37 Awesome Things You Never Knew You Needed For Your Home (2024)

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1. A poster covered with classic books that you can "scratch off" (like a scratch ticket) as you read them. 2. A lamp that looks like a jellyfish floating on your wall. 3. Wall decor for anyone who has practically every word of Jurassic Park memorized. 4. Or a dinosaur with an appetite for linguine. 5. A drinking challenge board game you'll end up using at all your house parties. 6. A little device you can use to scan the barcodes of running-on-empty items in your kitchen (to create a grocery list). 7. A lamp where the *shade* is actually the *light* (a 3D LED one, to be specific). 8. A bottle you can easily put a ship (or anything else) into. 9. A jewelry organizer (and mirror! and makeup holder!) that hangs right over the top of a door. 10. Trompe-l'oeil wallpaper you can paint to match your decorating scheme. 11. A handmade coffee table that looks like a giant's Nintendo NES controller. 12. A huge hunk of (huggable) amethyst to place on your couch. 13. A pendant lamp you can doodle on. 14. A Bluetooth speaker that thinks it's ready to head off on a lunar mission. 15. A faux-3D closet rack to hang bags, scarves, or belts from. 16. And a planter for vines who love geometry. 17. A cactus that breaks apart into coasters. 18. A glitter snow globe that you'll end up shaking over and over again. 19. A laser-cut wooden map you can have customized to depict a region of your choice. 20. Pillowcases for anyone who believes the best place to snack = bed. 21. The sweetest way you've ever seen to store rings and other trinkets. 22. A night light that isn't afraid to express its feelings. 23. A tree-shaped shelf to cover with leaves (and by "leaves", I mean books). 24. Adorable illustrated prints available in 22 different dog breeds. 25. And some prints for people who really identify by their zodiac signs. 26. A wooden frame filled with layers of felt to display photos, postcards, ticket stubs, and other mementos on. 27. A bird-shaped peeler with a "cowlick" you can use to remove potato eyes. 28. A special ~collector's edition~ Harry Potter calendar. 29. A moon-shaped floor pillow that's big enough to nap on. 30. A metal wall hook for people who need a *very* explicit reminder not to forget their keys. 31. A mirror to remind you of your beloved home state. 32. A case to keep your "hangover souvenirs" in. 33. An oh so ~groovy~ BB-8 lava lamp. 34. Pastel rice washers that are cheap AF. 35. Bobbin-shaped stools that'll make you feel like you're living out the plot of the movie Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. 36. A super snuggly s'more pillow for those with a sweet tooth even when it comes to decor. 37. And elephant with a corkscrew for a trunk. Use him to open up some champagne and recreate the "Pink Elephants on Parade" scene from Dumbo. Want even more great product suggestions? Sign up for BuzzFeed’s Gift Guide Newsletter! If you can't see the signup box above, just go here to sign up for the BuzzFeed Gift Guide newsletter!

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1. A poster covered with classic books that you can "scratch off" (like a scratch ticket) as you read them.

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popchartlab.com

If you love nothing more than physically checking something off a to-do list, this is the poster for you.

Get it from Pop Chart Lab for $35.

2. A lamp that looks like a jellyfish floating on your wall.

It lights up in over 6 million colors. Yes. Six million.

Get it from Think Geek for $99.

3. Wall decor for anyone who has practically every word of Jurassic Park memorized.

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modcloth.com

"Dodgson, Dodgson, we've got Dodgson here!"

Get it from Mod Cloth for $84.99.

4. Or a dinosaur with an appetite for linguine.

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amazon.com

He'd love to nibble on some angel hair as well.

Get him from Amazon for $8.

5. A drinking challenge board game you'll end up using at all your house parties.

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uncommongoods.sjv.io

Also, I mean "board game" very literally: This thing is a hunk o' actual factual wood and would make a great gift.

Get it from Uncommon Goods for $32.

6. A little device you can use to scan the barcodes of running-on-empty items in your kitchen (to create a grocery list).

You can also add to your list with your voice (the device — Hiku — has a microphone) or via an app. Then, when it's time to go shopping, just open up the app on your phone to peruse your list.

Get one from Amazon for $59.

7. A lamp where the *shade* is actually the *light* (a 3D LED one, to be specific).

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fab.com

Get it from Fab for $89.

