55 Bougie Things With Over 4.5 Stars on Amazon That Are Actually Cheap as Hell
High ratings meet low prices.
Have you ever visited someone’s home and marveled at the elegance and understated charm? You probably also assumed that they spent a ton of money — but that’s not necessarily the case. Many smart shoppers find beautiful items on Amazon that would have cost a fortune elsewhere. It’s all about knowing what to look for, starting with these 65 bougie things with over 4.5 stars on Amazon that are actually cheap as hell.
01The Flameless Candles That Look So Good
Enhance the ambiance in your home without risking a fire or worrying about wax dripping on the furniture by clicking the remote to turn on these flameless candles. They look just like the real thing but run on batteries and pose no risk. They will even turn themselves off at an interval you set so you can turn them on and forget them. They come in nine colors and patterns.
02These Velvety Pillow Covers To Match Any Decor
Update your couch or bed with this velvety pillow covers. The pair comes in several sizes in the listing and lots of shades to match any decor. They feature hidden zippers for an elevated feel and they have an impressive 4.7-star overall rating on Amazon.
03A 16-Stage Filtered Showerhead That Increases Water Pressure
This showerhead has 16 layers of filters built in that make it feel like you’re in a spa in your own bathroom. It has seven rainfall modes to choose between and actually increases your water pressure.
04This Highly Rated Turntable That Comes In Lots Of Sizes & Colors
Available in a wide range of sizes and colors, you can pick up the perfect turntable for your kitchen, bathroom, cabinet, dining table, and more. It has earned a 4.7-star overall rating on Amazon and it is made of acrylic with a small lip to keep items in place.
05These Elegant Dinner Plates
Dress your table in this beautiful, minimalist set of dinner plates to make every meal more elegant. The organic shape and stoneware texture give them a beautiful understated charm that will make every meal fancy. They come in seven colors and you can choose matching small plates to go with them.
06These Elegant Pasta Bowls
Enjoy your pasta meal in a bowl designed for the purpose. These large pasta bowls enhance spaghetti night by keeping sauce and pasta contained and looking beautiful. The soft, matte finish and organic shape make for a beautiful table, too. Choose from five colors.
07These Backlit Motion-Sensitive Night-Lights With Dimming
A fan-favorite on Amazon, this pair of night-lights feature stepless dimming and a cool backlit design that casts a gentle glow. They sense both light and motion from up to about 16 feet.
08The Satin Pillowcases That Elevate Your Bed
Pamper your hair and skin while you sleep and make your room super fancy with these satin pillowcases. They look stunning. Meanwhile, the frictionless texture won’t snag and pull your hair or press pillow wrinkles into your face. They come in 37 colors and five sizes.
09This Outlet Concealer That Solves Your Plug Problems
When the only outlet in the room is in the wrong place, this outlet concealer makes it easy to move the power and hide the ugly. Plug it into the outlet and run the 3-foot cord to a better spot. Instead of two badly placed plugs, you now have three plugs that are exactly where you want them. It comes in 10 configurations if you need a longer cord, more plugs, or a splitter.
10A Better Way To Dispense The Toilet Paper
Mount this toilet paper holder to the wall near your commode so everyone has a place to set their phone down safely. The cleverly designed hook — no spring-loaded mount — makes replacing the toilet paper roll easy. It’s adhesive so it’s easy to install and comes in three finishes.
11A Bourbon Glass That’s Made Of Oak
Ready to discover a new way to sip whiskey? This wooden bourbon drinking glass is designed to preserve the flavor of your spirits and capture the feel of the oak barrels used to make whiskey. “These wooden glasses are simply beautiful,” said one reviewer. “They are smooth and elegant looking. The color of the oak is beautiful”
12These Thin Sponges That Are Better Than Paper Towels
These weird cellulose sponge cloths are the paper towel replacement you have been hoping for. They are durable enough to be used multiple times, tossed into the laundry, and used some more. They are as absorbent as a sponge. They fit in your hand like a cloth. And they come in lots of colors so you can use them as a style element in the kitchen.
13This Ultra Soft Microfiber Comforter Set
Update your bedroom with this three-piece comforter set. It features a prewashed microfiber material and comes with a comforter, pillowcase, and decorative pillow. Choose from several colors and sizes in the listing.
14The Turkish Towels That You Will Want In 42 Colors
You might buy this Turkish beach towel to serve as a soft, absorbent, easy-to-pack option for hitting the sea and sand. But you will be back for more when you realize what an excellent towel it is. You can wear it as a sarong. It dries quickly to reduce laundry time. It even fits in a suitcase so you can bring a towel when you travel. It comes in 42 colors.
