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BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More I don’t think it gets more cozy than a heated toilet seat, my friends. As a resident writer on the BuzzFeed Shopping team, I can't believe that I get to search the internet to help you find the best, most unique, life-changing products for my job. It heats rooms up well that are 400 square feet or smaller. Promising review: "I am absolutely in love with this fireplace entertainment center! The setup was easier than I expected, and once it was all put together, it completely changed the vibe of my living room. The fireplace is beautiful, and the heat actually warms up the room without being too strong. The LED lights add such a nice touch, especially at night, and the storage space is perfect for keeping everything organized. It holds my large TV with no problem, and the white finish looks clean and modern. Overall, this piece looks way more expensive than it is, and it’s both functional and stylish. If you're thinking about it, just get it. I’m honestly obsessed!" —EveryDaySelects Get it from Amazon for $169.99+ (available in two sizes, two styles, and three colors). Promising review: "The carpet is even better than I expected. My son immediately laid down on it and didn’t want to get up 😊. It adds such a cozy and warm feeling to the room." —Maryna Zinkevych Get a 9x12 rug from Amazon for $108.29+ (also available in 12 other sizes and 12 styles). It heats up in just one minute and reaches its highest temperature in just six minutes. It *also* has up to 60 minutes of heating time. Promising review: "Not only is this great for robes and towels (the dogs greatly appreciate it, too, after a bath), but blankets, socks, and jammies are awesome, too. There’s even a holder inside the lid that allows you to place fragrance discs in it to add a lavender scent for bedtime. Definitely worth the investment for pampering yourself." —K. Evans Promising review: "We live in Minnesota, and let the heating drop down in our house at night. This makes the late-night bathroom trips a lot more comfortable. A nice luxury." —D Get it from Amazon for $118.57+ (available in two shapes). Promising review: "Firstly, this heater puts out a tremendous amount of heat. I got this for a room that doesn't have a door, so I didn't expect it to heat the space that well. Surprisingly, this heater not only makes the entire space comfy, but the adjacent hall to the room also manages to get warm from this heater as well. It's also incredibly quiet. It's the quietest heater I've had for this space, and I've had a few different ones in this space. It's also so sleek. It looks high-tech while not requiring a lot of space or tech know-how. Plug it in and either push power on the remote or power on the actual device, and you're ready to go. It has three modes, and yes, I can tell the difference between low and high heat output. The timer is wonderful. And the remote is serviceable enough to be useful." —L. Thornhill Get it from Amazon for $67.49+ (available in two colors). FYI —Even though your can run this through your washing machine (cold only), the brand recommends dry cleaning for optimal results. Cozy Earth is a small biz that creates bedding, clothing, towels and more from ~divinely~ cozy materials. Promising review: "Beyond obsessed. I ordered the gray color. It is incredibly soft and warm. In comparison to the Barefoot Dreams blanket, which is also extremely soft, the Barefoot Dreams is lighter weight and thinner. This one is for right now when it’s 0° in New York and the heat just can’t keep up. It makes me so happy." —Tracy in NY Get it from Amazon for $228+ (available in three colors and two sizes). Promising review: "My rental's dryer fried my favorite blanket, and this one is almost identical. So happy with it. Incredibly soft and comforting." —Kellie Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in 20 colors and four sizes). The blue fire glass is also included! But if that's not your style, make sure to check out all of your color options here. Promising review: "My favorite purchase for our deck. I LOVE this fire table. It's a good size and great value compared to what is out there. Packaged nicely. My husband put it together alone in 30–45 minutes with no frustration and easy-to-follow directions. Puts out a decent amount of heat. Enough rocks to adequately cover. Just add your propane tank. I love that it has a lid as well. You will find sturdier fire tables, but not at this price. Excellent value." —MGF Get it from Amazon for $149.99+ (available in three variations). Kusini is a small business that specializes in kitchen products. Promising review: "I absolutely love fondue, and this made at-home fondue easy and mess-free! Warms up quickly and holds the perfect amount of fondue plus dippers." —Ruby Pagel Promising review: "I needed something to help with the amount of cold air that would come into the house every time our front door was opened. Winters in Alaska can be brutal, and our arctic entryway is not heated. Since I hung the thermal curtain, I have noticed a huge difference! Perfect length, great material, super strong magnets…almost too strong. They