ask me where I get it from." —Sandra L. 

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four colors). 

Promising review: "I have never seen a more beautiful blanket in my life. The images of the red roses crochet blanket looked exactly like an actual blanket — it was warm, high quality, and cost way less than others of the same size. Not to mention, a majority of the other crochet roses I looked at looked like rolled-up socks to me, while the roses on this blanket were detailed with little crochet leaves. Even the packaging it came in was elegant. Recently bought a second one for my mother." —Jones

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three sizes and 11 styles). 

Promising review: "I get so many compliments when people see this on my desk! What a fun addition. It shines brilliantly on the walls when sunlight hits it! So fun. I am gonna get the smaller version for my coworker for Christmas." —Gunsaw

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two styles and two sizes). 

Promising review: "This is BEAUTIFUL! I have it hanging in the center window in my living room, where the sun hits the first half of the day. When the sun hits it, the crystals create rainbows all throughout the room. It’s a great size, and the quality is great as well! Not very heavy but feels heavy enough to know that it’s not cheaply made." —Alissa Butler

Check out a TikTok of the rainbow Astercook knife set in action. 

It includes a chef knife, slicing knife, santoku knife, serrated bread knife, utility knife, paring knife, and kitchen shears.

Promising review: "These things are SHARP! Lol. Nice, clean, easy cutting. Have zero problems cutting into anything. Watch those fingers! I haven't worked with such sharp knives in a while, and these will bite if you're not super careful. But I also like to sharpen knives after almost every use as well. Sheath is a must-use for safety. Very durable, handles well. I haven't experienced any rust, and they're comfortable to use. And the colors are a nice contrast to the bland everyday of regular knife sets." —Shawna

GS Print Shoppe is a San Francisco–based, woman-owned biz you've likely seen on TikTok that specializes in wall art, both download-and-print, and printed-and-shipped offerings.  

Promising review: "I love it sm!! What’s best about this poster placement is it’ll be my background for meetings :)" —natalie collins

Download it from GS Print Shoppe on Etsy for $6.25 (upon download, you'll receive five 300 dpi JPEGs for each design; also available in a horizontal version).

Barkardina is a Miami-based shop specializing in food lookalike candles. 

Get it from Barkardina on Etsy for $8+ (available in a range of colors and also in larger quantities).

Promising review: "Love these candles! Don't be deterred by the candles out the box, though they are mostly white on the outside there are lots of primary color pockets on the inside. They do take a while to burn (three to four hours by my count) but the results are by far worth being patient for. As the flame works through the candle, the primary color pockets blend with the white as well as with each other to create a wide range of colors... I've seen yellows, oranges, reds, pinks, greens, and blues on my finished bottles." —5ammosh

Promising review: "Any Dolly lover would love this bottle brush. It is made well. It's slightly bigger than I expected when I received the item." —Lauren

And check out more Dolly Parton kitchen items at her Amazon storefront! 

Promising review: "I have a weird skinny window in my house where no normal window covering works. People walking on our community trail can see up into our upstairs bathroom when the light is on and it's dark outside. Not a good plan at all. So I used this window film and cut different-sized circles and placed then on this window to interrupt the view into the house. Worked perfectly! Very easy to use." —Marsgard

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 12 sizes).

Promising review: "Love these sweet napkins. I'll be using them to line bread baskets." —OBXtime

Get two from Anthropologie for $20 (available in four colors). And check out the coordinating apron, placemats, and oven mitts.

Promising review: "I put a trinket on each and gave them to friends at work for the holidays. I loved the quality. I think they make a nice bedside spot to drop your earrings and other jewelry. I thought they looked very pretty. Well packaged. Great value for the money." —Pamela R. Kramer

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in eight colors).

Promising review: "So fun and easy to use! I loved these for a shower that I threw using a mixture of flowers and fruits. They were easy to fill and froze overnight. They worked perfectly for the duration of the shower and added the perfect touch!" —Megan

Check out a TikTok of the foaming pink drain cleaner in action. 