9. A jewelry organizer (and mirror! and makeup holder!) that hangs right over the top of a door.

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modcloth.com

Swinging open and closed isn't that strenuous. Put your door to work.

Get it from Mod Cloth for $34.99.

10. Trompe-l'oeil wallpaper you can paint to match your decorating scheme.

Get it from Urban Outfitters for $30 (brick) or $30 (pattern).

11. A handmade coffee table that looks like a giant's Nintendo NES controller.

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etsy.com

Get it from Bohemian Workbench on Etsy for $6,500.

12. A huge hunk of (huggable) amethyst to place on your couch.

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modcloth.com

Get it from Mod Cloth for $39.99.

13. A pendant lamp you can doodle on.

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fancy.com

Get it from Fancy for $535 (or get your own cheap lamp and some chalkboard paint if you don't have a bunch of 💰).

14. A Bluetooth speaker that thinks it's ready to head off on a lunar mission.

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amazon.com

Sorry, buddy: no lunar mission for you, just streaming music wirelessly from devices up to 10 feet away.

Get it from Amazon for $35.

15. A faux-3D closet rack to hang bags, scarves, or belts from.

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animicausa.com

Get it from Animi Causa for $29.99.

16. And a planter for vines who love geometry.

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aplusrstore.com

Get it from A+R for $15+.

17. A cactus that breaks apart into coasters.

Get them from Clive Roddy on Etsy for $31.

18. A glitter snow globe that you'll end up shaking over and over again.

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urbanoutfitters.com

It's just so soothing to watch it settle.

Get it from Urban Outfitters for $16.

19. A laser-cut wooden map you can have customized to depict a region of your choice.

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etsy.com

Get one from Atelier D on Etsy for $200.

20. Pillowcases for anyone who believes the best place to snack = bed.

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etsy.com

"But the crumbs!" Not all of us are slobs, thanks.

Get them from Zana on Etsy for $39.

21. The sweetest way you've ever seen to store rings and other trinkets.

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etsy.com

Get them from Mima Workshop on Etsy for $29.63.

22. A night light that isn't afraid to express its feelings.

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etsy.com

Get it from Housey Home for $25.

23. A tree-shaped shelf to cover with leaves (and by "leaves", I mean books).

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etsy.com

Get one from BespOak Interiors for $858.93.

24. Adorable illustrated prints available in 22 different dog breeds.

Get one from Dandy Horse Press on Etsy for $30.

25. And some prints for people who really identify by their zodiac signs.

Get them from Groovy Gravy on Etsy for $35.

26. A wooden frame filled with layers of felt to display photos, postcards, ticket stubs, and other mementos on.

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modcloth.com

Unlike using a cork board, this won't involve puncturing anything with tacks.

Get it from Mod Cloth for $34.99.

27. A bird-shaped peeler with a "cowlick" you can use to remove potato eyes.

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amazon.com

Get it from Amazon for $6.99.

28. A special ~collector's edition~ Harry Potter calendar.

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thinkgeek.com

Get it from Think Geek for $19.99.

29. A moon-shaped floor pillow that's big enough to nap on.

Get it from i3Lab on Etsy for $199.

30. A metal wall hook for people who need a *very* explicit reminder not to forget their keys.

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etsy.com

Get it from Sim Sisters on Etsy for $38.

31. A mirror to remind you of your beloved home state.

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etsy.com

At the moment, the shop has 27 different states available.

Get one from Flux Glass on Etsy for $110+.

32. A case to keep your "hangover souvenirs" in.

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etsy.com

Get it from Teals Prairie & Co. on Etsy for $39.99.

33. An oh so ~groovy~ BB-8 lava lamp.

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thinkgeek.com

Get it from Think Geek for $29.99.

34. Pastel rice washers that are cheap AF.

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amazon.com

You can also use 'em to wash fruits and veggies.

Get them from Amazon for $4.33.

35. Bobbin-shaped stools that'll make you feel like you're living out the plot of the movie Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.

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etsy.com

Get one from Monoculo Design Studio on Etsy for $429.50.

36. A super snuggly s'more pillow for those with a sweet tooth even when it comes to decor.

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modcloth.com

Get it from Mod Cloth for $44.99.

37. And elephant with a corkscrew for a trunk.

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amazon.com

Get it from Amazon for $17.99.

Use him to open up some champagne and recreate the "Pink Elephants on Parade" scene from Dumbo.

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