close on their own every time. Would recommend." —Laroberts907 Get it from Amazon for $39.98+ (available in 11 sizes, including the option to customize and in gray or beige). And if you want to up the ~fun~, try it with this popular jelly pedicure foot soak! Promising review: "I love to come home after a long day on my feet and just put my feet into this foot bath. Love the vibration. It feels so good. Highly recommended." —ziggy Promising review: "I purchased this foot massager after reading an article on CNN about the best foot massagers out there. This is the best $68 I’ve ever spent! I have just about every foot problem known to (wo)man – plantar fasciitis, a bone spur, old scar tissue from a surgery, adhesions, high arches, and the list goes on and on. Yes, this foot massager feels awesome when using it. But I also think it has improved the overall crappiness of my feet – meaning they are now less crappy! They feel better in every way, and they don’t fatigue as easily throughout the day. I stand nearly all day at work, work out daily, and am hard on my feet, and this massager is a welcome treatment when I get home from the gym/work. My only complaint is that due to how high my arches are, that portion of my feet really does not feel the rollers at all. An option for the rollers to roll ‘up’ higher would help. Multiple friends and family members have since purchased this after trying mine out. Buy it now — you will not regret it!" —KNazz Get it from Amazon for $84.99+ (available in three colors and two sizes). I am obsessed with this! One, I always love a sleek and aesthetic kitchen appliance. But two, this has just been SO much more convenient to use than a kettle. All you have to do is fill it with water, and it will shoot out three different temps of filtered, hot water or room temp water. If delayed gratification is totally not your thing, you will love having access to hot water on demand. And then one of my favorite features is the safety lock. So as soon as you finish, as long as you have the safety lock feature on, it will immediately lock the spout. So, you'll never have to worry about a child playing with buttons and burning themselves, or you even accidentally hitting a button. Some reviewers seem to note that it's louder than they'd like, but I personally don't feel that way because I also own a Ninja Creami and THAT is loud, and it's nowhere near that level of loud. But it also dispenses water so fast, I don't even think I have time to process how loud it is. And then some also bring up leaks, but I've been using my machine since the spring, and I've had no problems. Love this and can't wait to drink all my teas that I'll be able to make so much faster with this gem! Promising review: "We were searching for a new kettle that would meet our needs, and this one fits the bill perfectly. My wife uses it to heat water for French press coffee, and I use it for pour-over coffee. The temperature settings would work great for tea as well. I love the hold feature so I can keep the temp constant while making pour-over. The spout works great and gives me excellent control over flow and location. It also looks sharp on the counter! We use it every day, and we are very happy with our purchase." —Steven Baker Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in three colors). You can actually even use it to replace your alarm clock by setting it to arouse you with a gentle warming that can trigger your body to wake up naturally! And it's also amazing if you and your partner sleep at wildly different temps. I have been trying this out for the last few months, and Y'ALL — when I tell you this has been a GAME CHANGER! So, the air conditioning system at my house is currently broken, and it's going to take some time before my partner and I have the money to get it replaced. We have a swamp cooler in the main part of our house that actually does an amazing job at keeping us cool, but our bedrooms can still feel like a sauna at night. I have some Cozy Earth cooling sheets that have been incredible, but there's only so much sheets can do on their own. But lemme tell you, when we got the Chilipad on... I set it to 68, and it was the first night all summer where I had to get a blanket because I was SO cold!! It's actually unbelievable to me how warm the room can be, but as soon as I lie on the Chilipad, it's literally like having AC coming through the bed. And trust, it won't feel like you're sleeping on a waterbed from the '90s. You can sometimes hear/feel the water cycling through the pad (but it's very faint and not disruptive). And I also love that you can set it to different temps throughout the night. Having it be a lil' warm when it's time to get up is such an incredible feeling. If you love to bed rot, this will literally make you never want to leave. I can't wait to use this when the temps drop, too. Just note that you can only use distilled water, but the tank lasts you for quite a while — I believe we refilled around two or three weeks after first filling. And then you will also want to buy their cleaning solution. The brand recommends running a cleaning cycle once a month and then doing a deep clean where you empty out the water