15These Prep Bowls That Look So Pretty
Enjoy everything from whipping up a salad dressing to storing leftovers by using this gorgeous set of prep bowls for every task. Each bowl is a different hue of the color you choose and there are 15 colors to choose from. The bowls nest for storage and have clear matching lids. “Love how these look but love how sturdy they are even more!” said one reviewer. “I’ve had them for months and use them constantly!” There are four sizes.
16A Remote-Controlled Light Socket That’s So Easy To Use
Add the convenience of remote-controlled lighting without hiring an electrician with this socket with timer. It offers five timer modes and is great for hard-to-reach light switches, ceiling lights, fans, and more.
17The Easy Way To Make Cold Brew
Brewing up your favorite high-octane cold energy drink is so easy in this cold brew coffee maker. The stainless-steel precision-cut filter keeps the beans immersed without letting sludge into the finished product. The tight-sealing lid keeps air out so the brew stays fresh in the fridge. And the borosilicate glass pitcher holds — and easily pours — 32 ounces of liquid energy.
18A Phone Stand That Folds For Travel
Set your phone on this foldable phone stand and it becomes useful even when it’s not in your hand. You can glance at it to get the time, use it as an alarm clock, go hands-free for video calls, and more. When you travel, this stand folds flat and drops into your bag so you can take this convenience with you. It comes in 10 colors.
19These Magnetic Grill Lights
These grill lights are the hack you need to make night BBQing easy. The gooseneck aims the light where you want it. The magnetic base clings firmly to the grill top or any metal surface. They are also handy to have on hand when you need to work on your car or otherwise need a flashlight that allows for hands-free work.
20These Colorful & Unbreakable Glasses
Add some color and style to every beverage with this set of six drinking glasses in a clear glass-like acrylic that is beautiful to look at and feels like glass in your hand. Each one is a different color so your table — if you set it with these — will be elegant and rich in gem-like hues.
21These Beautiful Bottles For Oils Or Vinegar
This pair of beautiful decorative, glass bottle dispensers is a great way to store and dispense your favorite oils, soy sauces, and vinegars. There are several size options and some come with a decorative tray. They come with silver or gold pour spouts and a funnel to make filling them easy. You don’t have to make labels because this kit has 38 stylish and waterproof pre-printed labels.
22A Leaf-Shaped Weighted Lap Blanket With A Travel Bag
Wrap up in this weighted lap blanket with a soft velvet microfiber and travel-friendly storage bag. It’s designed to relieve muscle tension, so it’s perfect for your lap, shoulders, or knees, thanks to its evenly distributed glass beads. Its unique leaf shape makes it look expensive, while its 7-pound weight applies gentle pressure to your body.
23This Genius Milk Frother
Whipping up a foamy coffee beverage or matcha tea does not require expensive machinery or special knowledge. All you need is this handheld milk frother. Dip it into your milk or tea, press the big button on top, and let the little wisk whip up a delicious treat. It comes in 13 colors.
24The Shower Mat That Feel Good Underfoot
Drop this bathtub mat into your tub or onto the floor of your shower stall so you don’t slip on suds and hurt yourself. Better than the suction cup version that feels plasticky and cheap, this one feels delicious to your bare feet. “Offers excellent non-slip safety and feels wonderful on the feet,” said more than one reviewer.
25This Sunglasses Organizer Box
Keep your sunglasses safe and tidy in this wooden sunglass organizer. It displays all your shades while keeping them from getting lost or smashed and gives you a dedicated place to store them all. It also works for any eyeglasses or even perfumes. “All size glasses fit on this and it looks great on my dresser,” says one reviewer. It comes in three colors.
26These Whiskey Bullets
You have tried whiskey stones. But have you ever sipped a chilled — but not diluted — bourbon from whiskey stone bullets? Drop these into your glass and enjoy. Best enjoyed with a holster on your hip and an eye on the saloon door, they come in a case that looks like a revolver’s innards for storing them in the freezer.
27These Adhesive Towel Hooks You Can Use Anywhere
You can put a hand towel within easy reach anywhere you want with this four-pack of adhesive hooks. They’re made of stainless steel and you can simply slip a towel in to put it in place. It’s available in several finishes in the listing.
28The Solution For Battery Storage
Revamp the junk drawer without losing track of the batteries. Move all of those into this battery storage organizer case and mount it to the wall or store it in a drawer. There is an integrated battery tester so you can easily toss the dead ones and only load the good batteries into your gear. It comes in seven colors.