Promising review: "Wow! I don't think I've ever been more excited to use a cleaning product before. Who knew you could get so much satisfaction from a drain cleaner. I could probably make an ASMR video and post it, as it is that satisfying! Even though I had to angle this over my sink drain, to avoid the low faucet, it worked perfectly. The foam went down the drain and up through the overflow, bringing lots of black, yucky gunk with it. I have used lots of drain cleaners before, but not one that actually came up through the overflow. I'd never even considered what stuff was in there. It did a great job of cleaning everything out and it left the sink smelling fresh and clean as well." —Amazon Customer 

Promising review: "I put a cactus in this super cute planter, and it’s an instant hit with anyone who sees it. Very whimsical and well built. I would definitely order more!" —Lisa P.

Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in two colors and styles).

Promising review: "I love these bulbs. They make any room all warm and cozy. Also a fantastic night-light for the little ones. :) Get you some!" —Amazon Customer

Get them from Amazon for $18.76+ (available in three styles).

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Promising review: "These were a gift for my son who loves video games. They add a nice style to his room, and they are very comfortable. They fit the throw pillows perfectly." —Jennifer Duarte

Promising review: "Bought this fun and lightweight shower curtain for my son's bathroom. The quality is super cute, and it fits the shower very well." —Amazon Customer

Little Top Creations is a Nashua, New Hampshire–based shop selling a variety of home goods. 

Promising review: "Functional and cool looking. I like the material for the shower, unbreakable but not too hard in case it gets knocked off the shelf." —Holly Boyd

Get it from Little Top Creations on Etsy for $11.50 (available in five colors).

Promising review: "I love this pillowcase, it is so comfy and pretty! I grew up in the '90s and loved everything Lisa Frank, so when Kitsch released this, I had to have it." —Stacey Lawrence

"It’s honestly everything I thought it would be!! 10/10 ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💜 it fits my smaller body pillow compared to my longer one, but I’m still satisfied!! Love it !! 😍" —Brittany Brown

Get it from Amazon for $15.94+ (available in standard and king sizes and a variety of nostalgic patterns).

Playful Printing is a shop specializing in plant-like practical home accessories. 

Promising review: "These are awesome! They just need a little warming up, but then they're good to go!" —K D

Get it from Playful Printing on Etsy for $6+ (available in four colors and several plant types).

Promising review: "I absolutely adore these!!! They are so cute and definitely do the job! They keep the surface free from water rings and make me giggle!" —johnny williams

Get a set of six from Amazon for $4.99. 

Handy Cute Art is a Florida-based Etsy shop that specializes in quirky home products. 

Promising review: "These are the cutest ever! My daughter ate these guys [a lot] growing up. Great reminder gift of her fave snack food!" —Teresa A Houtz

Get a set of six from Handy Cute Art on Etsy for $10.20 (originally $12). 

Promising review: "This dino chicken nugget pillow is a real Jurassic dream come true! It's the perfect cuddle companion for all the paleontologists-in-training or anyone with an insatiable appetite for comfort. Just be careful not to accidentally take a bite while you're napping, because it looks deliciously deceiving!" —LadyTee

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four styles, two sizes, and in multipacks).

Otter Finds is a Florida–based small biz with all sorts of quirky home decor and desk toys. 

Promising review: "I had a sandbox just like this as a kid. Now I have one just like it for my desk. Nostalgic, satisfying, fun. Thank you!" —Brooke 

Get it from Otter Finds on Etsy for $19.99+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "So cute and most people are shocked it’s peel and stick!!!" —Christine Mack

Get 10 tiles from Amazon for $16.96+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "I had one of these tablecloths in a wood grain and was looking for a checked pattern, but in burgundy instead of a true red. I finally found the right color and am very happy with it! Something as little as a tablecloth can really brighten up a very dated kitchen. Easy to wipe down, it was very easy to put on, and it stays in place because of the elastic around the edges. Well made and recommended." —Ellen M. Dubois

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in seven colors and six sizes).

Promising review: "Super cute! Just plop them over your screw! Look very cute and refined (if possible)!! 😬 Much improved!!" —J. Tellez

Get a pair from Amazon for $12.54 (available in other styles like rubber duckies, cats, turtles, and more).

Promising review: "This is absolutely adorable. My niece loves ducks, and this is a perfect vase for her room!!!" —Cindy Wangerud

Get it from Amazon for $18.49 (available in other styles).