pads and wash the cover every six months. Get it from Sleepme for $1599+ (available in two models, for one or two sleepers, and in sizes Twin XL–Cal King). And, you can also use it durning the warmer months to keep cool! BedJet is a small business that creates climate control bed systems. Promising review: "After using this for over a year, I can confidently say this is one of the BEST purchases I’ve made for comfort and sleep. It is DEFINITELY worth the price! Treat Yourself 🎁 I originally bought it because I run hot at night and night sweats started (not fun!), especially during warmer months, and it has made a noticeable difference in how quickly I fall asleep and how comfortable I stay throughout the night. What stands out most is how fast it works. You don’t have to wait for the whole room to cool down — you can feel the airflow almost immediately, which is a game changer when you’re trying to fall asleep. I also really appreciate how customizable it is. You can adjust the airflow and temperature settings to fit exactly what your body needs, whether you sleep hot, cold, or somewhere in between. I prefer the remote, and I can say it DOES save on energy bills. I’m an accountant, and with my OCD, I had to check! After a full year of use, it’s still working just as well as when I first got it, which was important to me given the price. The remote makes it simple to adjust settings without using my phone (though you can if you want). If you wonder what it feels like, the air blows into the Bedjet sheet and provides a cooling feel on you. The fan is like a sound machine to me, which I 💗 love. Not too loud and just right! If you struggle with sleeping hot, night sweats, or want better control over your sleep environment, this is one of those purchases that is worth it over time. This has more than paid for itself, especially now that my night sweats have hit with a vengeance!! This is one of the few products I’ve used that has genuinely improved my sleep. I love it! I highly recommend this product! It’s worth every penny!! ✨" —Renee Promising review: "The item every family needs, they just may not know it! Comfortable for two adults and a dog who's 112 pounds! We all fit nicely and are still comfortable!" —Scott Messick Get it from Amazon for $109.99+ (available in 14 colors). Please note that these are sold per panel and not in a set of two. Get a closer look at these in this TikTok from @happilyinspired. Promising review: "Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!! I did a lot of homework on finding the perfect curtains for our new home. I needed a lot of them, something pretty, full, and good insulation. It could get very expensive. These were more than I could have wanted, and at such a great price...I ended up getting the longer ones because they cost less (I needed 12 panels). As a result of longer ones, they are fuller on the bottom, look so lovely, and I get all the compliments. My mom is a designer, and I grew up being particular about fabric and how things are made. These are well-constructed and have gorgeous lining, lots of detail put into these, thank you!!" —Mrs Get a panel from Amazon for $34.80+ (available in 21 colors and 10 sizes). It also comes with a curtain strap so you can tie it up when you want to let light in. Please note that this is sold as *one* panel. Promising review: "Used on a bedroom window. High-quality material. It completely blacks out the room and keeps the cold air out. It lies nice and flat against the window." —Kindle Customer Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in 10 colors and 16 sizes). Promising review: "Excellent purchase for a basement home office!! I also plan to use this for any outdoor sports and have even used it my husband's vehicle since it does not have heated seats. Don't wait, buy it!" —Rachel Promising review: "LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Love the look. Love the temperature settings, although I don't believe I will use the lower ones since the 170 seems to be just right for me. Very simple to operate. Perfect Christmas gift or stocking stuffer for my daughter-in-law." —rkd Get it from Amazon for $18.98 (available in black or brown). Promising review: "If my house caught on fire, this is the first thing I’d grab. But seriously, this is one of my favorite things in my whole house. I feel like it tied my entire room together. I get so many compliments on it, and it is seriously so cozy and well-made. My only complaint would be how hard thing thing makes it to get out of bed in the mornings. It’s incredibly soft and isn’t the type of 'fur' that will mat and get gross-looking over time. I rely heavily on reviews when I buy things, so I’m here to tell you — if you’re on the fence about buying this ... do it!! Also, the pillowcases are amazing. Super soft and the pom-pom fringe is adorable." —SK Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in sizes twin, queen and king and eight colors). This set includes a flat sheet, fitted sheet, and one or two pillowcases, depending on bed size. Promising review: "Warm, comfortable, heaven. Bought these for our king-sized bed. We have a firm mattress topped with a 3-inch pillow top, and these sheets