43 Kitchen Upgrades You’ll Feel Like A Certified Genius For Buying

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1. Some stick-on lights that’ll help illuminate those perpetually dark and shadowy areas in your kitchen. Plus, you’ll ~shine a light~ on your impeccable decor skills.

top: reviewer's before photo of area under kitchen cabinets looking dark and shadowy / bottom: after photo of the same area illuminated with stick-on lights

It comes with a remote that can adjust the brightness!

Promising review “Honestly, this is such an easy-to-install product. I bought this because my house needed extra light. This brightens the room at night and makes your cabinets stand out! Took me a couple of minutes to figure out how to install but very straightforward and easy to use. Great product and great price!” —Tom16

Get the six-piece kit from Amazon for $20.9 9 (available in three light colors).

1. Some stick-on lights that’ll help illuminate those perpetually dark and shadowy areas in your kitchen. Plus, you’ll ~shine a light~ on your impeccable decor skills.

2. A stunning oil dispenser set to give your frequently used cooking oils the most aesthetically-pleasing upgrade possible.

3. A clever cutting board with a pour spout for, quite possibly, the easiest meal prep (and cleanup) experience ever. This double-sided board has a spout on one side for easy disposal of juices and a phone slot on the other side so you glance at recipes while cooking.

4. An herb savor pod so you can stop feeling like a total failure every time you toss wilted herbs that you seemingly *just* bought. You’ll triple (!!!) the life of your herbs so you can actually use ’em.

5. A set of glass storage canisters because you shouldn’t have to dread opening your pantry. These will help you get organized, save space, *and* make your storage look way more appealing.

6. And some spice and pantry labels you can slap on your food storage containers so they’re more organized (and prettier, of course). It’ll also be easier to keep track of what needs to be added to the grocery list.

7. A genius veggie chopper, aka your soon-to-be kitchen sidekick thanks to its undying usefulness. Consider your chopping game officially upgraded.

8. Cabinet pulls that’ll elevate your kitchen style with hardly any effort. Old, dingy handles not cutting it anymore? These will deliver an instant (and affordable) makeover.

9. An over-the-cabinet shelf to maximize kitchen storage space when it’s *extremely* limited. Use it to store cutting boards and other essentials out of sight, which is better than shoving them into a cabinet only for them to fall out when you open it!

10. A space-saving sliding tray so your bulky coffee maker can be tucked away when it’s not in use. This is *much* better than shuffling a heavy appliance around — or worse, having it indefinitely take up way too much room.

11. A mounted stemware holder if you have an impressive drinkware collection and nowhere to put it. Store your precious glasses by mounting this holder under a cabinet or floating shelf.

12. A metal stand when you’re ready to improve your stovetop game. You’ll have a spot for both your wooden spoon and the lid that always seems to drip liquid all over the place.

13. A vampire-shaped garlic press because meal prep doesn’t have to be a total drag. This cute lil’ gadget is a great way to make your kitchen routine a bit more fun.

14. A storage lid organizer to prevent that feeling of impending doom when you open a cabinet and prepare for a pile of lids to smack you square in the face.

15. Faux-marble adhesive that’ll help you achieve the kitchen countertops of your dreams without going broke. It’s also perfectly fine to change your mind later because it peels off without leaving any damage behind.

16. A tiered bamboo spice rack — let’s be honest, who doesn’t *love* a storage upgrade that’s both efficient and attractive? You’ll have no shame about this beauty sitting front and center on your counter.

17. Or a brilliantly sneaky hidden spice shelf attachment if you’re fresh outta counter space but still need a way to store some spices, dammit. Install it under a kitchen shelf and pull it out whenever you’re cooking.

18. A cold brew coffee maker so you have ready-to-drink coffee every morning with very little effort. And all the money you’ll save on Starbucks?? Genius. Fill it with cold water, insert the filter full of coffee, and pop it in the fridge overnight.

19. A cutlery organizer tray to turn your nightmarish silverware drawer into a thing of dreams. Now you’ll find what you need much faster and no longer let out a sigh of despair upon opening the drawer.

20. Plus, an adjustable kitchen drawer organizer for tackling those catch-all drawers that bring nothing but chaos to your life. Everything will look neater and you won’t have to go on a scavenger hunt whenever you need a utensil.

21. Some *very* fancy-looking peel-and-stick tile that’ll make your backsplash look like Chip and Joanna recently paid you a visit, but for wayyy less money.

22. A three-tiered shelf when you can’t stand to let any awkward corners on your kitchen counter go to waste. It’s the perfect upgrade if you need a better way to store oils, spices, and any other items you use daily.

23. Rainbow nesting storage containers for saving room in your very scary Tupperware cabinet. Bonus points: You’ll never struggle to match a leftover container to its lid again.

24. An expandable spice rack because you didn’t sign up to play a game of hide-and-seek whenever you need some spice! You’ll take advantage of available cabinet space *and* you’ll always be able to find what you’re looking for.

25. A magnificent magnetic stove shelf to keep your most-used spices within reach *and* help you clear out that very messy spice drawer or cabinet you’ve been scowling at for far too long.