29This Fur Throw Blanket That’s Perfect For Winterfell
Drape some GoT-style over the couch and make your drafty castle more comfortable with this faux fur throw that is so deliciously soft you might never get up from there. Unlike actual fur, this blanket can go in the wash if the pets or snacks run amok on it. It comes in 18 colors and three sizes so you have plenty of options.
30The Smart Way To Organize Your Underwear Drawer
End the morning hunt through the underwear drawer by creating some easy-to-replicate order in there. Fold or jam each pair of socks or boxers into their own section of these drawer organizers. You will be able to scan your collection quickly to find what you need and putting everything away is easy. This is a pack of three.
31These Shelves That Bring Style & Order To The Shower
Bring order to the shower area and stop setting your personal care items on the floor by mounting this bathroom shelf to the wall. It has room for all your shampoo, conditioner, body wash, tools, and more and looks elegant. The water runs through the open shelves so nothing gets slimy and four hooks mount to the shelves wherever you want them.
32This Marble Sink-Side Organizer
Get the clutter off the counters and into this bathroom organizer to reduce the messy feeling of your bathroom while making it easier to find what you are looking for. The marble look is stylish and the six storage compartments are sized to hold toothbrushes, razors, toothpaste, and all the small items that create clutter.
33This 8-Pack Of Coasters Made Of Cotton Rope
Add this eight-pack of coasters to any room for a decorative and functional touch. They’re made of cotton rope and come with a metal holder to keep them organized.
34This 2-Pack of Elegant Plant Stands
Set a plant on this Acacia wood plant stand to elevate it off the floor and turn it into elegant decor. Each stand holds up to 150 pounds so the set of two can handle your biggest greenery. The deep brown wood looks beautiful and the two sizes create a pleasing grouping.
35This Faux Lavender That Adds A Floral Touch Without The Upkeep
You don’t have to have a green thumb to have plant life in your home — just opt for this faux lavender. It comes in a wood-style planter, so it’s ready to display, and looks so realistic, you just might try to sniff it. It’s a great way to add the look of flowers to your space, without having to spend a lot of time and effort.
36This Insulated Wine Serving Set That’s Shatterproof
Keep your favorite varietal of wine (or another beverage) chilled for a picnic, dinner party, or another event with this wine chiller set. It comes with a bottle that can hold 750 milliliters and two glasses with lids. The pieces are all insulated and shatterproof, making them great for use outdoors. It comes in several colors in the listing.
37A Stylish Bronze Warmer For Scented Candles & Wax Melts
Blending style and function, this candle warmer has a ceramic base with a walnut finish and a metallic bronze dish for melting candles and fragranced wax. Stick a wax melt or candle inside the dish and switch the dial to “on” to disperse the scent throughout your room. It’s compatible with candles under 10 ounces.
38A Draining Soap Dish
Set a bar of soap on this silicone soap dish and aim the drain spout into the sink so you never have to worry about that bar of soap getting scummy because the dish is filled with water. It looks elegant sink-side yet is so affordable that you can set one at each sink. It comes in six colors and sizes.
39This Water Bottle Organizer
If you have a few water bottles and travel tumblers, there comes a time when they start to overtake the kitchen storage. This water bottle organizer will rein them in. The two trays stack and each one has a resting place for the bottles that won’t allow them to roll around. Keep adding layers as your collection expands.
40These Platters That Go From Oven To Table
Roast fish and vegetables in this set of four serving platters and set the hot, just-cooked meal in front of a guest in the same pan. Or use them as serving platters to deliver anything to the table. They look elegant, cook beautifully, and stack for storage. And the matte finish and ridges give your food and the table a rustic vibe.
41This Big & Stylish Hamper
Toss that ugly pile of dirty laundry into this double hamper to get it out of sight until laundry day. The lid closes so you don’t have to look at the mess. A divided cloth liner lets you sort lights from darks as you go to make laundry day easier. You can carry the liner to the laundry room or grab the hamper by the big handles on the side.
42These Fairy Lights To Set A Mood
Drape this set of two strings of 33 feet of fairy lights around your entryway, in a tree, or over the lanai to create beautiful outdoor lighting. You control the battery-powered lights with the included remote so they are easy to turn on and off. They work well indoors or out.
43These Linen-Blend Curtains With 15,000+ 5-Star Reviews
These highly rated linen-blend curtains come in a ton of lengths and colors to match nearly any space. They’re sheer for a light-filtering effect and they have nickel grommets to move smoothly on a rod.
