When my partner and I bought our 1928 Arts & Crafts bungalow home in Portland, Oregon, at the end of 2023, I knew the kitchen was going to be a project. The floors were painted black and chipping off in large flecks. The countertops were avocado green and streaked with rust stains. The walls were gloomy and gray, and made the whole room feel like a basement. And the appliances? Beyond saving.
If you want to make your space look cool as hell, don't miss these baller (and budget-friendly) finds. Whether you want to add a practical upgrade to your kitchen or sprinkle in some funky statement decor pieces, this list is the perfect starting point if you want to impress your houseguests. And when anyone asks you where you got something (because they will - these items are so nifty), you'll be able to proudly say it cost less than $30 on Amazon.
Ready or not, fall is fast approaching, and with it, cooler temperatures. While there are still two weeks before autumn officially commences, I'm already buzzing about the prospect of switching my summer closet over to fall. But if you're anything like me, this also means addressing the glaring gaps in your fall wardrobe -and with so many new trends and styles to choose from this season, it can be difficult to know where to begin.