26. Some cabinet paint that’ll result in a kitchen refresh so amazing, everyone will think you paid a pretty penny for it. Don’t worry, your secret is safe with me.

27. A sleek knife and utensil holder so you don’t have to clutter your surfaces with a bunch of different containers. It’ll look perfect in that one empty corner on the counter (you know the one) while holding all the essentials.

28. Or a sleek magnetic strip if you secretly despise your knife block because of how much space it occupies on your counter. Swap it out for this, which will look lovely against your backsplash while storing your knives.

29. A snap-on pasta strainer for straining hot water and juices without potentially burning yourself OR losing any of your meal. The space-saving design is a game changer for small kitchens, too.

30. An adhesive wall-mounted paper towel holder *with* a shelf, which checks off several important boxes: looks modern ✅, adds storage ✅, easy to install ✅. Don’t mind if I do!

31. A stainless-steel fridge kit to revive old appliances without having to buy pricey new ones. It requires a bit of time and patience, but the jaw-dropping results will be 100% worth it!

32. A baker’s rack that’ll solve your endless lack of storage problem while giving your kitchen a lovely decor upgrade. It comes with a large countertop, three open shelves, four hanging hooks for mugs or utensils, and eight S-hooks.

33. Some silicone stove-counter gap covers because is there anything worse than a kitchen mess that’s impossible to clean up? Cover up those pesky gaps for good and you’ll never lose anything to the crevice of doom again.

34. Some fridge organizers so you can keep things tidy and take advantage of your available space. You’ll consolidate groceries so you have more room on the shelves! The clear bins have built-in handles so they’re easy to see *and* access.

35. A wall-mounted mug rack for clearing some cabinet space and spruce up your space with a rustic decor piece. The top shelf can also hold your beverage supplies, like tea or coffee!

36. A macrame fruit hammock because who said there isn’t an adorable way to store your oranges and bananas? Let ’em ~hang out~ in this hammock until you’re ready for a juicy snack.

37. A roll-up dish-drying rack to dry dishes in a way that’ll make you feel like a certified genius. Simply place it over the sink and let dishes dry without them becoming another obstacle to navigate around.

38. A handy light conversion kit that’ll help you bid farewell to the awful recessed lighting in your kitchen so you can say hello to some luxurious pendant lights instead!

39. A pair of mason jar holders so you can store your jars without them taking up much room. Install these babies in your pantry or under floating shelves and slide the jars into place.

40. A mighty cute K-Cup storage drawer for organizing your endless selection of coffee pods so they don’t take up tons of counter space.

41. OR! A hidden coffee pod tray — you can’t give up your beloved coffee pods, but you can find a better way to store them that works for your kitchen.

42. A washable drip catcher when you’ve spent entirely too much time wiping up the tiny ponds around your faucet. This’ll solve the problem *and* reduce the number of dish towels you use to sop up said ponds, so it’s a win-win.

43. Finally, an Oxo sink caddy so your dish-washing necessities can live in a super sleek container that you’ll smile at whenever you see it. There’s even a drip tray that catches water and a pour spout for easy draining!

4. An herb savor pod so you can stop feeling like a total failure every time you toss wilted herbs that you seemingly just bought. You’ll triple (!!!) the life of your herbs so you can actually use ’em.

5. A set of glass storage canisters because you shouldn’t have to dread opening your pantry. These will help you get organized, save space, and make your storage look way more appealing.

9. An over-the-cabinet shelf to maximize kitchen storage space when it’s extremely limited. Use it to store cutting boards and other essentials out of sight, which is better than shoving them into a cabinet only for them to fall out when you open it!

10. A space-saving sliding tray so your bulky coffee maker can be tucked away when it’s not in use. This is much better than shuffling a heavy appliance around — or worse, having it indefinitely take up way too much room.

16. A tiered bamboo spice rack — let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a storage upgrade that’s both efficient and attractive? You’ll have no shame about this beauty sitting front and center on your counter.

21. Some very fancy-looking peel-and-stick tile that’ll make your backsplash look like Chip and Joanna recently paid you a visit, but for wayyy less money.

24. An expandable spice rack because you didn’t sign up to play a game of hide-and-seek whenever you need some spice! You’ll take advantage of available cabinet space and you’ll always be able to find what you’re looking for.

25. A magnificent magnetic stove shelf to keep your most-used spices within reach and help you clear out that very messy spice drawer or cabinet you’ve been scowling at for far too long.

30. An adhesive wall-mounted paper towel holder with a shelf, which checks off several important boxes: looks modern ✅, adds storage ✅, easy to install ✅. Don’t mind if I do!

34. Some fridge organizers so you can keep things tidy and take advantage of your available space. You’ll consolidate groceries so you have more room on the shelves! The clear bins have built-in handles so they’re easy to see and access.

42. A washable drip catcher when you’ve spent entirely too much time wiping up the tiny ponds around your faucet. This’ll solve the problem and reduce the number of dish towels you use to sop up said ponds, so it’s a win-win.