44This Durable Bamboo Tray Table For Your Sofa
This sofa arm tray is made of durable bamboo and features a 360-degree rotating bracket to hold your phone or tablet and a nonslip pad to grip your couch. Use the tray to hold your remote, a beverage, or snacks. It also has a spill-resistant coating to protect it from accidents.
45These Microwave- & Oven-Safe Glass Food Prep Containers
Prep your meals for the week or save your leftovers in this four-pack of glass food containers. They’re microwave-, freezer-, and oven-safe — up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Each container holds an impressive 32 ounces and your order comes with two pieces that are divided into two sections and two pieces that are divided into four sections.
46The Solar String Lights That Transform Outdoor Spaces
Drape these solar powered outdoor string lights anywhere in your yard, on your deck, or amid your landscaping to illuminate your outdoor spaces without running wires. Place the solar panel so it soaks up the sun’s rays and put the 27 feet of lights anywhere you want. “These cafe lights are amazing!” said one reviewer. “They are easy to install, and provide beautiful soft lighting to my pool lanai.”
47A Plush & Ultra-Cooling Bath Pillow For A Relaxing Soak
The clever mesh design in this bath pillow will keep you cool and comfy as you soak in the tub. It also has an ergonomic, 3D design that supports your head, neck, back, and shoulders. Its six suction cups keep it securely tethered to your tub, while its breathable fabric helps it dry quickly. “I love how easily the suction cups attached to my bathtub,” wrote one reviewer. “It stays in place perfectly, and it has the perfect amount of padding for my head and neck so that I can truly enjoy a comfortable and relaxing bath.”
48This Trendy 2-Tier Makeup Organizer With Slide-Out Drawers
Use this two-tier makeup organizer to store your makeup items, bathroom toiletries, and more. It features six compartments with removable dividers, which double as slide-out drawers that can support up to 15 pounds. Plus, it’s compact enough to store under the sink or on your bathroom counter.
49A Very Slim Rolling Shelf That Fits Easily In Tight Spaces
Make use of those tight spaces around the house with this storage cart that has a very slim profile. At only 5 inches wide, it can slide easily into that tight space between your stove and your kitchen cabinet — or your bathroom sink and the wall. This plastic cart has four shelves that are the right size for toiletries, cleaning products, spices, and more. You can also split it into two organizers and use it underneath a sink area or on countertops.
50This Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker That Comes In 4 Colors
For big sound in a small package, pick up this waterproof Bluetooth speaker. It comes with a protective case with a carabiner, making it a great partner for camping, hiking, and traveling. It’s also available in three other colors in the listing.
51This Egg Cooker So Breakfast Cooks Itself
Breakfast doesn’t have to be a challenge. Drop some eggs into this rapid egg cooker and get in the shower. When you are ready, the eggs will be ready. It can cook up to six eggs just about any way you want: Hard-boiled, soft-boiled, poached, scrambled, and into omelets. They come out perfectly every time. It comes in seven colors.
52A Colander That Stretches Over The Sink
Open up this colander with extendable handles and position it over the sink to make draining the pasta water or washing fruits and vegetables easy. It collapses for storage, stands on its own, and comes in seven colors to bring a pop of color to meal prep. Over 12,000 Amazon reviewers give it five stars.
53This Clever Wine Chiller That Keeps Wine Cold For 6 Hours
Store this wine chiller in the freezer, then take it out when you’re ready to use it. Its clever design fits any standard wine bottle, and it chills a bottle in minutes while keeping it cool for up to six hours. It’s perfect for outdoor gatherings, picnics, and more. It’s also available in fun designs.
54These Glasses With Lids & Straws That Are Perfect For Your Favorite Iced Drinks
Your iced drink of choice will feel even more refreshing thanks to this cool glassware set. It includes 18-ounce cups made of durable borosilicate glass, attractive bamboo lids, glass straws, and a straw cleaner. Plus, it comes in a wide range of set sizes (including single options, if you only need one).
55This 3-In-1 Wireless Charging Stand For Apple Devices
Free your nightstand from cord clutter by opting for this sleek wireless charging stand that simultaneously juices up iPhones 8 or higher, AirPods, and your Apple Watch. You can set your phone on it horizontally or vertically, too, so you can comfortably watch videos or FaceTime as it charges.
56A Leg & Knee Pillow With An Helpful Orthopedic Design
This cheap contour pillow has a pain-relieving design that may help reduce hip, knee, leg, and back pain by properly aligning your spine when you lay on your side. It features ventilated memory foam to keep you cool as you sleep, plus a comfortable contour that doesn’t restrict your movement.
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