20 budget decor swaps for an instant room refresh
By kgrzegorczyk
Last updated: Jun 16 at 4:42 PM (GMT+0000)
These peel-and-stick tiles gave us the biggest refresh per dollar — at their lowest price ever.
Peel-and-Stick Backsplash Tiles (10-Sheet Pack)
The single swap that changed the room most. They cut with scissors, press onto a clean wall, and peel off later without damage — perfect for a rental. A tired kitchen backsplash looked renovated in one afternoon for under thirty dollars.
List Price: $29.99
Deal Price: See Amazon.com
This throw pillow set made our couch look new for almost nothing. It’s $10 off.
Decorative Throw Pillow Covers (Set of 4)
Two editors keep multiple sets to swap by season. Covers-only means you reuse the inserts and store the extras flat, the hidden zippers hold up to washing, and the textured weave reads far pricier than it is. A whole new look for the cost of one pillow.
List Price: $24.99
Deal Price: See Target.com
The stick-on wall sconces that beat a hardwired install. Stock is limited.
Battery-Operated LED Wall Sconces (Set of 2)
We tested four no-wire lighting picks. These had the warmest glow and a remote that actually reached across the room, and they mount with the included adhesive — no electrician, no holes. Instant ambiance on a wall that had none.
List Price: $45.99
Deal Price: See Amazon.com