Promising review: "Very cute and small! Overall, a good size plant decoration for a desk!" —Kevan B Xiong

Get it from Amazon for $8.39 (available in nine colors). 

Promising review: "I love this little guy. I found him on a BuzzFeed list and had to have it as soon as I saw it! I’ve minced as many as five cloves in it in seconds. It’s a little tricky getting all of the garlic out once minced (I use a silicone basting brush to get most of it, but I always use more than the recipe calls for anyway, so it’s not a deal breaker). Cleanup is a breeze because he goes right in the dishwasher!" —Barbie

Promising review: "These are freaking awesome. Two are pinch clips for sturdy bags, and the other two are pinch clips for thinner bars like bread bags. They are replacing other bag clips that didn’t work nearly, as well. I just love pasta, too. They’re perfect." —Kathleen McGregor

Promising review: "These snail coasters are fantastic! Made from beautiful wood, the coasters stack to form the snail's shell, with cute antennae on the base. These are well-crafted and add a charming touch to my home. Functional and decorative, they protect surfaces and spark conversation. Perfect blend of creativity and practicality. Highly recommended!" —Aisha Saeed

Get it from Amazon for $12.29+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "We installed it in our RV, which we bring to music festivals. Why not have a festive, trippy bathroom? Our guests were amused as well." —BurningBright

Promising review: "These were really adorable. They're thick, very heat-resistant. Well made, good quality. Perfectly sized for your hands. Really sturdy and stable. They're not too bulky, so it doesn't make things difficult to grab. Easy to use and great for the price. Especially since you get one of each." —Linda Wood

Promising review: "This item definitely exceeded the definition of cuteness. I bought this for my bookshelf, and now my nieces are asking one for their room. 🎃  Love how it has a timer for 30 minutes. It works great." —Book_Hollows

Promising review: "This entire series of glassware is adorable! I bought several patterns, and I’m impressed. The inlay is so cute, they’re durable and a nice height and width, and have held up in the dishwasher." —happymom88

Get it from Target for $6.98 (available in 11 styles).

Check out a TikTok of the mushroom night-light in action. 

Promising review: "I LOVE this night-light. It's in my bathroom and is a lovely addition. It turns off the second the lights go on, which is nice that I don't have to worry about accidentally leaving it on. Super cute and the little itty-bitty lighting element does a good job lighting, just enough so I don't have to turn the main lights on in the middle of the night." —1Thand

Check out a TikTok of the magic mushroom funnel in action. 

Promising review: "I am obsessed with this funnel!!! I juice a lot of citrus and juices for cocktails, and this little guy is the perfect size for bottling. It’s beyond cute and really great quality. I’m always hesitant about buying silicone items, as I don’t want them to be too thin. This is perfect! Sturdy and cute! Can’t get better than that! The perfect addition to any cottagecore kitchen!" —Abbey Klem

Get it from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in two sizes). 

Promising review: "I ordered this lamp because of its appearance. I didn't NEED a depressed duck lamp ... but it has totally filled a void in my life I didn't know existed. Everyone who sees it pokes it. The lamp is actually very functional. It's got a really nice set of brightness options, and the glow is yellowish, which is much nicer than white in a dim/dark room. One thing that isn't mentioned in the description is that its legs are utterly floppy. It's terrific." —Literated

Here's what BuzzFeeder Rebecca O'Connell says about it: "My husband got me this light as a gift, and I can confirm it's very cute. If you firmly tap or squeeze it, you can toggle between three brightness settings. It's not bright enough to read by, but it works quite nicely as a night-light or for mood lighting. The legs are wiggly, which is definitely a selling point for me." 

Get it from Amazon for $13.59 (available in two styles).

Check out a TikTok of the cactus dryer ball. 

Promising review: "This is my first time using these, and I'm already in love! I saw someone say these can catch hair, but I didn't know if these would really catch hair until I used them. They even captured cat hair, which is life changing for me! 😄😻" —E & D

Get a set of four from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four styles). 

Promising reviews: "Stunning! This vase is absolutely phenomenal! I received many compliments! It definitely enhances any bouquet of flowers!" —Michelle Sheppard

"I love love love this vase. It’s thick and of quality, it's great! I bought two because I love it so much!" —SuzyB

Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in nine styles/colors).

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