fit it perfectly! I love the fit. They wash up nicely and feel wonderful on a cold winter night. I'm going to buy more for the guest room. I'm certain our guests will enjoy them as much as we have. Also, the price was amazing for the quality." —Kindle Customer Get a queen-size from Amazon for $57.99+ (available in nine sizes and 18 colors). The king and queen sizes also have control panels for each side. So everyone can sleep at their preferred level of warmth! Promising review: "Best gift to myself! Heats quickly and evenly. I have muscle issues, and heating up my back when I wake up helps me move around more comfortably. Getting into a warm bed on these cold nights is like a warm hug. The timer is very helpful." — Get it from Amazon for $34.07+ (available in twin and king). Cozy Earth is a small biz that creates bedding, clothing, towels, and more from ~divinely~ cozy materials. Promising review: "Great product. It’s well-made, cozy, looks great, and feels great. I have had these for a while now — finally a pair that you won’t have to throw away or recycle after a few months. I have not tried them in the wash; there hasn’t been a need to. The only thing I would change is they seem to run a little big." —Yinka Get it from Amazon for $98 (available in white or brown). Promising review: "These are awesome slippers! I just ordered my second pair in the more chestnut brown color, but my first pair was in apricot. Both pairs arrived true to color and true to size. They are very comfy, and you can definitely feel the memory foam insoles. As for durability, these slippers feel like they are built to last!" —Coral Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in women's sizes 5.5–12 and four colors/styles). SlipX Solutions is a small business that specializes in safety-oriented shower and bath accessories. Promising review: "I have a high-stress job, and I've started taking baths as a way to unwind. However, it never seemed like I could keep enough water in the tub to really enjoy it. This little thing makes a HUGE difference!! I get at least an extra 3 inches of water, and it is great." —Hyacinthe Snyder Get it from Amazon for $9.49 (available in eight colors). It’s also energy efficient, safety certified, and machine washable! Promising review: "I have used this to just lounge and watch TV, or even on top of my bed while recovering from illness. It’s great being able to take it room to room or even out on the porch for cooler evenings. I love the color, and it’s soooo soft and cozy! It’s much more lightweight than I expected, too! I really love the quality and functionality of this blanket!" —Missy Get it from Amazon for $45.99+ (available as a throw or in sizes Twin–King and in six colors/designs). Promising reviews: "Buy one! You won't regret it! I bought this to use for a shoulder injury. It works great, and it's adorable. It's so soft!! For people saying it doesn't get warm enough, you can warm it plenty. But, you have to do it in 30-second or 1-minute increments. I heat it in the microwave for 1 minute, take it out, give it a shake to move the filling around, put it back in the microwave for another 30 seconds, and test for warmth. You get it quite warm/hot doing this. I absolutely love it! It's perfect for an injury or just to warm up on a chilly day. I wish I had found this when I was still finishing my degree and would spend hours researching and typing with freezing cold hands! Perfect gift for anyone, but especially for anyone who is always cold, has an injury, or is having a baby." —Poppie Bee Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in multiple styles). Psst — this also has a 10-foot-long cord so you can stay toasty from a long distance. It can comfortably fit up to a men's 13 (roughly women's 15) shoe size. To feel maximum warmth, a reviewer notes that it works best when you have it on the ground or when you are able to apply pressure like the woman in the photo above. Promising review: "I bought this for my wife for Christmas, along with an electric vest and electric socks (yes, she gets cold...all...the...time). Of all the things I got her, she loved this the MOST! She uses the other things when we ski, but the PureRelief foot warmer is under her home office desk and turned on every day - and then it's moved into the living room in the evening for TV watching. She loves it and has been using it solidly since Christmas. She loves the comfort, the flexibility of the controls, and the warmth. Definitely a great product, and an item I recommend for anyone with a wife complaining of cold feet!" —Jeffer * Renter-Friendly Upgrades That’ll Keep Your Home’s Aesthetic *And* Security Deposit Intact * If Your House Is Your Favorite Place To Be, Here Are 45 Things To Make You Love It *Even More* * Things To Turn Your House Into A Home Without Drilling, Painting, Or A Major Renovation * Your Home Will Be Soooo Much Better Off With These 43 Under-$25 Convenient Products * Products To Help You Do A Lil' Home Improvement This Fall Plus, the home products we gave 2026 Buzzy Awards to and finds from Amazon, Target, and Walmart. BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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